Texarkana Gazette

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Stress is everywhere these days, but you can find ways to ease it A few stats: Published Apr. 17 2021 @ 3:57pm

Service dog helps diabetic manage her condition Dear Heloise: You shine a light on service dogs quite a bit; allow me to tell you about mine. Published Apr. 17 2021 @ 3:55pm

Needy woman takes advantage of co-worker's kindness Dear Abby: There is a woman where I work who is emotionally needy. My work is autonomous, but we are in the same group, so I have to interact with her to some extent. Published Apr. 17 2021 @ 3:50pm

Distance tests strength of military couple's engagement Dear Abby: I've been in a long-distance relationship for 2 1/2 years. We are now engaged, but haven't set a date for our wedding. Published Apr. 16 2021 @ 9:50pm

A fast and fasting way to shed pounds; walking speeds matter Q: My pandemic weight gain -- 14 pounds -- is driving me nuts. Any suggestions on how to launch a weight loss effort that will work? -- Sonia W., Sacra-mento, California Published Apr. 16 2021 @ 7:43pm

Accusations fly after friend comes down with COVID Dear Abby: A friend of 35 years recently accused me of exposing her and her mother to COVID. She told me she thinks I did it on purpose because I thought so little of them. This is not true! Published Apr. 15 2021 @ 5:39pm

A new phone is on it's way -- not Dear Heloise: Have you recently received a recorded voice telling you that your new phone is on its way and should be delivered in a few days? The woman goes on to say that if you did not order this item to press 1. If you have any questions or if this is a case of fraud to call 1-800-***-****. This is a scam. DO NOT call the phone number and DO NOT press 1. Published Apr. 15 2021 @ 5:38pm

Severe illness from virus: what's your risk? NFTs, non-fungible tokens, are being used to sell (nonexistent or over-existent) digital art. For example, a digital video by Mike Winkelmann, AKA Beepie, sold for $6.6 million, but you can have precisely the same thing in your living room if you Google "Crossroad #1/1." The art market is risky business, but it's nothing compared to the chances most Americans are taking — over 75% of U.S. adults are at risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Published Apr. 15 2021 @ 5:36pm

Mother-in-law retaliates for past by abusing her husband Dear Abby: I met a nice friend. He's a widower whose wife has been gone for three years. My husband died 10 years ago. Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 4:36pm

Beware of road hazards during stormy weather Dear Readers: April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring wet, slippery roads and dangerous driving conditions. Here are some driving hints for safety on the road during a rainstorm: Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 4:35pm

Become a threat to what threatens your health Bo Jackson is the only athlete named to the NFL Pro Bowl and MLB All-Star game in the same season. Deion Sanders hit a home run in the MLB and scored a touchdown in the NFL in the same week. Multi-threats we'd like to see more of. In contrast, we'd like to see less of the multiple threats of diabetes and lung cancer that menace many Americans. Published Apr. 14 2021 @ 4:32pm

Bundt pan comes in handy when roasting chicken Dear Heloise: The special roasting pans for chicken that hold the chicken upright are a bit expensive. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 4:49pm

Study: Sugar doubles fat production in liver Singer-songwriter Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. was known as Fats Domino; silent-screen star Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle went by Fatty Arbuckle; and jazz pianist Thomas Wright Waller was called Fats Waller. These legendary celebs embraced their corpulent nicknames, but most folks don't want to see their extra padding talked about on a billboard. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 4:48pm

Mother-daughter fight leads to threats Dear Abby: My best friend (since we were babies) and I are having a disagreement. She had two kids when she was 16 and 17 who are now in their early 20s. One of them still lives rent-free under her roof. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 4:47pm

Wife isn't wild about man's tattoos Dear Abby: My tattoos are destroying my marriage, and I just don't understand why. I'm a 56-year-old elementary art teacher and the father of three grown children. Since I was young, I have loved the artistic expression of tattoos, and I ALWAYS envisioned having them, lots of them. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 10:18am

Remote deposits now commonplace Dear Readers: Have you ever deposited a check remotely? This capability has been around for over 10 years and has made banking more convenient and. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 10:14am

Are you bringing home the bacon? Stop it! There are many types of Bacon: Sir Francis, who helped develop the scientific method of inquiry and experimentation; Kevin, who's won hearts with his film work in "Mystic River" and "Footloose;" and Max, lead singer for the '80s British heavy metal band Moby Dick. However, the type of bacon made from fatty pork is not one that you want to serve up in a list of great bacons. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 10:11am

Anxiety over after-hours texts keeps retiree up at night Dear Abby: My wife and I are both recently retired. Our 19-year-old daughter lives 100 miles away at college. My wife has an elderly mother. My problem is family and friends who text early in the morning. Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 4:38pm

Dog DNA kits provide info about breeds Dear Readers: Interested in your dog's DNA? Want to know which breeds your dog descended from? The particular traits of that breed? What to expect health- and behavior-wise from your dog? A dog DNA test may work for you. Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 4:31pm

The de- and re-generation of Gen X and Y If you were born between 1965 and 1996, you're 25 to 56 years old - the prime of life, supposedly. Your brain, which keeps developing until your mid-20s (or a bit longer) has settled down and rational, constructive thought prevails, but you're not yet at risk for the perils of older age - osteoarthritis, heart attack or memory problems. Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 4:29pm

Man is weighed down by sadness four years after separation DEAR ABBY: I've been separated from my wife for about four years, at her request. It was justified. I wasn't the best husband. I wasn't abusive, but I was sad and feeling sorry for myself, like now. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 9:19pm

Cooking upgrades your health; transitioning to a plant-based diet Q: I'm sick of cooking all the time! Why shouldn't I go back to eating out and ordering in more often? -- Leslie J., Lafayette, Indiana Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 9:17pm

Middle-aged man has a few complaints about middle-aged women Dear Abby: I have something to say about "Still Fun in the South" (Jan. 4) and her complaint that single middle-aged men only look for younger women, instead of women their age. I am a 53-year-old widower. I have a six-figure income. I'm smart, healthy, easygoing and have a good life with many hobbies and interests. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 4:47pm