Dear Annie readers weigh chores and trust in marriage
A reader panel advises that the stay at home parent should handle most daily chores while the working parent preserves family time, plus tips on addressing resentment and dividing duties. A separate caller asks if a spouse’s cell chatter signals cheating and how to handle trust with counseling options. The third query clarifies thank you note etiquette for wedding gifts, urging notes within three months and proactive follow up if gifts aren’t acknowledged.
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Citric acid cleaning tips for dishwashers from Heloise
Readers can use 1 to 2 tablespoons citric acid in an empty dishwasher to clean it. For heavy staining, repeat the cycle. Citric acid is available bulk in grocery stores or opt for powdered lemonade mix with citric acid.
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London Mayor narrowly dodges custard pie protest
London Mayor Ken Livingstone faced a crowd of clowns from Zippo's Circus outside City Hall angry at a central London congestion charge. Circus owner says 70 vehicles travel London yearly and the charge costs about 20 000 pounds annually. The plan aims to cut jams and fund public transport with 130 million pounds yearly. Starting Feb 17 access to an eight square mile zone will cost drivers 5 pounds during peak hours. Some drivers say they would break the law to avoid the charge.
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