Breast implants and real women debate continues in Dear Abby
A reader shared experiences as a breast cancer survivor with implants and recounted past relationships affected by appearance. Other letters defend implants as real women, urge understanding, and weigh pursuing cosmetic enhancement versus acceptance.
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Abby
Florida
Gifts of Food Offer Comfort in Grief
Dear Heloise recalls how meals fed a grieving family after a father’s death. Neighbors and church members delivered ready to eat or prepared food, easing chores and shopping. The writer notes gift cards would add burden by forcing meal planning and shopping, highlighting the personal care of a food gift.
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Gwen C
Bakersfield
Calif
Crossword puzzle fragment and reader notes mixed
A chaotic paste combines a crossword grid fragment with reader letters and two extended messages about kindness during stress and DIY storage ideas, including converting perfume, scenting tissue, and reusing wrapping paper on plastic boxes.
Wrist-supporting beanbag animals idea from Cathy in California
Cathy in California suggests small soft beanbag animal cushions to support the wrist during long computer use. The idea is inexpensive and conforms to the wrist for comfort while typing and mouse work.
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Cathy
California
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