For Better or For Worse Andrea names dog Monique
In a long friendship a woman contends with a 10 year rescue dog named Monique after her daughter Abby. She fears hurt from the naming and contemplates avoiding the dog and daughter in the same room. The columnist advises processing feelings and maintaining boundaries.
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Fee for a Paper Statement and Online Payment Charge
Heloise invites readers to share experiences with online payment fees, noting a $2.98 charge labeled as a customer courtesy by one electricity provider. She asks for comments by mail or email with Billing as the subject.
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Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Answers
A reader supplied crossword with clues and entries across and down including Panhandles near Syracuse Apple pie pros and more. The message ends with a long anecdote praising shipping cookies in popcorn as a care package method to loved ones overseas.
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Email backup of travel and medical info tips
A reader suggests emailing key trip and medical details to self for record keeping and quick access. Learn remote email access, set confirmations, and carry written copies as backups for fast hospital trips or urgent needs.
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