Elder suitor mulls marriage with live-in helper
A 90-year-old Missouri man asks Dear Ann Landers if he should marry his live-in helper, Gladys, who shares his post widowhood meals and finances. They differ in church but respect each other, and he notes old age. Ann suggests marriage is his choice and may carry into the next century.
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The Lockhorns cartoon caption turns grimly comic
Four appalling words and three drenched friends set a bleak scene as a cartridge is found in a fir tree. The item hints at a prank or danger, prompting readers to wonder about the joke behind a strange object location and the reactions of the trio.
Easy way to identify cats with stretchy collar tapes
Heloise readers share practical tips for safe cat ID using soft leather collars with elastic inserts. By sewing two fabric name tapes together and turning them, the result is a smooth, low risk identification solution for indoor, outdoor, or flea collars. Also shared: storing photos in popcorn tins to protect keepsakes and a hospital gown hack from T-shirts for bedridden patients.
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Dr. Paul Donohue on amenorrhea in young athletes
A concerned mother asks about her 17 year old daughter, a committed runner, whose prolonged low weight and restricted eating have halted menses. Dr. Donohue explains that hypothalamic suppressing hormones and low body fat disrupt cycles, warns of osteoporosis risk, and urges serious attention to nutrition and exercise limits.
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