It doesn’t have to be high and goodbye

I had never smoked marijuana before and didn’t want to stand out, so I took a hit. I’ve never been a smoker and started coughing my lungs out, but others were coughing, too, and no one was staring at me. I had heard that people don’t get high the first time they smoke and wasn’t too concerned about being stoned. In fact, I’ve always been curious.

The four pillars of healthy aging

The new year is a chance for new resolutions. Or perhaps what we really need is a refresh of previous plans, resolutions and goals that we have made many times before.

When resentment leads to hate

We made a pact to quit smoking and Mark hasn’t lived up to his part of the deal. This guy comes home, lights up a cigarette and has a beer while watching the news. I think my resentment is quickly turning into hate. If I wasn’t pregnant, I would leave him.

Dear Rabby: Training your man

In this edition of Dear Rabby, the love rabbi addresses what a married woman can do about her unresponsive and seemingly uncaring husband.

Spice up your spring

With cold season leading right into allergy season, Dr. Deborah Mechanic recommends four herbs and spices to add to your diet to combat illness.

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