Lign Not to Family Doubts A woman pursues higher education
Dear Abby shares reader letters about choosing college despite lack of family support. Stories recount siblings teasing yet pride grows as education advances, urging belief in oneself and persistence. The columnist cites personal examples from Ballou to illustrate utility and empowerment of higher learning.
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Abby
Phil
M. Ballou
The
American Association of University Women
Amy
Ann
Man trains for 35 mile Yucatan Channel swim for reefs
Paul Ellis, 61, an Austin diver and activist, trains for a 35 mile night swim from Cozumel to Cancun to raise awareness of reef decline. The effort aims to engage 1 million donors while highlighting reef threats from overfishing and pollution.
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Austin
Texas
Paul Ellis
Ellis
Cozumel
Cancun
Mexico
Yucatan Channel
Institute of the Environment
University of California, Los Angeles
English Channel
Barton Springs Pool
Elis
Joe
Austin Business College
Vietnam
Tres Ellis
Gregor Hodgson
UCLA
Benoit Lecomte
Atlantic Ocean
Hyannis
Mass
Quiberon
France
Christopher Swain
Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Colimbia
Barton Springs
Josh Mika
Tres
Colin
Paul Matthew
North Carolina
Wills need updating after a spouse dies
Attorney Alan S. Novick notes that estate plans should be reviewed when a spouse dies. Surviving spouses may have current wills, but asset division and executor choices may no longer fit changing needs. Regular reviews, including possible codicils, help ensure equity and proper administration.
Dear Amy Letters on coming out and life choices
A reader asks how to support a gay friend to come out, suggesting a pre meeting note and a gentle opening. A second letter describes a breakup, handling a house, and deciding to stay away from an addictive lifestyle. Other questions cover surrogacy privacy and managing intrusive questions.
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Ann
Amy
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Associated Press
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New York
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