Becoming a grandmother A rite of passage and quiet changes
A friend becomes a grandmother at 44, tears, joy, and relief mix as she contemplates the new role. The writer, not yet a grandmother, reflects on the shift, the duty and love of a surrogate on call, and the evolving family dynamics as a teen mother begins to parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
Tam
Nose and memory pull at the heart in scent notes
Dear readers explore how smells trigger strong memories and emotions, with explanations on pheromones and brain processing. The column reassures a reader that heightened scent sensitivity is normal and highlights memory recall linked to past loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brothers
ST Dear S
Thyroid testing basics and care options
Blood tests can check thyroid function but must be ordered by a doctor. A physician can arrange the thyroid panel and related tests to confirm or rule out other conditions, then prescribe treatment if needed. If uninsured, seek a clinic to obtain a clinician’s order and possible affordable lab prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Nha
Doumain
Better Health & Medical Network
Grove St
Herndon
Dear H G How to Stop Arguing and Grow Closer
A reader asks how to save a marriage strained by frequent arguments. The response urges examining why anger arises, notes selfishness and insisting on one’s own way as destructive, and cites Christ’s teaching on unity to encourage effort and prayer for growth together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Graham
H.G
Jesus
Matthew
Across and Down Puzzle Fragments Reveal Mixed Clues
A fragmented crossword like list presents partial clues and jumbled phrases with numbers and partial names. The readable items hint at a large set of across and down entries, including references to people, places, and common puzzle terms, but many entries are garbled or incomplete.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ganley
Joe Ganley
Gear EE
Susan Frank
Michigan State University
Frank
King Features Syndicate Inc
de Dayce Brothers
Kazan
Space
Nyinsky
Debior's
Crook
Patty Despot
Singer Campbell
Ransom Ed
Cousin
Geological
Luis Obispe
Ays
Panad
Ptiberd
Jaking
Abela As
Garfield
Jon
Rex Morgan
B.C
Curtis
Smaake
Wei
Amother State
Martha
Lovita
Lev
Nancy