Humility and Humanity Define America in Global View
A columnist argues America’s moral influence rests on humanity rather than firepower. He recalls Beirut and Addis Ababa, where locals admired American ideals and help, not Russia or force, and urges a genuine apology and reparations for the downed jetliner tragedy.
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Account Numbers and Heat in a 2025 Arizona Inferno
A personal essay highlights the stress of remembering numbers amid a blistering Arizona heat wave. The author recalls outages and awkward moments with utility and service providers, linking memory burden to daily crises. Predictions warn of 127 degree summers by 2025 as climate risk grows.
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Electric Company
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Dear Abby and the privacy puzzle from a snooping mother
A teen girl seeks advice on mother daughter privacy after snooping through letters and purses. Abby urges trust, warns against drastic safes, and notes the importance of communication in families. The column also addresses gender equality comparisons and a wedding planning question with guidance.
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Abby
Illinois
Stroke slows Katie Peters at 90 as she heals in Elyria
A 90 year old mother, Katie Peters, suffered a minor stroke last Friday and sought rest and therapy at Elyria Memorial. She remains witty in hospital talk and continues to write, including a letter seeking a home for a visiting country cat.
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