Dear Annie Mailbox Reflections on Forgiveness and Family
A reader asks if forgiving a spouse after an affair is ever regretted, sharing a personal experience and urging readers to weigh forgiveness versus divorce. Annie agrees to survey readers on outcomes and decisions. The column also addresses a mother in law insisting on the nickname Precious Mommy, advising tolerance and potential playful resolutions for a child. A reader asks about toe the line versus tow the line, with guidance on correct usage.
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Annie
Flillary
Los Angeles
P.O
Chicago
Comcast
Beth
Mommy
Connecticut
Grandma
Bobby
Sally
Atlanta
Shipping cost cut with recycled goods
A letter from Delores G. of Yakoma Park explains saving on shipping by recycling grocer boxes and bags, wrapping with flat paper bags, and sending weekly care packages with coupons. A second item advises signing full names on gift cards for weddings and graduations. A third notes checking and replacing dirty air conditioner filters in motels to reduce costs and improve health.
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Heloise
Delores G
Yakoma Park
Mads
Ann
Susan Zelenka
Washington, D.C
Jim Hutcheson
Magnolia
Texas
Mandela Opens Bridge in Johannesburg Honoring His Name
Nelson Mandela officially opened a new Johannesburg bridge named for him hours after hosting 1,600 guests at his 85th birthday. President Thabo Mbeki and other dignitaries attended as Mandela called the bridge a symbol of unity and freedom from apartheid.
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Mandela
Cape Town
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Johannesburg
Thabo Mbeki
South African Press Association
Mbeki
CROSSWORD BY EUGENE SHEFFE
Crossword clues appear in a dated puzzle style listing across and down hints for a newspaper page. Names such as Eugene Sheffe and references to classic cartoonists hint at a mid century publication puzzle. The grid clues mix puns and wordplay with themed answers across many short entries.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Dan Duquette
Boston Red Sox
Yankees
Washington Senators
Duquette
Benny van Buren
Eugene Sheffe
C. Persona
Salon Concern
Tibetan Herd
Equitable
Charles
Hagar
Street
Reed
Blake
Zai
Starling
Abe
Daddy
Choo Rae Te
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Blondie
Eran Ray Texe
Leroy
Usfn
Henge
Sim
Grampa
Garfield
Old Uncle
Beetle Batley
Otto
Baby Blues
Sergeant Bullwhacker
Dilbert
Dinnie
Eddy
Connie
Butterscotch
Wee Ou
Iraceys
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