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LEISUREPAGE B4 MADERA TRIBUNE Saturday, January 12, 2013D E A R A B B YNewly chaste teen feelsguilty deceiving innocent boyTV LISTINGSDEAR ABBY: I am inhigh school and have alwaysbeen able to get whateverguy I wanted. My reputationat school is sort of “looseand easy.”I haven’t had sex in eightmonths because I met asweet, amazing guy who Iwant to marry. He’s a virgin,and I think he thinks I’mone, too. He doesn’t go tomy school, so he doesn’tknow about my old reputation.Should I let him keepthinking I’m still innocent? Ifeel like a worthless usedrag. When I’m with him, Iam worth something — I’mthe whole world to him. Iwant it to stay like that. ButI know that by not tellinghim, I’m lying. He doesn’tdeserve that — and I feel Idon’t deserve him. Pleasehelp. — NEW “ME” INARIZONADEAR NEW YOU: BeforeI answer your question,there are some things Iwould like you to understand.First, you are “worthsomething” whether you arewith this boy or not. It isdangerous to judge yourselfthrough the eyes of anotherperson. It is far more importantthat you can look atyourself in a mirror andknow you are a good personbecause you try every day todo what is moral and right.Practice that, and no one willever again make you feellike a used rag.You are still in highschool, and that’s early to bethinking about marriage. I’madvising you to tell this boythe truth because if youdon’t, there is a good chancethat eventually he will hearit from someone else. If hedrops you because of it, itwill not be because youdon’t deserve him, but becausehe doesn’t deserveyou.DEAR ABBY: I’m wonderingif you can help me. Ihave been friendly with couples,and when an argumentarises I have been caught inthe middle. Sometimes Ihave felt forced to take sides.Then what happened was,they wound up mendingfences and repeating to theother what I said during theirsplit. It has put me in anawkward position whenwe’re together. How shouldI handle this in the future?— TORN IN DALLASDEAR TORN: In the future,when your friends havea spat with a spouse or significantother and start todump on you, politely declineto listen. Say, “If youhave a complaint about ( ),you should work it out withhim/her because I’m notcomfortable hearing this.”Either that, or do a lot of listeningand comment, “Oh,that must be painful.” Period.That way you’re sayingnothing you won’t later regret.The exception would be ifyou were told about an abusiverelationship, in whichcase you should recommenda domestic-violence hotline.DEAR ABBY: My husbandof 30 years is easilystartled. If I enter a roomwithout a warning, he reactsas though he is in danger. Heyells, “Don’t do that, oryou’ll give me a heart attack!”Since our retirements, thishas become an issue. I don’tunderstand his reaction — hewasn’t in the military, didn’thave a dangerous job andhasn’t been in a disaster. Ifeel like an intruder in myown home. He doesn’t thinkhe has a problem. Yourthoughts? — WIFE OF AJUMPY HUBBYDEAR WIFE: Has yourhusband always been thisway, or is this new behavior?If it’s new behavior, itshould be discussed with hisdoctor. He may suffer froma hearing loss or some otherproblem. And because hefinds being “surprised” upsetting,try to accommodatehim and not take it personally.• • •DEAR ABBY IS WRITTEN BY ABIGAIL VANBUREN, ALSO KNOWN AS JEANNEPHILLIPS, AND WAS FOUNDED BY HERMOTHER, PAULINE PHILLIPS. WRITEDEAR ABBY AT WWW.DEARABBY.COM ORP.O. BOX 69440, LOS ANGELES, CA90069. COPYRIGHT 2013 UNIVERSALUCLICK 1130 WALNUT, KANSAS CITY, MO64106; 816-581-7500SaturdayJanuary 12The GiftOf SleepRead: Psalm 121It is vain for you torise up early, to situp late . . . ; for soHe gives Hisbeloved sleep.— Psalm 127:2OUR DAILY BREADSleep is essential for good health.Scientists don’t know exactlywhy we need it but they knowwhat happens when we don’t getenough. We put ourselves at risk ofpremature aging, weight gain, anddiseases ranging from colds and fluto cancer. What God accomplishes inour bodies while we drift off todreamland is nothing short of miraculous.While we do nothing, God replenishesour energy, rebuilds and restoresour cells, and reorganizes informationin our brains.The reasons for not getting enoughsleep are many, and some we can’tsolve, but the Bible indicates thatoverwork should not be one of them (Ps. 127:2). Sleep is a giftfrom God that we should receive with gratitude. If we’re notgetting enough, we need to find out why. Are we rising earlyand staying up late to earn money to acquire things we don’tneed? Are we involved in ministry efforts that we think no oneelse is capable of doing?I’m sometimes tempted to believe that the work I do whenI’m awake is more important than the work God does while Isleep. But refusing God’s gift of sleep is like telling Him thatmy work is more important than His.God does not want anyone to be a slave to work. He wantsus to enjoy His gift of sleep.The love of God is my pillow,Soft and healing and wide,I rest my soul in its comfort,And in its calm I abide. — LongIf we do not come apart and rest awhile, we may justplain come apart. — Havner
Madera <strong>Tribune</strong>, Madera, Calif.C O M I C SSaturday, January 12, 2013 PAGE B5Blondie/Dean Young and Denis LebrunBaby Blues/Jerry Scott and Rick KirkmanBorn Loser/Art and Chip SansomBeetle Bailey/Mort WalkerZits/Jerry Scott and Jim BorgmanFor Better or for Worse/Lynn JohnstonPeanuts/Charles M. SchulzGarfield/Jim DavisPickles/Brian CraneDennis the Menace/Hank KetchamThe Family Circus/Bil KeaneDilbert/Scott AdamsHOROSCOPEBy Nancy BlackTRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICESToday’s Birthday. This isyour year. It’s a time of transformation,a shift toward yourhigher purpose. Career and financesgrow steadily. Exploration(through travel, study ortraining) beckons after June.Take on new well-being practices,and gain energy to takeadvantage of opportunities.To get the advantage, checkthe day’s rating: 10 is the easiestday, 0 the most challenging.Aries (March 21-April 19)— Today is a 6 — Let the lovecarry you away, and be pleasantlysurprised. You may encountera dip in the learningcurve, which becomes an educationalexperience in itself.Taurus (April 20-May 20)— Today is an 8 — Don’tlaunch just yet (but soon).Your family is there for you,and friends help make connections.Others are feelinggenerous.Gemini (May 21-June 20)— Today is an 8 — Postponetravel. Notice the beauty thatsurrounds you. Light candlesat dinner. Save and invest inhome and family.Cancer (June 21-July 22)— Today is a 7 — There’smore money coming in, butthings don’t add up. Questionold assumptions, and improveworking conditions. A lovingfriend makes an excellent suggestion.Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) —Today is a 6 — Pass the testand win a promotion. Workingat something you lovebrings abundance. Listen forthe ring of truth. You don’thave to control everything.Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)— Today is an 8 — Your goldis on the rise ... add to reserves.Do the research on ahome project. Past good deedsbring new benefit while youplay with friends.Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —Today is a 5 — Make yourown luck (and pay cash). Balancework and fun by rewardingprogress with play. A temporarysetback could stallthings. A generous offer requiresthought.Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)— Today is a 7 — Take theroundabout route when necessary.Spend and invest later.Make sure you understand all ofyour options. Spend time withvisiting friends.CryptoquoteSagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21) — Today is a 7 — Indulgein a treat. Don’t entertain yet.Take control of the details. Expandyour horizons. Your careerpath is filled with optimism, andthe outlook is positive.Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) — Today is a 7 — Yourpast work speaks well for you.It’s not a good time to travel. Abeautiful dream enchants; graba constructive opportunity.Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)— Today is a 5 — Gather inwhat you need. Accomplishyour dream by providing excellentservice. Stay out ofsomeone else’s fuss. You couldfall in love now, or discoverhidden bounty.Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)— Today is a 7 — You’re energizingeach other. Don’t worryabout money. Find treasuresin your closets and trade. Restateeach party’s goals.© 2012 BY NANCY BLACK DISTRIBUTEDBY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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