Meat and potatoes man critiques vegan cooking friendship
A 62 year old retiree recalls a coworker Bernie who survived a heart attack six years ago. Bernie now follows a strict vegan diet and exercises vigorously, living with persistent fear of death while the two friends try to spend time together.
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Dear Abby fans dodge kitchen clash and etiquette lessons
A reader asks how to handle a vegan partner who cooks unappetizing meals while maintaining harmony. Abby counsels clear boundaries and light humor to share food preferences. Additional letters cover anger at a late mother’s addiction and guests using an upstairs bathroom without permission, with Abby offering empathetic guidance and etiquette tips.
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Kentucky
Bernie
Abby
Mom
Back to School Bullying: Parent Guidance from Mayo Clinic
A Mayo Clinic Q and A offers steps for families facing back to school teasing. Start with safety, empower your daughter to report to you or a trusted adult, assess her interactions, and practice calm responses. Facilitate friendships to buffer teasing and remind her she is valued by family and trusted adults.
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Mayo Clinic
Tinder Reactions miss the mark on online harassment
A dating coach argues Tinder should curb abuse with real tools not emojis. She notes the new Reactions feature fails to deter trolls and may mock the problem. She urges direct communication and accountability over playful icons.
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Yelp
Uber
Mass on Frampton’s Nose May Signal Dire Illness
A 12-year-old cat named Frampton, cared for by Alan and Tammie, develops a right nasal bridge mass with discharge and swelling over months. Veterinary notes consider squamous cell carcinoma or Cryptococcus, outlining radiographs, biopsy, and nasal swab as steps. prognosis varies with tumor aggression and infections.
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Frampton
Alan
Tammie
Community events fundraiser and festivals planned for October
Ladies 80s Night fundraiser at The Mine Tavern October 12 supports Chix 4 A Cure with tips donated. Birth Circle hosts Kids Day at Appalachian Color in the Hills Festival October 14 at Glouster Park noon to 1 30 pm. A chili cook-off and craft show October 28 at 49 Connett Road The Plains 9 am to 2 pm. Halloween party October 26 at Waterloo Community Center after Trick or Treat 5 30 to 7 with costume judging and refreshments.
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Nelsonville
Birth Circle
Young Moms
Glouster Park
Birth Circle ceremony honors babies lost in Athens
The Birth Circle holds a public ceremony at the Loss Memorial Bench in Sells Park Athens on Sunday October 15 at 3 p.m. It will include readings and a sharing time. Children are welcome. Parents who cannot attend can arrange to have their child’s name due date poem or prayer read by contacting Claudia or Julia at athens birthcircle gmail.com or 740-652-6262.
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Loss
Sells Park
Athens
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Birth of Eliza Grace Luczkiw in Ohio health system
Sarah and Timothy Luczkiw of Athens announce the Sept 20 birth of a daughter, Eliza Grace Luczkiw, at Ohio Health O'Bieness Hospital in Athens. Grandparents are Wally and Julie Luczkiw of Libertyville, Ill., and Blayne and Leta Smith of Cobden, Ill.
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Sarah
Timothy Luczkiw
Athens
Eliza Grace Luczkiw
Ohio Health O'Bieness Hospital
Wally and
Julie Luczkiw
Libertyville
Ill
Blayne and
Leta Smith
Cobden, Ill
Minnesota man helps amputees live life to the fullest
Aaron Holm, a Minnesota survivor who lost both legs in 2007, founded Wiggle Your Toes a nonprofit aiding amputees with trauma recovery. The group helps people return to activities like golf and wakeboarding, aided by Holm’s advocacy work with Ottobock and a role in aiding Boston Marathon bombing victims.
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Shakopee, Minn
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Hollywood
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jeff Bauman
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Boston
Ottobock
Bauman
Sally Lynick
Vincent
Lynick
Burnsville
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