Dear Annie readers weigh boundaries after family gifts
A letter-wary reader seeks guidance on protecting a newborn from a potentially risky grandmother while avoiding offense. The column rebuts by advising clear limits on babysitting, stressing safety over politeness, and notes on etiquette for gift upgrades and in-law travel generosity with a mixed set of reader responses.
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Annie
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Rooting African violets from a leaf method
In a Hiloise style tip, Cynthia asks about propagating African violets from leaves. The answer covers removing several leaves with long stems, rooting in water or potting soil, using Violet-specific soil, and waiting patiently for roots to form before transplanting. If leaves yellow, replace with new ones.
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Heloise
Cynthia
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Heloise Central
Crosswords by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down clues
Puzzle page with clues across and down arranged in a themed grid. Includes names like DiFranco and Holbrook with crossover wordplay and a 25 minute solution time noted.
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