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Dear Ann Landers,
I remember you once printed a response to those insensitive boobs who send newsletters announcing how well they are doing, the husband's great promotion, the kids' scholarships, the fabulous vacations, and so on. I recently wrote a brief note to an acquaintance, telling her I had run into her sister while on a family outing. To my astonishment, I received as a reply her summer travel itinerary, her husband's business achievements, her children's musical recitals, and on and on. What makes people think all that extraneous information is of any interest? I'm happy to know everyone is well. The rest is bragging. Please reprint that response to those annoying newsletters. It's time to see it again. -- Carol in Houston

Dear Carol,
 Glad you asked -- many readers have requested it. Here it is:

November 30, 2014 - 25 comments


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Hi! It's Margo here. I'd love to know what you think of the letters -- and the answers!

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Maryann's Comment
Some gifted comedy writers have written hilarious fictional letters poking fun at people who do this. The accomplishments they list are so exaggerated and overblown that you can't help but laugh. Unfortunately, people don't recognize themselves. When these bragging letters arrive, just toss them into your "circular file" without reading them. They will never know and you will save yourself from gagging!
 
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, whatever they needed I provided. What really hurt my son and I the most was the obituary - we were not mentioned at all. Our friends (mine and hers) were appalled. I was embarrassed and upset for not just me, but for my son-who loved her also. I never been so upset. Her x-husband put his wife and kids and their grandchildren in the obituary, who my girlfriend barely knew. They live an hour away from us. I know its silly to be mad over a little section of the newspaper, but it still hurts. Will time let this devastating loss of her and this article ever go away? I am so angry at this whole situation, its not like we can go and rewrite an obituary notice.

November 30, 2014 - 25 comments

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