Sisters provoked by infertility and financial strain
Dear Annie columns present two letters about sensitive family issues. Steve’s wife and Steve face cruelty from Steve’s sister Gina who urges for more children despite Steve’s sperm motility problem. Gina’s behavior strains the couple’s marriage and prompts withdrawal from her. The second letter from a Kansas renter describes a roommate with chronic instability. The writer confronts Marcia about ongoing loans and debt, warning of ending the arrangement after lease renewal if finances don’t improve.
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Annie
Steve
Gina
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down mix clues
Puzzle page fragment presents a mixed list of Across and Down clues with numbers and odd spacing. It includes references to town, urban bigwig, em brace fragrance, NAFTA signatory, and various thematic bits, though many entries appear garbled or partially unreadable. The partial grid hints at a standard syndicated crossword format with clues and potential answers interwoven.
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Urban Bigwig Fleet
Asa
Grad
John Times Rice
Nafta Buscaglia
Sum Link
Lotus
Library tips and reader requests inspire simple hacks
Readers share library browse aids using online catalogs and email alerts for holds. Tips include making personalized picks, using library computers, and noting items like CDs DVDs and VHS tapes. Other letters describe improvised insoles from mouse pads and safe dryer hacks for fluffing pillows or shoes.
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Family Circus
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Marcia
Lem
Kansas
Rossword
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Tokyo
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