40 YEARS AGO

• Among Clinton Girl Scouts who were pounding the pavement selling cookies were Terri Perkey, Lauren Wilborn, Natalie Bryson, Alta Mc-Ginnis, Stephanie Collins and Carrie Gelnar.

Friend feels FOMO over group hangs

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in my 20s, and lately, I’ve been struggling with a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Most of my friends are in a position where they can afford to go out regularly, whether it’s dinners at trendy restaurants, nights out at bars or even weekend getaways. I am on a much tighter budget, and I can’t keep up financially. I see their group pictures on social media or hear them talking about the fun they had, and it’s a constant reminder that I’m missing out. They invite me to join, but I often have to make excuses or decline because I simply can’t afford it. I’ve tried suggesting cheaper alternatives, like movie nights at home or potlucks, but they seem more interested in going out and spending money.

Employee wants to repair team dynamics

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m struggling to cope with the toxic dynamics within my team at work. Instead of collaborating to solve problems or improve processes, it feels like everyone is constantly pointing fingers and blaming one another for mistakes. This blame game has created a tense and unproductive environment, and it’s starting to take a toll on my motivation and overall job satisfaction.

Foreigners fuel American prosperity

It’s easy to despise Elon Musk as a supremely loathsome powermad egomaniac. But he’s also the richest man in the world, and he got that way by immigrating to the United States and seizing the opportunities he found here to foster advanced technologies, from electric vehicles to rockets.

First date debacle raises questions

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went on a first date with a guy, and I’m trying to decide if I should give him another chance. On one hand, he was kind and respectful toward me, which I really appreciated. However, there were a few things that made me feel unsure about whether I want to continue seeing him.

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