Page 4, The Herald, Thursday, October 5, 1978 |DearAbby Must She Act As Husband’s Shill? By Abigail Van Buren D 1978 by Chicaga Trpune N.Y. News Bynd. inc. DEAR ABBY: My husband loves to sing. He has had a few voice Jessons and is quite good for an amateur. He has a large repertoire of sougs and even has the piano accompani- ment on tape to take with him when he goes where there will be no piano accompanist. ; Sometimes he sings beautifully, but he usually sings Loo long and he frequently forgets the lyrics. He is 74. The problem is that he wants me to ask him to sing when we have guests, or when we go elsewhere as guests. Our friends have been very patient with him so far, but no one else has ever asked him to sing, and when Jask him, it's like asking little Johnny to recite before a captive audience. For years I have urged him Lo join a choral group, but he prefers to sing.solo. This is partly because he can't Tead music, and partly because he can't hold a part if someone is singing a different note next to him. ; Am I wrong in refusing to ask him to sing? He gets very upset with me, and says if I loved him I'd cooperate. Is there DEAR WIFE: Yes. Suggeat thot he give recitals, invite his friends, and sing to his heart's cantent, . DEAR ABBY: This letter is one more comment in the debate on the mother-daughter trust that has been raging in your column. It seems that a great many mothers have among their daily chores the cleaning up of their children’s roams, During that cleaning, mothers invariably discover things that their children prefer to keep secret. Fortunately, I have never had that problem. My mother has always believed that I should clean up my own room—or not clean it up, as | choose. Besides, she has enough other things to do without doing for me that which I am perfectly capable of doing for myseli. N.L.IN WH. DEAR N.L.: You sound like a very together daughter, Congratulate your mother for me. She taught you respon- albility. DEAR ABBY: Let me tell- you aboul a handicapped per- son I know. He's paralyzed from the waist down. Now some falks think that the disabled are also retarded. That's not so! My friend attended college, and now works for a large in- su"ance company as an underwriter, «ind as for getting around —yes, it takes a few minutes inore for him to get into his car, but he gets there. His car is equipped with hand controls of course, but you should see this guy dance! When he does the “bump" his whole body _ and chair swings with him. He also lifts weights —up to 309 pounds. He's even won medals for it. Some of you able-bodied men should try lift- ing a 300-pound weight. This guy has won scores of medals for racing, shot-put and discus in wheelchair sports. And as for love —well, he knows more about love than a lot of people. How come I know so much about him? He's my husband, And he’s not nearly as “handicapped” as most people think. (Sign me..] FUNNY FACE lf you put off writing letters because you don't koow what to say, get Abby's booklet “How to Write Letters For All Occasions.” Send $i and = (ung, stamped {26 cents) envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif. 41Girlof song Answer to yesterday's puzzle. a solution? 90212, Horoscope What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. ARIES (Mar 2 to Apr. 20) V2 Some upsets indicated but, if you take them in stride, if you maintain an even disposition, the day's ac- complishments will far exceed your expectations. TAURUS (Apr. 21 to May 2) Ota” Personal relationships are under excellent influences. Co-workers should prove cooperative and, in your private life, you may get a chance to further a budding romance. GEMINI ne (May 22 to June 21) A friend whose opinions usually are down-to-earth may surprise you with advice on unorthodox action. Don’t listen. Be alert to potential consequences, CANCER (June 22 to July 23) @ESD Check all documents, contracts, legal papers with even more care than usual, Some misleading, even deceptive practices, call for extreme caution. LEO (July 24 to Aug. 05 WOR You can ot gyet some of Frances Drake your pet laexs u yuu use the soft-sell approach. Turn on all your innate charm, and don't give the impression of taking hie too seriously. VIR (Aug. 24 to Sept, 23) mp Sy Your mate or business partner may have some especially definite ideas about basic security requirements. Even if you do not agree, keep an open mind. A compromise is possible. LIBRA (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) ast Quick decislons may be required due to suddenly changed situations. Be ready to think and act — but without anxiety. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Mane Things lock good. Get into the spirit of the day and do your utmost... it can be substantial, Results also will depend upon your approach to others. Tact is indicated. SAGITTARIUS 1 (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Those not having your best interests at heart may try to dissuade you from following well-laid plans or carefully made decisions. Pay no at- tention to them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Wie’ Discretion and secrecy may be your most important aids if you are aiming at some unusual business or - ncial objective. Let past ex;:.iience gulde. AQUARIUS : (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) 7 4 The stars warn ag: “st indiscretion and an= conventionality. Stress . wr conservative side - especially when dealing with superiors or strangers. PISCES "4 (Feb. 20 to Mar, 20) Ey Use your keen mind to make the moat of today’s good in- fluences. Do not be perturbed by others’ lack of know-how or witlessness. Show YOUR qualifications. YOU BORN TODAY are highly idealistic, versatile in the arts and willing to work hard to achieve success, Your sympathies and un- derstanding of others fit you for a position in the fields of medicine or sociology. But you have a light side too and are extremely popular socially, a scintillating performer in the theater. You have a great affinity for music, sculpture, and painting. You will do well and go far if only you can find the patlence to perfect your talents. Birthdates of: Chester A. Arthur, 21st pres., ULS.; Joshua Logan, theatrical producer. ©1978 King Features Syndicate, Inc. CRA AN 81078 Ynworial Ariss Sundiote os "How many guys d’you know with a solar. - powered wristwatch?” 47 Flatfish the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS AGO... 7 YOU CAN'T AO THIS W978 by Coieago Tibune MY News Synd ine read eet (TA GRATEFLIL FOR ALL YOU'VE Cone! T WANT YOU TO STAY-- AS GUP &. NSULTANT! 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