by Cathy Guisewite THIS WEEK'S PORT PERRY STAR WHAT D0 You MEAN, | [I RAN IN THERE, | [ WE Just ISN'T IT GREAT 7 Now DOING WHAT 2?! PUZZLE YOU'RE DONE 7 607 GIFTS, AND GOT HERE I CAN JUST RELAX AND AM HAVING THE TEN MIN- ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS !! ee STORE WRAP AND utes A60. EE rr SHIP THEM ! 1 [2 [3 | s [es |7 8 Jo Jw In es 12 13 14 15 0 17 18 19 20 | 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 | Gusev 12.41 ©1990 MILLER FEATURES 30 in [ J . Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson 32 33 [34 [3s 36 |ar |38 TM WRITING MY CHRISTMAS | | WMM.. I CANT [ NOTHING ?/| | 1VE GOT A GOOD HOME IT MUST BE SAD BEING = vy LIST, HOBRES! THINK OF You DONT AND A BEST FRIEND. WHAT| A SPECIES WITH SO SHOULD [ ADD ANNTHING . WANT ANY- | | MORE COULD A TIGER WANT? LITTLE IMAGINATION | 41 42 ? ANYTHING FOR YOU? he Ne 23 Jas Jas 46 | 47 a8 [a9 [so [sr 52 53 54 55 56 57 ACROSS 53 Exist 6 Dine 1 Roofing slate 54 ____ chase 7 Medicales 5 Seine 55 Makes a mistake 8 Shrubs 8 Lure 56 ___ King Cole 9 Insect 12 Melal 57 Abel's brother 10 Wedding vow, 2 wds. 13 Auricle 11 Summit Ly) Loosen DOWN - bi Paddle 16 Zeus daughter 3 init g can 22 Ancient Persians 17 Cease 3 Mauna ____ 23 Bysgone , Somzatative suffix 1 All 25 Hows rejorts 2 Ethical 5 Almost 29 Fane AND WHAT'S YOU'RE NEW AT 2 i a Doctors of Vediclng, YOUR NAME, THIS, AREN'T 4007 30 Total 30 Rrmpetiicssisi. LITTLE GIRLY AMANDA. NFinish 35 Degrade {} oungde WHAT'S 36 Offenses > Cusconrd 39 Trap 38 Poetic foot 40 Rent 43 Small lish 41 Preserves 44 Neither __ 42 Electric unit 45 Crag © 1990 Yneversal Press Synoicaie B.C. Beto "THe PENCIL, A DEXICE THAT | Mier HAVE MADE THE CHISEL oBsoLETE! _ \ U1990 CREATORS SYNDICATE, IMC. THE MIDDLE GAST WAS GUIET TODAY BUT FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUED BETWEEN RIVAL. LONG-DISTANCE COMPANIES... ~~ by johnny hart IT TAKES ABOUT A HUNDRED OF THE SUCKERS TO MAKE ONE Sie | HERMAN® ©1090 MILLER FEATURES 12]io © 1990 Jim Unger/Distubuted by Universal Press Syndicate "Can't you remember your number?" 43 In 46 Prinier's measures 48 Festive party 52 Porial 47 Nall. Rifle Assn., init. 49 Chicken ___ king 50 Snow runner 51 Chinese dynasty YOUR WEEK AHEAD HOROSCOPE Your Week Ahead Horoscope Forecast Period: 12/9-12/15/90 ARIES Mar. 21-Apr. 19 TAURUS Apr.20-May 20 GEMINI May 21-June 20 CANCER June 21-July 22 LEO July 23-Aug. 22 VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 LIBRA + Sept. 23-Oct. 22 SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 PISCES Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Holiday travel brings you in touch with an author- ity figure who is instrumental in helping you achieveacherished goal. You really gel into the recycling spirit. You can be extremely resourceful in preserving our re- sources. Close personal relationships arc emphasized. Take care that you don't become spellbound by a smooth talking charmer. Cooperation with mate or partner can save you a lot of grief. Guard against a tendency to smother. Enjoy the closeness of loved ones during this holi- day period. There will be opportunity to apply your unique unifying qualities. Pay close attention to family and property in- terests. Recognize that a long time affair may haverunitscourse: Unusual happenings in the home make this holi- day season a memorable one. Happy get lo- getherstend to overcome the frustrations. Hidden expenses come to light at an inopportune time. The means to take care of them is not far behind. Listen to that little inner voice trying to steer you in he right direction. You can control your des- tiny. Behind the scenes activities are emphasized. Bring a little cheer and good will to one in con- finement. A quiet time with friends and family is much to your liking. There should be opportunity aplenty for socializing. New insights into scientific conditions are brought before the public, creating a radical change in thinking regarding causes and cures. Editor's Quote Book Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul. ---- The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting (0 ever- lasting upon them that fear Him. Psalms 103:17 TENN N= TT Thoreau PEE EERE EEE a------t ee 1} /