Dear Abby style column on relationships and name debates
Dear Abby discusses an older woman's lingering memories of a former boyfriend and advice to focus on current opportunities. It also covers a couple's naming dispute where an Indian origin mother and American father should compromise by American first names and Indian middle names.
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Abby
Mailing hints from a Texas shipping center reader
Ed in Texas warns readers to avoid shipping fragile items in cereal or cracker boxes. Use new corrugated boxes for insured items, as some insurers won’t cover bubble envelopes or thin cardboard. For delicate shipments, employ air-filled packing and foam peanuts and ensure the address is legible.
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Texas
Love Triangle Trouble in Winnipeg
A woman writes that her ex-boyfriend left for another woman described as possessive and jealous. He later returns, but the new partner stalks him, harasses him, and even invites them both on a Caribbean trip for his birthday. She seeks advice on what to do.
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Abby
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Winnipeg
One-Way Trip Ends Relationship Fallout
A reader urges ending a toxic relationship, describing the boyfriend as opportunistic and urging the breakup as a decisive move toward self-respect and life improvement. The tone is firm and empowering.
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Clues and Grid Reference
A crossword puzzle page lists Across clues 52 Gulf st 55 Taverns 56 are delight 14 Taos dwelling 15 Non flying birds 16 Spinks or Trot sky 17 Mountain 19 Seat of Iris 20 Ave crossers 29 Classes 31 Of great size 32 Freque 33 Siberian river 34 Hatcher or Gar 36 Coffée insion 38 Bronze component 40 Pasternak heroine 41 Added oxygen 43 Smallest pup 44 Beyond zealous 45 Blank a tape 53 Toward shelter Route map and Down clues include opening pistols 3 Cats or turkeys 4 Wane 5 Comes to a boil 6 Monks quarters 7 Pierres girl 8 Gets tanned 9 Language suffix 10 Choral section 11 Burrito morsels 12 Reef builder porous 57 Tpk 7
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Pierre
Cleaning a Bagless Vacuum's Dust Dilemma
Mary P asks how to clean a bagless vacuum without spreading dust. Readers echo the frustration, noting dust escapes when emptying and shaking out filters, preferring bags to trap dirt and reduce mess.
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Mary P
Dear Readers Hints for Stale Bread Uses
Heloise offers alternate uses for stale bread including making French toast thickening meatloaf turning into bread pudding and treats for wild birds The ZIP code readability hint appears as a practical note for readers ensuring postal details remain legible.
Colorful twin clocks solve alarm mix ups for college student
A student buys a second alarm clock of the same size but different color to avoid waking early or oversleeping. Both clocks sit on the nightstand, one behind the other. Each night the alarm is set on the clock not turned off in the morning, ending wake time worries. The reader also shares a jewelry organization tip using clear plastic tackle boxes for labeled chain compartments.
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Heloise
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