She Cares—
And Shares ._|

By Abigail Van Buren

© 1078 by Chicago Tripune-N.Y. News Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABBY: I was raised to believe that charity begins
at home, 30 [ want to ask you what you think about a lady
who spends three whole days a week a5 a volunteer in a
nursing home for old people. .

She says they need the love and attention she can give
them. Well, they have a staff paid to care for those old
people. And their families are supposed to give them love.
So where does a volunteer who is a stranger [it in?

This lady has a retired husband and a 40-year-old handi-
capped daughter, and I'm sure they need her at home. What

do you think?
T.B. FROM KY.

DEAR T.B.; | think anyone who works as a volunteer
three dsys a week can't be all bad. Nursing homes need
volunteers to keep the reaidents in touch with the outside
world and make them feel that they are still & part of the
community.

Statfe often are overburdened and some families aren’t
able to visit often. And, as for the retired husband and
handicapped daughter, don't assume that they are being
neglected. Chances are they manage nicely without her, and
they all appreciate time away from each other,

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 23
years and have ¢wo sons, 20 and 18.

The problem in this: My husband and I were married
(briefly) to others before we met each other. Both marriages
ended in divorce. There were no children involved. We have
never told our sons about our previous marriages, but now I
have the feeling that we should tel! them. My. husband
disagrees. He says, “It’s all in the past and it's best to let
aleeping dogs lie.”

What do you say? :

. I'VE GOT A SECRET

DEAR SECRET: I say sleeping dogs have been known to
awaken at the most unexpected time to set up a disturbing
howl. Tell the boys. : .

DEAR ABBY: Lenny and I have been marriéd nearly
three years. He's 26 and I'm 24. We have good jobs, a car of
our own, a neat apartment and no serious problem.
However, 1 do have one mini-problem. ['m curious,
suspicious, or maybe I'm just plain nosy, Anyway, when
Lenny is in the shower | can't resist going through his
wallet.

The last time he caught me he just about hit the ceiling.
What do you suppose he has to hide?

weet ek eet

DEAR SNOOPY: Maybe he has nothing to hide; he just

resents your nasiness. Hf you don’t want your mini-problem |

to grow into a maxi, stay out of his wallet.

DEAR ABBY: Last year you printed the name of a travel
club that arranged tours and trips all over the world for non-
smokers. I happened te be allergic to tobacco smoke and [
can’t imagine anything more wonderful than traveling with
& group of non-smokers. ; ; -

I clipped that column, although I wasn't able ta travel at
» the time, but I am very much interested in going this year.
Will you please print the name and address of the club
again? I'm sure other non-smokers will be interested.

ALLERGIC IN CANTON, ILL.

DEAR ALLERGIC; Write to: Non-Smokers Travel Club
of Gasp, $928 Broadmoor Drive, Bethesda, Md., 20034.

CONFIDENTIAL TG S.B, IN B. H.: Heed the wise ad-
viee of Joseph Zabara, the 13th century Spanish Hebrew
physician and poet who wrote: :

“Before the trouble comes, advice obtain;

After it has come, advice Is vain."

SNOOPY.

Your Individual

VIRGO
(Aug, 28 to Sept. 22) 7? -
A family member could
impose ori you in small ways.
Find privacy. for ac-
complishment, Be accessible,
but not at someone's beck and
(Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)
Rumors abound you
shouldn't be taken. in. A
private talk with a friend
should be kept private,

- Protect career

idences.
SCORPIO ..._——
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Don't overlook important
financial details. Keep per-
sonal Life out of business talks,
which then will prove
profitable, .
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That fabulous pleasure trip
may be a bit out of line,
However, a business trip is
definitely in the realm of
possibility. Be realistic,
CAPRICORN
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Hidden mattera *:affent
business dealings. Be cautious
and alert. Talks with advisors
are profitable, but have
rae plans, —
ARIUS .
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you from set goals. Check with
close ones about joint finan-
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benefit,
PISCES ,
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An air of unreality or con-
fusion affects work projects
now. Someone may he
deliberately goofing off. Avoid
dubious schemes, Be skep-
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