Dear Abby Advice on Car Purchases and Unspoken Needs
A reader seeks guidance on buying a sports car with personal funds while spouse resents the idea. Abby notes if the money is personal, ownership is individual and suggests focusing on personal happiness. The column also includes a related letter about marriage strain and a short, humorous closing exchange.
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Gopher Causes Hole in One Upsets Greenskeeper
A gopher disrupted play as it created a hole on the green provoking frustration from the course staff. Local club patrons joked about the unusual hazard during the round.
TODAY'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN
Crossword clues span across and down with many partial names and terms listed. Answers include musicians writers actors and common items framed by puzzle conventions. The grid features references to pop culture literature and geography in an interlaced news puzzle format.
Cleaning tips for down bedding and home hacks
Readers learn how to care for down pillows and comforters to extend their life. Advice covers fluffing, machine drying on gentle settings with a sneaker to help fluff, and not storing in plastic. Plus reader tips on hotel toiletries, under bed storage, and organizing beauty tools using simple household items.
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