Co-workers tired of being mistaken for each other

Co-workers tired of being mistaken for each other

Mar 31, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am an African American woman working in a largely white corporate institution. There are only two black women in my division of about 50 employees. She and I look nothing alike. Specifically, I am tall, with dark skin and short hair; she is at least 6 inches shorter than me, with light skin and long hair. And yet, regularly, co-workers mistake us for each other. It is blatantly racist to me. They don’t make that mistake with one another, even when they may be referring to two blonds of similar height and stature. I don’t get it, and it’s so annoying. What can I do to be seen in my company? — Invisible

Have you ever seen anything like this?

Mar 28, 2020

The most common phrase in Clinton, and the rest of the world these days is, “Have you ever seen anything like this before?”

That question is quickly followed by a single word, “No!”

From health to financial battles, we are living in uncertain times.

Some businesses want to stay open but can’t

Mar 28, 2020

In defense of the businesses in Clinton, Okla., and the City of Clinton, there are things to consider:

Clinton is a small town and does not have that many "non-essential" businesses.

Protecting democracy from infection

Protecting democracy from infection

Mar 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is altering many dimensions of our national life: economic, social, political. But it cannot be allowed to infect the health of our democracy or weaken the ability of every American to cast a ballot in November.

Weird news from across America

Mar 28, 2020

COMPELLING EXPLANATION

Slidell, La., police pulled over a driver on Feb. 27 for an undisclosed reason, but the car’s license plate really got their attention.

Parents still in dark about sibling’s abuse

Parents still in dark about sibling’s abuse

Mar 27, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused by a sibling for 10 years during my childhood. I never told anyone what happened to me until I confided in my fiance after we were engaged. I have gone through counseling sessions and am at a place in my life where I am happy and healthy.

Job-seeker should send some belated thanks

Job-seeker should send some belated thanks

Mar 27, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: Recently, a guy I haven’t talked to in years recommended me for a job. Out of the blue, it seemed, he called me and told me about this opportunity. A few months went by before things came together. Well, I got the job, but in the flurry of everything, I forgot to contact the guy to tell him I got it. I’m embarrassed that so much time has passed, but I feel like I should still let him know. How can I do it so I don’t seem like an ingrate? — Closing the Loop

Loan remains unpaid even after threats

Loan remains unpaid even after threats

Mar 26, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I am an 83-year-old mother of four. I have been living with my second husband now for 21 years. Nineteen years ago, my husband loaned one of my daughters and her husband a large sum of money so they could buy a house and pay off bills and judgments. All the necessary paperwork for the loan was signed at the time of the closing with a lawyer present, and it was agreed they would pay us back a certain amount every month.

Friend requests too much

Friend requests too much

Mar 26, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I got a social media message from a guy who went to college with me. We have not communicated in more than 20 years, and there he was in my inbox. He was very pleasant, and we started chatting on What

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