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Quinn Minute: Goldilocks

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 5:00am

What’s the real meaning of the fairy tale about Goldilocks?

My Ultimate Quest to Find Another Good Reuban

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 5:00am

Remember Lunch ‘n‘ Such Restaurant on Main Street? It was one of my favorite places to eat lunch because of the friendly, quick service, not to mention the ambiance I felt in the attractive setting. They served good plate lunches, as well as sandwiches, including one to become my favorite: their ultimate Reuban sandwich.

Introvert Wants to Avoid Planned Outing With Group

Friday, September 8, 2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: I am in a group of friends who are mainly from the same country. We bond pretty well and occasionally spend time together. We mostly communicate by text in a chat group. Once in a while I get messages from them -- mostly greetings or chats about general stuff, but nothing personal. I’m an introvert, so I’m comfortable with the level of closeness we have right now. I don’t crave deeper connections with them, and I’m happy with how things are. If I have the chance to get together, I do my best to see them for meals or other activities. In a few weeks, there is a plan for us to do an outdoor activity that requires an overnight stay. I’m not excited about it. It makes me nervous to think about spending that much time with people who are not my family. I don’t mind having lunch and chitchatting all afternoon, but being around them for more than 24 hours feels like too much to handle. I tried hinting that I’m not interested by saying I don’t have any equipment for the activity. Now there is pressure for me to go because they suggested I can use their equipment. I really don’t know how to say I don’t want to go without seeming like I’m antisocial. Please help! -- PEER-PRESSURED