Navigating a distant friendship and birthday etiquette
A reader asks how to handle a friend who stays barely connected, sending frequent misses or requests but avoiding in person meetings. Annie advises direct conversation to reveal true care, then describes a granddaughter hosting a lavish year-old birthday party and argues against mandatory written thank you notes for such gifts while noting 100 guests is excessive.
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We Bare Bears and TV schedule roundup
A hipster friendly preview surveys We Bare Bears on Cartoon Network at 5 30 p m with bears Grizz Panda and Ice Bear chasing fame and mischief in urban life. The block also notes PBS Tea Time a Chilean film on PBS and updates a lineup from So You Think You Can Dance to The Bachelor and Making of the Mob with Mas details.
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New Clues
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Daily Horoscope Preview For Monday July 27
A fragmented forecast notes Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra and others with tips on growth risk taking romance and evening plans. Singles should curb possessiveness while attached pairs see warmth in romance. Specific signs get guidance on decisions plans and energy levels for the day.
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Gemini
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Astrological Forecast Readings for Virgo to Pisces
A light entertainment forecast notes Virgo may struggle to refuse requests and Libra may need to reach out for help as friends back their ventures. Scorpio encourages trusted discussion while Sagittarius hints at choosing personal preference. Capricorn urges rest, Aquarius feels drained, Pisces calls for forthright decisions.
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Candle cards crosswen as Small valley American 7 College
The fragment mentions American 7 College and Candle cards in a small valley setting with cryptic crosswen, likely part of a puzzle or card clue. It includes Tribune Content Agency and Hoyt Designs credits. Contact details list N. Michigan Ave in Chicago and an email address for comments.
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Arab ruler and other clues puzzle snippet
Across and down clues list partial crossword style hints with numbers and fragmented phrases. The page shows an edited puzzle dated July 27 2015 by Timothy E Parker, including messy entries like an Arab ruler and various themed clues, likely from a magazine crossword section.
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Su Mie That Scrambled Word Game
A brief game column by David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek presents a playful scrambled word challenge. Readers are invited to unscramble clues, with witty hints and light wordplay typical of the duo’s humor. The item highlights the authors and the puzzle’s comic tone.
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Sticky glue choice sparks father son model plane clash
A father and son debate selecting epoxy glue for a model airplane. The son favors a specific cement while the father acts as a stickler for the right option, shaping the purchase and building plan.
Becker on Bridge Dramatic two table playoff hand
In a playoff for the 1973 world championship berth, two teams faced off. Grieve and Rapee at one table faced misinterpretation of a three clubs bid leading to five clubs doubled for 750 points despite a strong defense. At the other table Swanson and Soloway reached three notrump, but declarer still collected nine tricks for 1,350 points for their side.
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Rapee
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John Swanson
Paul Soloway
Sandy
Swanson
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