Dear Abby tips for handling spoiled grandparents
Dear Abby advises Abby and readers on enforcing boundaries with indulgent in laws who spoil grandchildren. The column includes sample letters about discipline, travel with a spouse, and seeking help without hurting relatives.
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Bow Tie History Ties Napoleon Waterloo to Style
New York report traces bow tie from ancient times to modern revival, noting Napoleon wore a bow at Waterloo while fashion spread through presidents, financiers, and writers. It highlights Beau Brummell and Lord Byron shaping the look, with echoes in 1920s to 1930s styles and a practical role in weather protection.
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Proper Etiquette Soft Pretzels And German Chocolate Cake Recipes
A reader requests two recipes in Amy Vanderbilt style: soft pretzels with a crunchy salty crust and a German chocolate cake. The pretzel method covers dough preparation shaping twists, egg wash, salt, and baking at high heat yielding two dozen twists. The cake recipe lists ingredients, mixing steps, and a coconut pecan frosting.
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