Octogenarian wit sparks aging debate in Dear Abby column
An elderly speaker, Ralph W. Snyder, defends Abby's playful view of old age while Claude Pepper challenges it. A reader from Wareham supports Pepper, calling Abby's tone unworthy, and others joke about aging, glasses, memories, and designer logos in fashion.
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Split the bill or Dutch treat issue in friendships
A reader asks how to handle paying for dinners with a close woman friend who must be addressed about going Dutch due to budget constraints. Dr Brothers advises discussing money openly to avoid insecurity and maintain clarity about paying.
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Simple Apartment Fixes for Quick Home Repairs
A practical guide lists inexpensive do it yourself methods for fixing worn chairs, sticking drawers and doors, patching linoleum, and repairing screen doors. It covers dowel repairs, shoehorned shims, hair dryer drying, cork paste patches, and veneer patching as affordable, step by step solutions for common apartment maintenance tasks.
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