Mothers Sound Off About Gifts for Mother’s Day
A Dear Abby column snippet discusses gifts for Mother’s Day and how husbands often miss the mark. Readers from Tucson Jersey and Albuquerque weigh in on gifts to wives and mothers, noting expectations and humor.
Mothers Day Reflections From Readers And Abby
Dear Abby responds to letters about Mother’s Day glee versus loneliness. A New Jersey reader voices bittersweet feelings as sons visit in laws, while another writes of a pampered celebration with grandkids and a restaurant outing.
Crossword Bridge By ALFRED SHEINWOLD ACROSS
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Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Hint AXYCLBAAXR Decodes to LONGFELLOW
One letter stands for another in this daily cryptogram. A maps to L, X to O, and the pattern guides solving. The sample shows the cipher method with long familiar author name as the target. GQ JQ remains to be solved with the same substitution rules.
Cryptoquote Puzzle Quote by Agatha Christie
Yesterday's Cryptoquote reveals a line about recognizing important moments only after they pass. The source attributes the quote to Agatha Christie from 1983 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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