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Dear Annie: Last April, I moved into an apartment with one of my best friends. We get along great except for one thing: her cats. “Renee” was born with no sense of smell. She’s normally very organized except when it comes to the animals.
What actually goes on in a man’s mind when he is influenced by females? Why do men allow themselves to get close to someone, then become distant? Why do men think they don’t go through hormonal changes like women? We know they do, but in different forms.
Question: I’ve been studying the sacred books of the major religions, and I’ve concluded that no religion has all the answers. I believe we can learn about the divine from every religion. — R.W. | Answer: Have you ever asked yourself what makes Christianity different from …
In your Feb. 15 column, a reader responded to complaints about deputies hanging out at various establishments while on duty. The reader suggested leaving the deputies alone and concentrating instead on electing a new sheriff with this advice …
EDITOR: Dear Governor Haley: I have been reviewing your 2012-13 budget submission and…
Question: I want to believe in God, but I just can’t quite get there. My religious friends say I analyze everything too much and we have to accept it by faith, but how can I know beyond doubt that God exists?
— D.T.
Dear Savvy Senior, Is there an age limit on being an organ donor? At age 73, I’m interested in being a donor when I die, but am wondering if they would still want my organs. What can you tell me, and what do I need to do to sign up? — Willing But Old
Willie, I got an email about cell phone numbers going public and released to telemarketers. People will get sales calls and be charged. It says call 888-382-1222, a national Do Not Call list to block it. Is this legit?
Willie says: This is FALSE. Cell phone numbers are not going public!
Any number of human endeavors invite us to strive for perfection. It is a state that is rarely achieved for any length of time. In fact, perfectionists generally tend to be disgruntled, dissatisfied individuals who have a tendency to burn out rather early on.
My husband and I were both widowed before meeting. We are now 70 and have been happily married for six years. We both have grown children. Everything is good in our blended family except for my son’s wife. “Stacy” has been a thorn in my side from the day they married 20 years ago.
My friend and I like the same guy. She’s having a party, and “Mike” is on the guest list. The party is a formal dance, and Mike has been dropping hints that he’d like me to be his date to the party. As much as I would love to go with him, I don’t know if I should. I don’t want to ruin a friendship. But I also don’t want him to think I’m not interested. I really like this guy. What should I do?
To the one referring to the officer that had an accident Feb. 15, unless you were in the car with him and know exactly everything that happened, keep your stupid mouth shut. It is possible that an accident is just that, an accident.
