32 - Sunday, January 29, 1989 - North Shore News LIFESTYLES ANNUAL PRINT SALE! 25% OFF ¢ Robert Bateman ® Ron Parker and more STARTS JANUARY 29 Custom Framing 25% off $25 ferry reimbursement with purchase of art prints SHADOW BAUX GALLERIES COWRIE STREET, SECHELT, B.C. 885-7606 Color criticism makes homeowner see red DEAR MISS MANNERS — While painting my house this, is it permissible to give the yesterday, I heard two people commenting on the ‘‘awful offender what for, verbally at color’ and how ‘‘bad”’ it looked, as they walked by. They "east? I would never consider may not have meant to hurt my feelings, but they did. The dum ae saying of paint ‘ind you more I thought of it, the less I thought of it, if you follow. get used to the color after a Granted, sky blue with white walk. Fine. They're entitled to while.’’ I'd simply ask them if they trim in a neighborhood of earth toues is a bit of a bold stroke and not fo everyone’s taste. Still, is that any reason to sneer? To me, its a refreshing variation. When a ceighbor calls out, “That’s a heck of a job you're do- ing,” or ‘‘It certainly is blue,”’ the message is clear, although I have to smile at their cleverness. It’s like going backstage to see a friend who’s just been acting his teart out in a play that made no ap- parent sense. One szys something like ‘‘You were in excellent voice tonight, and the costumes were wonderful.”” They'll know you hated the play but will appreciate your tact. Trust me, I’ve been on both ends of that exchange. As for yesterday’s pair, who asked them? They’re not forced to look at my house or even to walk past it. They don’t live in the im- mediate acighborhood, this street is very much out of the way, and there isu’t a place in town that can’t be reached by a more direct roate. So they were only out for a their opinions. Well and good. 1, too, have opinions. I found their remarks to be mean, rude and un- called for, but I didn’t tell them to mind their own business. Should I have? With indirect insults such as ‘miss manners Judith Martin MEET were slumming. If your reply is in my favor, I think PIE mount it on the front door as a hex sign against thoughtless intrusion. GENTLE READER — Please calm yourself. You don’t really think Miss Manners is going to lend herself to posting public in- sults, do you? The fact is that not only do strangers have a perfect right to walk down the street, whether or not they are taking a direct route, but they have a right to talk among themselves. There is all the dif- ference in the world between an unpleasant comment made to the person concerned and one that is accidentally overheard. The first is an insult, but the second is not, since it was a result of eavesdropp- ing, however accidental. But Miss Manners will offer you one comfort. If you believe they spoke loudly for the express pur- pose of being overheard, you may deliver your rebuttal, provided it is within bounds of decency, in a very loud murmur to yourself. Millions practice it. Doctors recommend it. It's easy to learn. 300 research studies document the benefits. Transcendental Meditation Find out how you can Reduce stress and anxiety elmprove your health *increase your learning ability *Enjoy more happiness Watch this TV Special Sunday, Jan. 29 11:00 a.m. CHEK “Attend a Special FREE Introductory Lecture’ — . Monday, Jan. 30/89 at 8:00 p.m. West Van. Recreation Centre. 298 °998 *448 °638 %* TENNIS SUPERSTAR * IVAN LENDL IN PERSON. WEDNESDAY FEB. 1, 1989 1PM -1:45 PM ae Park Royal (South) 2PM - 2:45 PM Capilano Mall DISPUTE MEDIATIO © Family Issues : # Commercial Disputes ® Partnership Problems © Insurance Claims © Construction Disputes © Workplace Disputes FAMILY LAW ® Adoptions - @ Marriage Agreements © Family Property Disputes © Separation Agreements @ Divorce © Trust Arrangements for the elderly or infirm © Wills and Estates DOUGLAS Ro CHALKE tunic oo NORTH PACIFIC sHorE 980-4855 CENTRE 683-5096 1245-700 W. Georgia St., V7Y 1C6 North Vancouver Schedule of fees and services available. WE TOO-JANUARY SALE SOFAS, LOVESEATS, CHAIRS & LAMPS SAVING UP TO 50% OFF POSTUREPEDIC * FREE DELIVERY & SET UP * REMOVE OLD MATTRESS * LOWEST PRICES! ct * 15 YEAR WARRANTY ailead <7" 1s HURRY! TWIN DOUBLE QUEEN KING QUANTITIES UPHOLSTERY SPECI LEATH ARE LIMITEDIS SPECIAL ER SPECIALS 2-pc. Set mover reg. 1905 “$1495 | 3 pc. Seale, reg. 50 $3900 Hostess Chair from $199 | 2 pe. Italian Ferara $3900 Love Seats from 2 pe. Italian Bianco $2900 SEE NEW LAMP SECTION | 2pe. Itatian Bussano®*3000 We welcome trade-ins FREE DELIVERY —=7 WEST VAN FURNITURE INTERIORS [WHF 1469 MARINE DR...WEST VAN. # 224207 - Open Sun. . ZV COLONY HOME FURNISHINGS 1075 Roosevelt Cres., North Van. (2 biks behind the Avalon Hotel) 9 5. 8738 AMPLE FREE PARKING OPEN EVERY DAY Fri. 99 Sun. 12-4