Hostess hijacks discussion in social visit Dear Annie
A reader laments a talkative hostess who interrupts at gatherings and shifts conversation to family gossip. The columnist advises gently reclaiming the floor with humor to maintain politeness and suggests balancing social etiquette with tact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Sally Smith
Joan Nobody
Donuts Returns With Judd Hirsch in Prime Time
CBS debuts the workplace comedy Donuts starring Judd Hirsch as Arthur, owner of a Chicago donut shop. Jermaine Fowler plays Franco, with Katey Sagal as a local policewoman and David Koechner a fax-using regular. The pilot launches Feb 6 with social media antics and old‑school banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Hirsch
Taxi
CBS
Arthur
Franco
Jermaine Fowler
Chico and
the Man
Chicago
Katey Sagal
David Koechner
Hirsch
Fowler
Bill Paxton
Justin Cornwell
Paxton
Jerry Bruckheimer
Horoscope for Thursday February 2 prompts steady reflection
The forecast urges slowing down and viewing the big picture while moderating impulses. Singles may meet someone exotic, while attached couples can deepen bonds by full commitment. Aries should stay clear headed, Taurus consider caution, Gemini seek rest, Cancer celebrate, Leo reconnect with a caring friend tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aries
Seo
Uly
Virgo to Pisces Horoscope Forecast Says Read Between Lines
The Virgo through Pisces signs receive nightly guidance on decisions, trust, and creative feedback. Read between the lines as you weigh partnerships and personal direction. The forecast notes entertainment value and ends with a reminder to enjoy the forecast.
Puzzle clues tease Cloudless Curtain and Hidden Hush-hush
A public friendly crossword puzzle feature appears in a Tribune Content Agency and Hoyt Designs collaboration. The note lists contact details for comments and mentions copyright lines with design credits and a Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Hoyt Designs
Saamsm
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
Aol
Puzzle from a cryptic page edited by Parker in 2017
A fragmented experimental page lists puzzles and clues including references to London park and bleachers. It hints at a storyline with lines like Wait there’s more and Tune in for the conclusion while mentioning Egyptian cobras and amorphous shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Park
Susie Jumbles: Planting in Rocky Soil Puzzle
Yesterday's Jumbles reveal four scrambled words DOUSE BURST SMOOTH FONDUE with the answer NO BED OF ROSES about the rocky soil planting effort.
Becker on Bridge: A 100 Percent Slam in Spades
North dealer, no vulnerability. South can make six spades without finesses by a precise sequence starting after a club lead and trump play. The key is to set up a heart and diamond endgame via ruffs and cross to dummy, ensuring all lines yield the slam regardless of East West heart or diamond continuations. Tomorrow: Test your play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declarer
South
East
West
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samaritan
Annie Lane
Dearannie
Creators.com
Fox
Cuba Gooding Jr
Actors Studio
Bravo
Tv-Pg
ESPN
Jason
Riverdale
Rayna
Deacon
Nashville
CMT
NBC
United Feature Syndicate
Universal Uclick
Jacquelinebigar
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Aow
Pisces
By David L. Hoyt
Andrews McMeel Sync
Tayees
Timothy Parker
Valiso
America
Asi
Tomei
Sitce
California
Salair
Algeria
Land of Dublin
Crockett
George W
First Lady
Var
Robert and
Louis
Elizabeth
Tennille and
Thurmond
Braxton
NBA
Arews
McMeel Syndics
Upuzzles.com
Timothy £. Parker
Susie
David L. Hoyt
Jeff Knurek
Lotch
Derusa
Everglades
Becker
King Features Syndicate Inc
West Pass