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1. Tickled: 10 irrational gardening thoughts ~ Unsolicited facts from my social isolation gardening days

2. Doggone World: The dog trick we don’t test enough: Dodging cars ~ Why the ‘Pick of the Litter’ dog documentary should make non-guide dog owners pay attention

3. We Need to Talk (Podcast): Rich black men, politics and ‘hostage’ votes ~ Will famous black men speaking out against presidential candidate Joe Biden help Trump win?

4. We Need to Talk: If you can buy a value meal, you can buy new condoms ~ Unofficial sex-ed course: Let’s settle these condom myths here and now

5. Homegrown: Before you hire a maintenance team, double-check the contract ~ Snow removal, handyman, plumber, painter, gardener: Don’t hire a contractor until you’re sure of the pros, cons and what-ifs
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6. I Do See Color: Dear New York Attorney General Letitia James, I wish you all the best ~ Somewhere between pessimistic over Breonna Taylor case and blind optimism, I cheer for Letitia James against NRA

7. Doggone World: Dog owners date: What people-dating sites can teach dog owners about what to ask ~ Should dog owners choose pet dating sites exclusively?

8. We Need to Talk (Podcast): Was HBO’s ‘Insecure’ Emmy-worthy? ~ Were other black sitcoms more of a united front for black women and friendships?

9. Tickled: Gen Y and Z are missing out on landline fun ~ How my brother messed up my love connection

10. Homegrown: No dogs allowed? When to bend the condo rules ~ Is your no-pet policy doing more harm than good for condo owners?

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