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Little things add up – and up – and up

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Little things add up – and up – and up

Saturday, October 5, 2019

I just made Japanese-style chicken from a recipe I found online. I printed out a list of ingredients and headed for the grocery store, because for some reason, I couldn't find anything called mirin in my fridge. Or sesame seeds, or scallions, or a few other things the recipe called for.

The church needs to act like the church

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The church needs to act like the church

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Week after week, the Rev. Todd Peperkorn listens as pastors talk – in private – about people wrestling with loneliness and depression. Most ministers believe they know their own people and their struggles.

Daughter remains withdrawn after coming out to parents

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Daughter remains withdrawn after coming out to parents

Friday, October 4, 2019

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: Our college-age daughter has been withdrawn and depressed for some time. During a recent visit, after asking her several times what was wrong, encouraging her to continue counseling and expressing general concern for her, I finally asked her (again) if she was gay.

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Save money next year on Medicare open enrollment

Friday, October 4, 2019

Medicare Open Enrollment is about to kick off. For most people already enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage.

Ex won’t explain why she dumped partner

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Ex won’t explain why she dumped partner

Friday, October 4, 2019

SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: My girlfriend broke up with me right after we celebrated her birthday. We had a nice dinner together, I thought, but then she dumped me. She said she wanted to make sure that we ended on a good note before it was over.

Gal pal encroaches on man’s relationship with girlfriend

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Gal pal encroaches on man’s relationship with girlfriend

Thursday, October 3, 2019

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly a year. He has several female friends I have met and like very much. However, one of them texts him every day, even while we are together. She also sends Facebook messages and sometimes calls him at work.

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What brushing teeth, homework have in common

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Did you know over 34 million school hours are lost each year due to children’s dental health problems in the U.S.? Tooth decay is actually one of the top chronic infectious diseases in the country, but is 100 percent preventable.

Granddaughter knows truth about ‘wonderful father’

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Granddaughter knows truth about ‘wonderful father’

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

DEAR ABBY: When I was 11, my parents and I moved near my grandparents. I loved them very much. One day, my grandfather offered to take me for a ride around the countryside, and we jumped in his pickup truck to explore. When we started our ride, he had me move over as close as I could to him.

Senses of taste and smell often diminish as we age

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Senses of taste and smell often diminish as we age

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Dear Doctor: I’ve been gradually losing my senses of taste and smell. As a foodie and accomplished cook, this is disheartening. I’m in great health, and I hope it’s not just “getting old.” I’m 82 and would like to have my taste buds back.

New owner has serial affairs with restaurant staff members

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New owner has serial affairs with restaurant staff members

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

DEAR ABBY: I have been employed at a fine dining restaurant for 30 years. I love my job. New owners bought it eight years ago, and the restaurant was booming. Our owner had an affair with another employee, and her schedule and treatment became insane.