European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 13, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Odds amp ends californians done to shake at a quake Erma Bombeck Universal press Syndicate j i was talking with my . Son the other Day when he said a hang on a minute. There san earthquake in  he has sounded More excited when the motor of his car turned Over. A what do you mean there san earthquake in Progress Are you All right a  a talk to me. In a your Mother. Done to hang up a seconds later he said a a it Sok. So what do you want a he never used to have the California mindset. There was a time when a door would slam and head jump and ask a a who a there a he has succumbed to a Cavalier attitude about the Earth splitting apart under his feet that i done to begin to understand. In be been in California a couple of times when there have been significant quakes. Once i was in a cheap japanese car and  Tell the difference. The Road always tilted beneath me. Another time i was asleep when the swaying of the room awakened me. 1 did no to know what to do so i jumped out of bed ran to the window and yelled a taxi a and began to pack. What is the California mind set its a combination of Black humor a Kinky Karma and the rationale that you re Gonna go sometime and the last thing you see might just As Well be a Palm tree. People who put their Mother on hold while an earthquake is going on Are the same people who Cross four lanes of traffic against the Light with a broken leg. They re the same people who Park an re at the Waters Edge when the tide is out and who give away All their maternity clothes after the birth of their first child. Most californians contend that living there is no worse than living in the Midwest where a Tornado could Cut a Swath through your living room any minute or the Gulf coast of Florida where hurricanes rip into the Inland. That s True. And building a House on a manhole cover in new York could be iffy. I try to understand them i really do but All i can come up with is that California is filled with risk takers who play the Odds every Day of their lives. Its a state of Hope where optimists pour in every Day on a Long shot that there is still Gold in the promised land. In a state mined with Competition and expectations what s another explosion before my son Hung up 1 said a by the Way Tell me you did no to just clean your apartment can to believe in a beginning to think like a  Vanderpool Gormley Given names have histories a just As surnames a and for genealogists the study of Given names selected by our ancestors Are important clues to their ethnic origins religions and educational and social backgrounds. America is indeed a melting pot when it comes to our names. From the first immigrants to this country a mostly English with a sprinkling of dutch French Irish Spanish jewish scandinavian polish and african ancestors a to today a multiethnic families from around the world our Given names often reflect the Rich heritage passed Down through  popular Given names in the 17th Century in this country were John William Edward Richard Thomas and Joseph for boys. Most girls were named Mary Elizabeth Sarah Hannah Abigail Rebecca Ruth Lydia Anne or Martha. Toward the end of the 17 the Century there was a heavy immigration of germans into Pennsylvania. They were the first group to use two Given names providing what we Call a Middle name. The scots and scotch Irish also were influential in shaping name patterns. Among their favourites for boys James Andrew Alexander and Archibald. By the 18th Century there was usage of classical names for girls such As Lucretia Cynthia and Lavina and More parents began to use Middle names. Among female names Nancy Sally and Betsy became used As Independent names a not As nicknames. The influence of romanticism in the latter part of the 18th Century probably sparked the revival of such old Anglo Saxon names As Al Horoscope for the week of May 13 Taurus april 20-May 20 something you Quot own increases in value much to your Delight Don t Overlook the obvious. Even strangers bring glad tidings. Stress Security domesticity. Gemini May 21-june 20 friends think you re spread too thin. You know better. Trials and tribulations fire your imagination. Keep a diary. Stay superficial with colleagues. Cancer june 21-july 22 seize the initiative in personal affairs. Be a Dynamo around your Home. Done to allow nattering nabobs to deter your sensitive vision. Others look up to you. Leo july 23-aug. 22 friends remark Quot look what the cat dragged  Don t take it personally. Supposed insults Are love strokes. Focus on career desires personal magnetism and sensuality. Virgo sept. 23-oct. 22 done to blame yourself for missed opportunities. Your versatility always wins. Stress diplomacy personal responsibility. Return phone Calls write letters. Libra sept. 23-oct. 22 bouncing off the love scale this week no wonder. Your sensuality blossoms like Jasmin. Even strangers remark Quot it avens to we met before Quot Scorpio oct. 23-nov. 21 expect the unexpected. And mind that temper colleagues want a Quot piece Quot of your psyche. Gently put up the Fred Egbert Harold and Edmund and Edith Ethel and Audrey. A idylls of the King by Alfred lord Tennyson no doubt was responsible for the Given names of guinevere Enid Elaine and Vivian. Sir Walter Scott a writing influenced parents to name sons Bruce Douglas Donald Roy Ronald and Kenneth. The 19th Century was a colourful but restless period in american history. In addition to the civil War there was a heavy immigration of non English speaking people great internal migration new frontiers being explored and settled and the economic chaos of the Industrial revolution. There developed a tendency to a a americanized foreign sounding Given names. Heinrich and Johann usually became Henry and John. Parents still tended to name a son for the father and the use of a a Junior flourished. However sons were often Given their mothers Maiden name As a Middle name and in some localities this practice became fairly prevalent for the naming of daughters. Many sons were named for Well known figures a local and National ones. Every genealogist whose families were in America by this time stumbles across ancestors and relatives named George Washington Smith Daniel Boone Williams or Abraham Lincoln Jones. Romantic minds took an interest in the foreign and exotic probably accounting for the popularity of Charlotte Maria and Henrietta. The 19th Century was highly literate As the majority of people knew How to read and Many inexpensive books became available. Shakespeare a writing is credited with several names for girls such As Juliet Rosalind and Viola. Found a a a strange Given name in your family Check All the dictionaries of Given names at your libraries a the histories of these names is fascinating and May provide you with some clues about your families. Myra Vanderpool Gormley a former stars and stripes employee writes for the los Angeles times Syndicate. Force Field. Stash credit cards too Sagittarius nov. 22-dec. 20 everything seems funny to you this week. Is it cosmic laughing Gas no. Seemingly mindless humor reveals dynamic life lessons. Pay attention to details Capricorn dec. 21 Jan. 19 drop the sardonic tone. See the world through your childlike nature. Act out of character. Examine your sexual nature. Emotional repression is Over. Aquarius Jan. 20-feb. 18 you know something others done to. Set the Pace friends who question your motives should be read the riot act. Damn the torpedoes full Speed ahead Pisces feb. 19-March 20 play the peacemaker. First impressions Are bulls eyes stick with your visions. Pack bags for an unexpected trip. New love interest is involved. Aries March 21-april 19 done to be reckless with personal finances. Opportunities to expand your horizons emerge. Let love simmer on the Back Burner because business is too hot to ignore Copley news Serviceman 13,1990 sunday c Page 11