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Some of the best quality vegetables in Oklahoma are harvested in the fall when warm sunny days are followed by cool, humid nights. Fall is the perfect season to garden - no bugs, no watering, no weeds, and no sweat – at least not nearly as much as in the summer. It’s hard to think about planting a garden when it’s near 100 degrees outside, and we are dragging hoses every day just to keep plants alive. Thank goodness we finally got cooler temperatures and some desperately needed rain – hope it continues into September. Those dedicated gardeners who do brave the heat and plant a fall garden will be rewarded when temperatures remain cooler and the fall rains come regularly.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 59-year-old female in good health, except for my rheumatoid arthritis, which is controlled with a prescription of methotrexate.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 66-year-old woman who recently had an ECG prior to my knee surgery. The interpretation I received stated that I had an abnormal ECG with a “left anterior fascicular block.” Needless to say, this alarmed me. I saw a nurse practitioner who stated: “Don’t be concerned by the language; your doctor viewed

Dear Abby: My husband, “Alex,” and I are close friends with another couple who live out of state. During a virtual happy hour, our friend “Darlene” advised us that her brother “Roy” is moving to our area, and she suggested we become friends. She assumed my husband likes Roy. My husband answered honestly and said he doesn’t particularly like Roy. When Darlene pressed,

ALONG THE JORDAN RIVER (AP) — Kristen Burckhartt felt overwhelmed. She needed time to reflect, to let it sink in that she had just dipped her feet in the water where Jesus is said to have been baptized, in the Jordan River.

There’s a lot to love about the recently listed property at 2914 Cathleen Lane in Sherman. For starters, there’s the four bedroom, four bath, 3,480 square-foot home boasting a nearly flawless floorplan. It sits on 1.6 acres that includes one of the most private backyards you will ever find around here. These just don’t exist.

Dear Dr. Roach: I read on the internet that coffee is full of antioxidants.

Dear Abby: I’m having a hard time deciding what to do about my engagement to my fiance. We met at our old job. Before we got together, he was with someone else, and while he says he didn’t leave her for me, I am sure I helped.