Thursday, January 17, 2013
HEROINE
Dear Abby died today.
Pauline Phillips, Flinty Adviser to Millions as Dear Abby, Dies at 94
I remember when she came on the scene. A new voice in manners but also in social affairs and politics.
I do believe that "Abby" added to the momentum toward gay rights. I think that she provided a ballast through the stormy sailing of the 60s and 70s.
She was a strong liberal heart. Sensible and kind.
I might not always agree with her but just in her choice of questions to answer, she was a significant voice toward growth and change.
Her lights dimmed a while ago with the onset of Alzheimers so there is a good chance that she ended by not knowing who she was.
But when the lights were on, she knew and was willing to stand up for her beliefs no matter what. Straight from the shoulder.
