When Gift Traditions Become an Honest Burden
A reader asks how to handle gifting with Tim’s East Coast family who want to stop exchanging gifts. The advice suggests continuing with cards and letting kids donate to charities, to avoid creating obligation and preserve goodwill. A second letter about long travel routines proposes a “books on tape” idea to keep bedtime bonds alive. Annie’s Mailbox signed by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar offers practical empathy and solutions.
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Annie
Midwest
What Not to Give Donations Prompt Reader Advice
Readers share charity donation tips and cautions. Janet in Houston warns against unmarked torn clothing and items out of season, Terri Herrle of San Antonio urges new underwear only, and Peggy Warrick recalls surprising gift treasures from children.
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Heloise
Houston
Janet
Terri Herrle
San Antonio
San Antonio Express-News
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Peggy Warrick
Escondido
Calif
Crossword By Eugene Sheffer 37 Trash racepta ACROSS
Puzzle style listing appears garbled with numerous broken words and misread phrases. Key clues scattered include Verve, Undergo, Noon, Diner, Truck, Green driver land, Garfield, Amell, U.S. place names, and various Downs. Overall content resembles a serialized newspaper crossword page with assorted clues and a final solution note.
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Dillon
Gallup Helping Employee Org
Garfield
Heather
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