Columns & Opinions

Cheap husband doesn’t want to buy suit

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Cheap husband doesn’t want to buy suit

Friday, January 3, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is a cheapskate. He does not like to spend money on anything extra — especially clothes. For this reason, he has been wearing the same clothes for years.

Digging deeper into public school enrollment

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Digging deeper into public school enrollment

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Enrollment in Oklahoma public schools is growing, but it’s not happening in every district.

GAME- WINNINGS DIPS AND HEALTHY TIPS

Exclusive Subscriber Content

GAME- WINNINGS DIPS AND HEALTHY TIPS

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are losing weight and eating healthier. But by the time the big game rolls around, many people are ready for a break — or looking for an excuse to cheat. But kick - off does not have to be a signal to punt your healthy-eating habits.

After honeymoon, man refuses to live with wife

Exclusive Subscriber Content

After honeymoon, man refuses to live with wife

Thursday, January 2, 2020

DEAR ABBY: My heart is breaking for my friend who was married just a month and a half ago. She and her husband went on a two-week Mediterranean cruise for their honeymoon. They have not lived together since then.

Cheers to sleep and time when you’re hung over

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Cheers to sleep and time when you’re hung over

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Dear Doctor: My wife overindulged on her birthday and wound up with a pretty fierce hangover — headache, nausea, brain fog, the works. She got so much weird advice that it got us to wondering, what exactly is a hangover? Are there any remedies that actually work?

Reader nervous to introduce dad to friends

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Reader nervous to introduce dad to friends

Thursday, January 2, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: My father says a lot of things that I don’t think are politically correct. He is quick to make racist and sexist comments. He is totally clueless about the way that people communicate today. I love my dad, but I’m nervous about bringing my friends around.

Bride-to-be attempts to keep costs and hurt feelings down

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bride-to-be attempts to keep costs and hurt feelings down

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

DEAR ABBY: I have an awkward wedding conundrum I hope you can help me with. I am getting married in April and want to invite two co-workers with whom I am very close. One of them is married; the other, “Sara,” is in the process of divorcing her husband.

Study could impact treatment for coronary artery disease

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Study could impact treatment for coronary artery disease

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Dear Doctor: I keep reading about stents, and how it turns out they’re no better for blocked arteries than heart meds. How does something like that get decided?

Mom questions keeping daughter’s secret

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Mom questions keeping daughter’s secret

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter has been dating the same boy for two years. They seem to be in love. We like him and his family. About six months ago, my daughter came to me to ask me to help her get birth control. We talked about what she was considering, and I helped her. I did not tell my husband.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Optimistic about the future

Saturday, December 28, 2019

CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL As the end of the year approaches we decided to take time to look back at 2019 as we prepare for 2020. While some choose to focus on the bad, we take a more optimistic approach. Too many people want to dwell on what we have lost instead of what we gained.