George Harrison’s Mother Was Slightly Irritated by His Fans

George Harrison’s mother, Louise Harrison, expressed her disdain for certain fans of the Beatles in a letter that will be auctioned later this month at the Liverpool Beatles Memorabilia Auction. The letter, dated November 23, 1963, was one of many that Louise wrote to Janet Gray, a teenager who assisted the Beatles in answering …

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Homeroom Dilemma: My Child Is Experiencing Cyberbullying

Editor’s Note: Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions about children’s education from readers every Tuesday. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, Our 14-year-old daughter, whom I’ll refer to as “Pam,” is currently experiencing a difficult time. Last week, I discovered her in tears while looking at a photo of …

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A Letter on Death Row That Brought Him to His Knees

Transforming anger into forgiveness is a powerful and transformative journey, as exemplified by Sarah Gregory. In an article for The Atlantic, Elizabeth Bruenig recounts how Gregory wrote a letter to her grandmother’s killer, James Barber, who stands on death row in Alabama. Barber had murdered her 75-year-old grandmother while under the influence in 2001, causing …

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