DEAR HARRIETTE: I have three friends who have suffered strokes in the past year. It has been devastating to see them struggle to heal. At first this got me motivated to take better care of myself, including eating smarter and becoming more active. Then I sort of slipped back into my old ways of being — working all the time, not always watching my calorie intake ... same old, same old. I know better, but I also realize it is hard to change my behavior.
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TORONTO — On one side of the border, a president with an approval rating of 41%.
DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently I've noticed a lot of people are giving themselves shots to lose weight.
I've been thinking about forgiveness.
There’s an old saying that you don’t really appreciate something until you don’t have it anymore. We all know that to be true in our personal life with each loss of a lifelong friend or family member. It’s no secret many newspapers in the United States have closed in recent years. Every time it happens it feels like losing a lifelong friend or family member.
Yes, you read the headline correctly. The word “OUR” is intended to be in all caps and with good reason when it comes to Hispanic Heritage Month.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I got passed over for a promotion at my job, and I am wrecked. I have been working so hard to complete my work and to take on more projects. I always have a good attitude and work well with people, though I will admit that I am an introvert. I do not hang out with my co-workers at the end of the day. I do not drink. I stick to myself and go home when the work is done. I feel like I may have been penalized for not being social with the team. I want to talk to my boss about it and see what I can do to prepare for a promotion. I don't want to complain, but I do want to set myself up for success. How should I bring this up? — Overlooked
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. Your comments, questions and kind words — thank you! — continue to fill our mailboxes more quickly than we can empty them. That said, let's get started.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently discovered that a former colleague of mine has expressed interest in dating my adult daughter. This colleague has known my daughter since she was a young child, so I feel extremely uncomfortable about this situation — and a little angry. My daughter is in her late 20s now, so the decision is ultimately up to her, but even if they were to hit it off, I know I'd never be OK with it. He is quite a bit older than she is, and it just rubs me the wrong way. Am I wrong for feeling this way? — Stay Away DEAR STAY AWAY: Step back a moment and think about your colleague. What redeeming qualities does this man have as a person? What do you know about his relationship history? Has he ever done anything untoward regarding your daughter?