Teammate body-shames volleyball player

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a member of an intramural volleyball team, and recently I've been facing some disrespectful comments from one of my teammates. They have been body-shaming me for my weight and making remarks about my appearance that have started to affect my confidence on and off the court. I love playing volleyball and being part of the team, but these comments are making it difficult for me to enjoy the experience. I believe everyone should be supportive and encouraging in a team environment, but I'm not sure how to address this situation without causing more tension. What advice do you have for handling body-shaming within a sports team?

Nah, Americans aren’t so angry

To hear some tell it, the American people are seething mad and they aren't going to take it anymore. 'Why Are People So Cynical and Angry?' one headline writer wants to know. The Washington Post recently dispatched reporters to Door County, Wisc., a location whose voters have favored the winner of the presidential election six times since 2000.

DO JUST ONE THING

While placing heavy drapes over windows is a surefire way to keep your home cozy during the winter months, it also blocks sunlight from entering your home. An alternative idea that helps insulate and let sunlight in is to use stick-on window film over your windows. This self-adhering, absolutely clear product goes directly onto your window and provides an extra layer of insulation that reduces heat loss in the winter, blocks harmful UV rays and even blocks heat from coming in during the hot summer months. It's inexpensive, easy to install.

Bright promise of winter, political storms

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The snow, soft and silent, fell overnight, leaving this old ski village covered in white, recasting the landscape, altering the view, adjusting the mood, transforming the outlook. Now we know why the Aubuchon Hardware store over in nearby Center Ossipee has been advertising snow blowers, shovels, firewood and heatingstove pellets on its roadside sign.

Reader excited to meet boyfriend’s family

DEAR HARRIETTE: This Christmas, I'll be meeting my boyfriend's family. They live out of state, and it's the first time we'll be face to face. We have been dating for nearly a year now and I really like him, so I'm looking forward to getting to know his family and see how he grew up. I want to make a great impression, but I'm a bit nervous. Do you have any advice or tips for making a positive impact and navigating this initial meeting with his family? — Meet the Parents DEAR MEET THE PARENTS:

Paranoid style returns to rallies

Donald Trump told a New Hampshire rally, ”We pledge to you that we will root out the Communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country.'

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