Cabin clashes with freeloading cousin
Marsha asks how to handle Ricky and his mother allowing cousin Karl to drop by uninvited at the cabin. She calls him a free loader and says he ruins their marriage. Annie advises setting limits and seeking relaxing alternatives without Karl, who is family. A second reader, Little Sister, asks about taking a sober sister Rhonda on vacation. Annie suggests supporting sobriety, considering why they exclude her, and sharing Al Anon resources.
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Jewelry cleaner recipe a gem of a tip
Dear Heloise outlines a simple jewelry cleaning mix for gold and diamonds. Equal parts ammonia and cool water, optional detergent from sudsing ammonia, store in a labeled jar, reuse until cloudy, soak up to ten minutes, then brush, rinse, and dry. Cautions include avoiding soft porous stones and consulting a jeweler if unsure.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES BY EUGENE SHEFFER
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