Dear Annie and Life Advice Notes From Annie’s Mailbox
A reader asks how to handle a breakup when a man wants only friendship. Advice: accept his stance, or end the relationship, and seek comfort through quiet self care. Also included are letters correcting an ostrich myth and a long perspective on family dynamics and parenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Dee
Protecting children from sports injury and burnout
Dr Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen discuss rising childhood overuse injuries and burnout in youth sports. A new American Medical Society for Sports Medicine report warns 60 million participants face lifelong injuries and psychological effects. Tips include rest days, varied routines, and listening to a child’s need for a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Razor
Sly Stallone
the Kid
Robert de Niro
American Medical Society For Sports Medicine
Mehmet Oz
M.D
Mike Roizen
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Oz
Sharecare
Prep Your Room With The Right Painter Tape Hints
A reader tips on selecting painter tape multisurface or delicate types for glass walls wood trim and metal. Prep includes covering trim baseboards window frames and edges and removing tape only after paint is dry. Gently pull tape to avoid lifting fresh paint and ensure clean edges.
Declarer’s choice in a heart lead bridge puzzle
In this bridge problem Becker’s Bridge asks whether to finesse or draw and discard after West leads hearts. The author explains that the correct line hinges on who holds the king of clubs, with strong inference that West has it as the play develops. The piece illustrates how to weigh two equal-looking paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West North
Declarer
West
South
East
Wicks
Hast
Conceptis Sudoku puzzle rules overview
Conceptis Sudoku is a number placing puzzle on a 9x9 grid. Players fill digits 1 through 9 so every row column and 3x3 box contains each number once. Difficulty rises from Monday to Saturday.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kathy Mitchel
Marcy Sugar
la Crescenta
Calif
American Ostrich Association
Letting Go Club
Charming
Kathy Mitchell
Ann Landers
En, M.D
Mehmet Oz, M.D
Heloise
Katalin
Chesterfield
Kathie
Ant
Regan & Co
Kathie Maestas
USA
AMC
HALL
HBO
Kansas
Kake News
NY Kake
New Bones
Law & Order
Wright State
Jessie
Gilligan’s Island
Gilligan’s Isl
Pawn Stars
Bravehear
E! News
Duke
Cops
Dessie
Shahs
NFL
Lawrence Welk
Jimmy Fallovie
John Cusi
Niv
Teiva
Will Ferrell
Jon Hed
Modern Family
Shia LaBeouf
New York Knicks
Tennessee
A Louis Blues
Malibu
Treehouse Masters
Thrift Hunters
A.N.T. Farm
Ray Romano
Ama
Matthew McConaughey
Matt Love
Raymond
Nashville Predators
Gabby Douglas
Property Brothers
Morgan & Kristi
Charlie
Marshall
Radha Mitchell
Vin Diesel
Daatha Manne Gane
Mark Too Cute
Forest Whitaker
Manhattan
Jennie Lopez
Map Keames
Matt Damon
Franka
Robbie Amell
Zachary Levis
Ahlberg
Vince
Ice Cube
Michael Cera
Mary Eliza Nence Malai
Farrell
Cody
Adam Sandler
Mmm
True Detective
Worthington
Ft. Kansas News Eyewitness
Mic
la Rosa de Guadalupe
Pttcons
Bana
Jamie Kennedy Tatum
Dennis
Full House
Fox
Dennis Qu
Pop Warner
Winstead
Bev
Ente
Family Guy
Remembi
Taye Diggs
Aid
E.R
Cryptoquip
Zeteetonha Ghepvm
MN Ren Rpm
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Ine Widdle Jou
Wwe
Arsenio Hall
Eyewitness News
Austin City Limits
KSN
Met
Miembros
Dia King of the
Scien
John C American
Triangles
Ring of Honor Wrestling
Infinity Hall
Aimee Mann
Burn Notice
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Coven Anger
U. Mary's A
Carib
Tai
College Basketby Blues
Pirat
Raymond _ Pawn Stars
Clark Jane
Vivien Leign
Mark Wahlberg
Vince Papale
Ray Liotta
50 Cent
Jonah Hill
Chelsea Lately
Damon
Franka Potente
Xis Bledel
Zachary Levi
Frasier
Austin & Ally
Friends
Ingry
Nicolas Cage
mArk
Cruise
Ian McKellen
Martin Freema
Shaquille O’neal
Becker’s Bridge
Conceptis Sudoku
By Dave Green