The BulleTin • Monday, July 5, 2021 A3
TODAY
DEAR ABBY
Today is Monday, July 5, the 186th
day of 2021. There are 179 days left
in the year.
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 5, 1971, President Richard
Nixon certified the 26th Amend-
ment to the U.S. Constitution, which
lowered the minimum voting age
from 21 to 18.
In 1687, Isaac Newton first pub-
lished his Principia Mathematica, a
three-volume work setting out his
mathematical principles of natural
philosophy.
In 1811, Venezuela became the first
South American country to declare
independence from Spain.
In 1935, President Franklin D. Roo-
sevelt signed the National Labor
Relations Act.
In 1943, the Battle of Kursk began
during World War II; in the weeks
that followed, the Soviets were able
to repeatedly repel the Germans,
who eventually withdrew in defeat.
In 1947, Larry Doby made his
debut with the Cleveland Indians,
becoming the first Black player in
the American League three months
after Jackie Robinson broke the
color barrier in the National League.
In the game against the Chicago
White Sox at Comiskey Park, Doby,
pinch-hitting for Bryan Stephens,
struck out in his first at-bat during
the seventh inning; Chicago won
6-5.
In 1948, Britain’s National Health
Service Act went into effect, provid-
ing publicly-financed medical and
dental care.
In 1954, Elvis Presley’s first commer-
cial recording session took place
at Sun Records in Memphis, Ten-
nessee; the song he recorded was
“That’s All Right.”
In 1975, Arthur Ashe became the
first Black man to win a Wimbledon
singles title as he defeated Jimmy
Connors, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4.
In 1977, Pakistan’s army, led by Gen-
eral Mohammad Zia ul-Haq, seized
power from President Zulfikar Ali
Bhutto. (Bhutto was executed in
1979.)
In 2003, Serena Williams beat sister
Venus 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 for her second
straight Wimbledon title.
In 2009, a bankruptcy judge ruled
that General Motors Corp. could sell
the bulk of its assets to a new com-
pany, clearing the way for the auto-
maker to emerge from bankruptcy
protection.
In 2015, the first pope from Latin
America, Francis, landed in Ecuador,
returning to South America for the
first time bearing a message of soli-
darity with the region’s poor.
Ten years ago: A jury in Orlando,
Florida, found Casey Anthony, 25,
not guilty of murder, manslaughter
and child abuse in the 2008 disap-
pearance and death of her 2-year-
old daughter, Caylee.
Five years ago: The FBI recom-
mended no criminal charges for Hil-
lary Clinton’s use of a private email
server, but Director James Comey’s
scathing criticism of her “extremely
careless” handling of classified ma-
terial revitalized Republican attacks.
President Barack Obama heartily
vouched for Hillary Clinton’s trust-
worthiness and dedication, making
his first outing on the campaign
stump for his former secretary of
state with an appearance in Char-
lotte, North Carolina. Republican
Donald Trump praised former Iraqi
President Saddam Hussein’s ruth-
lessness, saying in Raleigh, North
Carolina, that while Saddam was a
“bad guy,” he “killed terrorists. He
did that so good.”
One year ago: A French bus driver
was violently beaten and kicked in
the head after he asked four pas-
sengers to wear masks that were
required because of the coronavirus
pandemic; the driver died days later.
A statue of abolitionist Frederick
Douglass was ripped from its base
in Rochester, N.Y., on the anniver-
sary of a speech he delivered there
in 1852; the damaged statue was
found 50 feet away.
Today’s Birthdays: Singer-musi-
cian Robbie Robertson is 78. Julie
Nixon Eisenhower is 73. Rock star
Huey Lewis is 71. Baseball Hall of
Fame pitcher Rich “Goose” Gossage
is 70. Country musician Charles
Ventre is 69. Singer-songwriter Marc
Cohn is 62. Actor John Marshall
Jones is 59. Actor Dorien Wilson is
59. Actor Edie Falco is 58. Actor Jillian
Armenante is 57. Actor Kathryn Erbe
is 56. Actor Michael Stuhlbarg is 53.
Country musician Brent Flynn (Flyn-
nville Train) is 52. Rapper RZA is 52.
R&B singer Joe is 48. Rock musician
Bengt Lagerberg (The Cardigans) is
48. Actor Dale Godboldo is 46. Rap-
per Bizarre is 45. Rapper Royce da
5’9” is 44. Rock singer Jason Wade
(Lifehouse) is 41. Actor Ryan Hansen
is 40. Country musician Dave Hay-
wood (Lady A) is 39. Rock musician
Nick O’Malley (Arctic Monkeys) is 36.
Actor Jason Dolley is 30. California
Angels pitcher and designated hit-
ter Shohei Ohtani is 27.
— Associated Press
Dear Abby: My husband
and I have been married for
almost a decade, and our
beautiful daughter is 3. We’re
not planning on more chil-
dren for health and personal
reasons. I feel constant pres-
sure from other mom-friends
and couples to go on vacation
without my daughter. While
my husband would be OK
with this, I am not. We had
plenty of time to travel before
our daughter came along, and
we plan to continue doing so
with her.
My husband respects my
feelings and understands
where I’m coming from but,
unfortunately, none of our
friends do. It’s at the point
where they make me feel like
I am crazy for not wanting to
leave my child for an extended
period of time. They all say
they need a “break” from their
kids. I simply do not feel the
same way. Must I force myself
to leave my daughter and go
on vacation without her? Or
am I right to feel the way I do?
Don’t get me wrong — I
understand everyone is dif-
ferent. Some feel that a kid-
free vacation is what they
need, and to me, that is per-
fectly fine. It’s just that they
make me feel like something
is wrong with me that’s both-
ering me. I don’t do that to
them. I respect their deci-
sions, so why don’t they do the
same?
— Mommy Who’s Staying Put
Dear Mommy: I don’t think
those friends mean to come
across as disrespectful. You
may have had your child later
than they did, and their chil-
dren may be older, which
might account for the fact
they feel they need a break.
I’m surprised, however, that
anyone would expect you to
take an “extended” one. Please
try to hang onto your sense of
humor about this. If you don’t
care to join in the “fun,” you
are not compelled to do it.
Dear Abby: A few months
before my son “Travis” turned
18, he moved into a friend’s
house. The year before he left,
it seemed like he did every-
thing possible to upset me
and my younger son, who is
7. Travis would antagonize his
little brother, and when a reac-
tion happened, Travis would
blame him for reacting.
Travis missed 37 days of
school and claimed it was my
fault. He refused to help with
chores and was mad every day
about something. When he
left, we had a long talk about
it, but he did not admit it or
apologize for his behavior.
I feel guilty for not wanting
a relationship with him be-
cause he doesn’t have a lot of
supportive people in his life.
But how do I be supportive to
someone I don’t feel deserves
my support?
— Torn Mom in Illinois
Dear Mom: Support your
son by continuing to love him
as you always have. Support
him by encouraging him to
get his high school diploma
and, possibly, counseling from
a licensed mental health pro-
fessional so he can figure out
what his issues are and resolve
them. What you should NOT
do is support him financially
under these circumstances.
Let him know you will always
be there for him if he changes
his mind. At 18, he needs to
learn to take responsibility for
the decisions he makes. Mov-
ing out under the circum-
stances you described was a
poor choice.
YOUR HOROSCOPE
By Georgia Nicols
Stars show the kind of day you’ll have
DYNAMIC | POSITIVE | AVERAGE | SO-SO | DIFFICULT
MOON ALERT: Caution — avoid shopping or making important de-
cisions from 12:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. EDT today (9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. PDT).
After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021: Relationships
are important to you; fortunately, you are friendly and likable. You’re also
very intuitive. Success sometimes comes easily to you. Many of you also enjoy
hobbies and fun pastimes. This is a powerful year for you. In fact, you might
become richer or increase your material resources. Make the most of all the
opportunities that you have, because this is your time to shine!
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Something unexpected will interrupt home or family today, or some-
thing related to a parent. You might want to break free of restrictions or
traditions. Don’t make an important decision during the Moon Alert today.
Tonight: Happy times!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Pay attention to everything you say and do, because this is an acci-
dent-prone day. Your daily routine will change. You might suddenly travel.
New faces, new places and new ideas are swirling around you. Be aware of
the Moon Alert. Tonight: Don’t shop until 9:45 p.m. Eastern.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Keep an eye on your possessions today! You might find money;
you might lose money. Guard what you own against loss, theft or damage.
Don’t shop for anything other than food during the Moon Alert. Tonight:
You’re optimistic and energetic!
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Today you feel rebellious. You want to do your own thing. “It’s my way
or the highway!” Be aware that most of this day is a Moon Alert, which means
postpone important decisions. Don’t do anything rash. Tonight: Enjoy happy
solitude.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a restless day for you, but don’t worry about it. Many people feel
this way today. Your ruler the Sun is dancing with unpredictable Uranus. Dic-
ey! Furthermore, most of this day is a Moon Alert. Don’t shop except for food.
Tonight: Schmooze with others.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A friend or a member of a group might surprise you today. Or, possi-
bly, you will meet a real character. Enjoy this stimulating encounter; however,
do not agree to anything important during the Moon Alert today. Tonight:
Everyone’s happy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
When dealing with authority types — teachers, parents, bosses and
the police — you might be surprised today. They might throw you a curve-
ball or catch you off guard. You might react or even rebel. Don’t do anything
that does not benefit you. And don’t get your belly in a rash. Tonight: Do
something different.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Travel plans will change today. Or, possibly, you suddenly have to travel
when you did not expect to do so. Surprising news in the media or some-
thing to do with higher education, the law or medicine also might catch you
off guard. Don’t volunteer for anything. Chill during the Moon Alert. Tonight:
Watch your money.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Double-check details regarding banking, loans, mortgages and
anything to do a with shared property or inheritances, because there could
be a major glitch or a sudden change. Whatever it is, you want to be on top of
things. Agree to nothing important during the Moon Alert. Tonight: Socialize
with others.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Something to do with a partner or close friend might catch you off
guard or surprise you in some way. Perhaps they want more freedom in the
relationship. Perhaps you want more freedom. Whatever the case, agree
to nothing important, especially during the Moon Alert. Tonight: You feel
healthy!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Be protective about your pet today, because something unexpected
could affect it. Meanwhile, unusual news regarding your health might sur-
prise you. Expect glitches at work. Machinery might break down along with
the unexpected events. Tonight: Party city!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Parents should be vigilant today with your kids because this is an acci-
dent-prone day for them. Meanwhile, it could be a fun party day! A surprise in-
vitation might come your way. Admittedly, social plans might suddenly change
or be canceled. Restrict your spending to food. Tonight: Entertain at home.