Dear Doctors: I was surprised when a blood test at my annual checkup found I’m low in B vitamins, especially B12.
30 YEARS AGO
When describing his life, Denzel Washington often notes a mysterious encounter on March 27, 1975, offering it as a parable about his Christian faith and his acting career.
Fran from Altadena was standing outside the remains of her home, destroyed by the most recent California fires, speaking to a reporter.'We poured everything into that house, I don't even know what I'm doing,' she said, apologetic for going through a litany of the people she cared for – her family, her neighbors, their community. 'I haven't slept. ... We're staying in a hotel. We have nowhere to go. We don't know what we're doing.' And yet, she had her priorities straight on one of her worst days, focusing more on her friends and loved ones than on her personal plight.
CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my friends recently made a comment while we were hanging out and looking at pictures from earlier this year. Out of nowhere, she pointed to one of the photos and said, “It looks like you’ve gained a few pounds since the first day of the year.” To be honest, she’s not wrong. This year has been extremely stressful for me in ways that she may not even fully understand. I’ve been juggling a lot and, like many people, when life gets overwhelming, I’ve found it hard to keep up with things like exercise and meal prepping. My focus has been on surviving, not necessarily thriving, and as a result, I’ve put on a little weight.
• Did some little ones take crayons to your walls to create a mini masterpiece? It’s easy to remove with just one thing: toothpaste.
Scientists at the International Association of Human Behavior say that not all Swedes are taciturn, Italians are not universally excitable, and not every Frenchman looks down his nose at you.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been feeling overwhelmed at work. I was hired as support for one team but have now been expected to regularly cover two large teams. I sometimes find myself struggling to efficiently and seamlessly complete tasks for my main team while juggling tasks on both ends. Per my year-end review, I think my manager noticed a shift in my attitude in the office and with my colleagues (specifically, that I’ve been less social and much more uptight). As a result, my manager let me know that if I would prefer to support only the team I was originally hired for, I just need to let them know, and they’ll begin looking for another hire.
It’s been a big year for our cat, Felix.