Gratitude and neighbor woes in a curious column
Reader questions address ingratitude from grown nephews and troublesome neighbors. An aunt laments lack of thanks after supporting them and contemplates hints or a monthly check. A columnist cautions against unrealistic expectations and urges focus on personal interests. The piece ends with a quirky Afghan road note and a mail-offer.
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Alabama Makes Bid For Cultural Spot
Alabama pursues a $34 million plan to build a four-building performing arts complex in Birmingham Jefferson County. The project aims to elevate arts in a 700000-person metro, with ground breaking soon and design awards drawing 277 entries. Lacy leads the effort and plans to step aside after completion.
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Washington Troops Beat Hessians at Trenton in 1776
Historic events spotlight December 26 with Washington’s surprise victory over Hessians at Trenton New Jersey in 1776. Other entries note Frederick II’s birth in 1194 and the 1805 Peace of Pressburg linking Napoleon and Francis II.
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Trenton
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