Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. We're continuing with mail from readers living with long COVID, and for whom recent research is offering some insights.
• Clinton Rotary Club hosted the Agricultural Conference in the Clinton Senior Citizens Building. All 11 scheduled speakers were specialists in their topic areas. Jess Stratton, of Midwest Farmers Inc., would serve as the moderator. Speakers included G.W “Dub” Lowry Jr., David Stratton, Denver W. Meacham II, Lowell Flaming, Jeff Wilson, John Grunewald, Bill Downs, Steve Weichel, Martin Smith, Elmer Smith and Patrick Cornell.
The legislative session kicked off Feb. 5 with the governor’s annual State of the State address. In it, he called on the Legislature to work with him to make Oklahoma a state where it’s easiest to start and grow a business. We’ve already made great strides in the past few years toward this goal. But we’ve again put forward legislation this year that I believe will help us make our state more competitive.
The Gothic Revival sanctuary of the former Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion was a strange edifice to house a dance club, but that's what happened in the early 1980s with the infamous Limelight club in New York City.
It's near-impossible to walk the streets of Manhattan — or any other major American city — without running into a woman on the sidewalk begging for money. She may have a sign that she is a mother, explaining how many children she has. She may have a child or two right there with her.
DEAR HARRIETTE: At 20 years old, I've been offered a remarkable opportunity for a fully paid academic program abroad in London for three years. The thought of leaving my family in California for such a long time weighs heavily on my mind. How can I emotionally prepare for this separation, handle homesickness and adjust to the new environment effectively? I find myself tearful even at the prospect of this extended separation, and I want to ensure I make the most of this opportunity while managing the emotional challenges of being away from home. — Preparing To Depart DEAR PREPARING TO DEPART: Work with the program director to make sure that you fully understand the program, where you will stay, what everything costs, who is there to support students, etc. Determine how much money you need, and work hard to get that — plus some. Take a job.
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There's an odd dynamic that plays out when former President Donald Trump gives a campaign speech.
It’s clear now that Senate negotiators badly miscalculated in their attempt to craft a bipartisan border-security and immigration bill. Republicans misread what their Senate brethren would accept, and they clearly had no idea about sentiment in the House.
• Yes, you need to wash ... your washing machine. Over time, the machine can become a breeding ground for foul-smelling bacteria, which can affect how clean your clothes, bedding and towels get when you use it. The good news is, cleaning your washer is easy to do. Just pour 2 cups of white vinegar into the detergent dispenser and run it on the longest cycle at the hottest setting. When it's done, pour baking soda into the machine and run it on the same cycle.