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pletely alone, yet I muddle along without threatening suicide at every bump in life. How can I get my friend to stop and realize how lucky she is to have such a wonderful support system when there are those of us who have no one — yet we find the strength to carry on? NOT GIVING UP IN LAS VEGAS
DEAR ABBY UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE
ABBY: I have a dear friend, “Angie,” who lost her father to suicide several years ago. Whenever life throws her a curveball, she talks about “ending it all.” This bothers me tremendously because I went through the heartache and distress with her when her father took his life. Angie has a loving family — mother, sister, beautiful children and a boyfriend. I, on the other hand, am com-
DEAR NOT GIVING UP: You can’t, although I’m sure you have tried. You have inner resources that it appears Angie does not. However, if a friend of mine whose relative had committed suicide told me repeatedly that she was considering doing the same, I would report it to her family and urge them to see that she got professional help. That’s
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what you should do, in case depression and suicidal impulses run in her family, as is sometimes the case. ##### DEAR ABBY: I appreciate frugality, especially now that we all have to watch our spending. However, my neighbor is incredibly frugal. She often asks if she can “borrow” something instead of buying whatever it is she needs. Her latest request was for socks — yes, socks! — for her daughter’s dance recital. I put socks in the same category as underwear, something a little too personal to be lending out. Before that, it was leggings, a CD — the list goes on and on. She always retur ns the items, but enough is enough!
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
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DEAR WHAT NEXT?: If your neighbor isn’t working because she chooses not to, then say no. If she’s not working because she hasn’t been able to find a job — a circumstance in which millions of people in this country find themselves — then treat her as you would want to be treated if you were in her shoes. #####
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I work, she doesn’t. I feel as though I’m expected to provide for them because I have a job. I don’t know if I should say anything to her about her constant borrowing or simply say “no” to all future requests, which, of course, there will be. Please share your thoughts. WHAT NEXT?
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
(Answers tomorrow) DAZED SHRILL FACTOR Jumbles: IMPEL Answer: Winners at the Arctic Olympics won — COLD MEDALS
Today’s Crossword Puzzle
Dear Readers: Have you noticed that some supermarket chains issue COUPONS that are good only at their specific stores? Meanwhile, other stores match the prices of their competitors. Heloise Central started talking: Would the price-matching store take the other’s store-specific coupon? A couple of quick phone calls solved the quandary. The price-matching store said it would honor the discount amount of the coupon. A winwin situation! However, another mega-retailer would match prices from a print advertisement, but would not give the discount from the store-specific coupon. So, as with most things consumer-related, your best bet is to shop around, ask a lot of questions and do your homework before standing in line at the checkout. Heloise
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Dear Heloise: A recent column addressed an ant problem, and you recommended a “poison” to get rid of them. (Heloise here: We said to use boric acid, which can be harmful to children and pets.) There is a great crawlinginsect killer that is not poisonous and does not harm kids or pets. It is diatomaceous earth. It is a powder that can be spread just as you recommended spreading the poison, and it is very effective. I think it would be a great service to recommend nonpoisonous solutions to your readers. Paul Hassing, via email Paul, you’re right! Diatomaceous earth is made of compressed fossils, has the texture of baby powder and kills insects by dehydrating them. Available online and at garden and home-improvement centers, diatomaceous earth is safe for pets and people. Heloise
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Dear Heloise: There are lots of uses for flat sheets: * As a tablecloth. * To cover the couch to protect from pets. * Hang as a curtain. * As a kid’s bedspread. Too bad it is difficult to purchase the flat sheet without the whole set. Peggy in Connecticut
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Dear Heloise: I have a helpful hint: My husband, Jimmy, staples the backs of desk calendars together to make notepads. Smart man! I enjoy your hints in our TimesDaily newspaper in Florence, Ala. Jewell in Alabama
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