Overcoming Family Destructive Criticism in Buddy’s Help
A reflection on resisting hostile family judgments toward Buddy the bully. The piece urges protecting a vulnerable ally, rejecting shameful labels, and choosing constructive support over punitive blame during visits with critical relatives.
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Smorgasbord Recipes and Nordic Menu Ideas
A nostalgic guide to hosting a Scandinavian inspired buffet with varied dishes from smoked salmon to Swedish meatballs. Includes table décor tips, multiple serving ideas, and sample recipes such as dill dressing and a brown bean casserole.
Mary Haworth seeks clues to possible hospital baby mix up
A reader writes that a year-old infant in a hospital may not be the right child due to eye color and facial features differing from both sides of the family. The columnist explains hospital infant identification practices and possible mix-ups when multiple mothers share common surnames.
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Mary Haworth
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Stork
Smith
Hospital Mix-Up Doubt Arises Over Newborn Identity
Reader asks if hospital mixed up babies after noticing a child who does not resemble the presumed family. Dr Mary Haworth notes possible natural variation and recommends checking with the delivering physician for a conclusive word. The column offers reassurance and practical tips about records access and unrelated kitchen guidance.
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M.H. Mary Haworth
Federal civilian payroll drops for eighteenth straight month
The Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Expenditures reported January federal civilian employees numbered 2,348,457, down 8,834 from December, marking an 18th consecutive monthly payroll decline. The text also includes an unrelated note suggesting repurposing handkerchiefs into a cocktail apron.
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Washington
Senate House
Joint Committee On
Creative Corsage Ideas for Hair Wrist and Pin Style
When the corsage design clashes with a dress try repurposing it. Remove and arrange flowers in the hair pin it to a bracelet or wrist tuck a few small blooms with velvet ribbon for a wrist corsage. This gives a fresh use for corsages beyond the dress.
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