Weather no excuse to skip wedding Dear Ann Landers
A reader mocks guests who skip outdoor weddings in rain and face bills for meals, while another asks about handling stepfamily titles and three grandmothers. Ann advises apologies and gifts for absences, suggests asking the stepgrandparent preferred name, and notes blended families are common.
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Coffee grounds deter cats in flower beds a reader says
Opal Hollens from Duncanville Texas shares a safe method to keep cats out of gardens using coffee grounds or orange peels after brewing. The tip involves saving used grounds in a coffee can and spreading them where cats trespass, noting the method is non harmful to animals.
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Spondylolysis in Dancers How It Affects a Young Ballerina
A reader asks about back pain in a girl dancer diagnosed as spondylolysis. The doctor explains it as a hairline stress fracture from repetitive back bending in ballet and similar sports. Rest and a back brace help, then a program with physical therapy to strengthen back and core muscles to prevent recurrence.
Crossword By Eugene Sheffer Puzzle with many clues and names
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