December through March is typically peak influenza (flu) season, though this season is off to an earlier start, with high activity currently across the country. While common, flu is a potentially serious and highly contagious respiratory illness.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I only work parttime for a small business that is run by two people. I work remotely. I used to work full-time, but parttime made more sense for me and my schedule. Sometimes I think that my bosses forget that I work part-time, based on the amount of work that they give me on a daily basis.
Staff members of PetStar Animal Care in Ruston found a way to give back during the holiday season by volunteering with United Way of Northeast Louisiana’s “To Our Children, With Love” initiative. The team members spent an evening at Victory Baptist Church in Monroe wrapping and sorting gifts for area foster care children as well as writing thank you notes to donors. For others interested in volunteering this Christmas season, visit unitedwaynela.org/holidayprojectvolunteer.
Rolling Hills Ministries celebrated the Christmas season with a holiday party that included representatives from locations in Ruston, Arcadia, Bossier City, Monroe, Pineville and West Monroe.
All that holiday hustle and bustle can work up some real hunger. Between decorating, baking and preparing for entertaining, hosts often earn an afternoon snack.
DEAR HARRIETTE: A close friend of mine is very negative, and lately it feels that the negativity is always aimed at me. She throws subtle jabs at my career choices, the people I date, the other friends I have and even the things I wear.
