Show B4 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Tuesday July 9 2002 Naked aunt bothers family By Ann Landers Creators Syndfcate DEAR ANN LANDERS: My widowed aunt lives alone and has few friends We have always ’ V - t - mA Sown runt 'Bmosk cut family and I don’t want to make her feel less welcome Should I do what my husband asks or should I tell him to turn his head and look the other way? — Malibu Calif Niece DEAR MALIBU: Apparently your husband is not an nudist I do not believe it is wise to haye your teenage daughters running around nude in front of their father and adolescent brother This time around EVERYONE should wear a swimsuit Period DEAR ANN: My sister is planning her wedding and our family is having a problem with the guest list Her fiance “Andy” has had very little contact with his father since his parents divorced 20 yean ago When Andy’s father found out about the wedding he invited the bridal couple to his home As they left Andy's father said he expected to receive an invitation to the wedding Andy’s mother has said quite clearly that she not beat die ceremony prefers her The man was not a part of Andy’s life when he was growing up Now he will show up to take credit for raising this magnificent young man Andy considers his stepfather to be ms dad” and calls him by mat name Are my par- ents obligated to send an invitation to Andy's biological father and stepmother rshouldwe leave them off the guest list? — Maid of Honor in Michigan DEAR MICHIGAN: Has anyone Andy what he wants? If Andy would like his biological father to be sent an invitation by all means do so The decision is his Inc 'if - FOR BETTER OR WORSE sea 1A nr Vtecme mhew JUD foMwai-naAnaMiC- CHMJCC equal-opportuni- ty been close and last summer I invited her to spend two weeks with my family I even paid for her airline ticket She was a perfectly lovely houseguest and my teenage girts adored getting to know their better great-auHere’s the problem: We have a backyard swimming pool and the entire family often sunbathes in the nude My aunt in an effort to tan “fit in” decided she would get an I us her with admired rest the of willingalong ness to show her body in front of the family Her informal poolside attire didn't bother me but apparently it was a problem for my husd son They did not want to band and 12-- y see my aunt walking around without her clothing ami asked me to make sure it didn’t happen again My daughters have invited my aunt'for another visit My husband insists I tell her to wear a swimsuit (his time I am certain it would hurt her feelings if I made her dress d white die rest of us My aunt was thrilled to be treated like a memberof the nt all-ov- er its your dally TURN TO BE CHARGE UHXLE ON VACATION DANTSOhE OF THIS YES YOU YOU DO DO HQI SIT XN KY CHAIR XTD0UL0NT BE Ih YOU OOH-BAB- YI BUT UJHATEVER XN DO RIGHT nd ear-ol- skinny-dippe- ARLOANDJANIS 'WZ' i JiatXMtMtiT Moderate alcohol intake not harmful By Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association actually benefits the heart Although excess alcohol consumption may be harmful to health a single cocktail is in my opinion OK DEAR DR GOTT: Because of a hiatal hernia and reflux I have had to take a Prilosec capsule every day Recently I received notification from my prescription plan that the medicine should not be used for more than eight weeks My physician said this “hogwash" is just another ploy by the prescription service to save money Is he correct? DEAR READER: In my view yes The symptoms of reflux will not be cured by an k course of therapy Your doctor may have to request an extension from your insur' ance plan You will probably need to switch medicines 1 have been told that Prilosec will soon be phased out in favor of Nexium-whicis manufactured by the same company In any case I suspect that you will have to take an drug on a continuing DEAR DR GOTT: Both my husband and I suffer from chronic congestive heart failure he from atrial fibrillation ami I from coronary artery disease Both conditions are with medication For years we have had die pleasant habit of enjoying a cocktail (one a piece) in the evening My neighbor warns that this amount of alcohol is harmful and we should strictly abstain What do you think? DEAR READER: You and your husband should ask your cardiologists about this issue Speaking in generalities I believe that one drink a day should not be harmfuL Studies have shown that one glass'of red wine a day well-controll- ed UBffeR WDfcU KBcUNHUff UfiKTWNG STRIKES PflcR SEVEN SECONDS? eight-wee- h anti-refl- ux more-or-le- ss basis' zrrs ' i t GRIZZWELLS Horoscope By Bernice Bed Osol Newspaper Enterprise Association spective and range of interests you’re apt to end up feeling quite unfulfilled SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) — You’ve been moving in die right direction Continue to focus on making those changes that will offer you broader benefits n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) — Carefully balance all of tlx important issues you find yourself involved in but don’t do so to the point where you fai) to take action ’ 19) — Several AQUARIUS (Jan'20-Fe-b tasks that you’ ve been neglecting will be much easier' to deal with today than if you wait until a later date PISCES (Ftb 20) — Instead of randomly (ricking your companions today try to spend some quality time with those who are important to you truly ' ARIES (March 21 April 19)— When deal-in- g with the want$ and needs of the public today you’ll instinctively have a handle on ' gauging their desires y TAURUS (April 20) —Allow yourself plenty of latitude today to operate both ' mentally and physically You will function effectively when you’re abte to utilize tidier GEMINI (May 20)— Because you’ll manage your resources responsibly when shopping today holds great promise for " profitable possibilities and much growth 23-D- ec For Tuesday July 9 2002 Your birthday More responsibilities may be placed in your hands in die year ahead They will serve to strengthen you and ' broaden the approval you’ll get from others CANCER (June 22) — Don’t be afraid to take command today when events dictate you do so Matters that you personally direct will work out as y ouen visionthem LEO (July 22) — Intuitions pertaining to the handling of critical career matters could be extremely helpful and give you an edge Play these hunches without hesitation VIRGO (Aug 22) — By looking out for the interests of those with whom you’re ' involved today you ensure their support in matters that are important to you LIBRA (Sept 23) — This may not be a good day to seek out challenging situations but should one occur don’t back off from handling 22) — If you don’t (Oct widen your per-offer to that in engage things : " 22-Ja- 21-Ju- ly ‘ 20-March 23-A- ug -- 23-Se- pt ! 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