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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1980
Page
13
Advice on leaving plants behind while away stresses planning and labeling. Use a plant sitter or trusted friend to water on a schedule, noting pot size light and watering needs. Larger pots tolerate longer gaps. bright light increases water use. move plants from direct sun for extended breaks and remove flowers to reduce water loss.
A reader recounts a female friend confessing love, shocking the 35 year old, who terminates the friendship and seeks advice on avoiding similar confrontations and handling bisexual feelings from women. The letter reflects discomfort and surprise at same sex attraction.
The column advises a cautious approach to unwanted advances, noting gifts or trips as possible signs of risk. It suggests staying alert to patterns, cooling off if behavior seems off, and leaving the situation to avoid conflict. It also promotes a book on teen drinking and provides a mailing address for material requests.
A reader recalls washing old down pillows by soaking then stepping on them in the tub to remove water. She shares the foot method for drying heavy items like quilts and bedspreads, noting success and cautioning others not to damage the ticking.
Granny notes new foliage stays bright after a day of growth and sun. Alice Brenner shares making grandchildren photo bookmarks using black paper and clear adhesive backs. Jean proves car washing with a kitchen sponge mop keeps feet dry. Anna Mohrbacher uses postcards as recipe cards. Frances Wallace suggests slicing plastic foam meat trays as reusable burger patty dividers.
The piece argues the family backbone may bend but not break as single-parent homes grow. It cites 1977 statistics on single parenting, working mothers, and reduced orphanages, notes flexible work hours and nontraditional schedules, and stresses love between parents and children as the enduring spine of the family.
Susan Dietz argues that the family is changing but not vanishing, noting single living and various living arrangements as natural responses to modern life. She asserts marriage and single life can coexist, welcomes reader letters, and invites personal replies via the newspaper.
Hollywood gossip notes Shawn Stevens lands the lead in Savage Harvest filmed in Brazil, with Tom Skerritt and Melinda Dillon cast as his parents. Also mentions Atkins in The Blue Lagoon, Todd Bridges and Stoney Jackson birthday outing, Scott Baid at Dodger Stadium, Six Flags grad night with Greg Evigan, Michael Jackson travels to Carmel, Leif Garrett concert plans in Korea, Billy Preston and Syreeta song in Fast Break, and writer Carol Connor.
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