Page 14, The Herald. Tuesday, October 24, 1978

DearAbby|

DEAR ABBY: My husband recently bought a very expensive cockatoo, He has a cage for it, but it’s hardly ever in the cage because my husband thinks it should have the freedom to fly around the house,

Needless to say, there are bird droppings everywhere! My husband refuses to clean up after the bird, 50 [ have io, and I am tired of the mess. We fight about this constantly, Otherwise, we have a good marriage, but this really keeps me in a bad mood.

What can I do? LYNN INGLENDALE

DEAR LYNN: Give your husband an ultimatum. Elther the bird stays IN thecage, or HE cleans up after it. If that doesn't work, keep your windows open a lot, buy « cat, or send me your address and I'll send you a wonderiul recipe for stewed cockatoo on toast.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve read your column for years, but

this is my first time to write. When I read your advice to kids to stay in school, ] had to write because I am living proof that kids start a life of crime when they begin skipping school. -

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That's what happened to me. I am an 18-year-old boy who has been in trouble since [ was 12, and it all started when I began skipping school.

T have been in more institutions and group homes than I can count, and right now I'm in jail waiting for my court date. (Armed robbery.)

I wish I could tell every kid on the other side of these jailhouse bars, “STAY INSCHOOL, AND DON'T QUIT. NO MATTER WHAT!” Please don’t be a high school dropout like me!

You can't get a decent job without a high school diploma. And without a job, all that’s left is running the streets and stealing, :

Vd also like to tell young kids, “Remember, you have only one mother and father, so mind them! If they punish you for doing wrong it’s only because they love you, and want what's best for you."

Please correct my spelling, Miss Abby, and print this. Maybe someone will listen et

DEAR JESSE: I'll print your letter in hope that some kids out there will listen to you. Thanks for writing. (P.S. I didn’t have to correct one word. Your spelling was perfect. God bless you, son,}

DEAR ABBY: We are two secretaries who have a peculiar problem, We have been instructed to answer the telephone in the following manner: ‘Good mor- ning. This is Mr. Johnson's office,"’

Occasionally we get some smart aleck on the other end! who says, “Well, what do you know—a talking

cel’?

Doyou have a snappy retort for thoge people who get smart with us? Thank you. ’

THE GIRLS IN THE OFFICE

DEAR GIRLS: Don't feel that you have to come up with a “snappy retort” to every smart aleck that threws you a job. Ignore it,

Getting married? Whether you want a formal church wedding or a simple do-your-own-thing ceremony, get Abby's new booklet, “How to Havea Lovely Wedding.” Send $1 and a long, stamped (25 cents) self-addreanex envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills Calif. 90212. , . .

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By Stan Lee and John Romita

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read, the forecast given for your birth sign,

Tact on your part can avert a quarrel. Show your interest insincere; avoid a tendency to ask too many questions. TAURU ‘(Ape 21 to May 21) Oey” Patience is the virtue you need today. Those near and dear will be aggravated if you give into temper for trivial reasons, GEMINI

Your social life takes a turn for the better before the week's out. Charge your batteries for the fun that lles ahead.

CANCER (June 22 to July 23) SED You may doubt it, but you can trust your intuition where romance or business is con- cerned. Your ability to Hgure things out is positively un canny

LEO {July 2% to Aug. 23) REE Don’t let family or friends

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influence you when it comes to an important decision. Listen to their views, weight the facts, make up your own mind,

VIRGO

(Aug, 24 to Sept, 23) MPS A close relationship that's

on the akids can be salvaged.

It's up to you, and the outcome

depends on how you handle the

situation.

LIBRA

(Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) KEY Force yourself to work at

full capacity. A routine matter

coulddevelop into one of great

importance, so keep on your

toes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Aes Your hopes are not unrezsonable. If you take action and make an extra effort, there's no reason why dreams cant ee SAGITTARIU (Nov. 23 to Dec, 21} Ae Your life won't take @ turn for the better until you stop living in the past. Let memories fade. Live for CAPEICOEN R (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) git Drop out of the social scene. What's most important is

relaxation, a quiet time to sort

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out emotions and evaluate your life. AQUARIUS Ce ea TS eb. 10) WE Your creativity knows no bounds. If you give it free reign, you will do the bezt work of the year right now. PISCES _ nee OE (Feb. 20 to Mar. 20) “= A little encouragement is

making you leap to the wrong

conclusion. Keep a cool head and play a waiting game.

YOU BORN TODAY live life to the hilt, You work and play hard and tend to burn the candle at both ends. You are

physically strong but, even so,

you should slow down. Learn .

originality, and great executive ability, Your many talents plus your powers of concentration and your desire for success should give you a

oo full and happy life. One of your

greatest assets: The ability to cut away layers of confusion and get right to the heart of the matter. Another plus: Your flair for diplomacy. Birthdate of: Anton van

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