Dear Abby Practical Christmas Card Dilemma
A reader asks how to handle Christmas card lists and whether silence from someone implies anger or disengagement. Abby suggests keeping a current recipient list and noting non responders, and warns against assuming motives without direct communication.
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Neighbors urged to charge for use of free vacation home
A reader recounts neighbors repeatedly using a free vacation home for long weekends and holidays. The response advises setting a clear rental policy, charging a “friends and family” rate of 100 dollars per night plus cleaning, and informing neighbors they must book as paying renters going forward.
New Vinturi wine aerator earns bartender nods and taste test
The Vinturi wine aerator is praised for improving aroma and flavor when tasting wines side by side with and without the device. A tester notes comparing Pinot Noir, Amador Zinfandel, and a Bordeaux showed noticeable differences, and plans further experiments with decanters. The gadget costs about $40 and is sold by Western Reserve Wines in Ohio.
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