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Reader considers charging friends for using apartment

DEAR HARRIETTE: I live in the heart of Atlanta (close to the airport) in a small apartment.

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There are links between domestic, animal abuse

This will not be a surprise to anyone who knows me well, but I am ridiculous about dogs. My heart breaks when I see a lost or abandoned one.

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Many St. Patrick’s Day traditions are not from Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day is made special by various traditions. Everything from dyeing major cities’ rivers green to parades to enjoying green foods has become part of the pageantry of St.

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Family feels like the only people quarantining

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m beginning to think that my family is the only one left who is doing any form of quarantining.

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Ways educators can use newspapers in classroom

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on communities across the globe. No individual, household or industry was unaffected by the pandemic, and the ripple effects of the virus may be felt for years to come.

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Acquaintance makes big asks too often

DEAR HARRIETTE: A guy who went to college with me calls every six months or so, always wanting me to hook him up. By the second sentence of the call, the ask is there, and it’s always for a significant favor that is far beyond my scope of interest, network or anything else.

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Depression affects women more often than men

Everyone experiences disappointment or sadness in life. When the “down” times last a long time or interfere with your ability to function, you may be suffering from a common medical illness called depression.