DEAR ABBY: Here's one for the "I don't believe it!" list:
We recently attended a 50th anniversary reception for some old friends. The party obviously exceeded their children's budget because, as we left, there was a gold basket and a sign at the door that read: "Please help us have a happy Thanksgiving by defraying the cost of this entertainment for you this afternoon." Can anyone top this? -- MYSTIFIED IN FORT WORTH
DEAR MYSTIFIED: Probably. But it's not going to be easy.