Dear Abby Limericks and Readers Share Jokes and Lessons
An Abby column discusses what defines a limerick and recalls readers submissions. It explains the five line structure and rhyming pattern, cites Edward Lear and Irish origins, and shares several example poems from readers in 1922 and beyond. It also notes a book recommendation for singles over forty.
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Erma Bombeck on the perils of graduation dress accents
In this Ri sen Standard column, Erma Bombeck humorously laments the extravagant, ritualized ritual of graduation outfits. She traces mothers’ exhaustion and fathers’ indifference behind robes and mortarboards, noting the costly, elaborate undergarments and accessories required for a single ceremony.
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Horoscope snippet for Aries through Pisces
A birthday forecast offers yearly guidance with counsel across signs including Aries Taurus Gemini and more. It highlights career caution romance potential and financial themes while noting December to spring shifts and the value of trusted advice from experts.
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