Sisters Nuni and Jazmin, about 4-1/2 years old, are medium/large, sweet dogs. Nuni is the “brave” one, unafraid of strangers, likes attention and happy to go for a walk on the street.
Category: <span>Weekly Columns</span>
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Dear Tia Maria Sue, I need advice on how to handle a neighbor situation
I need advice on how to handle a neighbor situation. The elderly lady across the street, who has always been a little crotchety, has now utterly lost it. She prowls the neighborhood, looking for “COVID violations.” Two neighbors talking from opposite sides of the street get 10 minutes of screaming profanities because, in her mind, social distancing means not socializing at all.
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I filed—now what?
If you filed a federal (and state) tax return, congratulations! While it is an obligation to comply with the tax laws, I think that in pandemic conditions, it may be a bit of an achievement to have filed a timely tax return.
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Medical Masks
A 17th century plague doctor did not exactly inspire a sense of calm. He would appear in a head-to-toe leather overcoat, leather gloves, a wide-brimmed hat, gripping a wand to poke and prod the patient.
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The Humanitarian Visa
Historically, the arm of the Mexican government’s Immigration Services (INM) has always provided relief for any foreign national not able to leave the country due to emergency situations such as health reasons. This is done via an extension of time to remain in-country through the “humanitarian visa.” This was determined on a case-by-case basis, and time frames for the extension were determined the same way.
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Weekly Horoscopes August 2
All Signs: Here’s the skinny. The Sun continues in Leo for the next three weeks; and this week, Mercury enters Leo as well! Venus moves into Cancer to stay for four weeks. Of course, Mars continues to be in its own sign Aries for the rest of the year. That’s the lineup!
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“Adopt” a Cat or Dog with a Click on Your Computer
For those of you who love animals but can’t adopt or are not too excited about venturing out to the SPA because of the coronavirus, how about becoming a virtual pet owner?
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Essence and Simultaneity
William Blake once referred to “essence” as a quality of experience that can only be captured by symbolic means. The term “essence” may allude to inner life; ours or that present in the natural and man-made forms that surround us. We select objects to share our ambient spaces carefully,
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What Islands Can Americans Visit This Summer?
We’re all dreaming of getting away again and forgetting the stresses of COVID-19. While trips to European Union countries are off the table for U.S. citizens now, there are other destinations reopening that Americans can visit—sparkling, sunny island destinations that surely will lift your spirits.