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  • Mixing Politics and Family is Never Good

    Dear Miss LARE: I’m hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year for the extended family. It’s my turn. My family is seriously into politics. Sadly, they cover both sides of the spectrum and in the middle too. The Swiss faction I can deal with, but the far ends of the spectrum are what I worry about. We’ve…

  • How to Be Supportive Giving and Accepting Advice

    Men and women see and deal with things differently, even giving advice to their friends. At least usually. I may be generalizing here, but based on my vast experience it seems pretty accurate, I call things as I see them, and I won’t apologize for it. Men are logical, straight forward, and problem solvers, even…

  • Snail Mail Keeps Memories Safe and Alive

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    Are our memories in the hands of big brother? My mother is one of those conspiracy theorists who believes everything we do is tracked. Cell phones, computers, browsing histories, social media sites, even those “smart” devices everyone uses in their houses. She says everything is out there for the stealing. Our whole identity is there…

  • Do You Know the Important People In Your Life?

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    Having people in your life is crucial. We all need other people. But… what do you know about the people in your life? I remember a movie I watched where a couple was getting married, and when the preacher said the groom’s full name, the bride said “Your middle name is XXX? Seriously?” I mean,…