In 1577, Sir Francis Drake left England on a three-year voyage around the world.
Sandra Day O’Connor, who died last week at age 93, was both the first and the last. She was the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court, appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1981. She was the last justice to serve in elected office before joining the bench. And in her words, she was the “first cowgirl” – and most certainly the last – to join the High Court.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm eager to reorganize and declutter my living space. However, I have tried to do this in the past and have never been successful. What practical steps or approaches can I take to efficiently reorganize, purge belongings and create a more serene environment without feeling overwhelmed by the process? — Declutter DEAR DECLUTTER: I will first say that this is a weak area for me as well, but I am happy to share what I have been taught.
Dear Doctors: After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she's urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic testing.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO
I thoroughly enjoyed Penny Carpenter’s column on travel to Hawaii.
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
There was a time, long ago, when it was easy to pinpoint the beginning and end of the 'Christmas season.'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new guide from the Department of Homeland Security released Wednesday aims to help churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship protect themselves at a time of heightened tensions in faith-based communities across the country.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a member of an intramural volleyball team, and recently I've been facing some disrespectful comments from one of my teammates. They have been body-shaming me for my weight and making remarks about my appearance that have started to affect my confidence on and off the court. I love playing volleyball and being part of the team, but these comments are making it difficult for me to enjoy the experience. I believe everyone should be supportive and encouraging in a team environment, but I'm not sure how to address this situation without causing more tension. What advice do you have for handling body-shaming within a sports team?