The United States Congress is facing a critical crossroads. On a bipartisan vote of 70 to 29, the Senate has passed a vital foreign aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.
Last night was surprisingly calm, all things considered.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am married and have been living with my in-laws for the past few months. Living with them has brought a unique set of challenges, as it involves merging two different households and navigating different dynamics. One of the main difficulties I have encountered is the clash of expectations and routines. My in-laws have their own way of doing things, and it often conflicts with what I am accustomed to. This has led to misunderstandings and occasional disagreements, causing tension within the household. I must admit, it has been quite tough. I'm feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take next. Can you offer any guidance or advice on how to live in this situation? — Uncertainty DEAR UNCERTAINTY: You have less power here because you are living in their house. To survive and thrive, you will need to learn their expectations first and then slowly work to soften some of their rules (probably not many) to incorporate your natural ways of doing things. It's all about communication.
It's near-impossible to walk the streets of Manhattan — or any other major American city — without running into a woman on the sidewalk begging for money. She may have a sign that she is a mother, explaining how many children she has. She may have a child or two right there with her.
The Gothic Revival sanctuary of the former Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion was a strange edifice to house a dance club, but that's what happened in the early 1980s with the infamous Limelight club in New York City.
The legislative session kicked off Feb. 5 with the governor’s annual State of the State address. In it, he called on the Legislature to work with him to make Oklahoma a state where it’s easiest to start and grow a business. We’ve already made great strides in the past few years toward this goal. But we’ve again put forward legislation this year that I believe will help us make our state more competitive.
• Clinton Rotary Club hosted the Agricultural Conference in the Clinton Senior Citizens Building. All 11 scheduled speakers were specialists in their topic areas. Jess Stratton, of Midwest Farmers Inc., would serve as the moderator. Speakers included G.W “Dub” Lowry Jr., David Stratton, Denver W. Meacham II, Lowell Flaming, Jeff Wilson, John Grunewald, Bill Downs, Steve Weichel, Martin Smith, Elmer Smith and Patrick Cornell.
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. We're continuing with mail from readers living with long COVID, and for whom recent research is offering some insights.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been feeling uneasy for quite some time now. I am the mother of an almost-4-year-old little girl. Toddlers grow up at the speed of light, as they say. My child is becoming more and more inquisitive these days, and I can't help but worry that in a few short years, she will have to make her own decisions.
There's an odd dynamic that plays out when former President Donald Trump gives a campaign speech.