Truth-tellers are heroes

Yes, President Trump’s erroneous insistence that Alabama would be hit by Hurricane Dorian – and his ham-handed alteration of an official map to support his mistake – has spawned countless hilarious memes. But the larger implications of this incident are far more serious.

I no longer notice the toilet sitting in my front yard

It seems to be taking an awfully long time to remodel the guest bathroom, but that’s partly my fault. Apparently you can’t just put a shower anywhere you want, because they have to move the pipes. And moving the pipes is very expensive. But what’s money to a guy like me?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: Like many expatriates of the great city of Clinton, I enjoy logging into clintondailynews.com most every day to see the news and maybe see a picture of an old friend. My wife Nan and I lived in Clinton for about 10 years.

More district schools offer virtual programs

Melanie Brungardt’s four children were frustrated at school. Brungardt, of Oklahoma City, said some Putnam City Schools classes had too many students, and teachers were forced to spend more time on behavioral issues and less time on instilling knowledge.

Friend frets that woman living at home is missing out on life

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I’m having trouble with a friend, “Julie.” We have been close friends for about five years. Julie is 29, still a virgin and lives at home. I never thought much about her living at home but, as the years go by, her living arrangements have become more front and center.

Ibs diagnosis brings on low-fodmap diet

ASK THE DOCTORS Dear Doctor: I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and was told to follow something called the low-FODMAP diet. Honestly, this is all so new that it’s stressful and confusing. Can you explain what’s going on?

Reader terrified of natural disasters

SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: I am so scared because of the extreme weather in the world. When I listen to the news, I can’t tell what to believe. Some leaders say that this is all happening because of climate change, and they say that it is not too late for us to change our ways.

How to cut down on mountain of junk mail

On average, about 675 pieces of unwanted junk mail end up in our mailboxes every year. If you want to put an end to the madness, try these easy steps.

Friend wants to be ready when man asks for help

DEAR ABBY: I’m watching the slow-motion destruction of a childhood friend on Facebook. There is substance abuse, infidelity, divorce, the whole lot. It hurts. He recently admitted that he has struggled with depression for years, but insists he isn’t interested in seeing a doctor or a counselor.

Reader wants to open bank account for niece

DEAR HARRIETTE: I tried to give my niece money for her birthday, but she doesn’t have a bank account. She is 13 years old. I was shocked. I want to start an account for her, but I don’t want to offend her parents. I think she needs to learn about money and how to grow it.