Welcome to Holland lesson on disability and loss
A reader requests reprinting Emily Perl Kingsley’s essay Welcome to Holland. The piece uses the Italy Holland analogy to describe raising a child with a disability, noting the enduring pain of lost dreams and the value of embracing a different path. It includes resources for Down syndrome information and wedding planning book ordering details.
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Abby
Holland
Nashville
Emily Perl Kingsley
Italy
Coliseum
David
Venice
Rembrandts
National
Peachtree
Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta
Ndsccenter
Doctor Answers on Ulcerative Colitis and Related Questions
A reader asks about alternative treatments to prednisone for ulcerative colitis in a child, and the doctor notes prednisone may be needed briefly to calm inflammation. Growth retardation is possible but growth often recovers after tapering the drug, with dietary changes minimal during inflammation. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is recommended for support, and other questions cover heart valve calcification and hydrocele treatment.
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Dr. Donahue
A.A
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Cleaning advice and household tips from Heloise column
A collection of home hints covers stain removal from fabric using soap and detergent, avoiding fabric-softener sheet issues, and methods to reuse coffee filters for crafts. Readers share quick tips on card reuse, bottle toppers, and organizing notes, with practical household observations.
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P.O
San Antonio
New Beetle tops Cruiser in J D Power APEAL study
The 2000 New Beetle outscores Chrysler's PT Cruiser in the J D Power APEAL survey, with Beetle earning better engine transmission ratings while Cruiser leads in other attributes. Subaru’s Forest River wagon gains top mini SUV status, Mercedes S Class moves ahead of BMW Lexus in luxury, and overall 102000 buyers rate vehicles higher than past years.
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Los Angeles Times
J.D. Power & Associates
Agoura Hills
Calif
Volkswagen
Chrysler
Subaru
Toyota
Honda
Mercedes- Benz
BMW Lexus
Lexus
BMW
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Mister Beck
J. Kennedy
Ston. MA
AM Cha
Mount Morris
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Universal Press Syndicate
Dr. Donohue
E.C
Donahue
P.O. Box
Orlando
Paul
King Features Syndicate
Heloise
Helen Kurth
Coggan
Iowa
Catherine Anderson
Port Charlotte
Fla
L. Morris
Houston
New Beetle
PT Cruiser
Jacques da Costa
J.D. Power
Golf
E Car
DaCosta
Collec
Tively
Chevrolet
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