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Lorrie Shaw / Contributor

Knowing that there are many fun-loving pets living in and outside of our area, we're anxious to see what they've been up to.

As the summer comes to a close, so do most of Washtenaw’s theater seasons. Along with the season wrap up comes a slew of awards for excellence from Michigan theater critics. This coming Monday, Michigan’s professional theater community will celebrate another year of excellence with the 12th annual Wilde Awards, hosted by the Michigan Equity Theatre Alliance.

DEAR ABBY: My 22-year-old daughter and her two young children live with me. She doesn't work, which is fine. I don't mind supporting her because I'd rather have the kids see their mom.

I spent most of my life as a single mom, working long hours and not seeing my kids. My work has finally paid off, and I'm at a point where, while not rich, I can support my daughter and grandbabies.

Dear Carolyn:
My 18-year-old son recently began his first relationship with a 20-year-old girl. They've been attending community college together and started as friends. He still sees his friends, although he spends the rest of his time either texting, Skyping, watching TV remotely online, or spending time in person with her.

Hash over any problems that are still standing between you and your happiness and begin to make the necessary changes that will lead you past them in the year ahead. Don't hesitate to make a major relocation or change in your personal and professional situation.
Continue reading Horoscope for August 14, 2013...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My brother and I are planning a long bike trip this summer. I'm worried about the heat. What can I do to prevent heat stroke?
Continue reading Avoid heat stroke with common-sense precautions...

Don Hewitt, best known for creating "60 Minutes," said, "Let's give the conventions back to the politicians. If we think there's any news, we can tack it on afterward as commentary. But the conventions should be their show, not ours."

Here is the daily Sudoku puzzle for August 14: sud_3col130814.pdf

Click on the link to download today's comics: AnnArbor.0814.pdf

Here is the daily Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle for August 14: 20130814pzdxl-a.pdf