Long-distance marriage tests family bonds and careers
The Sablack and Gordon families cope with a long distance marriage as dad works abroad and mom raises three children in Lorain and New York. They juggle phone bills and parenting while plans to move to Nigeria falter amid changing work projects. Two boys ages 15 and 11 and a 9 year old girl face daily routines apart from their father. The article traces four years of separation since June and a Thanksgiving reunion, highlighting the strain of being both mother and father.
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Sablack
Gordons
New York
Gordon
Africa
Family Struggles Over Arts Careers and Moving Decisions
Carol Gordon and her husband face long separations as he pursues playwriting in New York while she remains in Lorain with their children. She doubts he will return permanently, while he visits about four times a year. The Sablacks fear being called back to Ford and a forced move that would disrupt their family and home.
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Gordon
Lorain
Africa
New York
Oberlin
Nigeria
Sablacks
Sablack
Ford
Sagittarians and other signs in Pat Geisler astrology
Aquarian and Capricorn traits are outlined with emphasis on Sagittarian flaws and strengths. Pisces is described as gentle yet prone to escapism and self pity. The piece notes tendencies toward change, idealism, and social roles, ending with a reader contact for questions.
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Aquarius
This Year Christmas Chaos Ends for Mom and Family
A mother vows this year will be different from chaotic holiday prep. She lists avoidance of wrapping paper shortages, late cards, frantic shopping, baking stress, and last minute baking and wrapping, noting her family’s amused approval.
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