And now, here’s a preview of coming attractions! The kerfuffle over President Biden’s handling of classified documents from his vice presidential days raises many legal and political issues. But here’s one critical takeaway: Elections have consequences.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a colleague who wears a very pungent perfume. It's been increasingly difficult to focus with this smell filling the office, and I don't know how to address it without making things uncomfortable. She might not be aware of how strong it is, but it's starting to be a real distraction for everyone in the office. It would be really awkward to ask her to tone it down or change her perfume, but I'm afraid this situation isn't going away unless I do something about it. Do I take the risk of speaking up and potentially damaging our working relationship, or should I ignore the issue altogether? — Too Much Perfume DEAR TOO MUCH PERFUME:
Dear Doctors: Why don't we hear more about cryoablation as a treatment for prostate cancer? It appears to be much easier than major surgery, so it seems like it would be a good option. What does the procedure entail? I am also interested in knowing about the advantages and disadvantages.
Participants in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Clinton Regional Hospital, under the direction of Vicki Kiesau, concluded a six-week course including graduation and education. Some of the participants included Leonard Abrahams, Bill Roll, Dan Kraybill, Walter Stidham, Herbert Vogt, Jackie Shaw, Eva Fansler and Thelma (Imogene) Rockhold.
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
After the Christmas season and before Lent, Orthodox priests have — for centuries — rushed to visit church-members' homes to bless them with prayers and splashes of holy water flung about with a foot-long brush or handfuls of basil.
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Outside his tornado-damaged Crosspoint Christian Church, Rev. David Nichols told his congregation there was much for which to be grateful despite the destruction around them.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I was overwhelmed when I received an expensive Christmas gift from my friend. I never expected such a pricey present, and it left me feeling very grateful. I felt that I had to do something in return to show my appreciation, but what could match the gesture they made? Buying an equally extravagant gift didn't seem right, as I would never be able to repay the thoughtfulness behind this one. Perhaps there is a different way I can show my gratitude that doesn't involve money? Is there something I can do to show them just how much their kind gift meant to me? — Grateful DEAR GRATEFUL: Are you so struck by this gift because of how much it cost, or by how thoughtful it was? I ask that because intention matters a lot. Do you think your friend was trying to impress you by purchasing such an extravagant item for you, or do you think sentiment was the driver? You are right that you should not try to compete with the price tag, but you should have a sense of what motivated your friend to reach so far beyond your comfort zone with that gift.
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This column has written previously about the fundamental difference between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to the crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border. When confronted with more than 2 million illegal border-crossers overwhelming U.S. authorities on the border last year – and 250,000 more crossers last month indicates the figure will be even higher this year – Republicans want to find a way to stop, or dramatically reduce, the flow. Democrats want to accommodate it.