DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend invited me to go on a trip with him next month. I spent most of my extra money on holiday gifts and travel. I cannot afford to spend extra money on a trip before I recoup some of my expenditures from Christmas.
Repetitive strain injuries can upset workflow and compromise exercise routines. Though such injuries are often characterized as nuisances, for many people they’re much more than a minor inconvenience.
DEAR READERS: I want to wish you the happiest of holidays as we enjoy this special season. Whatever your spiritual practice, this is the time that family and friends gather and share love, great food, gifts and connections. It is a time that many of us look forward to for months.
Friday, Christmas Eve Eve, marked the 50th anniversary of the “immaculate reception.” For non- football folks, I meant to say “immaculate reception.” And it was indeed perfect.
People get together, sing, recite poems, tell stories, and give gifts during Christmas time. This is exactly what the Lincoln Parish Retired Educators (LPRE) did for the residents at Ruston Nursing and Rehab Center earlier this month.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have lots of vacation time left that I cannot roll over. I only realized it the other day, and it’s already almost the end of the year. I asked my boss if I can take time off right now, and she said it’s the worst possible time because other people are already out of the office.
