Postcards Magazine Piney Woods September 2021

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Dear Gabby Welcome back to the Dear Gabby advice column. It’s September, and we used to sing “School days, school days, good old Golden Rule days”. Life was so simple back then, but I still managed to get into trouble. My class was tasked with writing a 1000-word essay. I didn’t get around to it until the night before, so I drew a picture. When the teacher asked why I did that, I told her my grandma told me a picture was worth a thousand words. The teacher was not amused and drew a very ornate letter F on my paper! Drop me a line to Dear Gabby at PostcardsLive.com for life hints and hacks on any subject. Just do as I say and not as I do.

spider is dead, the iPhone screen is cracked, and my son is furious. GABBY DEAR GABBY I think I may be younger than your usual readers, but I just wanted to share something that may help you and others. I was getting rather out of shape and started doing yoga. I am amazed at how my previously round figure turned into an hourglass. You should try it! FIT AS A FIDDLE

DEAR GABBY My Mom will not give up her ancient cell phone for a new smart model. She is happy with her old one and refuses to accept a new one. Is there any hope of changing her mind? MOM IN DARK AGES

DEAR MIDA I saw a funny billboard last week. It said: “How do you milk sheep? Bring out a new iPhone and charge $1,000 for it.” Save your money and buy her something she actually wants. I can relate to your mother. I am still struggling with my smart telephone. The only app I’ve been able to find is one that makes me look ugly. It’s called a camera. Last week, I saw a spider and asked my son to go get me a phone book. He laughed, called me a dinosaur, and handed me his iPhone. The

DEAR FAAF Thank you, but my shape is already like a fiddle, so I think I’ll pass. I used to have an hourglass figure, but then the sand shifted. I don’t think yoga would be a good “fit” for me. Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean forward. That’s just how I roll. GABBY

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September 2021  |  Postcards Magazine: Piney Woods Edition 61


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