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Dems still need to find a candidate

Saturday, November 16, 2019

The Democrats are in trouble, and they know it. Word that two new contenders are poised to join the crowded race for the party's presidential nomination – former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick – starkly reveals their growing sense of panic.

I should have joined a mental health club

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I should have joined a mental health club

Saturday, November 16, 2019

There are all kinds of people at my health club who use canes and walkers and crutches to get around; all kinds of people who wear braces and slings. Many members are overweight, and some are so skinny their Spandex sags.

Foster children are in need of ‘forever families’

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Foster children are in need of ‘forever families’

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Four hundred forty-two thousand: That's roughly the number of children in foster care in America. I was with a former foster child, now a mother herself, earlier this month.

Wedding guest list is full of questions for bride-to-be

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Wedding guest list is full of questions for bride-to-be

Friday, November 15, 2019

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I am engaged to the love of my life (“Tom”), and I dread making the guest list for our wedding. I don’t want any of my cousins there. The young ones are rude and obnoxious, and the one who’s an adult I no longer talk to. I asked my mom what to do.

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Use these turkey safety tips for safe holiday meal

Friday, November 15, 2019

For many families celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the centerpiece on the table is the turkey. Oven roasted, deep fried or whatever the cooking method, making sure the turkey is handled safely from the store to the table is of utmost importance.

Colleague taken aback by friend’s story

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Colleague taken aback by friend’s story

Friday, November 15, 2019

SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: I was talking to a colleague, and we were bragging about our children — something that many parents do for small talk.

Family enjoys mother-in-law just fine from a distance

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Family enjoys mother-in-law just fine from a distance

Thursday, November 14, 2019

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is contemplating a move to the small Southern town my husband and I have called home for more than 10 years. She’s a vibrant, well-to-do Southern lady with many friends and family in the big city where she has lived her entire life.

Readers wants to help child on spectrum

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Readers wants to help child on spectrum

Thursday, November 14, 2019

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a new friend who has a child who she says is “on the spectrum.” I have heard the term, of course, but I have never met anyone who has autism or is considered to be on the spectrum, at least not to my knowledge.

Girls get early training in art of writing thank-you notes

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Girls get early training in art of writing thank-you notes

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

DEAR ABBY: I have my granddaughters write thank-you notes to everyone who gave them presents for Christmas, birthdays and special events. They are 7 and 8 years old now. They have fun drawing pictures and mailing the letters, and the recipients enjoy receiving their notes.

Vegan diet can accommodate need for choline supplement

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Vegan diet can accommodate need for choline supplement

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Dear Doctor: I’ve been eating a vegan diet for about a year. My mom says she read that vegans don’t get enough choline, and that’s dangerous. Is this true? What is choline, and where does it come from?