Kennedy’s speech resonates with today

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s father swept into Lawrence, Kansas, 57 years ago this month to give a campaign speech.

Husband refuses to get a vasectomy

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have been blessed with five children. When we got married, we didn’t plan for this many. We’ve decided that we are happy with our family size as is and do not want to have any more children.

Forming new habits involves pathways

Dear Doctors: My husband and I usually make a few resolutions for the new year. This year, I skipped it because I never follow through, and I wind up feeling bad about myself. My husband did OK for about a month, but now he’s also quit trying.

Events, championships, and wildfires

From the National Finals Rodeo, sporting events, livestock shows, and countless other events, many Oklahoma families have fond memories of attending events at the Jim Norick Arena.

It is ordinary beauty that stuns me

After a while, no one wants to look like a tourist. Experienced travelers will buy a hat in a local store, convinced that having the same head covering will somehow make them less conspicuous. They stray off the main streets and take their meals in the places locals frequent.

Child wants friends to pay more attention

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am going through a tough time emotionally. My mom is in hospice care, which means she is nearing the end of her life. We are very close.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Standard Time Act, establishing time zones and approving daylight saving time.In 1931, the Nevada state legislature voted to legalize gambling.

Mother’s hoarding habits worries her child

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am struggling to help my mother, who is a hoarder. Growing up, our house was always cluttered, but it has gotten significantly worse over the years. Every room is packed with boxes, old furniture and things she refuses to throw away.

Horehound candy may lower blood glucose

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I take medication for Type 2 diabetes. I also enjoy horehound candy. I recently ate three candies after taking my medication and experienced a sharp drop in blood sugar. Afterwards, I read that white horehound is attributed to lowering blood sugar.

Do positive people even hear themselves?

My friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret. Wally has said he thinks optimistic people like me are self-deluded, always looking for reasons to be happy when there is a lot to worry about and not much to celebrate.Wally used the metaphor of a tornado.