Copycat behavior spurs a clobbering reply from Ann Landers
Dear Ann Landers responds to letters about copycat friends and heirloom jewelry. She urges recognizing insecurity behind copying, applauds defending boundaries, and shares a family tale of sharing a signet ring among sisters across years. The column emphasizes that imitators never outshine originals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Christina
Connecticut
Ann
Daddy
Mom
West Virginia
Benjamin Franklin
Diabetic dog Savvi continues to spark and bark
Heloise recounts Savvi the mini schnauzer diagnosed with diabetes in January 1999. Insulin shots, occasional blindness from cataracts, uveitis eye drops, yet she remains lively, barking and playing with fellow dogs. Annual pet checkups urged, humans urged to see doctors too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Blackjack
J.D
Savvi
Heloise
Rocky the Macaw
Question on Steroids and Muscle Growth From Dr Donohue
A reader asks if daily cortisone steroids and a younger brother’s bodybuilding steroids are the same. The reply explains prednisone as a cortisone steroid and contrasts it with androgens that build muscle, warning of acne liver harm aggression and illegality. It urges the brother to stop using male steroids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Donohue
R.T
Across and down clue jumble yields crossword style list
A fragmented OCR puzzle-like grid presents numerous incomplete clues and partial names across sports and literature. Entries reference Neely, Hagen, July birthstone, antelope, carton, infinity, sugar, winter woes, and assorted wordplay, with scattered phrases and nonstandard spellings across multiple lines.
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Actrass Hagen
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Kenobi
Sister Gordon
Roman
Bert More Lucarelli
Pal
Balul
George
Family Town
Atl
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Goblat
Crystal Azer
Carpentry
Windy City
King Featnes
Nyc
Dilbert
THE
Pees ‘Weir Mer Vette la x
Mrs. Clarke
Blondie
Rickles
Oonce
Sarfield
Jon
Polka
Beetle Bailey
America
Jefferson
Sarge
Pala
Initee
Baby Blues
Port Mame
LANG
Oringe Arouund
Tim
Casta
Tu, Prae
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