ADVICE 2E www.hpe.com SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2010 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE
Dad misses sharing kisses with his young sons
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Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tina Majorino, 25; Ashton Kutcher, 32; Chris Rock, 45; Garth Brooks, 48 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You have to live within your means and set a strict budget. The sign of how far you can go in the future is dependent on how you handle your personal and professional goals and expenses. Be willing to give up things that are weighing you down or costing you too much. A geographical move will bring you greater options. Your numbers are 6, 13, 19, 22, 25, 31, 43 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get your money skills working for you. Put your heart and soul into budgeting and increasing your assets so you don’t have to worry about the future. There is money to be made if you go about it the right way. ★★★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Set a new strategy that incorporates a little down time. You have to rejuvenate if you want to work at your optimum. Don’t let anyone discourage you from doing what will work best for you. ★★★ GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take what’s yours and keep moving. It may seem a little harsh but, in reality, it’s essential. An emotional issue must be resolved. Partner with people who are on the same course you are or nothing will be accomplished. ★★★ CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t buy into someone else’s dream. Invest in what you feel will bring you the safest returns. You don’t have to be a high roller, just secure your own position and lower your stress by living the good life. ★★★ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Follow through with a plan and bring along anyone you feel can contribute. Love, travel and adventure are looking positive and someone you may have known for a long time will be just as interested in your accomplishments as you are. ★★★★★ VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Diversify if you want to make gains. Open up all the gateways that will allow you to make the most with what you have. An innovative and imaginative approach will lead to success. Don’t let temptation lead to overspending. ★★ LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the new acquaintances who will do the most for you. Your ideas are good but must be backed with hard work. Don’t let family discourage or limit your chance to excel. A romantic connection will inspire you to move forward. ★★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may face a roadblock but, if you take a different route, you can still get to where you want to go. Cherish what you have as well as the person you love. Look back to avoid making the same mistake twice. ★★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You need a little adventure in your life in order to motivate you to initiate new plans and ideas. Someone you least expect will share your thoughts and stand by you to help make them a reality. ★★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Give-and-take will lead to satisfaction and happiness. Allow others the option to follow a different path and you will find you gain respect and loyal friends who will never let you down. ★★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is plenty to gain if you are on top of your game. Simplicity and moderation will be the key to your future. Communicating with someone who understands your demons will enable you to venture down the right path. ★★★★ PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Trust is not always easy but sometimes necessary. A situation that was never resolved can be the turning point to a better future. You will receive assistance if you ask. Put past mistakes behind you so you can achieve old goals. ★★ ONE STAR: It’s best to avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes or read a good book. Two stars: You can accomplish but don’t rely on others for help. Three stars: If you focus, you will reach your goals. Four stars: You can pretty much do as you please, a good time to start new projects. Five stars: Nothing can stop you now. Go for the gold.
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ear Abby: When my three sons were small, I used to kiss them on the lips as a sign of affection. Now they are 13, 11 and 8, and it has been several years since I have done it. With the youngest, I can still get away with an occasional peck on the cheek – but not my older boys. My family roots are Scandinavian. Growing up, I used to hate that we rarely showed our emotions. I vowed to be different, but now I’m afraid I have fallen into the same nondemonstrative pattern. As a single dad who tries hard to lead by example, how do I reintroduce this healthy demonstration of love? – Demonstrative Dad, Laguna, Calif. Dear Dad: Your older boys may be less affectionate because they’re a teenager and a pre-teen and concerned that kissing you would appear unmasculine or childish. It’s possible that when they’re older they will realize the importance of expressing warm emotions as you did. Talk to your sons. Tell them you miss the demonstrations of affection and that while growing up you felt your family had missed out on something important. Many families are extremely affectionate, and in many cultures demonstrations of affection be-
tween males is the norm. Dear Abby: I’m an active senior citizen, very involved in my community. Because I underADVICE stand how important it is to stay Dear technologically upAbby to-date and not be ■■■buried in “the way it was,� I use a cell phone and am somewhat computer literate. But I have reached my limit of patience with the extreme dependence on cell phones on the part of my family as well as others. It’s increasingly hard to have a simple visit or dinner without constant interruption, to the point of rudeness. What has happened to us that we can’t spend time together without injecting an “Oops! Need to take this call ...� Abby, how about making a helpful list of courtesy rules to share with your readers? – Grandma Joy in Richland, Miss. Dear Grandma Joy: There is really just one “rule,� and it’s longstanding: When carrying on a conversation – or sharing a meal – give your companion your undivided attention. Taking a phone call and allowing yourself to be interrupted sends a message that
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dent in myself and not be nervous.� Brad’s callbacks, of course, won’t necessarily translate into acting and modeling jobs, but the number of callbacks he received could be a solid indicator of his potential. Many of the agents encouraged Brad to broaden his potential by taking some acting classes, so he’s hoping to participate in an acting program this summer at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. In the meantime, though, Brad’s parents – Karen and Scott Skin-
ner – plan to keep their son grounded. “He’s going to finish school at Ledford, and he’s going to college,� Karen says. “That’s Mama and Daddy saying that. We’ve got to keep our heads on straight.� Brad understands that, too, but the attention he’s received for his success thus far has been almost surreal. “Some of my mom’s friends were asking for my autograph,� he says with a laugh. “That’s been kinda weird.� jtomlin@hpe.com | 888-3579
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the person you are with is less important than the caller. The only exceptions to this I can think of would be an emergency call from a family member, baby-sitter or employer – or if the person being called was a doctor. Or bail bondsman. Dear Abby: My extended family has frequent birthday parties, usually on Sundays. My sister-inlaw recently changed jobs so she is no longer able to attend. She sends empty containers along with my brother so he can take home leftovers for her. If we go out to a restaurant, she has him order a meal to take home. (Our mother picks up the bill.) Personally, I think what my sister-in-law is doing is rude. Is this something new? – Laurie in Minneapolis Dear Laurie: It is not unusual for family members to take leftovers home from a house party if someone can’t attend. But to expect a host to pay for a takeout dinner from a restaurant for a guest who did not attend is, in my opinion, presumptuous. DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Cruises to mean $37 million for S.C. CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A study released Monday shows South Carolina’s expanding cruise industry will mean $37 million to the state’s economy this year. The study, commissioned by researchers at the College of Charleston for the South Carolina
StatePorts Authority, also found that the industry supports 400 jobs in the Charleston area with $16.2 million in salaries and wages. The industry also generates $3.5 million in tax revenue. This year, 53 cruises will embark from Charleston.
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