Jodijodi, it gets better:
Fast-forward to May 1996, DH and I got home and caught the end credits of an "Oprah" episode, in which they asked for anyone who had had a letter published in the Ann Landers column to call an 800-#, describe their story and they might be on the Oprah show dedicated to Ann Landers. I called immediately, described my story (including the fact that I went batsh*t right there in the mall when I realized Ann had printed MY LETTER), and they flew me out the following Wednesday (along with several others across the country) to be on the show! (An homage to Ann for her 40th anniversary in the advice biz.) I still have the videotape of the episode!
My 15 seconds of fame. . .
A-Jokc