Cathren Housley

What are The Trenches? Where are they, who lives in them, and why? This was a question asked by our publisher and it seems like a good way to start this new year. I define The Trenches as the sub-paths that branch off of the straight and narrow highway of the American Dream. Those of […]

Opinion

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
Cathren Housley
Opinion
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Tips for a Healthier 2023: Moving with the flow of change

Do a Google search on ‘tips for a healthier 2023’ and you will quickly find every suggestion you need in order to get into the best shape of your life: Exercise regularly! Eat right! Protect yourself from COVID-19 and the flu! If everybody actually followed all those tips, that would be great – but we […]

Advice From the Trenches

Posted on December 26, 2022January 11, 2023
Cathren Housley
Advice From the Trenches
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More Tips from the Trenches: How to make the yuletide bright on a budget

As 2022 draws its last shuddering breath, the world is on a mad dash though Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. What generally follows is a crawl to the denouement of New Year’s Day, when we will all be hit in the face with the consequences of whatever delusions we’ve permitted ourselves through the holidays. My wish […]

Advice From the Trenches

Posted on December 5, 2022December 16, 2022
Cathren Housley
Advice From the Trenches
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Advice From the Trenches: Not So Great Expectations

Dear C and Dr. B: When I was a kid I was 100% full of expectation and enthusiasm. Not a bad thing – it really motivated me to get out there and try to do something. But as an adult I find that those same expectations seem to be working against me. Whether it’s my […]

Advice From the Trenches

Posted on November 17, 2022January 29, 2026
Cathren Housley
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Advice from the Trenches: Dad is Getting Weird

Dear C and Dr. B: I saw your column on my dad’s computer, and I am hoping maybe you can answer my question. I am 15. Last summer, my parents separated and now my mom lives someplace else even though both my parents still work at the restaurant they own. My mom has started a […]

Advice From the Trenches

Posted on November 2, 2022November 10, 2022
Cathren Housley
Advice From the Trenches, Lifestyle
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Advice from the Trenches: Bad Bosses

Dear C and Dr. B; We have a new boss at work and half the people there are ready to quit after listening to her for a week. When it comes to straightening out problems and keeping things on course, she has the diplomacy of a water buffalo in heat. She has this totally negative approach! […]

Advice From the Trenches

Posted on September 7, 2022September 22, 2022
Cathren Housley
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Advice from the trenches: ADHD or brainwashed

Dear C and Dr. B; My wife Maeve asked me today, “Do I have ADHD?” I am a doctor and we should never diagnose friends and family, but I considered the question. Yeah – she had traits. But then, I have some of the characteristics of Asperger’s, and nearly every medical student meets the criteria […]

News

Posted on September 7, 2022September 22, 2022
Cathren Housley
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The People Speak

I spoke with Dr. Jane Chen, a professor of sociology in Taoyuan, Taiwan, about how the people of Taiwan are reacting to the ongoing conflict with China that has been making headlines for months in the global media. Cathren Housley (Motif): Do any of the people or political groups in Taiwan actually support reunification with […]

News

Posted on August 30, 2022August 30, 2022
Cathren Housley
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Advice from the Trenches: Fat not fun

Dear C and Dr. B: My friend Adam is a really wonderful guy. He is always cooking for other people and he makes incredible food. He even won a cooking competition on a local TV channel. The problem is that he is about 100 lbs overweight and refuses to do anything about it but eat even […]

Advice From the Trenches

Posted on August 12, 2022August 10, 2022
Cathren Housley
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Advice from the Trenches: Fuck you syndrome

Dear C and Dr. B: Yesterday I was at the drugstore waiting in the drive-up window line. My fellow passenger in the car had tested COVID-positive and we were picking up his anti-viral prescription. Because of that, I was wearing a mask and driving with all windows open in order to protect myself. A guy […]

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Trenches in 2023: What are the Trenches?

Tips for a Healthier 2023: Moving with the flow of change

More Tips from the Trenches: How to make the yuletide bright on a budget

Advice From the Trenches: Not So Great Expectations

Advice from the Trenches: Dad is Getting Weird

Advice from the Trenches: Bad Bosses

Advice from the trenches: ADHD or brainwashed

The People Speak

Advice from the Trenches: Fat not fun

Advice from the Trenches: Fuck you syndrome