Ring quarrel prompts bridal etiquette lessons
A reader asks how to handle a fiancé’s ring from his mother, preferring a ring of their choice and suggesting she return the piece if needed. The column advises politeness, offering to have the stone remounted or to keep the gesture while asking the mother to save the heirloom for her daughters. The page also covers host television expectations and a dating scenario involving a roommate’s younger brother.
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Canada
Annie
California
Toronto
Moving pets safely through a big house move
Dear Heloise advises keeping cats in a familiar closed room on moving day, transporting with bowls, litter, beds, and toys in carriers. Upon arrival, introduce them slowly one room at a time, maintain routines, provide space, and give ample TLC to ease adjustment.
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San Antonio
Easley High adds warning T shirts for dress code
Easley High School in South Carolina issues gray T shirts reading Tomorrow I will dress for success on one side and Today I did not meet the SDPC dress code policy for proper attire on the reverse. Principal Betty Garrison says the shirts speed up discipline and avoid lengthy calls for parents with violators.
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Crossword Clues From a Fragmented Page
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Word play puzzle clues and crossword entries
A compact listing of crossword style clues with numbered entries and a solution time noted. Includes word fragments such as Ref uge fleet, Uncivil ized, Exam format, Dander, State of life, Wilde beest, Bar tender, Hi fi hookup, Plays for time, Indo European, Spanish tender, TV chef Nigella, Eggs, Sandboy by, Unmoving, Shedding of skin, Pleased, Deviate off course, Detroit athlete, Touring company, Karpov's game, Stage direction. Solution time: 23 mins.
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Word Puzzle Clues From A Los Angeles Page
A cryptic list of puzzle clues spanning topics from Sheffer to Dundee denial. Includes references to Rawboat, Paris underground, edge, church perch, anglers choices, proof reader woes, and more. Clues cover varied terms like sock type and discus sion groups, ending with desiccate and method.
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