Dear Annie Readers Share Family Dilemmas in Mass Line
This trio of letters covers parenting truths, marriage dynamics, and tipping etiquette. A Massachusetts mother seeks guidance on discussing a late biological father with her 9 year old and balancing Bill's role, while a long married couple weighs handling a husband's distracting behavior and a Calif friends dinner tipping custom amid reciprocity.
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Sara
Bill
Massachusetts
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P.S
Horace
Hydesville
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How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb Safely
Dear Heloise offers steps to remove a broken bulb from a socket. First cut power, then use newspaper with a glove to press and twist left to release. If needed use pliers to grip remnants. For recurring issues apply petroleum jelly on new bulb base. Inside and outside sockets noted.
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Karen
Elton John eyes laser eye surgery to ditch lenses
Elton John, claiming about 4000 eyeglasses, says he plans laser surgery after complaining he cannot see without them. The pop star cited frustration with finding his glasses amid his flamboyant image and recalled past extravagant eyewear including wipers and flashing lights. Boris Becker criticizes treatment in Germany after tax evasion conviction, calling his return to Germany a mistake and noting the public reaction. Becker, 34, received probation and a $500,000 fine for avoiding $1.7 million in taxes in the 1990s. He acknowledged maintaining a Germany residence from 1991 to 1993 while claiming Monte Carlo residency.
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Elton John
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Watford
Hamburg
Germany
Boris Becker
Monte Carlo
Die Zeit
Becker
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
A compact puzzle list with clues and numbered positions for Across and Down entries including names like Eugene Sheffer and references to common wordplay themes and categories across various dates and contexts.
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Eugene Sheffer
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