Dissonant chords and romance collide in a rock band query
A guitarist asks Abby how to balance dating his girlfriend with his band. The girlfriend dislikes the band scene, straining ties and provoking a breakup but the band wants reassurance the past won’t repeat. Abby advises preserving personal boundaries and planning a separate path if needed.
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Abby
San Francisco Bay Area
Robin
Vinegar Safe For Septic Tanks Says Heloise
Dear Heloise advises that small amounts of vinegar are OK for septic systems and are safer than harsh cleaners. Avoid mixing loads, follow label warnings, and consult county extension for care tips. for extra tips, request Heloise Vinegar correspondence.
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P.O
San Antonio
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid
A jumble of clues across and down lists razor brand reckless and other terms. Solving entries includes phrases like Get mellower double helix and shell items, with names and abbreviations scattered throughout the grid.
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Clean Water Org
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Shredding Paper Tips From a Reader
A San Antonio Express-News reader suggests tearing out sections with personal data before recycling. The idea aims to reduce shredding by removing names addresses and numbers from pages. Samantha endorses the method and warns to check other pages for sensitive info.
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Heloise
San Antonio Express-News
Samantha
Crafting Reusable Plant Tags From Milk Bottles
Jan Lowe of Athens Alabama explains cutting plastic milk bottles into strips for plant labels. The tags are pierced, marked with a permanent marker, and color coded for flowering plants, then removed and reused.
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Heloise
Jan Lowe
Athens
Ala
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