“The public doesn't want me to be the 'president senator.' They want me to be the president and let senators be senators," President Joe Biden said at his recent press conference. "If I made a mistake, I'm used to negotiating to get things done, and I've been, in the past, relatively successful at it in the United States Senate, and even as vice president. But I think that role as president is – is a different role."
Dear Doctors: I wonder if there have been any updates on that breathing technique called IMST? It was being studied because it can lower systolic blood pressure. I'm on blood pressure meds, and when I
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am tired of arguing with my husband about every little thing. I began to notice that just about every conversation that we have is an argument. If I say something, he almost always challenges me. I don't like waking up to arguments. Because we are still working from home, I am seeing a pattern that I don't like. I started paying closer attention and noticed that just about every time he speaks to me, it is judgmental, negative or dismissive.
We applaud the Clinton City Council’s decision to begin the process of selling the old fire station located at the corner of 6th Street and Gary Boulevard.
The failures of President Joe Biden's first year in office are obvious to all. Inflation is raging. COVID is raging. Crime is spiking in some big cities. The U.S.-Mexico border is a mess. The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was a mess. And with it all, the president and his party are obsessed, most of all, with passing a voting rules bill that would help ensure their future election by federalizing the voting system along lines favorable to Democrats.
Dear Doctors: When someone tests positive for COVID-19 now, what are they supposed to do? So much has changed since the pandemic started, what with the vaccines and the boosters and the different variants. Now they're even changing how long you're supposed to isolate. I'm confused.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom and sister have gained a lot of weight since the beginning of 2020. My sister is out of work, and my mom is working way too much. I think these are both contributing factors to their weight gain. I know they aren't alone. Most of my friends, co-workers and neighbors have packed on some pounds. As I have seen a few people out and about, I have noticed this. To avoid that problem, I chose to exercise more intensely during quarantine, but my familydid not. How can I help them? How can I say something about this without offending them deeply? I know we made different choices before, but I want to motivate them to change so that they can be healthier now. – Trying To Help
I don't know about you, but both as a participant and a spectator, I have always looked to sports as a refuge. A refuge from what? Well, what have you got? Work, politics, public controversy, pretty much everything this column is normally about.
DEAR HARRIETTE: At Christmas dinner, my dad called me out about my outfit in front of everyone. He told me that what I was wearing was completely inappropriate and that I should change immediately. I'm a grown woman, but I was absolutely humiliated by the way my dad spoke to me in front of friends and family. I'm not even sure why he still feels that he can talk to me that way. I haven't spoken to him since the incident, and I'm not sure when I will speak to him again. When I do speak to him, what should I say? – Dad Called Me Out
● Many of us reach for salt to de-ice sidewalks and driveways during the winter. It's effective, but when the ice melts, the salty mixture can wreak havoc on plants and our waterways. A more natural alternative is alfalfa meal, which you can find at gardening and feed stores. Totally natural, this fertilizing compound melts ice and adds traction to prevent slips and falls. Plus, your lawn and plants will feed on it come spring. And unlike most fertilizers, alfalfa meal smells nice, too.