Musings on the joys and risks of parenthood from a humor column
The page reprints a Dear Ann Landers exchange and a humorous Father’s view lauding parenthood. It contrasts pregnant women’s fatigue with childless couples, arguing children bring life’s purpose, challenges, and lasting memories. It notes sleep loss, broken items, emergencies, and the warm rewards of raising kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Virginia
Ann
Dearborn Heights
Mich
Florida
California
Europe
Tape recorders handy for older folks Dear Heloise
Reader Eva White of Tomball Texas praises hand held tape recorders as useful for capturing addresses and reminders. She notes gifting four to friends for Christmas and says the devices help all ages with lists, homework, wills, and shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Eva White
Tomball
Texas
Staying Safe Running in Hot Weather
Dear Dr Donohue explains heat injuries range from headaches to death and urges acclimatization. Cut training in half at heat onset and build gradually over two weeks as sweat response increases. Hydrate often, wear loose light clothing, avoid afternoon runs, and monitor wet bulb globe temperature above 73 F. Weigh before and after runs to judge overexertion.
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer to JOWN
Clues span acrostic style from Caver to Goody shoes with entries like Stage statue and Buffalo. Includes dates and places such as 1862 Civil War battl site and Gilligan's quarters, plus terms like Privateer and Prima donna in a mixed puzzle grid.
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Caver
Coop Denizen
Buffalo
Gilligan's Quarters
Sewing Machine Pioneer
Iowa City
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Eon
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Garfield
WWE
Cas
Beetle Bailey
Baby Blues
Tang Ea
Cres
Eugene Sheffer
Michelle Kwan
Thelm
Houston
King Features
Nyc
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