The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Tuesday, September 15, 2009 — 15 SHOE by Chris Cassat and Gary Brookins
THE GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schoor
BROOM-HILDA by Russell Myers
DILBERT by Scott Adams
GIL THORP by Jerry Jenkins, Ray Burns and Frank McLaughlin
THE BORN LOSER by Art and Chip Sansom
ARLO AND JANIS by Jimmy Johnson
FRANK AND ERNEST by Bob Thaves
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Family cherishes patriarch Dear Abby: “J.J. in South Carolina” (July 12) is dating a man whom she suspects cannot read. My grandfather is illiterate, and he’s the smartest man I know. He and Grandma have successfully operated their own business for over 40 years. Papa can read and draw blueprints. He can also complete a mathematical equation before I can punch it into my calculator. He “invents” and builds all kinds of gadgets that make life easier for us. Papa had only a second-grade education. As the oldest of 11 children, he worked in the fields to help support his family. My grandparents, married for 51 years, are the glue that holds our family together. Papa is intelligent, self-educated through years of hard work and life experience—as well as kind and generous. I hope J.J. will give John a chance. At this point in his life, being able to read shouldn’t be an issue. If J.J. can open her heart and let him in, it may be the best decision she ever made in her life.—Proud Granddaughter Dear Proud: Your grandfather is a fine example of someone who developed coping skills and succeeded despite his lack of formal education. You have every right to be proud. Read on: Dear Abby: I have a master’s degree and a teaching credential. My husband could neither read nor
Dear Abby Abigail van Buren
write. He was always the one to fix things or called upon to help out. He could assemble anything without reading the instructions because he was smart and capable. He had many friends and never had a negative word to say about anyone. He was a wonderful husband, a devoted father, and no one ever considered him “illiterate.” J.J. should rethink her priorities, or let this man go so he can meet someone who will appreciate him for who he is.— R.B. Dear Abby: Illiteracy is a far larger problem in this country than most people realize. It keeps folks from enjoying life fully. Can you imagine not being able to read your child a bedtime story? What if you can’t read street signs or write a check? There are literacy councils in most communities that provide free, effective tutoring for adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Your local literacy council may be a solution if you want to raise the quality of life for someone you love.— Changing The World
Tremors affect father and son Dear Dr. Gott: My 49-year-old ex-husband has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We divorced because he drank a lot of alcohol to relieve some of the tremors. He was a truck driver but lost his job because he could not hold onto the steering wheel and was taken off the job by ambulance. I recently took him to detox. His tremors started around age 8, but the symptoms have become more severe. His primary-care physician diagnosed him with the Parkinson’s. He doesn’t want to see a neurologist because of the expense, especially now that he no longer has an income. The neurologist wants $350 just to walk in the office. I am trying to help him get state help and Medicaid. Should he stay with his primarycare physician? Or should he “bite the bullet” and see the specialist? Also, I just found out that his son from another marriage started having tremors at the age of 6. He is now
PUZZLE
Ask Dr. Gott Dr. Peter M. Gott
8. Should he be concerned? Should I tell the boy’s mother to take the child to a neurologist? I know that my ex and I are no longer married, but he has no one around, and I just can’t let him “hang out to dry,” so I appreciate any help you can give us. Dear Reader: Based on your letter, I believe your ex-husband needs to be seen by a neurologist. There are several causes for tremors but very few that begin at such a young age. Also, given your husband’s use of alcohol to reduce the tremors, I believe that the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is premature, if not inappropriate.
IN THE STARS
Your Birthday, Sept. 15; You’re likely to establish a promising relationship in the year ahead with a person long admired. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)—Give your total attention to the task at hand, and do not be distracted. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)—If your mood makes it difficult to say anything nice about someone, don’t open your mouth at all. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—Nothing will be gained if you decide to move in another direction just when you have victory within your reach. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)—When it comes to issues of importance, take a firm position that makes sense to you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)—Keep a sharp eye on the methods or procedures of someone who is working on a project for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)—Although you are someone with good reasoning powers, you could be swayed from your thinking. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)—It might not be your fault, but you could still be blamed for the mishandling of a project. ARIES (March 21-April 19)—Although you may not be conscious of it, you are likely to be extremely susceptible to flattery. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)—Take nothing for granted, especially in career matters. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)—Under no circumstances should you pretend to be knowledgeable about something. CANCER (June 21-July 22)—Don’t let wishful thinking replace your usual logical assessment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)—Do not place false value on the views of others just because their thinking is different.