DEAR HARRIETTE: Christmas is approaching. Last Christmas was difficult for me. I visited my family, and we argued for the majority of my trip. My dad, in particular, was extremely rude to me and made comments that hurt my feelings.
December through March is typically peak influenza (flu) season, though this season is off to an earlier start, with high activity currently across the country. While common, flu is a potentially serious and highly contagious respiratory illness.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I only work parttime for a small business that is run by two people. I work remotely. I used to work full-time, but parttime made more sense for me and my schedule. Sometimes I think that my bosses forget that I work part-time, based on the amount of work that they give me on a daily basis.
Staff members of PetStar Animal Care in Ruston found a way to give back during the holiday season by volunteering with United Way of Northeast Louisiana’s “To Our Children, With Love” initiative. The team members spent an evening at Victory Baptist Church in Monroe wrapping and sorting gifts for area foster care children as well as writing thank you notes to donors. For others interested in volunteering this Christmas season, visit unitedwaynela.org/holidayprojectvolunteer.
Rolling Hills Ministries celebrated the Christmas season with a holiday party that included representatives from locations in Ruston, Arcadia, Bossier City, Monroe, Pineville and West Monroe.