I thoroughly enjoyed Penny Carpenter’s column on travel to Hawaii.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO
Dear Doctors: After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she's urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic testing.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm eager to reorganize and declutter my living space. However, I have tried to do this in the past and have never been successful. What practical steps or approaches can I take to efficiently reorganize, purge belongings and create a more serene environment without feeling overwhelmed by the process? — Declutter DEAR DECLUTTER: I will first say that this is a weak area for me as well, but I am happy to share what I have been taught.
Why would former Rep.
ASK THE DOCTORS
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a member of an intramural volleyball team, and recently I've been facing some disrespectful comments from one of my teammates. They have been body-shaming me for my weight and making remarks about my appearance that have started to affect my confidence on and off the court. I love playing volleyball and being part of the team, but these comments are making it difficult for me to enjoy the experience. I believe everyone should be supportive and encouraging in a team environment, but I'm not sure how to address this situation without causing more tension. What advice do you have for handling body-shaming within a sports team?
To hear some tell it, the American people are seething mad and they aren't going to take it anymore. 'Why Are People So Cynical and Angry?' one headline writer wants to know. The Washington Post recently dispatched reporters to Door County, Wisc., a location whose voters have favored the winner of the presidential election six times since 2000.
While placing heavy drapes over windows is a surefire way to keep your home cozy during the winter months, it also blocks sunlight from entering your home. An alternative idea that helps insulate and let sunlight in is to use stick-on window film over your windows. This self-adhering, absolutely clear product goes directly onto your window and provides an extra layer of insulation that reduces heat loss in the winter, blocks harmful UV rays and even blocks heat from coming in during the hot summer months. It's inexpensive, easy to install.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am clumsy.