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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 DEAR ABBY: My sister recently lost her husband, who passed away after a brief fight with cancer. Her daughter, my niece, was scheduled to be married later this year. They struggle with finances, and my brother- in-law’s death exacerbated the situation.

DEAR ABBY: I had a five-year relationship with a man. We broke up because he was unfaithful. Even though I’m willing to forgive and still have feelings for him, my kids don’t like this man and don’t want me to reconnect with him.

On more than one occasion I have made the passing comment that “the Darwinist has no answer to . . .” this or that phenomenon. For instance, we have said that the Darwinist has no answer for the irreducible complexity of particular biological systems in nature.

Ever listened to two people or two groups argue? Both opponents believe there is only one real truth – MINE!! Doesn’t matter how loudly the other side yells. Doesn’t make a difference how many facts the other side lays out and cites triumphantly.

Test yourself by these ten easy rules in raising delinquents: Begin at infancy to give children everything they want, then they will grow up to believe the world owes them a living. When they pick up bad words, laugh at them.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Paul,” for 20 years. I never remarried. The divorce was mostly my fault because I was unfaithful. We never tried to save our marriage. He immediately started dating and remarried 18 months later.

Barbara Alice Ross, Earlsboro resident, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 75. Barbara was born on January 26, 1949 in Martinez, CA to William Reid and Joy (Eglin) Reid.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my early 20s, and I have been dating my man for two years. I love him dearly and want to spend the rest of my life with him. He plans to propose before the end of the year, and we plan to be married next year.

The U.S. has just experienced two significant hurricanes, leaving trails of destruction in their wake. Some of the hardest-hit areas are hundreds of miles inland and nowhere near the coast, with one profound impact: flooding.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I chaired an event with a local service organization. Many hours were exhausted with planning and decorating. During the program, a few members playfully started throwing some items from the centerpieces at the guest speakers.