Dear Abby advises on funerals and family tensions
A reader asks if cremation and a personal handwritten letter to relatives is selfish. Abby says the wishes are valid and advises keeping distance after death, noting survivors may react with anger, framing the husband’s role as respectful but not responsible. The second letter warns of smoke and oxygen risks from a downstairs tenant and urges building manager involvement or relocation to protect children.
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Dear Heloise readers share simple home fixes
Readers describe quick vinegar cleanup for plastic drip plates on new refrigerators and stain spray on laundry hampers to tackle spots. Tips include soaking soap pieces to fuse them, storing screws and nails in clear jars, and following product instructions for timing.
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Crossword clues list round up from today’s puzzle
Across clues include Make like a beaver 5, and 10 12 14 15 16 17 18. Down clues cover Fitness centers 1, Whistle time 2, Pearl Mosque site 3, and many more. The grid references various sports and place names, with themed entries and mixed difficulty.
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