Dear Abby Advice on Ending a Long-Term Casual Relationship
A divorcee seeks help ending a six-year casual relationship with a man who loves her. She emphasizes health issues and wants him to find someone else, while noting no love in return. Abby advises direct, honest closure and completing education for future options. A separate reader in Milford, Conn, reflects on military experiences and urges finishing college.
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An Anagram Teases The Garden Danger
The strip hints at a Transformer style pun with a garden theme. The cartoon reference plays on an anagram clue about danger in a garden area.
Crossword Puzzle Clues From a Daily Page
Readable puzzle clues include Skiing mecca Kitchen Ene weapon First aid plant Get the lead Dwell. Partial entries appear as a compact crib on the page.
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Safety tips urge anchoring furniture to prevent injuries
Readers are advised to secure TVs and heavy furniture to walls, keep cords out of reach, avoid small items on tall pieces, and anchor bookcases and dressers to prevent tip‑overs that can injure children. The column also shares homemaking hints about using cardboard shims in stores and simple organizing ideas.
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