Celebrities Grapple With Addiction and Media Scrutiny
The piece contrasts Whitney Houston and Melanie Griffith handling addiction rumors and rehab, noting Houston’s silence versus Griffith’s public diary posts. It also touches on political TV ventures, actor Lars-Erik Nelson’s death, Catherine Zeta-Jones checks to Dylan Michael Douglas, and guests’ funding ideas.
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Whitney Houston
Melanie Griffith
Houston
Kwiuurh Digseanys
Fung
Griffith
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Dylan Michael Douglas
Dylan
Rush and Molloy Column Goes On Vacation This Week
The Rush and Molloy column is on hiatus this week and will resume once the duo returns. No additional details are provided about dates or expected publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Molloy
Daughter says stepbrothers were insensitive to late father
Ann Landers column recounts a Norman Oklahoma reader who laments her stepfather Allen's two sons who rejected his wife after his death. The letter suggests the mother may be entitled to part of Allen's estate and urges justice for the family. A second reader asks how to curb spending amid debt. Landers labels the issue as depression and urges professional help.
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Ann Landers
San Francis
Allen
Crown
Norman
Okla
Ifm
Alabama
Carolyn
Jeter
M.C
John
Lani
WiLie
Chicago
Nal
Pittsburgh
Ste
Mnother
Eto
Toothpick discipline tale in a Dear Ann Landers letter
A reader recalls her father using a toothpick as a spanking tool to discipline siblings, noting the humor and humiliation. She later received a tongue depressor paddle as a gift for her child. The exchange emphasizes humor and family heirloom values across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Pad
Wyoming
Resolution Adjustment Day Suggested By McNamara
Robert McNamara argues for a December 1 national resolution adjustment day to curb overblown New Year promises. He jokes about misinterpreting goals such as losing weight and installing a bar, urging honesty and lower standards as the calendar year ends. He notes his own luggage misstatement and cites a Y2K survivial frame.
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Dee
Sturt
Ho Tmnefe
Robert McNamara
West Genesee
Boston University
A Slight In Law Problem and A Career Epiphany
Dear reader letters mix wedding courtesy and career angst. A mother in law’s gift list prompts a question on gratitude and response while a young man debates leaving Job A for Job B. Parents pressure, personal fulfillment, and timing shape the guidance. Continuous reflection and savings are advised before any drastic switch.
Dear John column advises healthy boundaries in troubled relationships
A reader asks about a boyfriend dominated by abusive family dynamics and another letter describes a strained marriage amid pregnancy and custody fears. The columnist urges counseling, time, and self care, noting growth and readiness before divorce, and emphasizes standing up for oneself.
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