There is nothing new about bipartisanship

Today we live in a world where partisanship has grown, the conversation has become even more toxic, and there is more incentive to practice eye-for-an-eye politics than to attempt to see eye-to-eye. No Republicans voted to impeach Donald J. Trump.

In one year, out the other

Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Me neither. What's the big rush? What's the connection between New Year's and resolutions, anyway? Why can't we make resolutions on Memorial Day or July 4th?

HWJV – How would Jesus vote?

Conservative Christians are fond of the adage WWJD – What Would Jesus Do? A good question during the Christmas season is HWJV – How Would Jesus Vote? Democrats have struggled for years with the label that they are the secular party, while Republicans represent voters of faith.

Behavior of groom’s mother at reception creates drama

DEAR ABBY: My sister was married recently. At the reception, her new mother-in-law was seen by multiple guests gesturing with her two middle fingers while the father of the bride was giving his toast. It was a very formal event, and it was shocking to see an adult act like this.

Special flu shot for older people has more antigen

Dear Doctor: Our 76-year-old mom is nervous about getting the special Fluzone shot for older people because a neighbor told her it will make her sick. Is that true? What makes flu shots so important?

Teenage son falling into wrong crowd

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has started hanging out with a group of boys who are constantly getting into trouble. He is in the ninth grade at a new school, and I know he has had to figure out how to fit in, but what he is doing is not good for him.

Use lemons to clean grimy microwaves

Did you squeeze a bunch of lemons? Don’t throw them away when they can still be used to help freshen up one of the hardest-to-clean kitchen appliances: your microwave. Just toss the squeezed lemons into a microwave-safe bowl and fill it with water, then run it in the microwave for five minutes.

Woman shocked to learn of husband’s long-term affair

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I recently found out my husband has been having a four-year affair with a woman 24 years younger than I am. He met her at work. He tells me he loves her, but he loves me more.

Top tips for keeping your dog more active

Face it, getting enough exercise is tough for everyone, and it’s certainly true when it comes to our pets.

Reader needs boundaries with lonely cousin

SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a love-hate relationship with my cousin. We have become close in recent years, but he also gets on my nerves. He recently moved back to our hometown because he lost his job, and he couldn’t afford to stay where he was living.