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Dogs Rule in Family Film ‘Russell Madness’
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Kurt Evans in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, writes: I disagree with your answer to the question about two salaries, one with a $1,000 raise every year and the other with a $300 raise every six...
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Connie Chats with Outlander’s Tobias Menzies
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Former Bachelor Stars: Where Are They Now?
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D.P. in Moorpark, California, writes:How many of our states have names related to Native Americans?Marilyn responds:About 50 percent. Actually the number runs from 24 to 26, depending on one’s...
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Q & A with ‘Russell Madness’ Actor David Milchard
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Sheryl K. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, writes:In general, how many doctors should one consult before deciding whether to have surgery?Marilyn responds:In most cases, I believe two is enough. Why? The first...
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Showbiz Analysis and Shakespeare with Homeland’s David Harewood
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View ArticleThe Three-Child Family Problem
David Carter in Arroyo Grande, California, writes: I don’t agree with your answer to the three-child family problem. (February 1, 2015) After the three children are born, there are only four possible...
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Survivor: Worlds Apart Episode 3 Exit Interview: ‘My Experience Out There Was...
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D.P. in Shelby, Michigan: I don’t read any novels. I just can’t get into someone else’s imagination. All books have to be non-fiction. Do you have any idea why I am this way? Marilyn responds:I think...
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Put the date above your return address? In the old days, Emily Post, famous for writing about etiquette, would have been aghast! When it comes to writing letters today, some of the old rules still...
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The Danny Collins star on fan letters, encouragement and how he communicates with his kids. Fan letters. You’d expect acting legend Al Pacino to receive them—but to send one? That’s just what he did in...
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As I contemplate writing about Patti LaBelle, I wonder what I can say that we don’t already know about this lovely legend. Patti not only radiates a sense of grace, style and elegance, but she...
View ArticleDancing with The Stars’ Continued Popularity: Psychology and Sequins
ABC’s Dancing with the Stars celebrates its season premiere and 10th anniversary next week. And the reality show’s wildly successful decade-long ride shows no signs of slowing down. One of the most...
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View ArticleHappy Birthday .COM! Celebrating 30 Years of Internet History
Can you believe it has been three decades since the birth of the first web address? While it seems difficult to remember a time when .COM didn’t exist, the exponential growth of the industry has been...
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