President Donald Trump insists “the voters that voted for me are thrilled’, they said, ‘This is what we voted for.’” But is that true? Above all, Trump supporters voted for lower grocery prices, more jobs and a brighter economic future.
DEAR HARRIETTE: A couple of years ago, a friend of mine lent me a pair of pants. Soon after the occasion, I stopped by to visit her and totally forgot to bring her pants with me. I admitted my mistake, and then she told me I could keep them because they don’t fit her well. A few days ago, she reached out asking for her pants, and when I made a joke about her taking back gifts, she claimed that I had misplaced the pants and never got back to her. This is not the first time something like this has happened. She often forgets what she’s said or done or just completely concocts a new version of what she thought happened, inaccurately recalling the details around certain situations. I’m tired of always having to pay for her memory loss. Should I have put my foot down about these pants, or is this not worth it? I know it seems petty, but she did give them to me, and I don’t like being accused of withholding someone’s belongings. – Something Borrowed DEAR SOMETHING BORROWED: It may be time to have a different conversation with your friend: Perhaps she is having memory problems. See if you can cite at least three instances when your friend has recounted a different version of a story to you than you remember. Tell her that you are concerned about her memory, and give her these examples as evidence. Know that she is likely to push back. Tell her anyway.
Last summer, Judy approached me one day when I was walking by an old church.
Marilyn wrote to me saying, “I miss our conversations!”
DEAR HARRIETTE: My 19-year-old daughter is insecure about how she looks. She cries all the time and blames me for her appearance. I have no clue how to help her because every time I say that she is beautiful, she says I’m only saying that because I’m her mother. She is surrounded by social media images, unrealistic beauty standards and constant comparisons, and I fear that these influences have shaped how she sees herself way more than I ever could.
Axios calls Congress “The worst good-paying job in America.” The Atlantic headlines, “House Republicans Aren’t Having Any Fun.” And USA Today reports: “Why quitting is all the rage in DC.”
• Student Senate Officers at Clinton Middle School attended a Student Senate convention in Enid which was held at the Mark Price Arena. The 1995-1996 CMS officers who attended the convention were Walker Moore, president; Ryan Kelley and Landon Littke, recycling coordinators; Sondra Hutcheson, secretary; Julie Smith and Brittney Catlett, parliamentarians; and Amy Klein, vice president. Sponsor for the organization was Lana McKinsey.
DEAR HARRIETTE: A man asked me on a first date to a dive bar. I said no because I already felt like he was trying to see how little effort he could put into planning where we would go. I’m not saying he needed to spend a ton of money on me – especially for a first date – but his idea just felt flat-out lazy. In the past, I’ve been in relationships where my boyfriend would see how little effort he could put into me and see if he could get away with it. Saying no felt like an act of self-respect, but it also left me secondguessing myself. I don’t want to come across as high-maintenance or unfair, but I also don’t want to settle for less than I deserve. How do I balance being open-minded with setting standards for effort and intention early on, and how can I communicate what I want without scaring someone off or feeling like I’m asking for too much? – The Art of Dating DEAR THE ART OF DATING: The first date I went on with my husband was to grab takeout and go to a park.
In 1777, Revolutionary forces under the command of George Washington defeated the British at Princeton, New Jersey.
Dear Doctors: Is it OK to go without shoes? I’ve heard conflicting information. I wear supportive shoes for exercise and in public, but I prefer bare feet at home. I stand about six hours a day, and I just find it much more comfortable without shoes. I am 65 and healthy, with no history of foot problems.