Dear Amy Advice on a racist slur in marriage
A wife asks how to handle her white husband who uses a racial slur when upset or drinking. She says he excuses it as just a word. The assistant replies that the word reflects racism, notes he uses it even when angry at strangers, and urges accountability. The column closes with the author’s contact.
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Listening Room concert series unveils summer lineup
The Listening Room announces a summer run with acts including Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions on June 18 and Last Gasp Collective on June 24. Additional shows feature Brother Elsey July 1, The Accidentals July 8, Joshua Davis July 30, Luke Winslow King August 12, and The Insiders tribute August 26. A pop-up with Michigan House begins June 10, plus a Get Reel drag show August 6. Tickets start at 40 per pair with seating on the piazza and a two or four ticket minimum.
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Window Contemplations Across the Street Amid Sagas and Suspicion
Anna observes neighbors through windows across the way while assisting troubled youths. David in the basement apartment appears friendly but capricious. Ethan brings a gift as Halloween brings mischief. Anna faints when confronted outside and is aided by Jane Moore who proves untrustworthy. Police doubt Anna as Alistair and his wife arrive denying everything.
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The Woman in the Rated R Review
A mixed review notes strong cast but uneven direction. Adams channels classic stars while Leigh plays a troubled narrator and Oldman and Moore deliver sharp turns amid a disjointed plot that shifts oddly between scenes. The reviewer praises performances yet finds the film inconsistent and puzzling.
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