THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
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Partying causes family friction Tomorrow’s horoscope
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
Dear Annie: A year ago, I bought a
house for my niece Alice, her boyfriend
and their two daughters, so they could
have a better life and become homeown-
ers. The house is still in my name, and our
agreement was that Alice could live there
ment on a home of her own.
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alcohol, in the house. Tonya is now in
college but still comes home on vacations
I am livid and hurt that Alice would
allow her children to witness such irre-
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friend that I would sell the house if Tonya
and then it will cause major family issues.
for everyone involved? — Disappointed
Uncle
Dear Uncle: Your sister chooses to
engaged, and I sent her a gift. I received
a letter in return, telling me that I am not
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After all these years, I have started to
send cards or gifts to my daughters? I
Alice that you, as the homeowner, will be
should you discover she has allowed Ton-
forced to sell the house, as you are unable
it.
Dear Dad:
Estranged Dad
Your daughters need the reassurance that
you still care about them. And you never
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Dear Annie:
Dear Annie: I have two grown
since their mother and I divorced 12 years
ago when they were teenagers. I assume
to others.
to do with me.
Over the years, I have sent them cards,
letters and gifts, but they have never ac-
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lar restaurant. Without notice, the restau-
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enced by their mother, we might be able
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My oldest daughter recently became
with the gift cards.
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where. — Eileen
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BIZARRO
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BABY BLUES
WIZARD OF ID
ZITS
ROSE IS ROSE
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even peo-
ple you know very well have a way of sur-
prising you, if only because you can’t quite
read what they are thinking now. Maybe it’s
better not to know. Anyway, it’s worth it to
get comfortable not knowing.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Falling stars
can’t fall forever. Eventually, they burn out.
Something in your life feels like a falling
star right now, and it’s as exhilarating as it
is frightening. Take as much pleasure in it
as you can while it lasts.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re so nice
that it sometimes shocks you to realize that
being nice isn’t the default for many people.
Don’t let that bother you today. Keep doing
what you do, because you’re setting a bar.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You ad-
mire people who can let go, and you have
compassion for the ones who let go a little
too far. Being able to navigate the level is
a talent. You can help others with this now.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You make it rather
easy to keep up with you, which is why so
many people will. Your detailed instructions
help, as do your enticements. This is not
premeditated; you naturally gravitate to tell-
ing people the benefits they will experience.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t like
to show off, but people need to know what
skills you have, or else they won’t know to
call on you when those skills are needed.
If you think you’re not quite ready, pretend
that you are ready and go for it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Pay attention
to the bottom line. Seek the data. Someone
is doing a dance of distraction in front of
you — a sure sign that you need to look
deeper into what’s really going on.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stop think-
ing you have to do better to have a valid
contribution. You’ve done your homework,
and you know what you’re talking about.
Your best is good enough. The more you
believe it the more other people will.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The
question is: Do your activities mesh with
your goals and values? Lately, not so much,
but all of that can change. Don’t worry; you
can still have the same friends. Just temper
the relationships with more personal time.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You
wouldn’t have thought that the inner work-
ings of your lifestyle would be of so much
interest to others, but they are. The real
question becomes: How much about your
life do you want to share?
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You cannot
underestimate the power of acknowledg-
ment, especially the way you do it. You have
a gift for making people feel important, prob-
ably because you really know that they are.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are
happy doing many things alone, but there
are certain solitary activities that trigger a
profound feeling of loneliness in you. You
have people to talk to. Reach out to them.
THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 22).
This birthday is a freedom call — libera-
tion! Your dreams are not only for you; the
whole world is better for them. A nod and
an encouraging word from someone you
admire (maybe even idolize) will keep you
excited about what you’re about to accom-
plish. The education you get in March will
be useful and lucrative. Aquarius and Virgo
adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 1,
12, 9 and 50.