Not So Fat Advice For A Difficult Mother Visit
A reader asks how to handle a widowed mother who criticizes his weight during a visit. Amy Dickinson suggests staying calm, setting boundaries with a firm no discussing bodies, and walking away if abuse continues, advising to reassess communications and, if needed, sever the relationship.
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Weather snapshot with storms and seas around October 9 1804 records
A dated weather summary reports south winds 6 to 12 knots and seas of 2 to 4 feet with under seven miles visibility in a morning shower or thunderstorm. It notes a Wednesday south wind 7 to 14 knots, seas 3 to 6 feet, and visibility under two miles in thunder rain. An October 9 1804 weather history recalls a New England hurricane and dam effects.
Blood drive dates announced by Red Cross across area
The American Red Cross lists multiple upcoming blood drives with dates and locations including Allegan General Hospital Plainwell Hopkins Hamilton Grand Haven Spring Lake Holland and Grand Haven areas. Events run October through late October at hospitals churches town halls and community centers with varying start times.
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