Dear Ann Landers confesses life lessons on widows and wills
A reader shares how survivor benefits can be redirected to children, enabling the surviving spouse to work and improve finances. Other letters highlight multi generation wedding music by Aunt Anna, respect for patients waiting, and a witty Gem of the Day about shipping and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
New York
Anna Grace
Anna
California
Esther
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Tampa
Mary Lou F
Toledo
Ohio
Dogsitters share tips for pet ID and care
Readers relay practical ideas for pet safety when travelers are away. A dog sitting couple uses a visiting tag with their phone and address to aid contact if a dog is found. Another reader notes a two sided tag helps reach relatives while out of town. Ferret keeper Domanick celebrates Rascal’s antics and seeks pet photo contributions for Heloise Pet Photo.
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Heloise
Savvi
Rascal
Exercising During Pregnancy Stays Safe With Precautions
Dr Donohue says many doctors now support continuing pre pregnancy exercise through pregnancy with limits. Key points include avoiding overheating and dehydration, avoiding lying on the back, drinking water, and using light weights if lifting. If not regularly active before pregnancy, start with walking and get doctor approval.
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DR. Donohue
L.C
CROSSWORD PUZZLE DIFFICULTY SHIFTS WITH CLUES
Eugene Sheffer presents a dense crossword with across and down clues, including references to calendars, vestibules, and famous names. Some entries reference historical figures like Parseghian and Ullmann, while others hint at common phrases such as shelter and coach. The puzzle weaves varied wordplay, word lengths, and cultural allusions across a challenging grid.
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Social Security
Anna Grace Cram
Santa Maria
Calif
Wahl
Blondie
Leroy
Tckles
Nelson
Phil
W. Oy
Beetle Bailey
Geet
Baby Blues
Sonsels Tama
R.L
Gaithersburg, Md
Eucee Domanick
Clearfield
P.O
San Antonio
Paul Donohue
Eugene Sheffer
Shelter
Ullmann
Tyler
Marshall
Aressee
Erudite
Parseghian
Faith Popcorn
Trudeau
Tin Ees
Fis
Haste
Tilly
King Features
Nyc
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