Friday, January 18, 2013

RIP "Abby"

The advice columnist, most popularly known in the "Dear Abby" columns, has passed away.
These are some of her gems.


On life’s little surprises 
DEAR ABBY: Our son was married in January.  Five months later his wife had a ten-pound baby girl.  They said the baby was premature.  Tell me, can a baby this big be that early? — Wondering
DEAR Wondering: The baby was on time, the wedding was late.
On love
DEAR ABBY: Is it possible for a man to be in love with two women at the same time? — Jake
DEAR Jake: Yes, and also hazardous
On men
DEAR ABBY: I know boys will be boys, but my ‘boy’ is seventy-three and he’s still chasing women.  Any suggestions? — Annie
DEAR Annie: Don’t worry.  My dog has been chasing cars for years, but if he ever caught one, he wouldn’t know what to do with it.
On good manners
DEAR ABBY: When you are being introduced, is it alright to say, “I’ve heard a lot about you?” — Rita
DEAR Rita: It depends on what you heard.
On politics
DEAR ABBY: I have always wanted to have my family history traced, but I can’t afford to spend a lot of money to do it. Any suggestions? — Sam in CAL
DEAR Sam: Yes. Run for public office.
On the fine line between art and commerce
DEAR ABBY: What inspires you most to write? — TED
DEAR Ted: The Bureau of Internal Revenue.
On perfection
DEAR ABBY: I am forty-four years old and I would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. — ROSE
DEAR Rose: So would I.
On mortality
DEAR ABBY: Do you think about dying much? — Curious
DEAR Curious: No, it’s the last thing I want to do.

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