Man and partner seek advice on living with quirks
A Florida reader asks Dear Abby for help with a 12 year relationship where practical jokes clash with priorities. The columnist suggests organizing emergency supplies, locking delicate items, transferring high interest balances, and focusing on the partner's positive traits rather than parenting him.
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Sister Adds Home School To Day Care Dilemma
A sister runs a home day care with five children including a 1-year-old, a 2-year-old and her own kids. She plans to start home schooling the 7-year-old next year, prompting concerns about managing behavior and care quality. The writer seeks tactful advice on telling her sister she will hire another sitter while preserving family harmony.
Understanding cervical dystonia and its treatments
Dr. Donohue explains cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis, a condition where neck muscles involuntarily contract causing painful, twisted postures. Treatments include oral meds, Botox injections, and in resistant cases, deep brain stimulation. contact the Spasmodic Torticollis Association for guidance.
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Community Calendar items in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City events
Community calendar lists Ida Beam Visiting Lecturer Louise Glück and Elizabeth McCracken and Edward Carey readings at University of Iowa Dey House 8 p.m. Readers sponsored by Writers Workshop. Also shows apartment 3A Riverside Theatre show 7:30 p.m. Tickets 24/12, under 30 21. Forum at City High 7:30 p.m. 8/5. Choeus Opus 39 at Zion Lutheran 8 p.m. Tommy Johnagin at Hawkeye 9 p.m. CAB sponsor. Local government meetings noted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. across Linn and Johnson counties and Iowa City Historic Preservation Committee at City Hall.
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Put old CDs to a new use Hints from Heloise
Old CDs can be repurposed as drink coasters mirrors sun catchers and deterrents for garden critters. Use the reflective surface for a clock face or hang multiple CDs on nylon line to create decorative decor.
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