Dear Abby column on handling delicate family issues
A reader seeks guidance on gifting a handmade baby quilt tied to miscarriages and family pain. Abby counsels asking the daughter for her preference before giving the quilt to avoid reopening wounds. Also includes responses on volume control with a hard-of-hearing father and handling a partner who misleads about his home life.
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Abby
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Heloise Pet Gift Guidance and Neighbor Checkins
Hints from Heloise note pet gift spending by owners per American Pet Products Association. Readers learn varied gift ideas from bones to spa treatments, and a holiday reminder to check on isolated neighbors. Include Todd the Toad and reader anecdotes while urging practical tips for packing winter wear and reusing last year’s Christmas cards as gift tags.
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