Page 14, The Herald, Tuesday, December 12. 1978

Dear Abby |

By Abigail Van Buren

*} 1978 by Chicago Tribune-N ¥. News Sync. (ne

..DEAR READERS: Can you believe it's time to
prepare for the holidays again? Weill, it is, so do
yourselves a favor and do your Christmas or Hanukkah
shopping early.

wf you're wondering what to glve Aunt Bessie or
Grandpa, who don’t get out much, Let me tell you what
NOT to give them.

. No dusting powder, after-shave or cologne, (They
probably have several unopened boxes gathering dust
on their closet shelves.)

.. Grandpa doesn't need another necktie, and Grandma
doesn't really want any more brooches, necklaces or
bracelets,

. With the price of groceries so high, folks who live
alone on a fixed income probably would be delighted to
recelve a basket of goodies. Include small cans of
salmon, chicken, ham, tuna, vegetables, fruit, instant
coffee, tea bags, crackers, cookies and instant soup
mix

. Another thoughtful gift is ned stationery with
envelopes and & generous supply of postage stamps,

(Enclose some felt-tip pens, too.) .

. Shut-ins would appreciate a box of greeting cards for
all occasions so they too can send birthday, an-
niversary, graduation, get-well and condolence cards
to others. (Be a sport! Stamp some envelopes.)

. Don’t give anyone a gift of clothing unless you're
absolutely sure the alze is right. That goes for the colar
and style, too. :

. If you're tempted to pass along a scarf, purse, wallet .

or some useless little doodad you received for
Christmas three years ago, please don't. It's a pretty
fair bet the recipient will find it just as useless ag you
did. (Besides, YOU might get it back the year after
next.)
.. ff someone on your gift list is ving on a pension, a
check for any amount would be much more ap-
preciated than a frivolous little trinket. Or give
someane who's counting hia pennies a year’s: sub-
scription to a newspaper or magazine you know he'll
enjoy.
. Don't give a pet to anyone dnless you're absolutely
sure it's wanted and will be properly cared for. If you
want to delight a friend whose dog or cat is considered
amember of the family, include a tin of cat or dog food
for the pet.
--Don’t give gilts of wine or Hquor unless you're sure
the recipients imbibe. Candy, nuts and fruitcake make
wonderful gifts for those who aren't counting thelr
calories, but please have compassion for those who
are, and lead them not into temptation.
. Resist giving toddlers stuffed animals and dollas
that are bigger than they are. Parents will thank you
for not sending thelr children horns, drums, sirens or
whistles. If you givea child a game or book, be sure it's
in the appropriate age range.
. Instead of giving someone a gift with permission to
“take It back and exchange it if its not what you
want,” why not save yourself (and them) much time
and effort by giving them a gilt certificate in the first
place.

ABBY

. PS: To We alone at Christmas is sad beyond
measure, If you know someone who faces that bleak
prospect, give him or her the greatest gift of all: an
invitation to spend the holiday with you and your
family.

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unresolved conflicts. Take
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is really bothering you.

TAURUS
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The straight and narrow is
the best path to pursue in
financial matters today. Be
wary of questlonable pur-
chases, suspected con-artists,
and so-called bargains,
GEMINI 0
(May 21 to June 20)

A casual get-together may
have lts tense moments. In the
p.m. keep lines of com-
munication open with
someone close. Avoid cutting

remarks,
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CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Mements by yourself won't
be peaceful unless you come to
terms with a domestic
problem. Don't allow un-
conscious resentments to
accumulate.

LEO
(July 23 to Aug. 22) RR

Friends may find you
somewhat fixed in your
opinions or intent on your own
purposes. Give others a
chance to express their
viewpolnts.

responsive to your efforts to
rearrange the furniture
around midnight. Go to bed
and force no Issues. Curb

irritability.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) res
Somewhat stand-offish and
aloof today, you may resent
others’ attempts to get to
know you better. Matters at a
distance require attention,

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(Oct 23 to Nov. 21)

Hidden factors affect
business transactions now,
Just what these are remains to
be seen, Be circumspect in
behavior, but avold snooping

about.
SAGITTARIUS of Pd
(Nov. 22 to Dec, 21)
Attempts on your part to be
a matchmaker may not work
out. You may introduce one
friend to another and find that
neither one warms up to the
other.
CAPRICORN
(Dec, 22 to Jan. 19) Wine
Envy may be at the root of a
work-related problem today,
You can't expect everybody to
be your friend. Remain
cheerful and go about your
business.

philosophy sometimes have to
be respected. You can’t
convert everybody {0 your
point of view. Avoid
proselytizing.

PISCES
(Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) HEX

Tension on the homefront is
possible today, but don’t let
worry about it interfere with
sleeping habits in the late p.m.

YOU BORN TODAY are
both artistic and idealistic.
Your flair for the written and
spoken word can find a ready
outlet in law, for you are very
convincing in argument.
However, your artistic ter-
dencies may lead you into
such fields as design, acting,

tendency toa scatter your
energies, and you must learn
to flnish what you start, You'd
find a mental occupation most
congenial and could succeed
ag an educator, welfare
worker and as a spokesman
for the principles in which you
believe, Birthdate of: Frank
Sinatra, entertainer;
Flaubert, writer; and John
Osborne, playwright.

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