Long Name is a Mouthful Bear Abby Letters
Readers share experiences with long names mispronounced and misaddressed. Abby responds to name spelling issues and how to handle social questions about a son-in-law, plus a legal note on engagement rings. The column also addresses reader backlash to advice about married couples and social boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Abby
Andrea Guastadisegni
Abby
Anne
Sam
Illinois
David N. Shaffer
Chicago
Hubby
Steroid nasal sprays aid allergy relief advice
A reader asks about relief after 18 years of rhinitis and multiple treatments. The response recommends a steroid nasal spray such as Vancenase, noting it can reduce nasal inflammation when used per directions and is not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy. Gott
Raynaud
Casserole tips and dessert lore from reader notes
A collage of kitchen queries and tips includes a mauve paper recipe for a chicken and sausage casserole, swap of marsala for wine, and notes on Cracker Barrel copycat bread pudding hints. It also cites Aunt Jenny pies and a reader’s wish for homemade fish sticks, with varied culinary nostalgia and practical tweaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Chernow
Boca Raton
Fla
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Florida
Cracker Barrel
South
Ohio
Sausage Chicken and Pepper Skillet With Potatoes
A Dutch oven supper combines browned sausage and chicken with onions peppers and potatoes. Simmer with white wine thyme salt and pepper then fold in peppers return to heat and serve. Includes a chocolate coconut pie with vanilla cream filling and coconut garnish for dessert.
Household products get clever and greener at Housewares Show
The Washington Post reports a wave of practical innovations from SOS and Brillo alternatives to recycled plastic soap pads by 3M and a new eight-foot mop brush. Quickiess broadens with a ceiling-fan brush while Syraco debuts resin Adirondack chairs. Several firms unveil ergonomically designed helpers for daily chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
David Vosbikian
Vosbikian
Quickiess
National Housewares Manufacturers Association
Syraco
Leonard Florence
Syroco
Rubbermaid
Bissell
Trio
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Granny
Abigail J van Buren
Dr. Gott
Schuenemann
Camere
ST Aus
Sofie
Goa
McMita Orienta
Broad St
Elyrid
Elyria
Dorothy Wolf
Hollywood
Genevieve Fernandez
Betsy Weber
Tennessee
Aunt Jenny
Spry Farne
Jenny
Lever Brothers
Sleuth’s Corner
Linda Alciero
Cook's Corner
REGAL
Jura Konelus
The
Washington Post
Center Ridge
D& Loop
Core Et Carer A Ca
Eupert
Ena
Wal-Mart
Midway Blvd
Elyris
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