Tough stand works best with addicts
A reader argues against enabling addicts and urges strict boundaries. The letter cites Al Anon and Nar Anon as crucial supports for families, noting authorities endorse tough love while acknowledging the difficulty of watching a loved one self destruct.
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Lt Wall
Al-Anon
Nar-Anon
al- Anon
Clayton
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Dear Ann Landers responded to rude questions about motherhood
A reader laments rude comments toward women regardless of child status, with Ann Landers advising polite refusals and sharing coping lines. A separate note suggests wearing a surgical mask at work to deter sick colleagues, while readers joke about a four day week. Readers are invited to write to Ann Landers in Los Angeles.
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Ann Landers
Fife
Denver
Dallas
Bear
Bob
Gem of the Bay
W. Century Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
Questioning God's mind on sexuality and clergy bans
A reflective essay questions the Presbyterian ban barring sexually active outsiders from church roles, arguing true vocation lies in passion to do good. It cites Eric, a gay Lutheran and potential Presbyterian minister, and weighs acceptance, pastoral trust, and the harms of excluding useful people. Readers are invited to respond.
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Eric
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Fisher family plans tribute for SUNY psychologist
The Fisher family plans a Sunday 1 pm tribute at SUNY Health Science Center Syracuse for Manlius psychologist Seymour Fisher who asked for no funeral. The program features four life stages, comments by close colleagues, and a video chronicling his career in psychiatry and behavioral science.
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SUNY
Manlius
Seymour Fisher
Weisbotten Hall
Suny Health Science Center
Syracuse
Medical College
Irving Ave
The
Psychiatry
Behavioral Science
Wanda Miller
Rochester
Rhoda
Jerid
Fairport
Eve
Hilliard
Columbus
Ohio
Mark Whitmore
Houston
Texas
David Mendell
College of Medicine
Baylor University
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Sidney Cleveland
Baytor
Mendell
Memorial
Eugene Katlan
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Suny College of Medicine
Will
Behavioral Science Building
Guiding teens toward real world goals and study habits
A high school sophomore with top grades around 85 to 90 is urged to involve a guidance counselor to assess college options and avoid pressuring the student. Experts advise broadening goals, focusing on year by year study habits, and keeping long term targets in mind without forcing a single outcome.
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Jim McKeever
Partners Parenting guidance on helping teens pick colleges
Kilpatrick stresses realistic college goals for teens and forming solid study habits now. Parents should discuss options, even if not all students attend first choices, and create routines for today and future success. The Syracuse Newspapers invite reader questions via NewsLine and mail.
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David Kilpatrick
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