The enthusiasm pulsating through the Democratic convention in Chicago reflected two critical developments that are bolstering the party’s standard bearer, Kamala Harris.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister’s fiance recently broke off their engagement, and she is absolutely devastated. They had been together for five years, and their relationship seemed solid. They had been planning their wedding for the past year, with invitations sent out, deposits paid and countless hours spent preparing for what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of their lives. However, out of the blue, her fiance told her that he couldn’t go through with it. He said he didn’t want to feel tied down to someone for the rest of his life and that he needed to be free to pursue his own interests and ambitions without feeling the constraints of a lifelong commitment.
Dear Doctors: My boyfriend and I started a landscaping business. It means we lug around plants and trees and sacks of soil. He’s strong and doesn’t pay much attention to technique, but I worry it’s going to catch up with him. Can you please talk about how to be safe when lifting heavy stuff?
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Gratitude: It shouldn't be that hard. Everything we have is a gift. That's not the stuff of politics much anymore. We live in a time when anger is more of the trend. But that's not going to work. Gratitude is the only healthy way forward.
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
In 1814, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., and set fire to the White House.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 21-year-old woman, and I am feeling increasingly stressed and overwhelmed about my parents’ low savings. Over the past few years, my mom and dad have been making it known to me and my siblings that they have very little savings and are unsure if they will ever be able to retire. This revelation has created a significant amount of anxiety and pressure for all of us.
Dear Doctors: My roommates are vegetarians, and they eat a lot of those plant-based burgers that look like real beef. I have read the labels, and they have tons of ingredients, some that I can’t pronounce. Isn’t this an ultra-processed food? Are any of them are actually good for you?