• Many kitchen sinks have a garbage disposal, and it’s a convenient way to quickly and efficiently dispose of food waste when composting isn’t an option. But there are a few organic waste items you should avoid putting down the disposal. Pasta and rice are starchy foods that can expand in your pipes and create clogs. Stringy vegetables like asparagus, corn husks and celery can wrap around the disposal’s blades.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I find myself in some kind of an adversarial situation with my partner of 11 years almost every day. I say left, and he says right. I have an idea, and he shuts it down. It almost doesn’t matter what we are talking about; if I say something, he looks at me with disgust on his face and shoots down whatever words come out of my mouth without even considering what I have said. I hate this and find it intolerable. I have pointed out this behavior to him, and he brushes it off, saying I am too sensitive. I don’t believe that is true, but even if it is, so what? I am his partner. If I am sensitive, shouldn’t he understand that and act accordingly? The way I am is not new. This attitude he has is new and extremely unbecoming. How can I get him to lighten up and be kind – or at least show me some basic respect? – Stop Belittling Me DEAR STOP BELITTLING ME: Is anything different going on in your partner’s world? Has his employment changed? What about his financial circumstances? His health? Family dynamics? Perhaps something external is impacting his psyche, which, in turn, is impacting you. Ask him what’s going on and see if you can get him to open up.
Dear Doctors: I am 68 years old, and I am going to need a hip replacement.
Andrew Cuomo, candidate for mayor of New York City, meet John Carney, mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my close friends has recently started gaining a lot of attention on social media, especially on TikTok. She’s gotten popular almost overnight, and ever since then, things have changed between us. She used to be someone I could talk to every day; we’d text, call, hang out and just be there for each other. Now, she barely responds to my texts and completely ignores my calls. I’ve tried to be supportive of her success – including engaging with her content – but it feels like I’ve been pushed aside now that she’s getting more attention online. I can’t help but feel like she thinks she’s better than me, like I’m not worth her time because I’m not an influencer.
Iknew it was going to rain. I looked up the weather before I headed out, and there was a 94% chance of rain at 7:00. That was precisely the hour I planned to walk home.
Donald Trump’s crusade against critical comedians is no laughing matter. Humor has always been a central element of any successful political system. Dating back to ancient Rome, jesters and fools have often been the only truthtellers who could say out loud, “The emperor has no clothes.”
DEAR HARRIETTE: As parents, I’m sure most of us have experienced a squabble or disagreement between our kids. I definitely have, but they’re usually shortlived. Currently, two of my girls aren’t speaking and haven’t been for a few months. This all started because my older daughter made a joke about me owing her back pay because my younger daughter’s college tuition was more expensive than hers. My younger daughter, who is usually quite docile, blew up at the comment. She called her older sister ungrateful, rude and spoiled. They argued like I’ve never seen before, and they haven’t spoken since. I tried talking to my younger daughter about it, but she won’t apologize. I don’t think her sentiments were wrong; the joke was in poor taste. I think as a family we should never be so hostile toward each other. How do I get my girls back on track? – Family Disagreement DEAR FAMILY DISAGREEMENT: Rather than continuing to fish for apologies, look for a way forward.
Dear Doctors: My ex-husband had a certain musty smell before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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