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Albert: The greatest cat to ever live

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Albert: The greatest cat to ever live

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Of all the photos I have of our cat Albert, the one that best illustrates his unique, unforgettable personality is the one where he’s posing as “The Orange Dog,” a founding member of the three-dog, one-cat security team at Cypress Creek Farm, our place out in Perry County, Arkansas.

Government has been warping history

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Government has been warping history

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

In the last several days, the country has been making difficult history. In the past year, its government has been warping history.The forced removal of Japanese Americans during World War II has disappeared. The support of the Equal Rights Amendment by first lady Betty Ford has vanished.

Aging spurts stem from molecular changes

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Aging spurts stem from molecular changes

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Dear Doctors: I always thought that your body ages gradually as you get older, kind of like your car does. But now I’ve been hearing that we actually go through a couple of spurts where we age really quickly. Can you please explain where this idea comes from?

Parent questions use of corporal punishment

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Parent questions use of corporal punishment

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: Disciplining children is a critical aspect of parenting, but it can be challenging to determine the most effective methods.Recently, I’ve noticed that my 7-year-old son has been misbehaving, ignoring rules and testing boundaries.

Gas and groceries dominated campaign

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Gas and groceries dominated campaign

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Two words dominated the presidential campaign from the beginning to the end: gas and groceries.For all the twists and turns – Joe Biden dropping out, Kamala Harris jumping in, Donald Trump getting shot – the race remained remarkably static.

There will be monks here in the morning

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There will be monks here in the morning

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Ithink Jorge was telling me “There will be monks here tomorrow morning,” In Spanish, “monks” sounds like “monkeys” in English. But I was pretty sure we were not having monkeys over for breakfast.Jorge is my landlord here in Mexico, and he speaks only Spanish to me.

Teen sister feels overwhelmed and stressed

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Teen sister feels overwhelmed and stressed

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a 16-yearold sister who is currently facing the challenges of being a high school student. With the pressure to excel academically and socially, she often feels overwhelmed and stressed, striving to meet the high expectations set by herself and others.

Family wants to be sensitive while planning

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Family wants to be sensitive while planning

Saturday, November 9, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mother is turning 90 this year, and we are absolutely thrilled. As we have been planning her birthday celebration, it has occurred to me that I want to be sensitive to my friends who have lost their parents in recent years.

Menstrual cravings are all in your head

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Menstrual cravings are all in your head

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Dear Doctors: I’m pretty good about eating a healthy diet. The exception is each month during my period, when all I seem to want is potato chips and ice cream. Is there something going on with my body, or is this just a good excuse for a few cheat days each month?

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

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

Saturday, November 9, 2024

30 YEARS AGO• A few inmates and their guards were on hand at the Bank of the West to celebrate Halloween. Shown were Jeanne Hammond, Don Bell, Annahue Wood, Mary Ellen Morel, Sam Kiehn, Donna Warnick and Joy Agan.