Dancing Monkeys and Pigs Thematic Household Chaos
A reader recalls a whirlwind of whimsical gifts and novelty items turning home life into a zoo. From toilet paper books to Elvis statues, pig cutlery, and monkey figurines, the narrator notes a shift from practicality to playful excess as birthdays and humor collide.
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Abby Sex Before Mass Makes Hear Leery
Abby asks if she should postpone lovemaking after Sunday mass amid her husband’s high sex drive. The column advises the root issue is guilt over sex and suggests talking to a priest or psychiatrist.
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Abby
Mike
Maggie
Caring For Baby Teeth Gives Parents Something To Chew On
Dr. S Taylor Garnett discusses National Children’s Dental Health Week and urges care of baby teeth to prevent future problems. He explains early visits at 18 months, six month recalls after age three, and parental supervision for brushing to avoid cavities and space issues.
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S. Taylor Garnett
Garnett
Older American Wins Big At Aiken Aging Council
Dr. Finley A Kennedy received the Outstanding Older American Award at the eighth annual Aiken Area Council on Aging meeting. He credited county seniors and volunteers, noting his 1931 Aiken practice and leadership roles in local medical, civic groups. The event elected new board members and officers for the council.
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Aiken County
Finley A. Kennedy
Kennedy
Aiken
Fonda
Council of Aging
Aiken High School
Wofford College
Jefferson Medical University
Philadelphia
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County Medical Society
United Way Foundation
Greater Aiken
Langley
Hyman Rubin
Umbia
Croft House
Ly Medical
Joint Study Committee On Aging
Council On Aging
Wade Brodie
Morris B. Fonda
John Hipp
Anne Law
D. McDonald Law
Leonard Quattlebaum
Julius A. Stephens
Lionel Smith
Emilie A. Towler
Rosalie Johnson
Long Form Tax Tips Beat Short Form Limitations
Taxpayers often assume the 1040 A short form is enough with standard deduction. Using the long form 1040 and a 2106 can unlock deductions for travel, transportation, unreimbursed business expenses, moving costs, alimony, child care, penalties on certificates, and special fuels. Itemizing depends on deductible expenses. The standard deduction thresholds for married couples and singles guide whether itemizing saves money.
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