Dear Abby and readers on loss and privacy in family life
Dear Abby responds with empathy to mourning parents, urging calm reply to hurtful remarks and offering guidance on sensitive topics. The column then addresses paternity questions and teenage drug inquiries with practical, truthful advice.
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Puerto Rico
Crossword Puzzle and Q&A Highlights from Readers
A mixed page features a crossword puzzle with clues across and down, plus letters and wordplay elements. The column includes reader letters on courtesy trash cans and household hacks, along with Heloise tips and reader contributions from multiple states.
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the Wizard of Id
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Ritual
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Repute
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King Features Syndicate
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