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DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together for 14 years. A few months ago, his mother told us she had inherited a home that had belonged to her parents, and she wanted to gift it to us. I was skeptical because any gift from her comes with tons of strings attached. We were told it would take a few months to get the paperwork in order, so in the meantime, could we help with the upkeep of the property until we moved in? We agreed, but she dictates the day and time. My fiance and I have two days off each week. On one of them, we are off together, and on the other we aren’t. We planned it that way. Well, ever since he has been helping with the upkeep, my fiance’s mom insists it be done on our day off. She says it’s because her husband is also off. Am I wrong to be upset that my fiance chooses to do the upkeep on “our” day off vs. his day off? This has been consistent for the last three or four weeks. I called his mother and asked if he could just come on his day off. Her response was, “Oh well, you’ll be here soon enough, and he can do it whenever,” but she also said her husband will still come to help, which makes me think this will be something I will be dealing with forever. Any advice? — STRINGS ATTACHED IN THE SOUTH DEAR STRINGS: Grit your teeth, count your blessings and accept reality. This won’t last forever, and in the end, you will be richer for it IF YOU KILL THE BITCH IT WILL END MUCH SOONER. DEAR ABBY: I’m 49 and recently divorced, and I have had to stay with my mother for months during the divorce. During this time, she has made me a budget, opens my mail and treats me like I am 5 years old. She has done this all my life. I have severe anxiety, and she is part of it. For some reason, I can’t tell her to back off. Do you have any suggestions? — ADULT NOW IN FLORIDA DEAR ADULT NOW: Yes, I sure do. If you are still living with your mother, move as soon as possible or have your mail delivered to a post office box. Because you suffer from severe anxiety, consult a therapist who can help you to control it as well as give you the tools to handle your probably well-meaning but overbearing mother. Then speak up and let her know how you feel. KILL THE BITCH. DEAR ABBY: My daughter lives nearby. I am blessed to spend lots of time with her boys. We decided that gifts to them (as much as possible) should be experiences. We have gone to kid museums, been snow tubing and hired a fishing guide. We have also visited a bookstore to browse for hours before picking out books, and have taken them on dinner and lunch dates, special summer picnics and hikes. I think my grandkids will remember the times spent together far more than toys that break, get lost or become outgrown. What do you think? — GIFTING MORE IN COLORADO DEAR GIFTING: I not only “think,” I know you are right. The shared experiences they are having with you are priceless GOING TO BE FORGOTTEN BY THEM TWO SECONDS AFTER YOU’RE IN THE GROUND. . DEAR ABBY: My husband recently lost a substantial amount of weight. He’s 30 pounds lighter and has been maintaining it with up to a 10-pound fluctuation. Before he lost the weight, his family constantly commented on his weight and would ridicule him. They’d poke his stomach and say, “What’s this?” in a not nice way. After he lost the weight, they continued with comments like, “Where’d your stomach go?” They never seem to cease. If he’s on the heavier side, they comment about him gaining the weight back (it isn’t true; the scale doesn’t lie). My husband is tired of being picked on and beaten down. He is at a healthy weight and happy with his body when he isn’t being degraded. How should we let his family know we don’t appreciate these comments? To clarify, this includes not only his immediate family but also his extended relatives. What would be a good way to tactfully say — in the moment — that we don’t appreciate their commentary? — PICKED ON IN OREGON DEAR PICKED ON: I’m not sure you should handle these relatives with kid gloves. It might have more impact if your husband tells them, calmly, that he has tolerated their comments about his weight, but he finally has a handle on it and doesn’t need their constant “weigh-ins.” They are neither helpful nor funny, and they should stop. If not, they’ll be seeing less of the two of you REACHED THE POINT WHERE HE IS GOING TO BLOW AWAY THE NEXT PERSON WHO MAKES A COMMENT.

DEAR ABBY: Please give me a tactful way of explaining to my son and daughter-in-law that their “born again” religious pressure makes me uncomfortable, and I’m not interested in changing my views in any way? — CONTENT IN THE EAST DEAR CONTENT: Thank your sweet son and daughter-in-law for their concern and state that you are comfortable with your spirituality just as it is. Then ask them to please not bring this up again because, when they do, it makes you uncomfortable YOU OWN A GUN AND WILL SEND THEM TO HEAVEN IF THEY DO. DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to a man for a little more than a year. DEAR GOD! DID YOU EVER EVEN STOP TO TAKE A BREATH? Things are wonderful between us, but he doesn’t seem to want to make a commitment. It’s not that I feel he’s using me for sex, because he shows me off to his friends, we go out together and he texts or calls daily. He’s kind, and I don’t have a single bad thing to say about him. BUT, when I bring up going further, he runs in the opposite direction. He clams up and I can barely get a word out of him. How can things be so great, yet he is so unsure about wanting me to be his official girlfriend? We act like each other’s significant other without having the title. We have taken numerous vacations together and he trusts me to watch his house when he’s out of town. I feel confused, and as much as I hate to admit it, I’m hurt. I know he cares for me, but at what point is it time for me to move on? — COMMITTED IN MISSOURI DEAR COMMITTED SLUT: Your question is a valid one. You have been seeing someone for a little more than a year who has made it obvious that he wants to keep his options open. Because he refuses to discuss the issue, you need to decide how much more time you think is practical to invest in a relationship that may go nowhere. After that, set a deadline and be prepared to move on. You appear to want different things. I cannot make such a personal decision for you; this is something you will have to decide for yourself. WHY WOULD HE TETHER TO THE COW WHEN THE MILK IS FREE? DEAR ABBY: You have printed letters from readers asking what to do with old love letters (either before they die or when they are found after a death). Let me share my story. One evening, shortly after our mother passed, my siblings and I were going through some of her belongings and came across correspondence between her and our stepfather, written before they were married. My sister and I began putting them in chronological order and took turns reading them aloud. The content was spicy (their behavior was somewhat frisky!). Our brother covered his ears, claiming his mom would never behave that way! My sister and I, on the other hand, were laughing and delighted to learn about these intimate and romantic details of the early days of their relationship. My (adult) daughter’s eyes were bulging, but I reminded her that Grandma was her age once, as was I! My advice is to treasure these precious memories and preserve them for your children and grandchildren. As for us, we have scanned the letters into our family’s digital archive so they will be available for future generations. — JUST WANTED TO SHARE DEAR JUST: Thank you for sharing. Not all people are comfortable thinking about their parents as sexual beings. If your mother was as “frisky” as the letters revealed, I hope you have labeled them “X-rated” so they won’t shock more members of your family. NOW BURN THAT FILTH BEFORE YOU BURN IN HELL, AS YOUR WANTON TROLLOP OF A MOTHER UNDOUBTEDLY WILL FOR ETERNITY.

The Browns became the Orioles 1953ish.

Season 21 starts off quite well!

Judge & Ohtani both enter the final weekend third in batting average, 7 points away from a triple crown. Ohtani got to 400 total bases; Judge needs 8. Ohtani has 97 extra base hits, Judge has 95.

Happy World Cassowary Day!

So you forgot the St Louis Browns who were exactly equally the most western and Southern team for decades Ridiculous

Jose Ramirez did it tonight. With 3 games left, he has 38 doubles, 2 triples, 38 HR, & 40 SB.

Octopuses seen hunting together with fish in rare video — and punching fish that don't cooperate Octopuses have often been thought to prowl the seafloor solo using camouflage. But a new study suggests that some have surprisingly rich social lives. https://apple.news/A99qFlpXXR6aXyQ5F_UMqRA The Summary A new study found that some members of an octopus species hunt cooperatively in groups with fish. Video shows octopuses punching their companion fish to keep them on task and contributing to the hunt. The findings indicate that some octopuses have richer social lives than scientists previously understood. An Octopus cyanea hunts with a blacktip grouper on one side and a blue goatfish on the other. jaws.wav excellent.wav good, bad, the ugly.wav go away.wav hello again hello.wav Here Comes Trouble.wav I am the master.wav you're doing it wrong.wav what the hell r u doing.wav what a bad boy you are.wav Sorry...try something else.wav That's the way I like it.wav

Another Outer Banks home collapses into Atlantic, third home lost on Rodanthe street this week

Dogs in high-fashion cone collars raise money for local pups in need Cone collars have never looked so chic.

And the remarkable thing is that up to the All-Star break, the NL wildcard race consisted of a bunch of teams a couple of games over .500 trying to get the 2nd & 3rd spots behind Atlanta, which was obviously secure in the 1st slot while the AL seemed like it would have two or three teams with pretty good records getting the 2 spots behind the East runner-up, who would be even more secure than Atlanta and could at least ease up in the last week once the division was decided.

Violent NYC stabbing between men who met on Grindr leaves one dead, another seriously hurt maybe one of them?

Far Rockaway dog parade takes beachgoers on a cosmic adventure "what the fuck?!?!?"

Never watched a minute of the original, but love Kathy Bates, so I gave it a shot, and I'm in! It'll pair well with ELSBETH.

NYC jury awards $2.78M to au pair who was secretly filmed by creepy chicken mogul How many businesses does a chicken have to own to become a mogul?

Well, they DO say red meat is bad for you… British officials recently determined the shocking and tragic way that a Welsh man died last year. The Western Telegraph reported that Barry Griffiths, 57, died after accidentally knifing himself while separating frozen burgers in June 2023. Officials announced the results of the investigation at a coroner’s court hearing on Monday. Griffiths, a resident of Llandrindod Wells, had been trying to separate the frozen burgers with a knife when he stabbed himself in the stomach. During Monday’s hearing, coroner Patricia Morgan said Griffiths had reduced mobility in one of his arms after a stroke, which likely led to the freak accident. Tragically, Griffiths’ body remained in his apartment for several days after his death. Morgan noted that Griffiths “[had a] relatively private life with limited contact with others,” which was why it took over a week for police to conduct a wellness check.

It's a good thing we're all so clear on this! I'm seeing my pulmonologist in November; I'll ask him then.

In the national league, several teams are trying desperately to win wildcard spots. In the American League, several teams are trying desperately to lose wildcard spots. Right at the end of August, the Royals took the first three games of a series with Cleveland to move into a tie for first place. Cleveland won the last game of the series which began a seven game losing streak for the Royals, which they recovered from by winning seven of their next nine games, which has now been negated by them losing their sixth in a row today. But while they've been going 7-15, the twins have also been playing like shit so the Royals are still the second wildcard, but the Tigers actually have a chance to finish as the number two wildcard and Seattle is not out of it either yet because of the incompetence of KC and Minnesota. It's weird how none of the teams with winning records this year have had extended stretches where they have played like total crap!

SO DID SOMEONE ELSE... The Giants reinstated Matt Chapman from the paternity list today; he has hit two home runs. Happy Father's Day! applause.wav Baby, you're incredible.wav excellent.wav I feel good (James Brown).wav woo hoo.wav

What is…lust? ‘Jeopardy!’ viewers swoon over ‘hot priest’ contestant Father Steve Jakubowski, 29 One fan commented, “There is an extremely attractive Catholic priest on Jeopardy, and that’s just not fair.”

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I checked and the pens have an expiration date of January 2026.

There’s buzz in the film world that Netflix ain’t so happy with Martha Stewart after the domestic diva dared to slam her upcoming documentary, “Martha.” Adding to the awkward situation, we hear the streaming service flew Stewart via private jet to the film’s premiere at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. A source told Page Six: “As you can imagine, Netflix is pissed. During a Q&A with the Daily Beast’s Joanna Coles at a diner for CEOs on Sept. 10, Stewart reportedly said that the doc’s director, R.J. Cutler, “refused to change anything.” “I try not to talk publicly about the things I don’t like, [as] it’s not good business,” she allegedly said during the discussion with Coles. But, “I can talk a little bit badly about that,” she quipped of the film. Stewart then said, according to the Daily Beast, “It’s more about my stupid trial, which was so unfair.”

Vroom doom Crazy video shows woman stealing Porsche and running over owner in his driveway Police are searching for a woman who was captured on video running over a man in a Porsche — just moments after she expressed interest in buying his luxury car. Beep Beep.wav what the hell r u doing.wav toodle-oo.wav Here Comes Trouble.wav oh shit.wav Please Come Again.wav TheyKilledKenny.wav Thank you, precious!.wav