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DEAR ABBY: I am one of six adult siblings. Our youngest brother, “Clark,” died of cancer five years ago. He was my best friend. As kids, we did everything together, and we remained close as we got older. As he was dying, Clark asked me to keep his wife, “Liz,” and his children in the family. I have tried my best.
Read moreDEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Sophie,” just became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, “Brian.” I want to be happy for her, but he doesn’t deserve her. She knows it, but she won’t leave.
Read moreAs we’ve learned to live with the COVID-19 pandemic and life has continued as usual for most of us, things have started to feel a little more “normal” here at the Capitol. The last two sessions saw strict COVID-19 measures, meaning most of the activities and advocacy days typically held in the building were canceled. But, as normalcy returns, so have the numerous groups that make their way to Oklahoma City to meet with lawmakers and lobby for legislation.
Read moreMany committee and subcommittee meetings, in addition to several advocacy days and special visitors, made for a packed schedule at the Capitol this week.
Read moreDear Doctors: Please help us explain to our kids that using marijuana doesn’t keep you from getting COVID-19. We’re particularly focused on our two older sons, who are quoting a study that says it supposedly does, and who are in college in a state that just legalized recreational cannabis.
Read moreDEAR ABBY: I am the mother of three wonderful children. My oldest boy (who is from a previous marriage) is 11. My two younger ones are 2 (a girl) and 7 months old (a boy). My mother-in-law, “Nancy,” is the grandma of my two younger ones. She is good to all of my children, except for one thing. Nancy had two daughters and a son, and she has
Read moreThe Unintended Consequence of Prohibition
Read moreDEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Aaron,” and I have been together almost 10 years. We are both divorced from narcissistic spouses. We have discussed a future together and are working toward it. It’s taking so long because Aaron’s children are quite a bit younger than mine. (I’m an empty nester; his kids are just going into their teens.) I am also working on getting my career established.
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