Dear Abby|Name game for those with ear for irony

Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL);  March 15, 2007 ;     499 words ...Dear Abby:I have enjoyed the columns you've printed...and some of them are a hoot. Read on: Dear Abby: Years ago, I was office manager for a...believe it? - Dolores in Spartanburg, S.C. Dear Abby: I have sold real estate for 18 years...

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The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  May 24, 2007 ;     506 words ...The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 05-24-2007 DEAR ABBY Date: 05-24-2007, Thursday Section: NORTH JERSEY MARKETPLACE Edtion: All Editions Column: DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: Like "Fine, Thank You in Gastonia, N.C." (March...

Dear Abby|Some people's names match jobs

Courier News (Elgin, IL);  December 14, 2006 ;     480 words ...Dear Abby:Not long ago you wrote a column that mentioned...names that match occupations. Read on: Dear Abby: One of my dearest friends is a professional...name? Ross Weed! - Bonnie G. Chapin, S.C. Dear Abby: My husband, last name Graves, is a funeral...

Dear Abby|Turn the tables on mindless 'How are you?'

Courier News (Elgin, IL);  May 24, 2007 ;     493 words ...Dear Abby:Like "Fine, Thank You in Gastonia, N.C...answer that rhetorical question. Read on: Dear Abby: I have an alternative to the answer you...pretty well!" - Shirley in Pennsylvania Dear Abby: I have been having a lot of fun with...

Dear Abby: ; Close female friendships start with reaching out

Charleston Daily Mail;  October 23, 2008 ;     598 words ...DEAR ABBY: I would like to tell "Friend-Challenged...female friendship were touching. A sample: DEAR ABBY: There is an old adage: You have to BE...before they call you. Ellen Cleveland DEAR ABBY: "Friend-Challenged" should become involved...

DEAR ABBY: Some people's names match their occupations

Charleston Daily Mail;  December 14, 2006 ;     442 words ...DEAR ABBY: Not long ago you wrote a column that...names that match occupations. Read on: DEAR ABBY: One of my dearest friends is a professional...name? Ross Weed! Bonnie G. Chapin, S.C. DEAR ABBY: My husband, last name Graves, is a funeral...

Dear Abby|Nurse's aide needs to market herself

Courier News (Elgin, IL);  June 21, 2007 ;     537 words ...Dear Abby:"Needs to Be Active" (April 25) wrote...advice, ideas and a pep talk. Read on: Dear Abby: I would recommend the nurse's aide check...great match for her. - Mary in Missouri Dear Abby: I'd like to spread the word about an...

Dear Abby: A young married ...

The Washington Post;  March 18, 2003 ;     516 words ...Dear Abby: A young married woman said she and her...will share as much of it as possible: Dear Abby: The custom is tacky and should be eliminated...each other's face. J.H., Melrose, N.Y. Dear Abby: When I married, I had a candy toss for...

Dear Abby|More questions for parents to ponder

Courier News (Elgin, IL);  January 11, 2007 ;     562 words ...Dear Abby:I just finished reading your list of questions...wanted to weigh in on the subject. Read on: Dear Abby: In response to "Nancy in Flagstaff" concerning...could, but I have to deal with reality. Dear Abby: Here's my addition to your list: Are...

DEAR ABBY: Debate on church attire: Show up or show respect?

Charleston Daily Mail;  July 6, 2006 ;     535 words ...DEAR ABBY: May I respond to your reply to "Dismayed...reaction to my reply varied sharply. Read on: DEAR ABBY: More important than what people are wearing...for our lives. Diana Cedar Rapids, Iowa DEAR ABBY: Satan wants to embarrass the church...

DEAR ABBY Photographers focused on work ride roughshod over weddings

News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL);  June 14, 2007 ;     654 words ...Dear Abby:I feel compelled to comment about the...made the experience a snap. Read on: Dear Abby: My wedding photographer explained to...groom's special day. - Cheryl in Georgia Dear Abby: My husband and I hired a professional...

Dear Abby: I'm writing in r ...

The Washington Post;  March 25, 2003 ;     570 words ...Dear Abby: I'm writing in response to the "Anonymous...many readers who wanted to help. Read on: Dear Abby: Please let that young girl in on a secret...Colorado You've hit the nail on the head. Dear Abby: The girl who's teased should give a big...

Dear Abby|Wedding, photographers don't always click

Courier News (Elgin, IL);  June 14, 2007 ;     654 words ...Dear Abby:I feel compelled to comment about the...made the experience a snap. Read on: Dear Abby: My wedding photographer explained to...groom's special day. - Cheryl in Georgia Dear Abby: My husband and I hired a professional...

DEAR ABBY: To find Mr. Right: Get out of the house and mingle

Charleston Daily Mail;  January 31, 2006 ;     584 words ...DEAR ABBY: As promised, I'm continuing the topic about finding Mr. (or Ms.) Right. Read on: DEAR ABBY: I would like to offer some suggestions...Thanks for wanting to help. Read on: DEAR ABBY: In my area of about 150,000 people, there...

Dear Abby|Mom-to-be can keep belly patters away

Courier News (Elgin, IL);  June 28, 2007 ;     543 words ...Dear Abby:"Pregnant and Paranoid in Calif." (May...responses gave me a belly laugh. Read on: Dear Abby: In my culture (Hispanic), it is considered...point across. - Angelica in Austin, Texas Dear Abby: The fascination with a pregnant belly...