Dear Action Time: Channel 38, the religious television station,was planning a tour of the Holy Land. I decided to tag along, with afriend. I'm 81, in pretty good health, but I figured it would besafe to take along a companion, just in case.
Well, I spoke too soon. Because of illness, I had to cancelboth reservations. But I was shocked when the station retained $500.
RESENTFUL, Oak Park
Dear Resentful: Never doubt an angel. The tour coordinator toldAction Time she had decided to make an exception in your case byrefunding the money - when she returned from the trip. She's nowback and will be mailing the $500.
Keep in mind that the trip rules stated that each reservationwould be charged a $250 penalty if canceled after a specifieddeadline. You were late.
Dear Action Time: During a recent church program, a woman toldme about your everyday, ordinary playing cards and how eachrepresented part of the Bible. Can you dig up all the words to thestory?
PRAYING
Dear Praying: Sure. Country singer Tex Ritter recorded "Deck ofCards" many years ago, but it's still popular.
Ritter's tale, with a musical background, concerns a youngsoldier who is chastized for playing with a deck of cards during achurch service. However, the young man explains that the cards arehis Bible and almanac.
For instance, the ace reminded him there was only one God; thetwo told him the Bible was divided into two parts, the Old and NewTestaments; the trey represented the Father, the Son and the HolySpirit, etc.
Also, the spots on the cards totaled 365, the number of days ina year; there are 52 cards, the number of weeks in a year; 13tricks, the number of weeks in a quarter; four suits, the number ofweeks in a month, etc.
Beverly Records & Costumes, 11612 S. Western, Chicago, hascopies of the 45 r.p.m. record.
Dear Action Time: What am I? Wait. Perhaps I'd better explain.Astrologists seem to be in conflict.
I've seen them state that Gemini people were born between May 22and June 21. Yet I've seen other astrologers give the dates for thebirth sign as May 27 to June 20.
I was born May 22, so what am I? SIMEON
Dear Simeon: Sun-Times astrology columnist Sydney Omarr'ssecretary said her boss stands behind his dates - May 21 through June20 - which are endorsed by the American Federation of Astrologers.Sounds official enough to us, Gemini man.
And just for asking, the secretary tossed in a few descriptivewords for a Gemini born on your birthday: "If you were born May 22,you are unusual in that you carved out your own fate, could have beenseparated from one or both parents at a relatively early age. Youare versatile, possess intellectual curiosity and the ability tolaugh at your own foibles."
If that describes you, great. After all, astrology is veryimportant to those who believe in it. Which, incidentally, we donot. Not everyone is jolly this season
Dear Action Time: The holiday season is here and I'm enjoying somany of the festivities. Old friends, parties, sounds and sights ofthe season and so much more. At the same time, I'm reminded thatothers are not so fortunate.
Millions of people are struggling. Many of the poor are withchildren; others are all alone.
I'd like to donate some time and help those less fortunate. Butwhat's the best way?
TAMMY, Norridge
Dear Tammy: You're right. It's not only the season to be jolly;it is also the season to share.
And true to tradition, Action Time is offering advice aboutgroups that can use assistance: United Charities, 461-0800; CatholicCharities, 236-5172, or Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly,477-7702. Also, the Chicago Human Services Department (744-4045)always can use donations and assistance in administering foodpantries and shelters for the homeless.
How about that old coat? Isn't there a toy or a game in thebasement that has long been forgotten? Somebody could use it. Mosthospitals need volunteers, too, particularily in the children'swards.
Also, don't neglect the Neediest Families Fund, Box 2500,Chicago 60690.
Action/advice appears each Sunday. We invite comments.
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