Mellowing Mothers Take It In Stride
In a Bombeck style column Erma Bombeck reflects on three archetypal mothers with humor and sharp detail. Child No 1 is the Antiseptic Queen meticulous and homebound. Child No 2 becomes the Super Sufferer overwhelmed and absent minded. Child No 3 is Mother Mellon practical with humor and minimal baby book records. The piece notes Bombeck’s own mothering myths and ends with a nod to Bombeck’s Aiken Standard column schedule.
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Painted glass fish dye controversy hits aquarium shops
Abigail Van Buren responds to reader concerns about dyed fish sold as glass fish in hometown store. letters discuss dye longevity three to five months, customer service rudeness, and calls for clearer labeling. Pen pal Priscilla of North Long Beach includes a limerick about frustrated poets.
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Horoscope Outlook and Birthday Guidance Across the Zodiac
The forecast outlines yearly career, relationship, and travel themes for all signs in the coming months. Aries a note on leadership, Taurus a wealth-boosting idea, and Libra to focus on household tasks. ending with observations on TODAY'S CHILDREN Aries traits and a caution on marriage timing.
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