Memories of horseradish at the farm

Recently, I saw a bunch of cousins. I have a lot of cousins. A few have died by now, but I started out with 36 cousins, and only two were on my father’s side.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Dear Doctors: I’m having radial nerve problems whenever I use my triceps, like pushing the lawn mower, opening doors or pushing up from the recliner. It’s making my thumb and pointer finger very weak.

Promotion causes rift in friendship

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently got promoted at work, which I was really excited about until things got awkward with a close colleague of mine.

Cousin shares intimate post on social media

DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I saw that one of my cousins came out on social media. She posted herself and a partner kissing, and a lot of her friends were commenting, congratulating them and admiring their courage.

Elizabeth Ko, M.D.

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. We’re thrilled to have an abundance of interesting mail. Let’s dive right in.

Trump-is-bad-but-he’s-right effect

There’s something interesting going on in the continuing controversy over President Donald Trump’s anti-crime initiative in Washington, D.C.

As Kiley puts it, ‘total chaos’ is looming

Extreme partisanship started infecting American politics long before Donald Trump emerged, but the president’s unhinged desire for unlimited power is now driving the two-party system to the brink of all-out war.

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