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Dear Annie: Mom gone mad over managing family alone

Dear Annie: Lately, I feel like I am running everyone’s life but my own. I work full time, I have two school-aged kids and my husband is a good man but seems to think the house, the calendar, the social life and the emotional needs of the whole family magically manage themselves. Spoiler ...

Getting vaccines in the same day or arm is up to preference

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have notes from friends at home who are getting their COVID vaccines and high-dose flu shots on the same day in the same arm. They talk about being completely wiped out and the cons of having two sore arms. Does it matter if you get the shots in one arm or the other? I ...

Applause, Applause

Each Saturday, The Express community newspaper highlights people, groups and activities our readers deem worthy of applause. A huge APPLAUSE for community stars on Dec. 13 at Ross Library. Youth Service Director, Kayla, helped organize a visit with Santa, crafts and free books.The Friends of ...

Beware of this big bad beau

Dear Annie: In 1996, I met a man while traveling. At the time, I was a single mom of three in a new city and state away from family. I was struggling with finances, child care and transportation. My family and I weren’t close and had many disagreements, so I moved far away. When I arrived at ...

Ceramic trees are a Christmas staple

Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in Germany and were introduced to the U.S. by the early 20th century. The mid- to late-20th century saw trees made from several new materials. There were some made of brush ...

Fight or flight: A tale of two Congresswomen

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s early exit from Congress reveals that her tough-broad persona was very much an act. After she angered Donald Trump by demanding release of the Epstein files, she became target of the slings, arrows and threats unleashed by the president and his enforcers. Her ...