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Thinking about my non-blond hair

Thinking about my non-blond hair

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Thinking about my non-blond hair

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Isaw a photo of an author I admire recently, and she had no hair. I worried she was ill, so I immediately investigated. She was not ill. She had cut off all her hair and had done it for good reasons, she said. She had done a lot of thinking about her hair – a lot more than I had.
Recently divorced mom lost about dating

Recently divorced mom lost about dating

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Recently divorced mom lost about dating

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: When it comes to relationships, I feel completely lost.I’m a 35-year-old divorced woman with two children, and while part of me feels like I might be ready to step back into the dating world, another part of me is terrified.
40 YEARS AGO Alone in clown character, Nance School fourth-grader Jason Jacoby studied his reflection in a mirror after getting some pointers in clown makeup from Mike Perkins Jr.

40 YEARS AGO Alone in clown character, Nance School fourth-grader Jason Jacoby studied his reflection in a mirror after getting some pointers in clown makeup from Mike Perkins Jr.

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, February 15, 2025
30 YEARS AGO• Clinton’s seventhgrade Lady Whirlwinds beat Weatherford 24-23 in action at the Clinton Middle School. Five of the CMS cagers were around the ball in a photo taken. Some of those middle schoolers were Crystal Wilson, Lane Lorenz, Kelsey Knight, Amy Klein and Brittani Catlett.
Returning friend expected warmer welcome

Returning friend expected warmer welcome

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Returning friend expected warmer welcome

Saturday, February 15, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I just moved back to my hometown. After college, I moved to Georgia to teach. I didn’t really know anyone there. I had a few estranged cousins I rekindled with, and I made friends with some of my co-workers, but that was about it.
The Biden economic policy hangover

The Biden economic policy hangover

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The Biden economic policy hangover

Friday, February 14, 2025
Former President Joe Biden left a terrible legacy: the border catastrophe, chaos and disorder abroad, increased crime, oppressive wokeness. But for today’s purposes, consider the damage done by Biden’s economic policies.Inflation took away 20% of people’s purchasing power in a short period of time.
Man wants to be treated on his birthday

Man wants to be treated on his birthday

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Man wants to be treated on his birthday

Friday, February 14, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been dating someone for almost two months now.Earlier this week, my date suggested going out to celebrate my 35th birthday. It’s been a while since I’ve celebrated my birthday with a woman I’m involved with, and quite frankly, I was flattered.
Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

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Coffee is good for your gut microbiome

Friday, February 14, 2025
Dear Doctors: I had to laugh when I saw there’s another new study about coffee.This one says it’s good for your gut microbiome. I’m 41 years old and a lifelong coffee drinker, and those studies come out like clockwork. Sometimes it’s good news, sometimes it’s bad.
Prediabetes, pancreatic cancer connected?

Prediabetes, pancreatic cancer connected?

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Prediabetes, pancreatic cancer connected?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I just learned I have prediabetes. I also learned that a lot of people with pancreatic cancer have trouble with blood sugar control. A connection between prediabetes and pancreatic cancer is really scary, and I would like to know more.
Setting boundaries for brother and friend date

Setting boundaries for brother and friend date

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Setting boundaries for brother and friend date

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: Despite my disapproval, my brother is dating one of my close friends. I don’t have anything negative to say about either of them individually, but I just prefer not to cross those lines where my separate worlds intertwine.