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Widower feels stuck in relationship

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I lost my wife back in 2015 and became a single father of three. I’ve had help from family and friends as I navigate fatherhood without my wife. I became closer than expected with one of those friends — to the point of intimacy — with the understanding that I did not want a relationship with her. When I mentioned I’d like to start dating other people, she became angry. I feel indebted to her because she has been a huge help to me, but I just don’t see a future with her. What should I do?

Plants can help shore up shorelines

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Water is Louisiana’s most abundant resource, with more than 40,000 linear miles of rivers, streams and bayous and 400 miles of coastline, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

DID YOU KNOW?

Agricultural technology, often referred to as “AgTech,” is playing an increasingly bigger role on modern farms, and that role is evident when examining AgTech startups’ growing access to venture capital.

Tips on how to recognize ADHD in children

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Did you know that children can have mental health issues? Have you heard of ADHD?

Husband’s suspicious behavior causes wife to worry

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband normally leaves for work around 5 a.m., so when he left on New Year’s Day at his regular time, it was no big deal to me. Later that morning, I was talking with a friend, and she mentioned how she thought my husband would have had the day off for the holiday.

BIRTHDAYS

February 2, 2022

Love is in the air, not just on Valentine’s Day

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Thanks to United Way of Northeast Louisiana, area citizens have a chance to see love in action. Even better, they can actually be a part of making it happen.

VFW Shines at Mid-Winter Conference

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Leader photos by Cathi Cox-Boniol

Beat burnout with these playful tips

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For many, the additional isolation and neverending uncertainty of the past couple years has led to mental fatigue and burnout. Experts say that no matter your age, turning to play instead of social media can help you feel more like yourself again.

Mom won’t come into house if cat is there

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My kids love animals, and after watching “Black Panther,” I became interested in the history of cats in Africa. I thought it was interesting that they were regarded as sacred creatures because they kept pests out of homes.