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.
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.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO
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.
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.
I’ve long sought ways to help Oklahomans secure healthy, nutritious food at a price they can afford. That’s why I’m so excited for the grocery tax cut to take effect later this month.
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?
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.
Now that Simone Biles and her teammates have bravely redeemed themselves, can we go back to ignoring gymnastics for another four years?
Sometimes – if you focus hard and squint at what is in front of your eyes – future years can be glimpsed in a week’s time.