Father’s neglect and harsh words strain a son’s hopes
A distressed reader in South Carolina describes a father who yells over chores, misses school conferences and ceremonies, and rarely shows affection. A counselor advises seeking male role models elsewhere and speaking with the mother for guidance.
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South Carolina
Giggling fit between sisters stumps Lancaster readers
Dear Abby receives a letter from a 17 year old and her 15 year old sister who share thoughts and laughter. They describe uncontrollable giggling fits that erupt at inappropriate times and seek Abby's advice for help.
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Lancaster
Dear Giggle Girls When Eye Contact Solves Giggling
A playful guidance note advises two girls to avoid eye contact when something is funny but inappropriate to giggle about. The tip claims this simple change will solve their problem.
Crossword Clues From Today's Puzzle Brief
A compact list of across and down clues including Truck fronts high tech reps touchdown Bologna brea c e once DNA structure Guthrie of folk music Valhalla host Player s rep Cruise ship de Quibble over trifles Mount Hood locale Longered Vigoda i Complained Map collections Wing Burrowing Fully drink rusty Dune buggy kin Confronted Embroider Want ad abbr Scoreboard a tun Tiny amount Flashlight battery cat ern Gear Fall behind Filly s footfall Candy striper
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Mount Hood
Traveling show hints and pet bonding tips
A patient approach helps introduce a cat and dog. Keep them separated until safe, use leash or harness, reward good behavior, and maintain a cheerful mood to ease the adjustment for both animals.
Cat Caspurr Sits Above Snow on Scratching Post
Springfield resident Carol Mosley shares a photo of her cat Caspurr perched atop a scratching post to escape the snow. Readers can see Caspurr and other Pet Pals at heloise.com.
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Carol Mosley
Springfield
Caspurr
Heloise.com
Ferret curls under homemade blanket in bed
A San Antonio reader shares that a ferret is given a cloth diaper as a blanket, and the pet always curls up under it when not playing. Another letter from Parkersburg, West Virginia, describes using a tube sack over a thin extension phone to prevent interruptions by kittens.
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Liza
Heloise
L.D
San Antonio
Betty
Parkersburg
W.va
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