Chances are quite good that yet another major hurricane will come ashore in the United States sometime before the 2024 presidential election is decided, and that it will afflict mainly Republican areas of the country. And if that should happen, large parts of the country will go even crazier than they already are.
• We all know that planting a tree is a simple act to help combat climate change. But not all trees have the same impact. Choosing a “broadleaved species” tree is the most efficient way to go, because the large leaves generate more photosynthesis. Species like oaks, beeches and maples are all good examples of this. The best time to plant trees is in the fall between September and November, when trees are dormant and have the best chance for roots to stabilize and grow before winter comes.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. When we first got together, he was active and in great shape. Over the years, he has gained a significant amount of weight, and his chronic obesity has now become a huge wedge in our relationship. I still love him deeply, but this drastic change in his health has impacted many aspects of our lives, and I find myself growing frustrated.
We don’t know the winner – the prudent won’t guess, many of the imprudent will be wrong – but already we know that the 2024 election will mark a significant departure in American history. Even if Donald Trump wins, it won’t signal a return to 2017, when he first took office. One way or the other, the United States will be set on a new course.
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DEAR HARRIETTE: I fear that I may have raised an “iPad child.” My daughter is 4 years old, and for over a year now, she’s been glued to her iPad. It started out as a way to keep her entertained while I handled other tasks around the house. As a parent, sometimes I just need a moment of quiet, and the iPad seemed like an easy, harmless way to get that time. But now it’s gotten to the point where the iPad seems to be her constant companion.
An American leader denounces new immigrants as “generally the most ignorant Stupid Sort of their own Nation,” and warns: “They will soon so out number us ... (and we) will not be able to preserve our language, and even our Government will become precarious.”
Over the weekend, Felix met his three other mothers. Felix is our cat, and we adopted him from Mexico. We are now back in Mexico for the first time since we adopted him and, of course, Felix is with us.
DEAR HARRIETTE: As a new mom to my precious 3-month-old, I’m experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, from joy to an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness. While I adore my baby and cherish these early moments, I can’t help but miss my old social life and the freedom I used to enjoy. It feels like my friends have drifted away, caught up in their own busy lives, leaving me feeling disconnected.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO