Junior worried about lack of internship

Junior worried about lack of internship

May 29, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I would love some advice on how not to feel behind in life compared to my friends. I am going into my last year of college, and all my friends are doing things to take steps toward their careers. One friend is off to New York City and another to Dallas, both to work in finance. Two of my friends graduated a year early and are taking gap years before applying to medical school. Lastly, my best friend is doing mathematics research at a prestigious university. I, however, have nothing: no internship or research project.

There’s reason why debates matter

There’s reason why debates matter

May 28, 2024

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to debate twice – on CNN in June, then on ABC in September. Both think they can win, or at least gain an advantage over the other. But both can’t be right.

Friend moving away leaves feelings of doubt

Friend moving away leaves feelings of doubt

May 25, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend of 20 years is moving away with her husband and family all the way from Connecticut to Thailand so they can both teach English there. They will be gone for five years, with the possibility of moving there permanently. While I’m excited for their new adventure, I can’t help but feel a sense of loss at the thought of her being so far away. My family and hers have done so much together ever since we both got married and started our families.

Weight training in old age can be helpful

Weight training in old age can be helpful

May 25, 2024

Dear Doctors: My grandmother is 81 years old and still active. She comes to yoga classes at my gym, and we have a lot of fun. Now she wants to try weightlifting, but my parents are saying it’s not a good idea. Would it be dangerous for her?

Advice to the graduate as they enter into the world

Advice to the graduate as they enter into the world

May 25, 2024

Afriend who's worked in Washington politics for decades was thinking aloud about a commencement speech she was scheduled to give at her law school alma mater. She didn't want to give the students fluff. She wanted to be congratulatory while not patronizing them. She wanted to make a point about gratitude, stewardship and humility.

Coming to budget agreement

Coming to budget agreement

May 25, 2024

This week, the Legislature officially reached a budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2025. This consensus comes after months of negotiations, meeting with state agencies, and reviewing our state’s financial position.

Engagement news leaves sister out in the cold

Engagement news leaves sister out in the cold

May 24, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, I discovered that my sister had gotten engaged, but not from my sister directly. Instead, I had to find out from our mom, three weeks after the fact. As someone who shares a close bond with my sister, I couldn’t help but feel blindsided by her decision to keep such significant news from me. While I understand that everyone has their own way of sharing personal milestones, I can’t shake the feeling of disappointment and exclusion.

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