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DIVERSIONS 4E RKNO SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2009 DEAR ABBY 'Spirit' can enjoy family and still maintain lifestyle ')' 7 LOOK AT FEET I 1MAT-6 M0OVE. I 6TAWP OP FOR A MINUTE 3 AUL I BEEM 6TKKJCIW6 OW Vt-t EARL. I WAMT TO CHECK 7 I'M JUST IF VI I WUAT CtoES SITfirOG I OM STAKiPlMfi OP ALL VPtf WAJ AU WW CAOSE? 1 Wishing Well THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Mike Arglrion and Jeff Knurt 2) Unscramble these six Jumbles, one letter to each square. to form six ordinary words. REQUIV 1 I I ry I I LA DEAR ABBY: 1 consider myself to he a "free spirit." I bike and hike to get around, do not own a car and pretty much try to live "off the grid." My married sister and in-laws are my favorite people in the world.

But they constantly arrange weekend events movie nights, shopping trips and coffee bar-hopping. The objective, of course, is the joy of sharing good company. As a vehement anti-consumerist and anti-materialist, 1 find it upsetting to be asked to spend money on things 1 consider to be exploitive industries and endeavors. On the other hand, there's nothing 1 enjoy more than being in the presence of these kind, loving, nurturing people. What can I do? PRINCIPLED BROTHER-IN-LAW DEAR BROTHER-IN-LAW: Limit the movie dates, refuse the expensive coffee dates and do not buy anything you don't need.

This doesn't mean you can't accompany your sister and the in-laws on their shopping trips. Reciprocate by inviting them to your home for an evening of board games, conversation or rented movies. DEAR ABBY: I remember when I was a child, the library was a sacred place where one could go and find peace and quiet, study, meditate or just relax and read a good book. I am 30 now and working on an advanced degree and rely on the library as a place to get things done, but I'm beginning to wonder what happened to that "silence" rule. Patrons talk on mobile phones, converse loudly and act like they're at home.

If silence cannot be found in the library, where can it be found and is there anything 1 can do to turn back the clock? NEEDS PEACE AND QUIET IN WISCONSIN DEAR NEEDS AND Have a chat with the head librarian and make your concerns known. While it may not be possible to have total silence, it would not be out of line to ask if there is a room in the library that could be designated as a conversation-free and cell-phone-free zone. If the answer is no, speak to one of your professors and inquire if there is a study hall where you can find the peace and quiet you need. DEAR ABBY: I am an 86-year-old woman, blessed with good health and mobility. I do not need a walker or a cane.

Some of my younger relatives grab my arm when we are walking. It actually makes it harder for me. How should 1 handle this? ELDERLY, NOT FEEBLE IN BEVERLY HILLS DEAR NOT FEEBLE: Your question applies not only to older people, but also to people who are visually impaired. Often, well-intentioned folks will grab someone by the arm in order to "help" him or her step down from a curb, cross a street, etc. Doing this is counterproductive, and can actually cause the person to lose his or her balance.

It is far more effective to offer the person one's arm to take if that person feels he or she needs assistance. Explain this to your younger relatives. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is work when there should be play. But no one has to suffer over it.

As far as you are concerned, being busy is more fun than dallying the day away. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21), Who needs an invitation to celebrate life? Certainly not you. You're making up your own party as you go.

People smile, socialize and maybe even dance when you're near. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's too distracting to be around someone who has all the habits you're trying to get rid of.

If you can draw boundaries or just be temporarily unavailable you'll stay more in line with your goals. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're still not sure whether or not you'd like to be a part of the goings on around your social set.

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18). It just doesn't satisfy you to be good to your family. You simply have to spoil them silly. The choice to be over the top can be tiring at times, so remember to rest and recharge your creativity. PISCES (Feb.

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You make an impression when you're true to yourself. Strive to be original with a different take on things than the others have, and yet an opinion that is still relevant to what is going on around you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Money is less of an issue for you now as you see many of the things you want cannot be bought. And those items that can be bought can certainly be found for a decent price when you're willing to search or negotiate.

GEMINI (May 21 -June 21). You're happiest when everyone in your life is happy. Yet, you can find reasons to feel good when those around you are having a hard time. You teach others to lighten up. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

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