Joe Biden may have been the right answer to the tumult in the country at the end of Donald Trump’s first term. His climate-change legislation is a substantial, enduring achievement.
Ever get stuck holding the door for what seems like a long line of people? Here’s a transcript of what usually happens: “Thank you so much!” a woman says as she picks up her pace to double time out of courtesy to the door holder.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend 'Mary' threw a small and intimate event over the weekend, and I ended up running into my ex-boyfriend there. He was there with his date, who just happens to be close friends with Mary. I felt blindsided. I wish Mary had warned me that he might be there, or that he is now dating a friend of hers. She must have known who was coming, as she asked all guests to RSVP for the event. Am I wrong to be upset with Mary for not warning me? — Blindsided DEAR BLINDSIDED: You have every right to feel uncomfortable about what happened. Talk to Mary. Ask her if she knew her friend was bringing your ex.








