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DEAR ABBY: I know every relationship is different, but how do you know when to stop trying and let go? My boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half. Lately all we seem to do is fight or upset each other. I don’t want to call it quits, but I’m tired of being angry or sad all the time.

Last Christmas, Shanita Matthews cooked up a feast for her family of three: Roast chicken, barbecue spareribs, spinach, macaroni and cheese. This year? They’ll stick with tuna fish and crackers, among the few items she can afford at the supermarket.

The nurses of California are afraid. It’s Christmas Eve, and they aren’t home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.

American Petroleum to Rody Brown, warranty deed covering lands in 31-9-7. Kimberly L. Anderson to Estate Violet Ruth Grayson affidavit of acceptance covering lands in 32-7-6.

Kyle Andrew Boggs to NTFM INC mortgage covering lands in Dixon Green Acres. Brooks Trading Co LLC to Bancfirst mortgage covering lands in Sullivan Addn. Brooks Trading Co LLC to Security State Bank mortgage covering lands in Vernon Heights Addn.

Boris Golod, fail to obey traffic control device, plea of no contest, $200. Juan Lopez, driving on street, not a truck route, plea of no contest, $200. Jerry Brock, driving under suspension, plea of guilty, $465. Kyle Ott, petit larceny, plea of guilty, $430.36.

WEWOKA, HERITAGE HOUSE (405-382-2156), KONAWA NUTRITION CENTERS Monday - Beef & vegetable soup, broccoli with cheese, hash brown casserole, crackers, chocolate chip cookie and milk. Tuesday - Lasagna, green beans, cold fruit, garlic breadstick, no bake cookie and milk.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020 Today is the 362nd day of 2020 and the seventh day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1831, the HMS Beagle, with naturalist Charles Darwin aboard, set sail from Great Britain. In 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.

In the later months of most years, people begin talking about the year’s events as a whole. Most of the time this involves a few scandals, a couple of memories, and maybe a trend or two. However, this year there is plenty to unravel.

This year has been a turbulent one, to say the least. Suffice it to say, for better or worse, the world has changed. I’ve never been a silver-lining optimist kind of guy, but I am pretty impressed with how humanity has pulled together and became stronger in these trying times.