• We all know we’re supposed to turn off the lights when we leave a room. But no matter how many times you ask people in your household to do it, they leave them on. Consider investing in an easy-to-install home-occupancy sensor. It’s set up by the door and tracks the entries and exits. It’s smart enough to know how many people are in a room, and if there are no people, it automatically turns off the lights. Over time, it can save up to 30% of your electricity costs.
Here’s my question: Is there anybody in the Republican Party with the presence of mind and the political courage to imitate the Democrats? Persuading Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race was difficult and painful for all concerned. Particularly for Biden himself.
The emphasis the two major presidential campaigns are putting on swing states understates the playing field for the 2024 election. It’s the swing voters inside the swing states that matter.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been dating my partner, “Harper,” for over a year, and we have a strong and supportive relationship. On her birthday, Harper expressed her desire to take a yearlong sabbatical to travel and pursue personal interests, which has been a longheld dream of hers. While I fully support Harper’s decision, I’m concerned about how this extended separation might affect our relationship. We’ve always been close, and the idea of being apart for a whole year is challenging for me. Additionally, my job responsibilities might prevent me from visiting her frequently during this time. How can I best support her plans when my own concerns are overshadowing my thoughts? Can we still maintain our connection and keep our relationship healthy during this period?
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.