Dear Abby Tales From a Difficult Family Week
A reader asks how to handle a sister who suggests dating while married, and how to address a younger sibling who steals and lies. Abby advises direct talk about boundaries and seeking evaluation for the troubled child. A separate letter questions a charity walk donation while noting a neighbor rode part of the route. The columnist suggests donating by check to the charity and clarifies expectations.
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Annie
New Jersey
Stickler
Colorado
Bananas Ripening Tips and Storage Advice
Readers are advised on choosing ripe bananas and methods to speed ripening. Extremely ripe fruit is sweeter, while greener bananas stay firmer longer. Store on a hanger and use a paper bag to hasten ripening, adding an apple or tomato for quicker results.
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Heloise
P.O
San Antonio
Skater Heiden leads crossword clue marathon
The column presents a sprawling crossword puzzle with Across and Down clues listed from 1 to 51, including categories like skater Heiden, revolution of language and items in a tent. The puzzle ends with a banana storage advisory inviting readers to send hints to Heloise Banana column.
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Helen
Asker
Pacific Island
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Farmer's Attic
Homemade Peanut Butter And Cupcake Sandwich Ideas
A reader from Maui shares making fresh peanut butter in a food processor with nuts and olive oil, refrigerated, versatile with any nut and free of preservatives. A classroom tip describes a cupcake sandwich method to reduce icing mess by sealing the cupcake crown between cake pieces for easy handling.
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Maui
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