Dreading Christmas Visit Ends Work Enlistment Trend
Dear Annie suggests setting firm boundaries with a sister who uses Christmas visits for labor. The writer should refuse to do house work, offer a paid handyman gift if desired, and let the sister adjust to the new limit. The tone urges decisive, respectful crossing of the line to protect vacation time and feelings.
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Annie
Sparkler send-off for wedding vows in night sky
Dear Heloise writes of a wedding with a sparkler send-off, water buckets for safety, and a gorgeous night display. Another reader suggests using newspaper sleeves filled with shredded paper as cushioning for mailing or moving, adjustable and recyclable.
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Heloise
Lynn
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Crossword Puzzle Clues From A Tidied Page
A scrambled list of across and down crossword clues with mixed themes includes names such as Eugene, Tafaa or Oman and references to coffee, capital, a poster, a dragon, and various crossword entries. The puzzle blends slang like Ready and Ready! with literary and mythic hints, offering multiple wordplay prompts and definitions for solvers.
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Ian
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