This just in: Your dog doesn’t feel even a little bit guilty for jumping up on the counter and scarfing down an entire baked chicken. He’s just afraid because you’re yelling at him.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been invited to a high-profile event by an old friend I haven’t seen in years. It’s a fantastic opportunity, but there’s a bit of a catch: The event is in a city I’m uncomfortable traveling to alone due to safety concerns. I’m in my early 40s now and find that I’m more cautious about such things than I used to be.
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Let’s return for a moment to the two conventions now concluded and consider one of the important things that didn’t happen – and what that omission tells us about the two parties.
In 1867, the United States took possession of Midway Atoll.
It’s the best time of year for dogs.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently received an incredible job offer from one of the top companies to work for in the United States. This opportunity is a huge milestone in my career; it’s something I’ve worked really hard for over the years. I was thrilled when I got the news and couldn’t wait to share it with the people closest to me. However, when I told my best friend about the job offer, her reaction was not what I expected. She has been struggling to find a job for quite some time, especially in this tough economy. I know how hard it’s been for her – she’s been applying everywhere, going to interviews and dealing with the stress and disappointment that come with job hunting.
The enthusiasm pulsating through the Democratic convention in Chicago reflected two critical developments that are bolstering the party’s standard bearer, Kamala Harris.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister’s fiance recently broke off their engagement, and she is absolutely devastated. They had been together for five years, and their relationship seemed solid. They had been planning their wedding for the past year, with invitations sent out, deposits paid and countless hours spent preparing for what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of their lives. However, out of the blue, her fiance told her that he couldn’t go through with it. He said he didn’t want to feel tied down to someone for the rest of his life and that he needed to be free to pursue his own interests and ambitions without feeling the constraints of a lifelong commitment.
Dear Doctors: My boyfriend and I started a landscaping business. It means we lug around plants and trees and sacks of soil. He’s strong and doesn’t pay much attention to technique, but I worry it’s going to catch up with him. Can you please talk about how to be safe when lifting heavy stuff?