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Hello again, dear readers! It’s a busy and, let’s face it, sometimes stressful time of year. We urge you to take a bit of time for yourself to regroup, even if it’s just a bit of deep breathing or a quick walk outdoors. If any of you have coping mechanisms for stress that might be helpful to others, we’d love to hear them. And now, onward to your letters.
Read moreDEAR HARRIETTE: My friend’s sister is one of the worst people I’ve ever met. I hate how she treats my friend. I’ve watched her steal from my friend, embarrass her publicly and try to harm her. My friend is a little older and believes that she has to be the bigger person in the situation because her younger sister obviously has some behavioral or emotional issues. I told her that the next time her sister takes her things without asking, tries to hit her or shows any type of violence toward her, she needs to call the police. Am I wrong for encouraging my friend to call the police on her younger sister? I think it’s the best decision regarding my friend’s safety. My friend worries that this might give her sister a record or embarrass her parents. I think my friend’s safety is worth the risk. -- Call the Cops
Read moreAs another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Central Oklahoma.
Read moreA cancer diagnosis can be devastating to individuals and their families. Upon being diagnosed with cancer, patients may not know what lies ahead, including their prognosis for survival.
Read moreHomes are safe havens that people retreat to in an effort to relax and unwind. However, homes may be harboring some hazards that put their inhabitants at risk.
Read morePart of the difficulty with regard to reducing energy consumption is that energy plays such a big role in our lives.
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DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Dan,” and I do not consume alcohol, mostly because of our family history. Several years ago while Dan was at a work event, a consultant, “Ken,” took him and some co-workers out for dinner. Ken ordered a bottle of wine for the table. Not wanting to cause a scene, my husband drank the glass poured for him. Now Ken has invited Dan and me to join him and his wife for an evening out, and he wants to “meet early for drinks.”
Read moreEvidence of a workforce shortage is everywhere. Placing an online order to finish Christmas shopping last week, I was notified the company could no longer give an exact shipping date due to workforce and supply chain issues. Unfortunately, this problem is bigger than possibly not getting a family member’s Christmas present delivered before Dec. 25.
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