Dear Abby column reader seeks advice on friendship and boundaries
A Florida reader laments a friend’s rude behavior and social media overuse causing isolation. The advice urges forming new friendships or returning home if alignment with the current circle cannot improve.
Blondie Jumbles Puzzle Clue Sparks Skepticism of Scuba Gear
The Cracked cryptic puzzle presents a scramble referencing VMIDWSlo wesw and ODDER CLOWN PERMIT POROUS. Observers grew skeptical of the scuba equipment after noting a deep discount offer.
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
A scanned page presents a crossword puzzle with across and down clues. Entries include Footnote abbr two words and clues such as Curio, Coliseum, Nile wading bird, and various names like Santa and Rheingold. The grid lists positions like 12, 14, 15, 16 with numerous partial answers and wordplay prompts. The down clues cover Q E D, trillon, martyrs, and standard crossword fill like cube inventor and Mrs Kramden.
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Nile Wading Bird
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Guinness
Baldwin
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Mrs. Kramden
Hints from Heloise readers share quick money and DIY tips
Readers advise checking receipts for duplicate charges after shopping and suggest practical hacks such as using a canning jar lid to clean pumpkins, storing paint in labeled glass jars, photographing invoices for catalogs, and prying open pull tabs with simple tools.
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Lexington
Sacramento
Calif
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