Teen questions on art, mother-in-law and future looks
A reader asks how to handle a 14 year old gifting a collage of naked women and whether to confront the girlfriend. Ann suggests not scolding the girl, guiding the son toward alternatives like team photos, and notes parental stance matters. A second letter praises a grandmother who builds a supportive bond with her daughter-in-law, while a third reflects on piercings and tattoos and their long-term implications for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Nancy
Portland
Ore
Tiger Woods
Portland Trail Blazers
Kate
Mayport
Fia
Hillary
el Cajon
Calif
Bleach to Water Ratios for Countertops
Readers ask for a cleaning ratio for laminated countertops. Use 1 tablespoon of liquid bleach per gallon of water, apply then rinse with clear water and dry. Do not mix bleach with other cleaners or vinegar. Use soap and hot water first, then rinse with cold water. Avoid abrasives to prevent scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Lynn Cantrell
Anderson, S.C
Donohue on managing urge incontinence without surgery
Dear reader, at 72 you can control urge incontinence with timed urination, bladder training, and Kegel exercises. Start hourly voids, then extend intervals by 15 minutes, aim for three to four hours between visits, and perform six second contractions with 12 repeats, three times daily. Avoid caffeine alcohol acidic and spicy foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Donohue
K.M
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer
The puzzle lists clues across the grid including Olympic skier Tammy and other entries from Sapporo to Sallah with names like Geller and Amy. It mixes sports terms, historic periods, and common nouns in a dense, dip into pop culture style format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy
Jones Or Crockett
Caesar
Anne Nichols
Clinton
Ira Brandh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Hartford
East Boothbay
Maine
Joseph Szczepaniak
Berwyn
Heloise/Barbecue
P.O
San Antonio
Paul Donohue
Eugene Sheffer
Munich
Sharpen
Sapporo
Iowacity
Encour
Barney
Stranger
Perry’s
Amy
Pearl
Kasparov
Sylvester
Bill
Iso
Aaa
King Features
Nyc
the Family
Am Hye
Blondie
Ai Ney
Celes
Sylvia
Dan
Garfield
Barbara
Jonianp
Linus
Beetle Bailey
Baby Blues
Pavey
Dilbert
Jeremy
Janes Bone
Mae
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