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John Krull: Prepare for Trump unfettered
Former President Donald Trump’s sweeping triumph over Vice President Kamala Harris tells us things. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Boyfriend’s workaholism creates relationship tension
Dear Eric: I’m 51 years old. I’ve been dating “John” for two and a half years now. After a year, he moved in to help with the mortgage. Most of the time he pays but if he misses a month and I ask about...
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Asking Eric: Wedding separates former friends
Dear Eric: I have a friend I haven’t spoken to since her small wedding two years ago. I thought we were pretty close friends for 25 years. We shared our ups and downs. Continue reading at The Republic...
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Guest column: Be wary of Medicare Advantage Plans if expensive services or...
We’re in the Medicare open-enrollment season. I strongly advise patients signing up for Medicare to avoid Part C Medicare Advantage programs (MAPs). Rather, I recommend “traditional” Medicare, with a...
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Johnny on the Spot: Not everyone can ‘malaprop’ a sentence
I noted recently that it was “Mammogram” day and I had to chuckle. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Readers share responses to letters on loneliness
Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults struggling to find a connection (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found...
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Survivors bear witness to threat of nuclear weapons
A Japanese organization made up of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs is getting well-deserved attention with its selection to receive the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The group, called...
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Hard question: Why are there so few excellent Christian movies?
Decades later, it’s hard to remember how much “Chariots of Fire” shocked the Hollywood establishment, with soaring box-office totals and four wins at the 1982 Oscars – including a Best Picture win for...
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Lori Borgman: Constant requests for reviews rate one star
Does anyone remember when you made a purchase, went to a doctor or took your car in for a repair and weren’t asked for a review? We are in the throes of review mania. Continue reading at The Republic...
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Ryan Trares: It’s never too early for a little holiday spirit
The glass votive candles were still warm inside our jack-o-lanterns. Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Editorial: ‘Our River’ project should focus on low-head dam
The “Our River … Our Riverfront” project is hanging in the balance after years of work, money, and disagreement whether Columbus needs a revamped waterfront recreational area. Continue reading at The...
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Finding your way ‘home’ after this election season
In the introduction of Parker Palmer’s 2009 book, “A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life, he tells a story that begins this way: Continue reading at The Republic News.
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Asking Eric: Engaged in their 70s, couple hates being called ‘cute’
Dear Eric: I am newly in love and engaged. My fiancé and I are both in our early 70s. Quite a few of my friends (not my close friends but others) have responded to the news with: how cute! Somehow the...
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Asking Eric: Woman questions family’s attitude
Dear Eric: Two years ago, a group of 11 women on my husband’s side, including his mother, sisters and aunts, went on a beach house girls’ trip. The group also included the daughters-in-law of his...
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Asking Eric: Curating your guest list isn’t ‘terrible’
Dear Eric: I frequently have gatherings at my house, most recently debate-watch parties. Close friends gather, have cocktails and eat snacks. This time, I decided to go for the cozy vibe and have a...
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John Krull: The stooges, back together again
By John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com Bring your popcorn. Watching Indiana’s state government at work over the next few years is going to be a hypnotically absorbing experience. In a...
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Asking Eric: Mom needs to respect her son’s feelings
Dear Eric: My son and my niece had been friends since childhood but had a falling out about a decade ago. She confessed to him that she was cheating on her husband and thinking of leaving him and their...
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Editorial: The Nov. 5 election showed the democratic system works
Whether the morning of Nov. 6 brought jubilation or despair, American voters should agree that the nation’s electoral system worked. President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory came remarkably...
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Some songs stay in your head for a reason
It’s funny how sometimes I can’t get a song out of my head. I’ll hear it, and then I’ll be humming or even singing (badly) the chorus for days. It’s enough to drive anyone around me nuts after awhile....
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Letter: Seniors need more transparency on services
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