CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in my early 30s, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of having kids. My husband, however, is not on the same page – he’s made it clear that he’s not ready for children and may never be.
Dear Doctors: I threw out my lower back two years ago while I was helping my cousin move. My back would feel better for a while, but then the pain would always come back. I noticed that since I started a walking program, that cycle stopped. Do you know why that would be?
It’s hard to measure the intensity of negative media coverage of former President Donald Trump, but it’s safe to say it’s rising as Election Day approaches. What’s interesting to note is that in the face of unrelentingly negative coverage – at a high level now, but negative for a long time – the public views Trump more favorably than it has since he entered politics.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. When we first got together, he was active and in great shape. Over the years, he has gained a significant amount of weight, and his chronic obesity has now become a huge wedge in our relationship. I still love him deeply, but this drastic change in his health has impacted many aspects of our lives, and I find myself growing frustrated.
• We all know that planting a tree is a simple act to help combat climate change. But not all trees have the same impact. Choosing a “broadleaved species” tree is the most efficient way to go, because the large leaves generate more photosynthesis. Species like oaks, beeches and maples are all good examples of this. The best time to plant trees is in the fall between September and November, when trees are dormant and have the best chance for roots to stabilize and grow before winter comes.
Chances are quite good that yet another major hurricane will come ashore in the United States sometime before the 2024 presidential election is decided, and that it will afflict mainly Republican areas of the country. And if that should happen, large parts of the country will go even crazier than they already are.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I fear that I may have raised an “iPad child.” My daughter is 4 years old, and for over a year now, she’s been glued to her iPad. It started out as a way to keep her entertained while I handled other tasks around the house. As a parent, sometimes I just need a moment of quiet, and the iPad seemed like an easy, harmless way to get that time. But now it’s gotten to the point where the iPad seems to be her constant companion.
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We don’t know the winner – the prudent won’t guess, many of the imprudent will be wrong – but already we know that the 2024 election will mark a significant departure in American history. Even if Donald Trump wins, it won’t signal a return to 2017, when he first took office. One way or the other, the United States will be set on a new course.