Drawing lines, finding peace
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for eight years, and every vacation we take somehow turns into a group trip. He used to only invite his brother or his parents, but now the expectation is basically that we travel as one big extended family. The problem is, I don’t enjoy these trips. His family is kind but overbearing. I feel like I can’t relax. They also bicker, constantly arguing about where to eat, what to do and who’s paying. I’m dying for a peaceful getaway with just my husband. I’ve hinted that I’d like a trip for just the two of us, but he says, ...
To your good health
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please explain the percentages that are given when a study indicates an increase for a particular risk? For example, say a person with mild coronary artery disease is at an increased risk of having a heart attack when taking certain drugs like meloxicam. It is confusing and possibly frightens a person away from beneficial therapy when there isn’t a full explanation of what these numbers mean. -- B.C. ANSWER: Understanding worsening risks in a medical context can be challenging because advertisements often talk about relative risks, whereas most people ...
Young, Thomas see the PGA differently
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — For a major that has long sought an identity apart from the other three, one element of the PGA Championship stands out. It's one reason two-time champion Justin Thomas and Cameron Young, among the favorites this year, hold it in high regard. The opening tee shot today at Aronimink will be struck by Braden Shattuck, the PGA director of instruction at Rolling Green Golf Club, just 10 miles (16 kilometers) down the road. He is among 20 club professionals in the 156-man field. All of them will be back to their day jobs next week, giving lessons and ordering ...
CCAA Division 1 showdown at Cardinal Hills
OBSERVER Photos by Christian Storms Fredonia's Ryan Kelly, left, and teammate Grant Abbey, right, chip onto greens while the top Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 boys golf teams squared off at Cardinal Hills Golf Course on Wednesday afternoon in Randolph. The outright league title was on the line for Fredonia as Jamestown had an opportunity to secure a share, while Randolph proved a formidable challenger. For the results of the contest see the match story on Page B3.