Dear Abby column on lost dream of motherhood and loneliness
A reader in Colorado yearns for grandchildren while two married children decline kids, seeking guidance on coping and purpose. Abby suggests volunteering with children, mentoring, or advocacy programs to find emotional fulfillment and advises accepting unmet youthful plans. Another letter from a long unhappy marriage seeks divorce grounds and Abby advises consulting clergy about religious allowances.
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Abby
Colorado
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Corporation For National and Community Service
Casa For Children
Casaforchildren.org
Lonely
West
Trick or Treat Times Listed for Local Communities
The Messenger lists Halloween trick or treat times for several communities this October. Athens hosts events on Oct 27 and Oct 31 with a game night and parade at the Athens Community Center. Other towns include Nelsonville, Rome Two, Hollister, New Marshfield, Millfield, The Plains, and Glouster with varied Oct 27 or Oct 31 windows.
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City of
Hollister
New Marshfield
Millfield
the Plains
Glouster
Glouster Memorial Park
The
Messenger
Santa Tree Program invites Athens County families to apply
Athens County Children Services invites guardians to apply for the Santa Tree Program for birth to 17 year olds. Applications are at Building 14 weekdays 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct 31 to Nov 7 with proof of income and photo ID. The 29th year serves about 1500 children. Call 592-3061 for more information.
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Athens County
Athens County Children Services
Children Services Building
Santa Tree Project
Athens Voices USA 2017 seeks artists nationwide
The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens Ohio invites artists from the United States to submit to Athens Voices USA 2017 an all media juried exhibit. Jurors include Marcy Nighswander and judges from Athens Kentucky and Athens Georgia. Submissions close November 28 with inquiries to artsinfo at dairybarn.org or 740-592-4981.
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Dairy Barn
Athens
Ohio
United States
Athens Voices USA
Marcy Nighswander
Artsinfo
Dairybarn.org
Dairybarn. Org
Athens-Voices
USA
Understanding hypoglycemia and reactive low blood sugar
The article explains hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, its causes from too much insulin or certain medications, symptoms like weakness and confusion, and the distinction from hyperglycemia. It covers reactive hypoglycemia in non diabetics, risk factors such as overweight and gastric surgery, and dietary patterns to prevent episodes. It also notes a blood sugar level under 70 mg per deciliter as hypoglycemia and advises regular meals with protein and avoiding highly concentrated sugars, with cautious alcohol use per a physician’s guidance.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIDDK
Toymakers push inclusivity with diverse dolls and figures
New York reports toy companies expanding beyond traditional lines to include dolls with disabilities, diverse skin tones, and varying body types. Mattel, Hasbro, Lego, and smaller firms introduce wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids, diabetes kits, and varied facial structures amid industry shift toward representation and kid-friendly identity.
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New York
Mattel
Hasbro
Jennifer Weitzman
Hannah
Weitzman
ToyLikeMe.org
Mount Kisco
Toys R Us
Journey Girls
American Girl
Lego
Michael McNally
McNally
Elizabeth Sweet
California State University
Sacramento
California
GoldiBlex
Valentina
Barbie
Michelle Chidoni
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Athens Voices
Barbara Quinn
Monterey County Herald
TNS
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Detroit
Wal-Mart
Disney
Elena of Avalor
Isabel
Gaston Road
Albany
St. Rt
Mii County
Tri-County
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