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As the train pulled away, those on the platform waving farewell were − "BYE-STANDERS"
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"When I hear music, my body just starts to move. It has nothing to do with training or anything. That's just me." − Yoko Ono
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MY FATHER USED TO SAY, "WELL, ANN, MAYBE THE BEST THING YOU'LL EVER DO, YOU HAVEN'T EVEN THOUGHT OF YET." − ANN CURRY
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WHEN THE MORTUARY OVERCHARGED THE HEADSTONE BUYER BY A MAJOR AMOUNT, IT WAS A GRAVE INJUSTICE.
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EMBED, DEPENDENT, TORONTO, ORDER, REMIND
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Puzzle solutions for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026