DEAR ABBY: I enjoyed the letter in your column from "Waiting With Baited Hook in Nevada."
As a divorced, 45-year-old, overweight woman with three teen-agers, I had attended church-sponsored activities for years, including dances. None of the men were interested in me.
When I started taking my 14-year-old son to a one-eighth-scale, live steam-engine train park last summer, I began to volunteer my time. The outdoor setting was beautiful, the people were friendly, and it was surprisingly fun. It didn't take long for a divorced man to strike up a conversation, and within six months we were married!
I found out by happenstance that what you suggested works: Look where men spend their free time, and enjoy the same wholesome activities. -- LUCKY IN OREGON
DEAR LUCKY: I'm delighted to hear about your happy outcome. Sometimes we make our own "luck" -- and I think you "engineered" yours beautifully.