Dear Abby Advice on Eating Disorders and Self Worth
A reader age 21 in New Mexico seeks help for anorexia like behavior and body image obsession. Dear Abby warns eating disorders can shorten life and directs to student health center and mental health counselor for treatment. The column also notes a 25th wedding anniversary question and suggests waiting until funds allow a proper celebration.
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Todays Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
Crossword clues mix garbled text with names and terms including Moose and Falana. Several entries hint at places people and objects across a broad range of topics and cultures.
Blondie Dear Heloise Tips for Detecting Power Outages
Alan M in New Jersey shares a practical method for vacation homes to judge if a power outage affected food safety. Freeze water in a plastic cup with a coin on top and recheck upon return to see if thawing indicates a full freeze, partial thaw, or complete thaw.
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Bird Cage Cover From Old T Shirts and Bird Care Tips
A reader suggests using a T shirt to create a bird cage cover and shares a tip on outdoor feeders that hold multiple weeks of seeds. Other notes include solving a sticking door with carbon paper, scenting linen with soap, and cleaning utensils with a kitchen toothbrush.
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