Private life not society business says embarrassed wife
A Tennessee reader asks how to stop parents from making off color comments about her sex life after a husband’s return from Iraq. Dear Abby suggests setting firm boundaries and calmly stating the behavior makes her uncomfortable, even if parents sulk.
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Abby
Iraq
Dad
Mom
Tennessee
Terry
Houston
Community Calendar Submissions Guidance
Community calendar items should be emailed to calendar gazette communications dot com or mailed to The Gazette 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Include event name date time location and contact details for submission.
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Gazettecommunications.com
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Out & About and Public Meetings Listings in Cedar Rapids Area
Local arts and health events including Jerry Lewis concert at University Hospitals Iowa City noon and a Brown Bag Briefing on healthy diet at Cedar Rapids Public Library. Public meetings cover Linn County Board session Cedar Rapids City Council Coralville and other local bodies with evening starts.
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Ireland
Britain
Wales
United States
John Colloton
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Project Art
Beems Auditorium
Cedar Rapids Public Library
First St
Cedar Rapids
Downsize New Year’s: curb your magazines
Ellen Warren suggests a practical New Year’s resolution to cut clutter by disposing of a giant pile of magazines. She argues the goal is simplicity, not deprivation, allowing readers to keep essentials while reclaiming space and time.
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Ellen Warren
Chicago Tribune
Understanding blepharospasm and nipple discharge questions
Dr Donahue explains blepharospasm a focal dystonia causing eyelid contraction that can blind temporarily. He notes Botox types, treatment limits, and surgical options, and offers resources through the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation. He also addresses Paget disease of the breast as a rare nipple discharge cause and provides guidance and a booklet order.
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Donohue
B.M
Dr. Donahue
Paget
J.K
Signs of abuse in engagement raise safety concerns
A worried mother describes a 22 year old son in an engagement marked by physical abuse stalking and control. The fiancee allegedly hits him follows him and demands constant contact while isolating him from support. Advice references the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Ask Amy as guidance.
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Amy
Tion
Heloise Guacamole Tip Debunked Air Turns Avocado Brown
A reader warns that placing the avocado pit back into guacamole does not prevent browning. Experts say exposure to air causes browning, so lemon juice or vinegar and airtight storage slow oxidation. Scraping off browned layer keeps the dip edible.
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