Dear Abby and Teen Advice Dilemmas Inquiries Share Answers
A reader questions a long term boyfriend about life plans and whether waiting is valid while Abby urges acceptance of an imminent breakup. A teen asks about fair punishment for lunch theft and a punishing dad. A bride seeks etiquette on inviting an aunt with dementia and a future wedding.
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Abby
John Smith
Connecticut
Heloise tips on keeping dish cloths clean
Dear Heloise offers practical advice for keeping stained dish cloths clean and fresh. The reader R. Smythe from Pennsylvania asks if worn cloths should be tossed or if a cleaning method exists.
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Heloise
R. Smythe
Pennsylvania
Kathy Smith
Dallas
Waterfowl Parade Clue Hints Lisbon Portu Geese
A cryptic note links waterfowl in Lisbon to the term Portu Geese. The puzzle references Usher Grove and Utopia Piglet in a playful Monday Answers column.
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Usher Grove
Lisbon
Crossword Clues and Household Hints Across the Page
Puzzle clues range across several themes with numbers and abbreviations. The page mixes a crossword header with a long list of clue prompts and a column of reader tips including cloth care and quick fixes.
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