Dear Ann Landers Letter Troubles a Family
A reader recalls Gloria in Pennsylvania whose daughter kept a large settlement without sharing with parents who cared for her during hospital stays. Ann Landers says an apology from the parents could heal the rift, while the daughter’s motive may seem greedy to others. In a second letter, a Cincinnati wife worries Lizette will appear at family functions if her brother-in-law marries her. Landers urges the reader to take the high road for harmony, despite discomfort.
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Ann Landers
Gloria
Pennsylvania
California
Benjamin Franklin
Ben
Izette
Lizette
Mother Teresa
Cincinnati
Sue
Cincinnati Sue
Colorize your electrical connections Dear Heloise
A satellite company tech suggests using colored labels on cords and devices to identify serial numbers and model information. Labels near plugs and on devices, plus colors or names, help sort cards and locate details quickly.
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Heloise
Stephanie
Alabama
Midcycle pain Mittelschmerz noted in reader query
A reader asks about midcycle lower abdominal pain. Dr Donohue explains mittelschmerz as egg release pain, usually manageable with nonprescription pills, and advises confirming diagnosis with a physician due to similar conditions. A second reader asks about tonsillitis and possible removal. most adults have small tonsils, but removal may be advised after frequent infections, per guidelines.
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DR. Donohue
Go Down and Across in a Word Puzzle Maze
A dense word puzzle list blends clues for across and down entries with scattered proper nouns and partial phrases. Readers chase fits for figures like Little Women, Venus, and Brian’s Song while navigating a maze of tangles, topics, and poetic hints.
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Waikiki
Earl
Allen Craft
Bird
Urban Lance
Hound
Don Clue
Frank
Venus McCourt
Barker
Dawson
Brian
Dieter
Borodin
Anne
Prince
Nichols
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Banca Lewis
Newbury Po
Paul Donohue
Ghlon
Io Fa
Toon
Blondie
S. Stead Weal Nie
Happy Birthday
Kyle
TNS
Garfield
Teles
U22
Wassup
Baby Blues
Siok
Pierce
Gnarl
Bunny Rabbit
Ay Is
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