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WEST HAWAII TODAY | SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 5B Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Wondering,” who asked why older men smell bad, don’t change their clothes and live in filthy homes. You mentioned it could be the lack of a female presence — someone who used to take care of these things. My husband suddenly had this problem of a bad odor. He has impeccable hygiene, showering every day, sometimes twice a day. He wears clothing once before it goes into the laundry. We finally figured out that he was taking too much fish oil along with an antidepressant that had been increasing how much he would sweat. He still takes the fish oil, but at a much smaller dose, and the problem has gone away. My brother also had an odor problem, but I think it was caused by smoking, poor dental care and forgetting that wool sweaters benefit from a trip to the dry cleaners every so often. He lived alone for 10 years after his divorce. His house was a total mess. A gentle conversation with these men asking how they are doing, a suggestion to get checkups with their doctor to see if there is a physical reason and be screened for depression could help. Visiting the dentist may have been neglected. Say that you are telling them these things because you care about them. Offer to show them how to do laundry properly and say that they need to shower more. Take their things to the cleaners when you are going anyway. It can’t hurt and it may be the first time these guys have had these gentle kindnesses done for them in a long time. Then invite them over for dinner, stink and all. Be a friend. — Wife with Sweat-Smelling Hubby Dear Wife: Thank you for your compassionate and sensible response. Here’s more: Dear Annie: I was surprised that you didn’t also mention that these men might be depressed, another reason for not caring about their homes or their hygiene. An acquaintance told me that several widowers he knows told her that what they missed most about their wives was the “nagging.” — Squeaky Clean 68-year-old Single Female in Montreal Dear Annie: My husband is 80 and has been the same way for years. He doesn’t shower for a week, and then sleeps in his recliner in the same clothes. He doesn’t even take off his shoes. When I tell him he needs a shower, he says, “Yes, I know,” but doesn’t do it. He says it is too much trouble. I don’t get it — Living with Stinky Dear Annie: Many older women also have an odor problem. I am a ballroom dancer in my 80s. Some of these women douse themselves with perfume instead of bathing, which makes it even worse. They are mostly widows and welloff. They buy $3,000 ball gowns, but don’t bother to have their clothes cleaned. I avoid them whenever possible. — Enjoying the Music Dear Annie: “Wondering” may want to suggest that his gentlemen friends have a smell test at their next checkup. It is not uncommon for men (and women) to have a decreased sense of smell over time, and it can indicate a serious illness. — Caregiver Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Email questions to anniesmailbox@ creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Find Annie at Facebook.com/AskAnnies. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM ACROSS 1 Small, slim daggers 9 Apple variety 15 Single from Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” 16 Major protest 17 Many a Harpo Marx joke 18 Extremely fast? 19 Dip ___ in 20 Get the lead out? 22 “Poor little” one in Coleridge’s “To a Young Ass” 23 Automatic, for one 25 Like Egypt 26 Jerks 27 They’re followed on message boards 30 “Hmm” 32 Writer who gave his name to an annual award The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 33 Many vacationers bring them home 34 Question before a personal update 40 Something depicted for goodness’ sake? 41 With 48-Across, enters stealthily 42 One-knee plea 46 Entertains at bedtime 47 Color of McCartney’s “Sgt. Pepper” uniform 48 See 41-Across 50 Belt line? 51 Sharp’s opposite 52 Sharp’s handful 54 Captain of fiction 57 Like corduroy 59 Cheese choice 61 As a replacement 62 Simplest sort of deal 63 Insistent retort 64 A good cure for it is sleep, per W. C. Fields DOWN 1 Where Fermi studied 2 Cut out 3 Place to be avoided 4 Not learned 5 Like a boat’s cockpit, usually 6 Drilling sites 7 Plays with emotions? 8 Rocker with the 1976 album “Live Bullet” 9 “I wish *I* had that” 10 On point 11 Common use for pipe cleaners 12 Like tea bags 13 Plunder 14 Words that may elicit a worried gulp 21 Show title shown on a license plate 24 Like much of the Everglades 27 Way up at a ski resort 28 Primary loser to J.F.K. in 1960 29 Longtime nickname in comics 31 Certain sandal 33 First word of Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” 35 “Neapolitan Novels” author Ferrante 36 Pleasure principle 37 Frequent chant in 2008 38 Go for it, with “in” 39 Grp. doing private shows? 42 Home of the soccer team that FIFA named the Club of the Century 43 Mother-orson Philippine president 44 Bit of gang warfare 45 Some wedding parties 46 Hall-of-Fame N.B.A. player known as “The Worm” 49 One of the singing Braxton sisters 53 Mtg. 55 Where Bambara is widely spoken 56 Fit for service 58 Experts in power: Abbr. 60 Symbol of charge density PUZZLE BY KYLE MAHOWALD Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). 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ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 C A R D C A T A L O G G A M E O F T H R O N E S G O T I N T O H O T W A T E R L A S S O E S U S S T A T E O T C T S P S E A L A B S I T S L A T E S E N E G A L S A T I N O N A R N O B R A T C J C R E G G N O G U C H I H A R N E S S S T E P H E N A G A I R E S U N D O W N P L A N F O R M A K E T H E B E S T O F I T R E C R I M I N A T I O N D O A G O O D T U R N 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Saturday, June 11, 2016 Crossword Edited by Will Shortz No. 0507 ASTROLOGY E u g e n i a L a s t Saturday, June 11, 2016 Level: 1 2 3 4 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. GOREN BRIDGE WITH BOB JONES ©2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K 6 2 ♥ K J 2 ♦ A 6 4 2 ♣ J 9 7 NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST Pass Pass ? What call would you make? Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q J 10 8 ♥ K 5 2 ♦ 7 5 3 2 ♣ 4 3 WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH 1♣ 1♥ 1♠ ? What call would you make? Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A 10 3 2 ♥ 9 7 6 3 ♦ 7 6 3 2 ♣ K Partner opens one no trump and right-hand opponent passes. What call would you make? Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ J 4 3 ♥ A 4 ♦ 10 9 7 ♣ A Q 10 6 2 Right-hand opponent opens two diamonds, weak. What call would you make? Q 5 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A 8 7 5 3 ♥ A J 8 4 ♦ J 10 3 ♣ 10 Partner opens one club and righthand opponent bids two spades, preemptive. What call would you make? Q 6 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K 7 ♥ AK J 9 6 3 2 ♦ Void ♣ 8 7 6 3 As dealer, what call would you make? Look for answers on Monday. (Bob Jones welcomes readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. E-mail responses may be sent to tcaeditors@tribune.com.) Sudoku By The Mepham Group Solution to Friday’s puzzle © 2016 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved. 6/11/16 ANNIE’S MAILBOX | ADVICE Too much fish oil made husband smell bad June 11, 2016 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shia LaBeouf, 30; Peter Dinklage, 47; Hugh Laurie, 57; Gene Wilder, 83. Happy Birthday: Look at all sides of a situation. Nothing will be as it appears, and getting the lowdown before you take action will be necessary to avoid loss. Don’t pay attention to hearsay. Focus on what’s reasonable and question anyone who is promising the impossible. Don’t let your love for someone overshadow what needs to be done. Your numbers are 4, 10, 16, 23, 27, 35, 49. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Show how multitalented you can be. Sign up for courses that will help you add to your knowledge and skills. Don’t let someone’s negativity or bragging deter you from following your goals. Make your actions count. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make important plans in advance. If you are organized, you will enjoy your day as it unfolds. Shopping, spending time with children, a good friend or your loved one will set the mood for adventure and bonding. A vacation looks promising. 5 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your ideas a secret until you have everything in place. Spend more time on self-improvements and stabilizing your domestic situation. Problems with a child or elder will require strict action. Aim for simplicity and moderation in your life. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make positive changes to the way you live. Following your heart and intuition will help you when it comes to making important choices. Don’t sit back when you should be the one to initiate the plans. 4 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid getting into a debate. Let everyone do his or her own thing and you’ll be granted the same respect. A day trip or taking up a new hobby will keep you out of trouble. Don’t get into joint financial ventures. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be cautious when dealing with people you live or work with. Problems with partnerships will arise if you aren’t specific. You time is best spent doing something geared toward hobbies, children or learning something new. Explore new interests. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An observant approach when dealing with others will help you bypass someone’s demands. Listening to others will help you make a better choice. Romance is on the rise, and traveling for fun or education is encouraged. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep an open mind and let your intuition guide you. Doing things differently at home or at work will lead to prosperity, but when it comes to personal investments, you are likely to face setbacks if you let someone else handle your affairs. 4 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Educational pursuits will bring the biggest payback. Don’t let your plans run amok because someone is trying to make you feel guilty. Change is good and should be embraced. Listen to those who support you, not those who don’t. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Divvy up the chores and work alongside the people you enjoy being with the most. You can accomplish plenty that will bring happiness to you and your loved ones. Past accomplishments will set the stage for new beginnings. 5 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look for new ways to make your household run smoothly and add to your comfort. A romantic gesture will help you avoid stress. Nurture what you have and set your priorities straight. Put your family first. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emotions will be difficult to control if you let yourself be bothered by what other people do. Protect your home, possessions and your health from anyone who is a poor influence. Use intelligence instead of force. 3 stars Birthday Baby: You are imaginative, expressive and sensitive. You are entertaining and unique. COPYRIGHT 2016 UNIVERSAL UCLICK 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500


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