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  English writer G. K. Chesterton once declared, “I owe my success to having listened to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.” But the Bible offers a different perspective, declaring, “A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others.”

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• Viewpoint: Living with loss during the holidays

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  The holidays are intended to be a time of great joy, family togetherness, gift giving and thankfulness. Instead, if someone has died, the holidays can evoke extreme sadness, loneliness and emptiness. While there is no right or wrong way to approach it, the following are some suggestions and guidelines that may be helpful to those experiencing a loss during this time of year. They are adapted from the book “How Do I Get Through the Holidays” by James Miller.

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• Letters to the Editor 5/11

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  This Saturday, letter carriers nationwide will be picking up your food donations as they deliver your letters and parcels. This will be the 20th anniversary of America’s largest oneday food drive. Last year’s drive collected more than 70 million pounds of food, bringing the 20 year total to more than 1.1 billion pounds.

  The donations collected locally stay local. Although this is a nationally coordinated event, part of that coordination is working at the local level to distribute this food within the communities that donate. This Saturday in San Luis Obispo County will be no different, as volunteers will be working with postal employees to get this food to our local food banks.

• Horoscopes for Sunday, May 13, 2012

  Horoscopes for Sunday, May 13, 2012

  Aries March 21-April 19

  This is a good day to make decisions and to act quickly to follow them up. don't let a career opportunity pass you by. You may get the answer to a question, some facts you've been needing. Retiring early is advised tonight, although a loved one may not be sympathetic. Lucky Number 309 Financial Outlook very good Compatible Sign Scorpio Taurus April 20-May 20

  This is a great day to make important discoveries about yourself and the world around you. Examine situations that have turned bitterly disappointing recently. You may have to make some major changes. Lucky Number 684 Financial Outlook good Compatible Sign Scorpio Gemini May 21-June 21

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