Dear Abby comments

I know I have felt compelled to before, but I actually did it this time - I responded to one of Abby's letters. As you know, this is a constant struggle for me. So reading her insult a girl who wrote for help felt like an insult to me, as well (typed in red). I will assume that punctuality has never really been an issue for Abby, or she would not have given the lame, impractical solution she did.

DEAR ABBY: I have a problem with time. I am always late, no matter what --
whether it's to class, to see friends, to the movies. I am early occasionally,
but usually I am barely on time or late.

I have tried giving myself time
frames and everything else I can think of, but nothing ever works. I have just
started high school, and I want to shed the reputation of being "the late Miss
Suzie." Do you have any suggestions to help prevent my lateness? -- THE "LATE"
MISS SUZIE

DEAR MISS SUZIE: I'm glad you realize
that you have a problem, because being chronically late is not only evidence of
poor time management, it is also rude and an inconvenience to others.
There is truth to the old saying that when people are kept waiting, they use the
time to count up the tardy person's faults.

I do have a suggestion that
has worked for me. Because you are usually "barely" on time or late, set your
clock 10 minutes ahead. Then "forget" about it and abide by your clock. The
secret is in the forgetting.

I hope that she prints my letter, because it was really good. Any guesses as to what I said?