The Lost Etiquette of Theaters and Ushers Past
A nostalgic essay laments vanished theater ushers and strict decorum. The author contrasts past courtesy with today’s unruly cinema culture, citing noisy audience behavior, cigarette smoke, and disrupted movie nights. PBS screenings are offered as a quieter alternative.
Landlord Demands Eviction Over Aging Cat
Dear Abby details a renter facing eviction after the landlord requires removal of a cat by June 1. The tenant, who has lived three years, describes caring for an 8 year old spayed female cat, the loss of her son eight years ago, and her daughter's role in bringing in the stray cat. The note notes other tenants’ abuse of generosity and questions the landlord's stance.
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Dear Abby helps a cat and a landlord dilemma
Hurting reader seeks exception to housing rules for a beloved cat nicknamed Abby. The landlord rejects rent increase or pet stay, despite difficult access through his secretaries. The note asks Abby to advise on moving or keeping the pet and apartment.
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