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Dear Abby Greedy teen’s actions balanced by one who gives love

DEAR ABBY: I was visiting at the home of an old friend yesterday afternoon when her teen-age granddaughter ran in not to say, “Hello, Grandma, how are you?” or, “What can I do for you?” Instead, she said, “Sorry I can’t stay; I’m meeting some friends at the mall I just came by to drop off my list.” (It seems that “Sandra” was disappointed with Grandma’s choice of gifts last Christmas, so she made up a list of things she wanted and didn’t want this year.) My friend said: “Just a minute, dear. Before you give me your list, I’d like to give you my list so you will know what I want and don’t want for Christmas.” Sandra looked shocked. Then she said, “Gram, you know I don’t have any extra money to spend on gifts for you, but if that’s the way you’re going to be, you can just forget that you ever had a granddaughter!” And with that, she exited in a huff, slamming the door behind her! My friend looked at me, smiling, and said, “Well, how did I do? I’m sorry you had to witness that, but I’m fed up with these grasping kids. I just had to put her in her place.” Any comment, Abby? PARK AVENUE NEIGHBOR DEAR NEIGHBOR: Lest you

Heloise Wonderful winter squashes to be enjoyed

DEAR READERS: Winter may mean fewer fresh salad • vegetables in the supermarket, but in ! their place you’ll find the wonderful ; winter squashes. If you’re not already familiar with these delicious, nutritious vegetables, here are a few tips about the different types to help you start eryoying them. The most widely available varieties ! are golden and green acorn squash, ‘ named for their acorn shape. Both are moist and have a nut-like taste; the • golden are a little sweeter than the green. Buy green squashes that are dark gray-green with orange spots and golden ones that are a goldorange without spots. Golden nugget squash is bright orange and looks like a tiny pumpkin about the size of an apple. That makes them just the right size for individual servings. They have a delightfully sweet taste. Butternut squash looks like a small gourd, pale golden-beige in color. They have a creamy, buttery-nutty • flavor and the smaller ones are ! sweeter than the larger.

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think all teen-agers are alike, read this: DEAR ABBY: I just received a Christmas gift from my 17-year-old granddaughter. It was a facsimile of a legal document, hand-drawn by her. It read: “My dearest Grandma: As you know, I am saving every dollar I earn to go to college, but I am prepared to honor any and all of the following chores as my Christmas gift to you: Do your laundry, clean your house, mow your lawn, shovel your walk, wash your windows, polish your furniture, run your errands, drive you anywhere for the whole year. Call me anytime, day or night. Your Loving Granddaughter, Melanie” * * * DEAR ABBY: You had a letter in

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Buttercup squash looks like it’s wearing a light green turban. The body of the squash is a dark green with lighter stripes and grayish flecks. The flesh is slightly drier than other squashes, but still sweet and smooth. Our favorite is spaghetti squash. When cooked, it fluffs up into long, spaghetti-like strands. The larger the squash, the thicker the strands. Its mild flavor blends beautifully with any sauce, much like pasta does. Choose a spaghetti squash that’s bright yellow or whitish-vellow

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your column from an 80-year-old grandmother who was overwhelmed by the thought of shopping for her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I have a gift suggestion that would be treasured more than gold or jewels by almost everyone. Grandparents should sit down and dictate into a tape recorder the memories of their childhoods, their parents, their birthplaces, stories told to them by their aunts, uncles and cousins about the “old country,” and anecdotes about their most comical memories, their proudest moments or their saddest. Perhaps they could describe a typical day at school or work how much things cost, what they wore, how they felt when they got their first automobile, TV, etc. With all those memories on tape, perhaps someone could type it up. It could be as simple as photocopied sheets, or as fancy as a little printed book titled “Grandma’s Memories.” Copies to each family member would be priceless and cherished. I’ve asked my parents to record their recollections on tape for me. I can’t think of a more personal, special gift, because once they are gone, so are their recollections and “pearls” of wisdom.

Buying and storing squash is really easy. Look for squash without blemishes and that feel firm; those that are heavy for their size have meatier insides. Because of their hard shells, winter squash will keep for up to three months if you store them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. Those with the stems still attached will stay fresh the longest. Cooking is easy too. They can be baked, boiled or steamed, and do great in the microwave, sliced or whole. Their sweet flavors make them great accompaniments for spicy meats. They can be served plain with a little butter or included in recipes for everything from side dishes to desserts Heloise LIMP LETTUCE Dear Heloise: I hate to waste anything, so when lettuce looks a little limp, instead of throwing it out, I just remove the outer leaves, break it into quarters or large chunks and soak it in cold water for about a half hour. It’ll be crisp and fresh again. T.M.C.L., Washington, D.C.

Hope you like my idea, Abby! ANNE FASCIO, MONTEREY PARK, CALIF. DEAR ANNE: Like it? I love it! Thanks for giving me a priceless idea I can pass on to my readers. DEAR ABBY: One nurse wrote that she was constantly accused of going into nurse’s training “to get a doctor.” I heard that saying when I was in nurse’s training 50 years ago! And when people asked me why I took up nursing, I said, “Because I want to marry a doctor, and that’s where the doctors are.” There was another saying that was popular in those days: “Men marry nurses so they will have someone to take care of them when they get old and sick.” Well, I “got a doctor.” We’ve been married since 1940 and it has been a wonderful marriage. I am 72 and he is 77 and disabled, so I guess that second saying came true. I have no complaints. I’m glad I am able to take care of him. No names, please; this is a rather small town and everybody knows us. HAPPY IN KANSAS

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