Truthful guidance for tricky personal references
A reader asks how to handle a reference for Lucy who plans to adopt. Ann Landers advises telling the agency the truth about doubts, noting you cannot predict parenting success and Lucy may still be a great mother. The column also offers caretaking and etiquette tips for a jealous grandchild and a neighbor who pats a man’s hair, urging direct, clear communication.
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Lucy
Ann
Virginia
Krissy
Alabama
Think first and play later in a bridge three no trump
East dealer North South vulnerable East led a diamond against three no trump. South won East's nine with the queen and a second club to the ace forced West out of clubs, altering the contract. The key lesson is South should have anticipated a possible four one club break and played differently to guarantee nine tricks.
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Krissy
Grammy
West
South
East
Declarer
Diamonds
Birthday Horoscope and Word Puzzle Teaser
Celebrity birthday list and zodiac guidance appear alongside a long puzzle grid with clues and answers. The page blends pop culture notes with an extensive crossword style word game and scattered references.
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Ujfree
University Mall
FREI
Um CO
The
Southern Illinois Doctor’s Speakers Bureau
Brian Bird
Carbondale Civic Center
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Pendimin
Eugenia Last
Universal Press Syndicate
Stacy Keach
Charles Haid
Sally Kellerman
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Tarkington
Palm
Thompson
Nin Beast
Aachen
Amadeus
Nomad Pac
Ghhr
Spearman
Yasser
IZE Clifford Forces
Ipanema
Senator Melodies
Statin
Christopher Zebra
Marie
Solti
Horatian
Calhoun
Potter
Ictator Sydow
Nnsex
Chalky
Pablum
Carson
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