DEAR ABBY: Recently I was informed that two of my poems are to be published by a prestigious poetry organization. My wife and I are delighted and decided to celebrate.
At first we planned to go to Busch Gardens. Upon reflection, we decided that I should go to the beach alone. We remembered the old adage: "A bard in the sand is worth two in the Busch." –- MARTY IN FALLBROOK, CALIF.
DEAR MARTY: You win. I'm speechless. Not only are you a published bard, but from my perspective, you're quite a card.