Dear Aunt Fern

Dear Aunt Fern:

I am just so flustered! While watching television with my family the other evening an advertisement came on for one of those aids to help gentlemen who may need some assistance in the 'romantic' areas of his life. When my children, ages 6 and 8 asked what the advertisement was about, my husband made matters worse by roaring with laughter and telling them that "Daddy will never need extra lead for his #2 Pencil."
What should I do? Signed, A Little Blue in Onaway.



Dear A Little Blue:
I'm not quite sure what all the fuss is about, Dear. If there was a nice advertisement to persuade gentlemen to be more romantic, then it's a good thing your children watched it with you. Children should know that romance need not leave a healthy marriage and your husband, while being a little on the cryptic side, was quite correct in supporting the idea. Roses, candy and prayer are the keystones to many a healthy relationship.
Yours,
Fern