Dear Abby readers seek solace amid romantic doubts
A letter from Sad Heart in San Jose describes insecurity after learning her husband’s posts about an ex on a public forum. A second reader Holding On in Coastal California asks how to handle slow-moving distant romance and whether to press for more contact. Abby advises restraint, time, and a direct check with the partner on whether he has met someone else.
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Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Dense
A filled crossword with clues across and down spanning many topics including people like Bogart and Madonna and terms from fashion to science. The grid includes entries such as raised with effort and disinclined, along with references to film roles and common phrases.
Blondie tip for odor control in trash bins and baking soda uses
A reader from New Jersey shares a home tip to line the bottom of the kitchen trash bin with cat box filler about two inches deep to absorb leaks and odors. She adds baking soda for extra protection and promotes her Heloise pamphlet.
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Heloise
Yam versus sweet potato misnomer clarified
The piece explains yams are native to Africa and not grown commercially in the United States. It states US labels often mark imported yams as sweet potatoes and notes orange flesh potatoes are common in the US. It also includes unrelated notes on soup thickening and making grocery lists.
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United States
Unie
Heloise
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