Dear Abby readers weigh in on birthday party inclusions
A reader recounts inviting friends to an 80th birthday party but excluding an 8-year-old granddaughter. Sydney, the gift mother, refuses a separate dinner for the family and withholds a present, prompting Abby to suggest the granddaughter’s presence would have been a distraction and defend the grandmother’s considerate choice.
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Beetle Bailey Scrambled Word Game Clue
After a long day of planting hedges she was this bushy and tired looking answer for a scrambled clue referencing a Beetle Bailey comic strip game by Hoyt and Knurek.
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Dauntless resolve in a sprawling crossword puzzle
Crossword clues span across and down with numerous wordplay hints. Readers tackle hits from Dauntless to melodious phrases while matching synonyms, puns, and abbreviations across varied lengths.
Hints from Heloise on organic labels and repurposing
Readers learn USDA Organic seal meanings for crops livestock and multi product items plus guidance on labeling such as 100 percent at least 95 percent and at least 70 percent. The column also shares practical reuse tips for everyday items and old tablecloths with callers examples from Kim and Christine.
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