I’ve been waiting a long time for my book, “Loon Point,” to sell.
As Kamala Harris energizes the Democratic base and rises in the polls, two numbers signal how difficult her task really is: One is 66, the other is 188.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 30-yearold woman, and my mom recently passed away. Everywhere I look, I am reminded of her, and I don’t know how I am going to get through the holiday season without her. My mom brought so much joy to Thanksgiving and Christmas, and she was the heart of our family’s celebrations. The thought of facing these holidays without her fills me with an overwhelming sense of sadness and emptiness. I miss her laugh, her cooking and the way she made every moment special. Our family traditions feel hollow without her presence, and I find myself dreading the upcoming celebrations that used to be my favorite times of the year.
Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea meds help only a little. It has now been three months. Lab tests are all normal. Any advice is appreciated.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO
As a Pittsburgh Pirates fan, Father Stephen Noll felt a sense of loss when he learned he would need a smartphone app to attend baseball games.
My taxicab driver declared the Democratic vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, a dud. 'Is Minnesota even in play?' he protested. 'This is about abortion, isn't it?' he asked a bit nervously. He was relieved when I agreed with him.
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend, “Cindy,” who frequently brings her pet to every social gathering we have, whether it’s a dinner party, a movie night or a casual get-together.
Dear Doctors: When you talk about metabolic syndrome, diabetes always gets mentioned. I don’t have diabetes, but my doctor says my lab tests show I do have metabolic syndrome. Can you have that even if you don’t have diabetes? Is there a cure?