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Mom-in-law sabotages sale
Dear Annie: My husband
and I have been happily mar-
ried for 20 years. After the
kids were grown, we decided
to downsize. We put our home
on the market and moved to a
different state.
My husband’s mother did
not want us to move. She start-
ed interfering with the real es-
tate office that was showing our
house. She was given written
warnings to stay away from the
property. She then stripped all
our perennials and trellises and
took the picnic table and hos-
es — anything she could get
off the property. She left a huge
mess, and I had to pay someone
to clean it up.
She wouldn’t stop, so I final-
ly called law enforcement. Now
members of the family have
labeled me “psycho” because I
filed a complaint, but the local
police haven’t done anything.
Mom continues to arrive at
showings and claims she is the
caretaker. What can I do to stop
this woman without breeding
more ill will? — Fed-Up Psy-
cho
Dear Fed Up: Your moth-
er-in-law’s behavior is outra-
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geous. Where is your husband
in all this? He should quite
firmly inform his mother that
her punitive and destructive
actions must stop immediate-
ly or she risks estrangement
from his family. It is obvi-
ous that she is so frightened
and upset by your departure
that she believes her only re-
course is sabotage. You both
need to reassure her that liv-
ing elsewhere will not keep
you from calling, writing and
visiting often. If she is inca-
pable of adjusting, however,
suggest she get professional
help. It sounds like she could
use it.
Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-
old freshman. My best friend,
“Ella,” recently told me she is
constantly depressed. She said
she’s tired of living behind a
mask and wants people to un-
derstand.
Ella told me she’s thought
about cutting herself. She is
usually a bright and cheery
person, so this came as a shock.
I can’t help thinking that may-
be I never knew the real girl.
She absolutely refuses to talk
to her parents because she dis-
likes them. To me they seem
like great parents, but I don’t
live in her house.
What should I do? I don’t
want to let Ella down in her
time of need. — Trying To Un-
derstand
Dear Trying: If Ella won’t
talk about this with her par-
ents, encourage her to talk to
the school counselor, a favor-
ite teacher or another trusted
adult. Suggest she get some
exercise. It boosts endorphin
levels and could make her feel
better. You are a good friend to
care about Ella’s mental health.
Both of you can get more infor-
mation through the teens site at
kidshealth.org. You also should
discuss this with your own par-
ents so they can help you work
on it.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Send your
imagination soaring. At the intersection of
fantasy and reality will be a truly memorable
bit of fun that could only happen under to-
night’s rather perfect circumstances.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be
ready for the spotlight to swivel in your di-
rection, not because you formally prepared
for it, but because you’re so filled with confi-
dence and levity now.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The dreams
of yesteryear are what make tonight so
sweet. It’s as though someone is answer-
ing your long-ago wishes in ways you never
could have imagined at the time.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Hesitation
is for those who fear making mistakes. Hal-
loween reminds you not to fear. Go ahead.
While the insecure wait, you’ll get busy
making mistakes, learning from them and
becoming a master.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t scare
easily, but when you do get spooked, the
adrenaline rush could send you into the
arms of a heroic or comforting type who is
very happy to have you there.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Each person
you interact with gets a different version of
you. (Everyone is this way to some extent.)
You’ll have an increased awareness of how
a certain person makes you feel about your-
self.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your ancestry
will play into your choices tonight — where
you go, how you dress, whom you talk to.
It’s as though you’re being whispered to by
the ones who walked there before you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll have a
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
THATABABY
SALLY FORTH
PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
B.C.
LOLA
DILBERT
SIX CHIX
BIZARRO
MUTTS
NON SEQUITUR
BABY BLUES
WIZARD OF ID
ZITS
ROSE IS ROSE
heartfelt exchange with someone who, like
you, is a giver. There’s more of this to come
— good! You deserve to be with a person
who is going to meet you at least halfway.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll
be energized by your accidental place in the
events of the day. The principles of random-
ness and chance will favor you restoring
your belief in your Jupiter-ruled guidance
system.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve
hit your tolerance with being correct and
tasteful in all matters. A wild, adventur-
ous spirit takes hold. This will be reflected
in your costume and/or approach to the
night’s shenanigans.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s the
details that make your efforts effective and
your night one for the ages. When you
share your astute observations, someone
will think you’re either a psychic or a mind
reader.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Not all
ghosts are wailing, see-through creatures.
Some are exes, acts of the past that come
back to haunt you or desires that keep
showing up unannounced and uninvited in
your being.
SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 31). This
year features more time with people you’re
excited to be with — people who make you
laugh and think differently. A new role in No-
vember develops into an exciting venture of
2016. Travel will change your worldview. A
sacrifice will free your options, and by May
you’ll find this was well worthwhile. Cancer
and Leo people adore you. Your lucky num-
bers are: 39, 48, 2, 19 and 6.