Beauty and Respect in Letters to Ann Landers
A reader questions Ann Landers about calling people by pet names and aging respect. The column consoles a caller facing persistent unwanted nicknames while sharing reflections on beauty, love, and self-worth. It also includes letters praising Landers’ blunt humor and guidance on avoiding harassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Buttercup
Bob
Buster
Doll
Buddy Boy
N. C. Booster
Booster
How much money is financial independence?
Mary Feeley discusses how financial independence depends on personal circumstances and living patterns. Readers share cases of living on 75 dollars a week or accumulating paid homes and assets. The letters emphasize prudent spending, debt avoidance, and saving for vacations and college funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Feeley
E.R.P. K
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Herrin
E.R.P
Dayton
Ohio
Tare
Miss Feeley
Rochester
N.Y
South Commits Bridge Crime triggering two no trump bid
Oregon reader comments on a bridge hand where a pass would have saved the contract. West opens hearts, East overcalls, South pursues spades and loses two spades and two hearts. Club finesse fails, leaving three no trump safe only with different bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Maryina F. Farnham
Marilyn Monroe
Jane
Ogley Wats Uus
North
South
Oswald Jacoby
Oregon
West
East
Tanna
Mark Anu
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Suburbia
O'Neil
Teven
East St. Louis
Hovie Wing & Wgn
Avan Tao
Cawinge
Uyuly Pub
General Electric Refrigerator
General Electric
Saga
Eaton & Brown
E. Main
Gombe
Orlanita Ghoic
Ya Walt
Alee
Gabe
Ron
Yale
Ayer Prints
Pat Gir
House of
Kraft Cash
Kraft
Ghat Ching Enree
Mardale Shopping
Center Carbondale
Chicago
IMI
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Liasit One
Onte
Penns
North Illinois
Kroger
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