Picture Day Trials at Preschool Folks Nerves and Hair
A mother narrates Picture Day chaos at Nicolle, Lindsey, and Lauren's preschool. Descriptions of outfits, hair, nails, and the scramble to please four year olds mix with hopes for a perfect photo and a final, lively return from school. The piece ends with a plug for Chicken Soup for the Soul and its creators.
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Beaming Phones and Marital Shopping Feats
Barry riffs on a new cell phone with camera email and a mocked beaming feature. He contrasts male brisk purchasing with his wife’s shopaholic untargeted shopping habits and muses about texting versus beaming messages to friends.
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Eight beach products to brighten your day
A roundup of sun and sand ready goods from Charlotte retailers. Details in Design and Uptown Cooking highlight practical picks like durable beach bags, nonperishable snacks, and portable tables. Items include Crate & Barrel two in one carts, Picnic at Ascot gear, SPF 50 kids wear, mesh laundry bags, and compact two person blankets with affordable prices.
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Social Security Q&A on Donations and SSI for Widows
This column explains how Social Security benefits are paid and that you control disbursement after deposit. It notes you must apply to receive benefits and clarifies SSI for widows hinges on age or disability rather than widow status. For fast answers, contact SSA at 800 772 1213.
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