DEAR HARRIETTE: I am worried about my mother’s newfound habits. She used to drink, and I was the one who pleaded with her to quit, but now she has turned to other unhealthy behaviors instead. I don’t want to nag her and seem like I’m always trying to control her decisions, so how can I be supportive while encouraging healthy choices? Is there a way to do this without coming off as judgmental or intrusive?
Lynda Lewis of Ruston dropped by the Ruston Daily Leader office Monday to donate supplies to victims of a tornado in Farmerville. Lewis said she was led to donate because, “it is more important to give rather than receive.” She added that Jesus is the reason for the season.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been traveling a lot for work and generally overdoing it, and I don’t feel well. I know that I do not have COVID-19. For my job, I have had to get a COVID-19 test every day for weeks. So I continue to go to work, even though I am coughing and definitely not at my best.
‘ Tis the season for gatherings galore. Whether you’re an all-star entertainer or a first-time host, having the right tools will set you up for success—meaning you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with loved ones. Here are a few must-haves to add to your holiday shopping list:
We’re all familiar with the proverbial “lump of coal” that could hang over our heads during the holiday season. You know, if you’re bad Santa will leave a lump of coal in your stocking.
It was standing room only in Parnell- Burt Post 3615 as the local Veterans of Foreign War, Ruston’s VFW, handed out its Fall 2022 awards to winners in the youth scholarship categories as well as community leadership.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband has always smoked weed, but ever since quarantine, he has smoked every day, often starting at 7 a.m. and going throughout the day. Even though he’s back at work in a hybrid capacity, I’m working from home.
Stories about domestic violence are often sad and painful. In honor of this season of peace on earth, I wanted to share a few of the good stories at DART, small but inspiring Christmas miracles.
