Dear Abby readers navigate family Christmas and debt
A reader asks how to handle a son living far away with a costly Christmas visit and a past six figure loan in the mother’s name. Advice emphasizes responsibility for student and parent loans, considering estate adjustments, and avoiding letting a late spouse dominate new dating talks. The column also features a widow’s dating dilemma and guidance on discussing loss without overemphasizing it.
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Abby
Jay
Colorado
Leftovers, anniversaries and kitchen tips in Heloise column
Readers vent about forgotten anniversaries and birthdays while sharing frugal uses for leftover wallpaper and tips on turning leftovers into planned overs. A reader from Martinsburg praises nurse care and funds, while others recount 46 years of marriage and practical advice.
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Heloise
Betty R
Tulsa
Okla
Betsy M
Stanley H
Leesburg
The Symphonys Backup Violinist Refuses Second Fiddle
A backstage violinist in an unnamed symphony resists sharing lead duties. The piece hints at tension between soloists and ensemble roles with a note of artistic pride. No concrete identities or dates are provided.
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Symphony
Crossword puzzle clues and horoscope page merge
Readable puzzle clues across and down cover deputies hats and plants with many proper nouns. The astrology section lists signs Aries through Pisces with daily guidance on work, finances, relationships, and nightly routines.
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Suheo
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Jeff Knure
Drew Write
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Denver
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Hamilton
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