Dear Sir, All of us at Eastside Academy appreciate Caleb Blanchard and his coverage of our kids and their activities at the academy.
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
What do you call it when somewhere between 6 and 8 million people enter the United States illegally in the course of three years? Many people would call it a crisis, albeit a man-made one, since the reason so many have been able to cross illegally into the United States is the refusal, by President Joe Biden, to enforce immigration laws that authorize him to stop the incursion at any time.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve observed that I find it challenging to cope with criticism, particularly in my professional sphere, even when it’s meant to be constructive. How can I cultivate a more resilient approach to feedback, effectively separating personal emotions from my professional development? I’m eager to understand how to view criticism as a valuable tool for improvement rather than allowing it to demotivate me. — Welcoming Feedback
Dear Doctors: It's a tradition in my husband's family to start the new year with a dip in the ocean. We live in Maryland, so that means it's freezing cold. I see on social media that doing a cold plunge is now a craze. Is it true what they're saying, that it's good for you?
DEAR HARRIETTE: How do I, while in a heterosexual romantic relationship, manage and nurture healthy opposite-sex friendships without causing discomfort or misunderstandings with my partner? Are there specific boundaries or communication approaches I can adopt to maintain trust and ensure mutual comfort in such situations? — Establishing Friendships DEAR ESTABLISHING FRIENDSHIPS: It’s all about honesty and trust.
• Do your kitchen or bathroom drains have an unpleasant scent? Instead of dumping chlorine bleach down the drain to neutralize it, pour in regular salt as a nontoxic solution.
No wonder Trump won't show up on a debate stage. He's gotten to where he can barely keep it together in front of the adoring throngs at his campaign rallies. Somewhat smaller throngs, it must be said — but, hey, it's January, and everybody's seen The Trump Show many times by now.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm 32 years old and have recently shifted to a remote work setup for the first time in my career.
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