Dear Abby

In the USA, people have been writing to advice columns "Dear Abby" or "Ask Ann Landers" since time immemorial. The advice column "Dear Abby" was founded by Pauline Philips in 1956 the pen name Abigail van Buren and has carried on till today by her daughter Jeanne Philips. Her pen name was coined by using the name of Biblical figure Abigail from the book of 1 Samuel and the last name of a former US President van Buren.   

"Ask Ann Landers" was written by Pauline's twin sister. In memorabilia of Dear Abby Radio Show, Dear Abby has a Star in Hollywood Walk of Fame. After all these years, you can imagine her contribution to society has been immense. Pauline Philips died on 16 January 2013 aged 94 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for some years.

Dear Abby received, gave advice to and helped many with all kinds of problems from marital, suicidal, love, relationship, work problems, teens, sex, drugs, family, etc. The list is endless. Dear Abby is not someone you know so writing to her does not put you into any awkward situation nor need she be judgemental about you. She is like your mother or grandmother. She always gives advice with lots of positive energy, fairness, love and common sense.

Listen to Gene Cotton with "Me And The Elephant" where he mentioned Ann Landers and Dear Abby too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aiOjPVxNqY (highlight link, right click and go to if you can't access direct)

A friend once told me that if he were to be still around when his son got married, he may be on a wheel chair. I told him not to worry as if I am around, I could push him to the wash room if he needed but trouble is once there I might forget who he was or why I was there and left him in the wash room and left.

I took the chance to remind him that it is better to have Parkinson's than Alzheimer's Disease if you only have two choices. With Parkinson's, you may spill half your scotch but with AD, you forgot where you put the bottle.