Ex-etiquette: Father's Day spat (2024)

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 65 and in good health. I’m only on a low-dose cholesterol medication and a blood pressure medication. I also have laryngopharyngeal (LPR) reflux. I went to a functional doctor and was sold $350 worth of supplements to do a 21-day cleanse/clean-eating/vegan-type diet. She …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, June 21, 2024 — You are busy, social, sensuous, exciting and sometimes obsessed. You are talented and strongly individualistic. Be careful about driving yourself to exhaustion. This is a powerful year for you, and a busy one. Leadership, promotions, kudos, praise a…

“Do anything, but let it produce joy.”

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Dear Car Talk,

Way back in the 1800s, the Case company was manufacturing steam-powered tractors and threshing machines. By 1910, the Case company began producing automobiles, which were sold principally through farm equipment dealers. Case automobiles were built until 1927 in Racine, Wisconsin.

The Mazda Miata roadster has been very popular since Mazda first began selling Miatas back in the late 1980s.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old Caucasian female in generally good health. In 2022, I was found to have asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib). I underwent electrical cardioversion in the hospital, but the AFib continued periodically throughout the past year, according to my heart monito…

Q: About a century ago, the term “fuel cell” described exotic wafers that allow hydrogen and oxygen to combine across a membrane, somehow producing electricity and water. Maybe 25 years ago, the car dudes began to use the same term for a fancy gas tank. Why did the car dudes do this? What ma…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a woman who had terrible experiences with menstruation. I’ve probably seen two dozen different gynecologists, and I complained to every one of them about my painful periods and .... nothing. Not even a painkiller was prescribed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, June 20, 2024 — You are warm, affectionate and spontaneous. You’re also charming and love to entertain others. This is a year of reflection for you. It’s time to look inward and renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore any discipline that gives you bett…

“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — You are forthright, gracious, courageous and tolerant. But you won’t hesitate to share your ideas. You’ll speak up. Service will be a theme this year, especially to family. Take care of yourself so you can be effective. Perhaps it’s time for pers…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently lost a brother to non-small cell carcinoma in his lungs. He was 82 years old. He was a heavy smoker in his younger years, but quit smoking 31 years ago. He worked many years in the construction trade as a union carpenter and also worked with roofing materials. He h…

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure. Squeamish Steven

“Music is one of the healthiest forms of transcendence and magic.”

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“In a time of destruction, create something.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, June 18, 2024 — You are charming, passionate and adventurous. You want life to be interesting! You are serious about your profession. This year holds exciting changes and increased personal freedom. Be flexible so you can go with the flow and seek out new opportun…

Q. My husband and his ex share their kids equally, but she tries to upset our family every chance she gets. I get along great with the kids, and for the past four years, I have taken them out to buy Father’s Day presents for their dad. Last year without asking me, his ex bought my husband a …

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80 years old. My doctor ordered a fasting blood test, which showed that my LDL cholesterol is 119 mg/dL; my HDL is 68 mg/dL; my cholesterol/HDL ratio is 3-to-1; my total cholesterol is 208 mg/dL; and my triglyceride level is 104 mg/dL. A recent CT scan of my neck that was…

The Oregon-based Gap Year Association notes that the exact number of students who take a gap year between high school and college is unknown. However, an overwhelming majority of students who have taken a gap year reported positive experiences. In a collaborative survey with the Institute fo…

Many adults nearing retirement age count down the days until they can bid adieu to the daily tasks of commuting and working so they can enjoy much more time for recreation, travel or whatever is they aspire to do.

The role of mentor is complex and sometimes vulnerable to misinterpretation. According to the employment resource Indeed, a mentor is an individual who acts as an adviser or coach for a less experienced person. Mentors often share their experiences and may even offer advice to their mentees.

College is the next natural step for many students after they finish high school. The process of finding a school begins in junior year of high school, and students and their parents may visit many different colleges and universities throughout the next year. Even though the bulk of the focu…

Medical school is never far from the minds of students who aspire to be doctors. The Princeton Review says that medical school takes four years to complete, after which individuals will also spend three to eight years in residency. When all is said and done, an individual who entered college…

Career Technical Education (CTE) programs offer students access to a wide range of career paths. If high school students were once advised to focus primarily on traditional four-year universities as their next step after graduation, more and more of today’s students are considering CTE progr…

Interest in career and technical education (CTE) programs continues to grow as students look for alternatives to the high tuition costs and rising student loan debt associated with four-year degree programs. CTE certifications and degrees typically do not cost as much as four-year degrees, b…

Study skills are integral to academic success. Such abilities help students learn more efficiently and effectively, which can lead to better grades on assignments and tests. Developing strong study habits can prepare students for future success in life, as dedication to studying can be mirro…

High school graduates or individuals looking to explore continuing education at any age have various options. Among the most popular options is enrolling in a college or university. Studying a trade in a vocational school is another popular option.

A four-year college degree is not necessarily the next step for students after they graduate from high school. The rising cost of college tuition has revitalized interest in career and technical education (CTE).

(Family Features) With so many job openings these days, you may think you’ll have an easy time sliding into a new role. Not so fast. Because of the huge number of options available and plenty of workers contemplating changes, you’re likely to encounter some competition to land the job you wa…

Nurses are invaluable professionals within the medical community. Whether they work in hospital settings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor’s offices, or elsewhere, nurses provide vital services to individuals in need every day.

There only are a set number of hours in a day and a lot of demands on personal time. Finding ways to use time more efficiently and effectively is a goal many people aspire to, whether they are business owners, students or anyone in between.

Aspiring college students can expect to do a lot of writing as they travel down the path to college admissions. Many schools require applicants to submit an essay or personal statement. Some schools may have an entire list of separate writing prompts that need to be answered. For example, Pr…

The road to graduation can be long and winding. Graduation often is an exciting time in a person’s life. However, it also may spark some anxiety as newly minted grads prepare to look for jobs and begin their careers.

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“If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”