Dear Ann Landers, I just read the letter from "Ohio Nightmare," whose in-laws repeatedly showed up every Sunday morning unannounced and uninvited. I had the very same problem, and it drove me crazy -- until I hit on a solution. When all else failed, I decided to answer the door buck-naked. My wife was horrified, and it took a lot of nerve, but I did it. After three more visits, the problem was solved. The in-laws never showed up without phoning first. Pass it on, Ann. -- Jack in Bayside, N.Y.
Dear Jack, Nothing succeeds like success. Savor the victory.
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Maryann's Comment
It would have been a lot easier to park your car down the street every Sunday and not answer the door.
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Dear Readers, , but like everyone else, I keep putting things off. Thousands of children will be depressed on Valentine’s Day. While teachers spend time putting up lovely mailboxes and heart-shaped dec-orations, little emphasis will be placed on love and kindness. There will be so many disappointed children again this year. The same pretty girls and handsome boys (always popular) will receive a load of valentines, while the plain Janes and Johnnies will be left out. I am opposed to free choice when it comes to exchanging valentines in school. It creates too much anxiety and heartache. The teacher ought to match up valentine “couples.” They should make valentines for each other during class time. No other valentines should be given at school. This way, no one will be left out. It’s the best way to save hurt feelings. My own child is pretty and popular. She told me in January she hates Valentine’s Day because “the same kids get dozens while other kids get none.” She gave a valentine last year to every kid in the class. 2 3 (I ANN LA Ml EIIS I thought it was a kind and generous thing to do. It made me proud of her. If my letter arrives too late for this year, maybe you can print it and plans can be made for next year. Thanks for your time. -Mother in Dothan, Ala.
