Dear Ann Advice Column Excerpt From Readers
A reader describes a husband who locks the bathroom door and avoids visible bathing. Ann explains deep seated body hang ups and suggests therapy, telling the wife not to change him. Other letters share perspective on respect, long marriages, and letting minor irritations fade.
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Ann
Meridian
Miss
Short Hills
Sedalia
Newborns Named by Local Parents This December
Gary and Marty Messenger announce the birth of their son Joshua Isaac at Westside Trailer Park on December 1. Mark and Clarice Nelson of 2509 Coachman Dr. name their son Craig Scott born December 2. Jesus and Maria Perez at 2511 "C" announce their daughter Jessica Marcella born December 3.
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Joshua Isaac
Gary
Marty Messenger
Westside Trailer Park
Craig Scott
Mark
Clarice Nelson
Jessica Marcella
Jesus and
Maria Perez
Holiday mood tips from a mental health expert
Rob Moutray of Garden City Area Mental Health Center explains why holiday blues flare with societal pressure and excess. Tips include focusing on nonmaterial joys, personalizing celebrations, limiting gatherings, and planning ahead to ease anxiety and avoid overindulgence.
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Carol Crapper
Rob Moutray
Garden City Area
Moutray
Montray
Mental Health Center
Women Seek Involvement in Breast Cancer Decisions
A national survey by the National Cancer Institute shows many American women want input in breast cancer treatment choices, with 90 percent likely to seek a second opinion and 63 percent suspecting unnecessary mastectomies. The study notes rising knowledge since a 1973 ACS survey and highlights desire to discuss with relatives before decisions.
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Warren E. Leary
Washington
National Cancer Institute
Vincent T. DeVita
DeVita
American Cancer Society
Understanding Bronchiectasis and Related Infections
Dr Donohue explains that bronchiectasis is irreversible with permanently weakened airways prone to infection and sputum. Postural drainage and smoking cessation help, while Pseudomonas infections require injections with antibiotics, followed by ongoing airway clearance.
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DR. Donohue
Black Bottom Eggnog Chiffon Pie Recipe
Eggnog Pie offers a light holiday finish with a layered filling of rum and brandy infused gelatin bound eggnog, chocolate, and whipped cream. The recipe guides prep from softening gelatin to chilling the assembled pie for several hours before serving.
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