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Ann Landers column on weddings and language origins
A reader asks about gifting after a wedding and marital stability. Ann Landers notes rising divorces, cites Courtney Thorne Smith's elopement, and counsels Skunked to consider the times while advising Betty in Ohio to focus on her children and counseling guidance. Ramona asks about the origin of mind your p s and q s. a Simmons College linguist links it to writing practice or tavern chalkboard usage.
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Ann Landers
Mary
Jerry
Rockies
Bureau of the Census
Courtney Thorne- Smith
Courtney
Betty
Ohio
Ramona
Florida
Alden Wood
Simmons College
Boston