Reader afraid of getting ‘catfished’

DEAR HARRIETTE: Am I being cat-fished? I recently met a guy online, and he’s beyond what I expected. We talk every day and have thoughtful conversations. We have similarities in the things we like and have many traits in common.

Good people make good newspapers

Last Saturday I was honored to receive the highest honor awarded by the Oklahoma Press Association. In my acceptance speech to nearly 300 newspaper people at the OPA convention, I shared how other people deserve the majority of the credit for me receiving the award. The following is that speech.

Impeach, imprison, or bluff ?

Is there any doubt that many Democrats agree with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when she says she wants to see President Trump "in prison"? After the Mueller report, House Democrats seem to believe almost unanimously that the president is guilty of obstruction of justice.

There’s a secret cost to watching television – and it’s not money!

If you live in a big city, the newspapers are full of things to do: plays, musicals, movies, new restaurants, professional sporting events, conventions, you name it.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Congratulation to the Clinton Daily News Dear Editor: Congratulations on winning the OPA Milt Phillips Award. Coming from a newspaper family that has had ties with the Engleman family and The Clinton Daily News for beyond my lifetime, I know what an honor it is to win this award.

President’s trade tirades are troubling

President Trump has declared victory in his confrontation with Mexico.

Serial dater’s love life is hard for his friend to watch

DEAR ABBY: I have a guy friend who goes from girl to girl constantly. People talk about what a player he is and say he doesn’t really like the women he’s dating. He has been called desperate – among other things. None of this ever gets to him.

Alcoholism impacts almost every part of life

Dear Doctor: We have a dear friend who is 46 and has alcoholism. His liver is failing, but he blames that and all of his symptoms (fatigue, burning lungs, severe stomach pain, sinus problems, confusion) on factors besides his drinking. What are the long-term effects of abusing alcohol?

College student mourns ex who died by suicide

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just learned that my first girlfriend from ninth grade died by suicide in her first year in college. Though we did not stay together as a couple, we did remain friends. We even talked a little bit this year as we were getting into the groove of college.

Wealthy man’s companion is shut out of family holidays

DEAR ABBY: I am a platonic friend and part-time caregiver of a wealthy gentleman. I now reside in his residence out of necessity. We respect each other, and neither of us intends to be anything more than friends. My problem is his family. They know I exist, but refuse to get to know me.