DEAR ABBY: Last month, my sister, "Diane," was going on a trip to Europe. At the last moment, she asked me if she could take my digital camera with her. I told her no, I needed the camera for my work and didn't want to take a chance on her losing it. The camera was a Christmas gift, and I have had it only a few months.
When Diane returned from her trip, she decided not to talk to me. It has been more than two weeks now. I told her she should talk, but she doesn't want to. What can I do? -- DANIELLE IN PASSAIC, N.J.
DEAR DANIELLE: Enjoy the silence while you can. Once she starts talking again, you'll never hear the end of it.