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Sad and isolated young girl needs family love

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

Dear Prospective: No, your parents should not provide you with a comfortable living while you get your act together. You're on your own now. And this is what it feels like to be on our own (hint: often, it feels vexingly uncomfortable).

Law school might not be for you. For one thing, your own judgment and critical-thinking skills seem so faulty that you just don't seem cut out for a career in the law (although your gas-lighting skills would probably acquit you nicely).

Acting, however, will allow you to inhabit fantasy and express your creativity. Acting is deep and hard work, however -- and opportunities don't present themselves unless and until you are ready to recognize and accept them.

It's time for you to experience the terror and joy of making your own way in the world.

Dear Amy: "Experienced with Equine" corrected your use of the phrase "jumping at the bit" by saying that the correct phrase is "chomping at the bit."

I beg to differ! The correct phrase is "champing at the bit!" Anyone experienced with equine matters knows this.

 

-- Correcting the Correction

Dear Correcting: The beautiful thing about this is that I've heard from several hundred people who are deeply engaged and knowledgeable about both horses and language. My understanding is that both spellings are used. Thank you all.

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(You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook.)


 

 

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