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10 Tuesday, November 10, 1992 KERRVILLE DAILY TIMES PEANUTS bv Charles M. Schulz TMI5 15 MY REPORT ON THE FIELD TRIP WE UJENT ON VE5TERPAY. I 6ET SICK ONTME BUS UJE SHOULD GOON MORE FIELD 1 LIKE MAYBE ONCE EVERY TEN YEARS CATHY by Cathy Guisewite WflNT TO ORDER THfll FOOD, ITflLlflfO FOOD, FOOD OR Sfllflb LUNCH, THE SflfflE THfll FOOD, ITflLlflN FOOD, MEXICflN FU0D OR WO. MUST WE LIVE LIKE RflTS, THE LURE NO WONDER we cflN'T TO THE OFFICE MO 60 HOME TO ft DECENT DINNER ff WflNT TO ORDER FOOD, FOOD, MEXICflN FOOD OR SflLflD FOR BETTER OR WORSE by Lynn Johnson ITUKE.T&DIE?" MOM'S ROLE IN THIS INFINITE COSMOS'? PHILOSOPHICAL WHEN YOU'RE CALVIN HOBBES by Bill Waterson LOOK.UOBBES, TUt ITS ANOTUER LETTER TUE SECRET MORE. CUT AUP IT SMS, LOOK LIKE WO ttXJ SMELL UKE TOO.

RECKLESS BE SEHPIMG LIKE A BABOON. THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom FRANK ERNEST by Bob Thaves OH Sutf, M'f AND QUICK ALL PI6HT, BUT ALLEY OOP by Dave Graue wn, OF 'EM GOT SOMETHIN- OUTA TH' TRUNK OF TH' DIPJLIH GET YEAH, 1 GOT HEY, YOU'D BETTER KIT N' CARLYLE by Larry Wright FAMILY CIRCUS by BUKeane rtftVBIfte AWMTY To FlN OH CAT 1991 by NEA, Inc "If you really brushed "I'll be your teeth, let me right smell your breath." back." Role of rescuer thankless GARFIELD by Jim Davis I JUST ATE I'LL GE.T A TATTOO 40U HAVE ONE? I'M GOINCr HOW ABOUT, BORN TO DEAR ANN LANDERS: Have you ever seen a pathetic-looking homeless person and wondered, "Where is the family? How could they have allowed this to happen?" Well, I'm afraid I'm going to be a guilty family member in the not-too- disiant future, and this is why: My family and I have helped my older brother for years, although none of us has ever had much money. During the '60s, when "John" decided to "drop out," we hoped it was just a phase. He has spent his life bumming around the country, living off friends (and strangers), returning home when he ran out of money. My parents always let him move back in, against my advice.

Today John is almost 50 and still living at home. He picks up odd jobs for spending money, but he's always broke. Over the years, I've given him hundreds of dollars, and I know he accepts my parents' Social Security money regularly without a qualm. My parents are elderly and not in the best of health. My husband and I live in a nice home that we've both worked very hard to buy.

I have a strong suspicion that John is laying the groundwork to move in with us. I've instructed my parents to leave everything to John, but I'm afraid he'll go through il in a short time, and I'll have to take care of him. Ann Landers I'm furious with my brother for making my parents' retirement years a constant worry. He's not sick, and he does a good job when he feels like working, but he's always had trouble getting along with his bosses and coworkers. How do I deal with a brother who "marches to a different Indianapolis DEAR INDI: Take steps to make sure your parents' estate is set up so when they pass on, John's inheritance will be allocated piecemeal over a period of several years.

If he runs out of money, let it be HIS problem. You don't have to make it yours, dear. The role of Chronic Rescuer is invariably a thankless one. DEAR ANN LANDERS: I read with interest your letter about living wills from "P.T.M. in Seattle" some time back.

Although I agree with the concept of a living will, in some states it does not guarantee that an individual's desire NOT to be kept alive by life- sustaining treatment will be hon- ored. The living will is merely a directive to your physician to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures in the case of terminal illness. It does NOT permit the withdrawal of nutrition or a feeding tube. A properly drafted health care power of attorney, rather than a living will, permits the individual to name a person to make ANY health care decisions for him if he is not in the position to do so. The health care power of attorney also states the individual's preference concerning how health care decisions are to be made, and the agent must act in accordance.

In my opinion, the health care power of attorney goes much further in ensuring that an individual will be allowed to die in dignity. Please tell your readers about it Illinois Lawyer DEAR ILLINOIS: Thank you for explaining the difference (and a vital one) so well. For those who are interested, a free copy can be obtained by writing: Health Care Powers of Attorney, Order No. D-13895, AARP Fulfillment EE0372, P.O. Box 22796, Long Beach, Calif.

90801-5796. (Multiple copies may be purchased from the American Bar Association.) ANN LANDERS (R) COPYRIGHT 1992 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. BRIDGE Phillio Alder The psychology of the individual By Phillip Alder There is a lot of psychology in bridge, which can be learned only during years of playing. It is the primary reason why there are no child prodigies in bridge, and why computers will never play the game as well as humans. Today's deal occurred during the NEC World Team Olympiad.

It featured a great battle between two top players: Zia Mahmood from Pakistan, and Michel Perron, a Frenchman who was on his way to winning the gold medal. After East's limit raise of three spades, showing about 11 points and four trumps, Perron, sitting South, had an awkward bid. His solution was four spades. This unusual cue-bid showed a strong two-suiter, which had to be hearts and diamonds when he removed five clubs to five diamonds. Zia, as he is known to everyone, led the spade ace.

Perron ruffed and cashed the heart ace. He planned to continue with the king and, if the queen hadn't dropped, to ruff the third round with dummy's diamond 10. He was hoping to lose just two trump tricks. However, under the heart ace, Zia dropped the queen. The situation had changed.

If the queen were an honest card, declarer could play two rounds of trumps. Later he could enter dummy with a club to the ace and take the "marked" finesse against East's heart 10. However, Perron understood the psychology of Zia. He did continue with two rounds of diamonds. But when he regained the lead, Perron didn't enter the dummy; he just cashed the heart king.

The fall of West's 10 had been foreseen. 1W2, NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN. NORTH A854 3 U-10-9Z WEST A 10 9 6 2 10 7 2 EAST 4KQ74 SOUTH VAKJ843 A98765 49 Vulnerable: Neither Dealer: West South West North East 1 Pass 3 4 Pass 5 Pass 5 Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: A HOROSCOPE Bom today, you are likely to face a conflict throughout your life be- twee'n the desire to achieve and the desire to remain independent and true to yourself. Of course, it is not a foregone conclusion that these are mutually exclusive, but the pursuit of your goals are likely to involve constant ties to others which may, at times, rub you the wrong way. Still, if you always reserve time and energy for your own private pursuits you should remain content.

You are both practical and idealistic, and you know how to combine artistic talent with common sense and good old-fashioned know-how. You may be known for coming up with new methods to achieve your ends, but in fact you are usually only putting a new twist on traditional tactics. Also born on this date are: Martin Luther, religious reformer; Claude Rains, actor; Mackenzie Phillips, actress. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You won't be truly satisfied today until you begin answering some of your own questions. You must be willing to dig! SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21) This is a good day to devote to a new pursuit. Channel your energies specifically toward a desired goal. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19) Anything that smacks of selfishness is to be avoided today. What you do for others can certainly benefit you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Fcb. 18) Make your feelings known today.

Be willing to share that which is usually kept under wraps. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You are likely to be honored in some way before the day is out. Be sure your perspective is in no way warped. Thought for Today: Thought for Today: "Religion without humanity is a poor human stuff." Sojourner Truth, American abolitionist (c.1797-1883) ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Someone new in your life may be exerting unexpected pressure on you at this time.

Resist if you can. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If it's on your mind today, you should talk about it or, to be sure, nothing is likely to be resolved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You're going to have to make the best of more than one unexpected situation today. If you can do even better, great! CANCER (June 21-July 22) Now is not the time to tally the score; Stella Wilder wait until both you and your opponent have really reached your stride. LEO (July 23-Aug.

22) What begins as a setback may prove to be a major step forward before the day is out. Don't be surprised by surprises! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) In order to be more contented with yourself at this time, you may have to work hard to get back to the basics. LIBRA (Sept.

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