Page 18, The Herald, Friday, December 8, 1978

Dear Abby

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By Abigail Van Buren

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DEAR ABBY: Mom and Dad were happily married

. for 38 years. Then Dad died. Before his death he and .

Mom bought two cemetery lots 30 they could be buried aide by side. Mom even bought a headstone to match Dad's and had her name engraved on it.

Mom made her bome with my husband and me for 22 years and never expressed any interest in men. Then at age 79 she met Jess, a man age my (53) who could sellice to the Eskimos! She invited him to move in with her (in my house!) and the whole town started talking.

I told them they'd either have to get married or mave so they got married, Meanwhile, Jess was spending Mom's money faster than she could draw it out of the

Four months later Jess dropped dead, while jogging. Mom went to pieces. She bought a double plot and buried Jess in one and had a matching headstone made for herself soshe could be buried next to him when her time came.

Abby, she already had a plot and headstone for herself beside Dad. Who n two plote?

When Mom dies should we bury her with her first

’ Jove with whom she lived for 38 years? Or with that -free-loader who married her fora meal ticket? —- - HER DAUGHTER

DEAR DAUGHTER: Your mother fa still living, 20 you need not make that decision yet, When the time comes, everything will fall into lis proper place, In- cluding Mom.

DEAR ABBY: I've been married a short time to a man who was married before, and! resent the fact that

he still has the gold wedding band from his first marriage. He insiata that it means nothing to him, yet he refuses to get ridof it. He asks, ‘What do you expect me to do with It? Throw it away?”

Abby, I can’t understand his reluctance to part with areminder of a miserable relationship that ended in a painful and unfriendly divorce.

He wears MY wedding ring now.

_ Am I being unfair to insist that he dispose of his First wedding ring? Just knowing that he has it bugs me no

end, FORT WORTH

DEAR FORT: If you're wise, you'll say no more about it. The ring Is not important; your husband's private thoughts are. And he'll have them whether he has the ring or not. :

Getting married? Whether you want a formal chureh wedding or a simple do-your-ownr-thing ceremony, get Abby's new booklet, “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.” Send $1-and a long, atamped (28 centa) self-addressed envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif, 90212,

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By Stan Lee and John Romita.

; Ve AQUARIUS To find out what you ae pein could lead (0 (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) oak) the stars say, read the VIRGO ‘ Share good will with others, forecast given for your birth (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) aN whether by phone, letter or a

ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Ve-%

Plan a festive outing with a loved one. Whether you decide to travel or to seek nearby entertainments, it should be a Pleasant time.

TAURU (Apr. 20 to May 20) ed

You can make plans with confidence re mutual financial interests and home im- provement projects. A private meeting should go well. GEMINI (May 2] to June 20)

Friends and associates are receptive to your ideas now. Make sure you do your best to be the life of the party. Enjoy yourself.

CANCER (Tune 21 to July 2) DED

Seek ways of improving income. Mentally, you're sharp and can further your business interests. Buy something that makes you a (July 23 to Aug. 22) NRE

If you feel like a small trip, today’s the day to travel or to make arrangements, Advice

home improvement pljans or credit applications. You should be particularly effective in presenting your viewpoints. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. ofS S Let others know of your plans, for they'll surely cooperate with you today. Accept invitations, send Christmas cards, and return

phone calls. Mae

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Follow through on money- making ideas now. Co- workers are helpful and amenable to your suggestions. greet the day with optimism.

GITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dee, 21) ht

Make the most of this pleasurable day for romance and recreational activity. If traveling, some of you may plan an early start. — CAPRICORN oy (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) VW

A perfect day for straightening things up around the house! You'll find that with everything in order, your ideas in turn take form.

on your plans for the future and attend parties, . KX

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20)

A good day. for buying presents or exchanging gifts. Money prospects are good, and career gains are possible. Accent the positive!

YOU BORN TODAY are dependable, self-reliant, and have a good business head. You can succeed in reat estate, banking, investment counseling, and with large corporations. You are at your best dealing with tanglbles and you want results. However, your greatest success will come through an idealistic approach to career. Inclined to philanthropy and reform, you'd do well as a writer, teacher, religious leader, and a patron of the arts, You like to impress people and this quality serves you well in acting fields. Birthdate of: Flip Wilson,

comedian; Sammy Davis Jr.,.

singer: and James Thurber, author.

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