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Dear Annie

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DearAnnie: I have a 40-yearold child who is transitioning from male to female. I was told of this decision by email. We haven’t had much in-person discussion about this, but each time I post a picture or a memory, I feel I’m being scolded by them saying, “That’s not who I am anymore,” as if anything we did together or any memory I have doesn’t exist.

Everyday Cheapskate

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Which Is Better: Fresh or Frozen? Frozen fruits and vegetables take a lot of heat because most people assume that, if it’s frozen, it must be of a lesser quality and nutritional value than the same items fresh in the produce department. Is it true? Is fresh really better than frozen? And if so, is the difference great enough to spend more money to make sure we’re always eating fresh fruits and vegetables? According to nutritionist Cynthia Sass, frozen foods get a bad rap for being processed junk, but the truth is, some of the healthiest foods in the market are in the freezer section.

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I am writing to you in a desperate effort to give my kids a good environment in the midst of a very turbulent marriage. My wife and I are both in our late 30s.

A Nation Committing Suicide

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Historian Arnold Toynbee observed “an autopsy of history would show that all great nations commit suicide.” It’s hard not to think about this reading the results of the latest Wall Street Journal- NORC poll, appearing under the headline “America Pulls Back From Values That Once Defined It.” Only 38% of Americans now say patriotism is “very important,” compared to 70% in 1998. Thirty-nine percent say religion is “very important,” compared to 62% in 1998.

Everyday Cheapskate

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When the Ship is Sinking, Get Everybody In the Lifeboat Dear Mary: My wife and I made a terrible mistake and bought a house that I don’t think we can afford. We dumped all of our money from the sale of our last home into it and now we have run out of money. It is not even close to being done. My wife is a stayat- home mother of three and I work full time. I bring home about $5,500 per month with a house payment of $2,230. We have a $442 car payment and credit card minimum payments of about $250. My wife has student loans of around $26,000 with payments of $293 per month.

Today in History

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Today is the 89th day of 2023 and the 11th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1855, “Border Ruffians” from Missouri invaded Kansas during the territory’s election, forcing the election of a pro-slavery legislature.

Dear Annie

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Dear Annie: I am a waitress, and there is a lady I work with who is six months pregnant. Every time she takes a break, she goes in the back and smokes cigarettes and sometimes she smokes weed.