Show w A----' y--‘ - w £ - v1 'i ' r-‘T ?u V- - ¥'" I Page 18— The Herald Journal Logan Utah Friday July 23 1999 Not OK to ask about disabilities By Ann Landers Creator's Syndicate Inc DEAR ANN LANDERS: You goofed Your reply to “Angry in Montana" about people with physical disabilities and the curiosity of “innocent" children was totally off the mark “Montana" is right It is NOT OK for children to ask questions about a physical disability Just because it comes from a child's curiosity does not make it all right It is natural for a child to want to do away with a new baby who is getting entirely too much attention but we won't allow it We also will not allow jumping on the bed in muddy sneakers or taking Daddy's watch apart When my grandson displayed a bit of "natural curiosity" and attempted to disengage the brake on my car you’d better believe I lost no time letting him know it was NOT OK There is no reason to indulge a child's inquisitiveness just because it is “natural" Your statements that Angry in Montana has not come to terms with his disability and the suggestion that he “lighten up" were insensitive and condescending — Disappointed in You DEAR DIY: I appreciate your comment Keep reading for others: From Sun City Ariz: Your answer to “Montana" was perfect I was disabled by polio SO years ago and now use an electric cart Children are fascinated by the cart and often ask for a ride I say “Of course” and seal them next to me They love it and it makes them less afraid of people with disabilities It also helps me feel less disabled Highland Park 111: The letter about people with physical disabilities reminded me of something that happened many years ago Our daughter suffered a spinal cord injury when she was 16 The following year when prom time came around I worried about how she would feel sitting at home when all her girlfriends were out having a marvelous time My fears were groundless A handsome young fellow invited her to the prom When the music began he pushed the wheelchair around the floor and they “danced" like everyone else Chicago: My wife has been in a wheelchair for the last seven years due to injuries she suffered in a accident She is determined not to let her misfortune deprive her of a normal life The woman's courage is incredible Thank the good Lord we live in Chicago which is almost 100 percent wheelchair friendly What a great city! — John FOR BETTER OR WORSE i am sack at sqomk — Aheae CAREER 'fcweuraecS? Sift 1MAT yni HAVE A ftTEAPy OMj NOW YMCANAFmtDV PNIKHER IMS MAIL WORKED HERE RDRftO MANY SUMMBt&r DEAR DR GOTT: I'm IS and overweight Every time I try to lose weight on a diet my brothers tease me mercilessly then I get depressed and gain back even more weight How can I slim down and not gain weight because of this teasing? DEAR READER: Tell your brothers to take a hike Sooner or later you will have to take responsibility for yourself and your choices the issue of obesity is as good a place to start as any Peer pressure probably gets more kids in trouble than does any other adolescent influence If your brothers are so insecure that they have to project their bad feelings on you they have a major problem If you want to lose weight and you feel that decision is best for you do it Folie low a balanced diet By sticking to this decision and achieving your goal you will gain both and more control over your life Your brothers might leant to respect you more too One final word: You are not overweight because you are depressed You are overweight because you low-calor- self-respe- ct eat too much The depression is an excuse for overeating I too would be depressed if my brothers picked on me ail the time Once you can control nc OALFftCNO IS M HMOUMft S MynuNOftARcemcR MARKO OR K1MU6HEO DILBERT CATBERT: EVIL H R DIRECTOR "TIN A YOU ARE ACCUSED OF SHOOTING THE CIO’S CREDENZA FIVE TIMES I'M WRITING "TINA HOW WAS BAD" ON THIS CARO BOARD ORDER YOU TO OIO I WEEKS- I GOT A SUSPENDED IT GO? SENTENCE Y ATTACH IT TO A SPECIAL HAT FOR TWO T J - ARLO AND JANIS L Weight and brothers trouble teen By Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association I your eating pattern and are able to slim down your brothers will lose their unhealthy hold on you — and your depression may evaporate To give you related information I am sending you a copy of my new and completely updated Health Report “Winning The Battle Of The Bulge" Other readers who would like a copy should send $2 plus a long stamped envelope to PO Box 2017 Murray Hill Station New York NY 10156 Be sure to mention the title DEAR DR GOTT: My daughter is 12 and is developing hair under her arms Will it harm her to shave this? DEAR READER: Probably not but remember that you are committing her to a regular procedure Axillary hair (under the arms) is natural for both men and women Shaving it is a cultural preference that is as typically American as apple pie European women didn't worry about this sort of thing until after World War II when American customs became fashionable In a child of 12 silky sparse axillary hair is not a cosmetic problem except to the extent that your daughter is experiencing peer pressure to appear Once she starts shaving her underarms grown-u- p and legs the new hair will grow in as a coarse stubble — and she will have to shave regularly to get rid ‘IThOUSHT life was A&OOT PERFECT' ‘wax i THINGS imMw WEREHTU AH POOR DADDY 001) HOW THEY PERFECT' FORGET 1 I ed of it If your daughter is precocious she may feel the need to shave Although I can think of no conclusive medical reason why she shouldn't it would be a shame for her to adopt behavior strictly on the basis that “everyone else does GRIZZWELLS mw wm MY HEAD AND I mm CAN’T THINK OF ZITS it" Horoscope By Bernice Bede 01 so Newspaper Enterprise Association For Saturday July 24 1999 22-Ja- Your birthday Someone who is imaginative enterprising and lucky 20-Fe- may become one of your most valuable contacts in the year ahead Through his or her input big things could happen for you LEO (July 22) Although you tend to be a 23-A- lucky gambler from time to time don't take risks today on things about which you know little Consider calculated wagers only in your area of expertise VIRGO (Aug 23-Se- you in or tie you down today Your mobility personal freedom and independence will be of paramount importance n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) Situations where you can help others who cannot fend for themselves or who have had a rather rough row to hoe lately will be your greatest gratification today b 19) Because you AQUARIUS (Jan might not feel too comfortable around people with whom you feel you must he on your best behavior make certain to plan social activities only with those you're truly at case PISCES (Feb 20) People like you just the way you are so be yourself instead of attempting to imitate someone else Affectations or pretenses could inhibit your popularity from ascending ARIES (March 21 April 19) If you feel strongly about a certain situation let your philosophical insights guide your actions and behavior Your values will guarantee a good outcome TAURUS (April 20) Even though the he inconclusive a joint endeavor early signals may in which you've recently become involved does have promising potential Keep working towards your goal GEMINI (May 21 -- June 20) Discuss a matter of importance to you with your mate on which you may have been reluctant to act His or her perspective and input could clarify what's been troubling you CANCER (June 22) Be careful today not to treat small details as insignificant factors especially if you're working on a complex project What you overlook now may cause greater problems down the line 22) Your custodial pt instincts are in full bloom again today as you continue to give of yourself to those whom you feel responsible for and love This asset will serve you well LIBRA (Sept 23) Whether it is clearing up old correspondence you've neglected or making phone calls you've been putting off this is a good day to take care of communicative matters Get on 23-O- ct it SCORPIO (Oct 24-N22) Use your talents constructively today on ways to make or save you money because the aspects favor you at this time where your material affairs are concerned SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) Divest yourself of any previous arrangements that could hem 23-D- GARFIELD REJECTER BY WRONG NUMBERS! -- 20-M- ay ALLEY OOP 21-Ju- ly Crossword July 23 1999 ACROSS 1 30 Like someone with a sore throat Fissure 6 Pipeline 10 Make callous 12 Flows forth 32 — National Park Maine 34 Coat type 35 Most suddenly 14 Make current 15 Atlantic and 36 Actress West 37 — Lingus (airline) 39 Makes docile Pacific 16 Youth oig 17 Medical suffix 19 Vases 40 20 Relation-shi- p indicator 23 Unsoiled 42 Set of two 26 Cong member 45 Compara-tiv- e Electric-curre- 27 — Jima nt suffix f I HOBBia BEBL1BQ BBIIHGJa tDUBHBffl ljubuuS qbgiuuu ebu Ebb - HBOBB Burn BUhlBUBB BHBU UBUB HkUBBIlOH UBO HBUO Duua BBB CJEUllQ UBB EBBUUB I UUUOQB BBEIHBB 2 BBUUUB BHBLUBB UHBB -- -- tions 56 Farm building 57 Hunganan wine DOWN 1 Freshwater THE BORN LOSER fish Answer to Prevtoua Puzzle BBBG1 ± BISUCJ FRANK AND ERNEST 46 Number of cards in a Roman deck? 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