The Village Idiot and the Reluctant Printer Help
A humorous riff on helping an elderly relative set up a new printer. The narrator laments screen-callers and relatives, jokes about teens fixing computers, and recounts a chaotic setup session at Betsey’s house. The piece ends with a test print victory and a vow to avoid phone calls.
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Welcome mat bias reveals house rule clash
Dear Abby outlines a marriage conflict where a wife feels rules favor her husband’s side of the family. She recounts inviting a sister and niece for a stay, sparking a dispute about permission. The column advises equal rules, counseling, and clear boundaries to prevent a power imbalance.
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Do Just One Thing and Stain Removal and Puzzling Notes
Sports Medal Recycling helps athletes by collecting old medals and recycling metals ribbons and packaging to fund nonprofit runs with all proceeds going to charity. White chalk lifts grease from fabric by absorbing oils, then launder as usual. A large crossword puzzle appears with clues and many dotted answers across and down, referencing names like Guthrie and Meryl and a final note to check QuillDriverBooks.com for more puzzles.
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In 1961 Kennedy plans man on the moon by decade end
Today in 2017 history notes JFK announced the moon mission goal, Star Wars debut in 1977, and Hands Across America raising 34 million dollars. Birthdays include Emerson to Urlacher and Raisman. Ruth's 714th homer noted in 1935. May 25 marks new moon.
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