Donald Trump’s popularity is rising

Dec. 6 was a historic day. It was the first time since July 2015 – since Donald Trump entered –Americans have said they have a favorable impression of Trump than an unfavorable one.

Readers weigh in on managing temptations

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column.

Boyfriend overwhelmed by family at dinner

DEAR HARRIETTE: This Thanksgiving was an absolute disaster. I’ve been dating my boyfriend for a year, and this holiday felt like the perfect time to introduce him to my family. I was nervous because, while I love them, my family is known to be a little unconventional.

Cotler faces threats defending rights

MONTREAL – Irwin Cotler arrived at a restaurant in this city’s Mile End neighborhood in a mini motorcade of six vehicles, all of them holding Canadian security agents.The protective force that has been assigned to him for 14 months accompanied him to his table, stood around with guns bulging in...

I’ll be home just in time for Christmas

Iwill be home in time for Christmas.It’s always a little hard to leave Mexico, and leaving right before the holidays is perhaps the hardest. The giant Christmas tree just went up in front of the church last night.

Friend’s marathon stories overwhelms group

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend recently ran her first marathon, and while we’re all super proud of her accomplishment, it has completely taken over every conversation.

Will Trump pay attention to ‘real reality’?

Donald Trump has vowed to impose 25% tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada unless, he says, those neighbors stem the flow of illegal migrants and drugs into the United States.

Curbing drinking during the holiday season

Dear Doctors: I just turned 36, and I’m feeling the effects of drinking more than I used to. My boyfriend and I both have big families, so during this time of year, we have wall-to-wall holiday parties. Last year we did dry January, but this year we want to try a dry-ish December.

Army brat struggles to form connections

DEAR HARRIETTE: I grew up as an army brat, and while there were many positives to that experience, it also came with significant challenges that I’m still grappling with as an adult.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1799, George Washington died at his home in Virginia.In 1819, Alabama was admitted as the 22nd U.S. state.In 1911, explorer Roald Amundsen and his party became the first humans to reach the South Pole.In 2012, a 20-yearold gunman killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,...