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Show Tuesdav. Juno their Herald Today Editor How many people can live their lives and say "If I had to do it all over again, 1 would not do anything differently." tYobably not too many. But of those over 100 years old surveyed by Colonial Penn Inc. said they would do nothing different, twelve percent, however, said they would attend college, indicating that one of their disappointments was in not getting a better education. One woman said she would marry a less handsome man rather than a "debonair" one that she would have to support. The group was not particularly wealthy (the highest annual in0 come usually ranged between and $8,()'u0 many years ago with onlv one as high as $40,000). And' they did not consider wealth the key to happiness; material possessions were rarely mentioned as being important. Hut nearly half of the 200 respondents said their greatest wish was to stay healthy, and all of one-thir- deepest in some way. More than half of them believe that their children, friends and relatives are their most precious possessions, indicating a definite trend as people become older. d $4.-00- two-io-on- e The problem with reaching 100 is that many of the friends and relatives of these centenarian s have died before them. Thus, it is The virtue they most admired was honesty However, consideration, sincerity, congeniality, loyalty and a sense of humor followed in that order. reasonable to assume that most of the children of these people would be gone. It they were still alive, many themselves would be in their eighties. So to the question, "what do you miss most about the good old was "personal days?" the answer relationships. " They still seemed to keep concerns, aware of present-dahowever offering advice to President Reagan on balancing the budget, preventing war, providing more money for social programs and upgrading the nation's educational system. Like the general population, they believed that the world would have been better oil without the atomic bomb or nuclear whack. Is out of My eyesight Is dim, I've an awful pain in my hack; I sometimes have to use a cane. It's not because I'm one bit lame, It's to help my boor ailing back For it, too, Is all out of whack. to what invention of this had most changed their lives there was a concensus: About cited the automobile, with the airplane following closely behind. Tying for third place was television and electriciAs century one-thir- i keep these ailments out of mind; When folks greet me, I say "I'm fine." The moral is, as these lines ty. y Just for I iirt flutters; It My heart Hut as lor television, it wasn't in their pastimes. Thev would rather read or work with first their hands in producing crafts or sewing when they could. More than half ot them lived in their own homes, while another 25 percent lived in apartment houses lor senior citizens. Only ot them resided with unfold, For me, and all who are ing old, it's far better line" with a grin, grow- to say. "You're Than to tell everyone the bad shape you're in. one-fourt- h l'-'- ,vy fy' . - Ft?h. vo Page 13 ' cottvenon Saturday relatives or in nursing homes. So the majority of those over 100 could do some of the things they enjoyed doing, though, in many cases, there was no one around to do it with. One of the respondents. Miss Katherine 1,. Moneyhon of Cincinnati. Ohio summed it up weapons I 'resident Reagan topped their list of most admired individuals by a margin over second place Dr. Hilly Graham. Others were Vice President George Hush, Jimmy Carter. Nancy Reagan and New York Governor Mario Cuomo concerns were d pn overs nee for Do It's better to say you're fine than tell bad shape you're in health-relate- THE HJffAJ.D. Timely news, columns, features and social Issues concerning the culture. Today By RENEE V. NELSON VM 17. For the first time ever, the Federated tKll Clubs of I tali will have their annual convention in Provo this Satunlav. Between 250 and ,100 doll collectors and dealers Will meet at the Provo Kxcelsinr Hotel for a day long session featuring the theme Kewpieville. The activities m ill start at fl a in with registration iinti l ;to. Fach articipant will be givcti a Kewple nag containing prizes, brochures. club programs and Kewpie memorabilia all based on Hosie O'Neill's famous Kewpie dolls and illtistra tions. Miss O'Neill established a new fashion with her delightlul illustrations of Kewpies in early women's magazines of the lfL'O's their immediate popularity has never diminished through the years as kewpie dolls, books, stories, cartoons, haper dolls and souvenirs have brought Joy to many people lor over 50 years The highlight of the convention will be a performance ol Kewpie.'' a new musical based on the lile of Hosie O'Neill written bv Dr. Max Golightly ol the HYP Diaimi department, and porlornml bv a of professional actors and musicians. Dr, Golightlv was given the rights to the Itosie O'Neill story ten years ago and has spent the last thiee years researching the material. Commissioned bv the MeCindy Doll Club of I 'tall.' hostesses lor the convention, the popular story is scheduled to he per-- I nt rued at the Scera Shell oil July 7 and Itth and will he luesented Julv I and 2nd at the HYP :il. Aug Fxperimeiital Theater. The book was wtitteii by Or Golightlv. with the music by C Michael Perry and Neal Newell Choicogrnphy Is by Neal Vatider-poo- l cast At tiooh a lunchcoli will he served Willi the souvenirs, copyrighted Kewpie dolls, given to each person the dolls have been dressed In original outfits made by" members ol the doll club Under Hit; supervision ol Kay Chidestef. Other outfits tor the Kewpies will be given as favors as will numerous door prizes and Club llelpeis. A few reservations ale available to the public and can be made by calling the Mefurdy Museum lit Provo Miss Ptovo Pdcjedht fo bei the week offer Miss Utah i Old people aren't just relics dents were paying attention? the author of the poem "Immortality" is e.e. cunimings. From Shaker Heights, Ohio: Surely you have someone on your stall who could research the author of a poem before you rush it into print and say "author unknown." The person who wrote "Immortality" is Ralph Waldo Emerson, I didn't even have to look it up. I remembered it from high school. bear Ann Landers: It's a shame that we insist on dividing ourselves into generations as if old people sprang up like a crop of oats. The teenage rebel of today is tomor- row's reactionary relic. To the of so who complains to do well in school pressure what's new? Only certain people are new, and they don't realize how old their problems are. ed Parents don't need to be remindthat they are less than perfect. After all, why shouldn t they expect their kids to be better, smarter, braver and purer? Don't they hear it at every high school graduation? "You, the older generation, messed up our world. Now it's up to us to straighten it out." OK, straighten it out. When you have accepted all the adult responsibilities along with the privileges, and have done away with world hunger, disease, drug abuse, Violence, greed and corruption, then will be the time for a attitude, complete with halos and medals. If you want to judge your parents, expect to be judged the same way by your children, because you Will be. And that's a promise. Former Rebel, Now An Old Reactionary Relic In Salem, Ore. Dear Relic; Thanks for putting into words what many of us "old relics" have been thinking for the past several years. Interesting how the years, move us more "to the middle." 1 know because it happened to me. Dear Ann Landers: You have printed some beautiful poems and essays in your column and many of them you claim are "author un- holier-than-tho- u From Des I'laines, u Ann Landers believe if you tried a little harder you could find out who wrote some of those things. For example: The poem titled "Immortality." sent by a reader who thought it was the perfect tribute to the seven astronauts who died. It began with these lines: "Do not stand by my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints in the snow." The woman Who wrote this was a lodge sister of mine. She lived in Hakersfield. Calif. Her, name was Clare Harner Lyon. She died in 1971. Thank you tor letting the Marion P. iTehach-api- . world know. Calif.) Dear Marion: Thank you lor writing, t am always happy to give credit when it is due. The following excerpts may be of interest to you. From Hloomington, Ind.; What were you doing during English literature class when the other stu known." I nnnnnnnnnnnncnni til.: My grandmother wrote "Immortality" and it was sent to all her grandchildren when Dad found it in the family Bible' 10 years ago. Her name was Emma Horton Blake. From Clinton, la.: My son who is a computer expert wrote that poem 'immortality." He'd kill me if t made his name public but his initials are J. P. and he lives in Greenwich, Conn. So, dear readers, hope you get the idea. I got it a long time ago Dear Ann Landers: I am 42 years old and have been married f or 23 years. About live years ago came to the conclusion that I no 1 longer love my husband. We have nothing in common. I enjoy people, excitement and good fellowship, lie likes quiet. TV and being alone. "George" refuses to compromise. Everything must be all his way or not at all. He thinks church and community activities are a waste of time and complains they will cost money if we become involved. I got him to a marriage counselor when I threatened him with a divorce three years ago. He said the counselor was crazy and no one was going to tell him what to do. We have not had sex for live r "WT TOW WW 'W years. He says it is not worth the trouble because 1 am so lousy at it. He criticized ine so much 1 finally told him to leave me alone. George doesn't drink, gamble or abuse me physically. We are not rich but with us both working for 2.1 years we are financially conv lortable. Our kids are grown and have left home. My problem is 1 don't want to spend the lest of my life working and looking at TV. 1 ani thinking about asking lor a divorce. Being married to this mail Is the same as being dead. Am I living in a iairyland world, as he says? Or do 1 have a right1 16 expect more out of life than am getting? 1 have discussed this with only one person, a close friend who is divorced. She thinks 1 should make the best of it because divorce is hell. Hut her husband left her for another woman and she still loves him. My situation is entirely different. To stay with this man and continue to feel that life has passed me by, or to venture out into the unknown, that is the question. MiseraWhat do you say, Ann? ble In Virginia Dear Miserable: A woman of n is very young today. There should be nearly as many years ahead of you as behind, to rehiain in a loveless, sexless marriage is foolish. 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