DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, my mother sent me a birthday card with a penny inside. She died recently, and I'm still wondering why she sent me just a penny.
Is there an old adage connected to giving someone a penny as a gift? -- DAUGHTER OF A FRUGAL MOM
DEAR DAUGHTER: Have you never heard of "a penny for luck"? Your mother included the penny because she was wishing you good luck.