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FEATURES 6A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015 Sneaky sister takes the photos Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. Dear Annie: My sister and I trav- eled independently to Nebraska in or- der to care for our mother after she was hospitalized. We were there for two months, taking turns sleeping on an air PDWWUHVVE\KHUEHG0RP¿QDOO\ZDV well enough to travel back to my home so I could care for her here. During the time we spent in Nebras- ka, my sister and I went through Mom’s apartment, getting rid of things and sorting through pictures and other stuff. The second night that I slept by Mom’s bedside, my sister suggested I stay there and she’d sleep on the sofa. I agreed be- cause I trusted her. My mistake. While I was in Mom’s bedroom, my sister went through Mom’s stuff, put things she wanted into boxes and sealed them. When I noticed the new boxes, she said she had just rearranged things WR ¿W EHWWHU ,¶P SUHWW\ VXUH VKH WRRN several pictures that I wanted, along with a few other items. She denies this and says I don’t know what I am talking about. I have no way to prove what she did, but those items have never turned up, and it’s been two years. Mom passed away recently, and now I have to see my sister at Mom’s memorial service. She’s going to act like nothing happened. I am so hurt by what she did. How can I not scream out what a liar she is? — Still Angry Dear Angry: Our condolences on Why wouldn’t they? You might discov- er that they have changed just enough WKDW \RX FDQ ¿QG FRPPRQ JURXQG These people are important to your hus- Creators band. Instead of approaching this with Syndicate Inc. dread, please open yourself up to the possibility that it will be better than you Kathy Mitchell think. And if not, do what many others and in your situation do: let your husband Marcy Sugar see them without you. But give it your best shot. Your husband will appreciate your loss. A memorial service is not it. the best place to confront your sister, Dear Annie: I read the letter from who will deny your accusations in any “Sinking Ship in Pennsylvania,” whose event. You could snub her, being polite husband neglects or yells at their and friendly to others but decidedly 8-year-old son. cool to her. You also could simply ask , ZDV WKH ROGHVW RI ¿YH ZLWK DQ her, “When you get a chance, could you alcoholic, abusive father who was in please send me copies of any photo- the military and spent most of his time graphs of Mom that you have? I miss overseas. And when he was home, he her.” And leave it at that. spent it either in a bar or with a local Dear Annie: After 20 years over- barmaid. I always knew he didn’t want seas with the military, my husband and me. I’ve spent my life being treated like I are being sent home. This means his a second-class son to my brother and family members will be close by. sisters then and now. I can’t stand his family. They are If this father also thinks no one out- rude, arrogant know-it-alls. My hus- side of the family sees how badly he is EDQGDVVXUHVPHLWZLOOEH¿QHDQGKH treating his wife and child, he is out of is excited to see these people. I say a his mind, because you cannot hide this. leopard never changes its spots. These One of these days, “Jack” will suddenly SHRSOHEDUHO\WROHUDWHGPHZKHQ,¿UVW turn on him, back him into a corner and met them. Please advise me what to do unleash all of his anger on him, telling about this. — Not a Spotted Leopard him how worthless he thinks he has Dear Leopard: It’s been 20 years. been as a father. I know, because that’s Surely you have changed in that time. what I did. — Been There Done That Annie’s Mailbox FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH STONE SOUP B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s said that the smallest good deed is greater than the grandest intention. You’ll prove the point to- day with something you do spontaneously and unselfconsciously. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you can’t find time to exercise today, exercise your insides with laughter. Laughter makes your health better and your life longer. When you laugh, it’s because you can relate. It’s like your common sense is dancing. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The altitude of your aim will make all the difference. You may not reach that flag, aircraft or star you’re shooting for, but you’ll get much further than the person trying to shoot at something on the same plane. CANCER (June 22-July 22). All the seemingly good advice you hear today quite realistically is not. It’s because you can’t win in the future by doing the same things that worked in the past. Be inven- tive. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Experience may be the best teacher, but her methods are not for the faint of heart. The strong (like you) won’t mind how she tests you first and teaches you second. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are a lot of talkers around you. Don’t be seduced by their pretty words, because words are not enough. What people do only matters if they really do it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). “What could have been?” is a question that seldom pro- duces many helpful insights. The tendency is to fill in the blanks with a projection of a highly unlikely reality that is more glamor- ous and prosperous than this one. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may feel that you are being experimented on, and that is not entirely untrue. But don’t be too paranoid. Instead, give the experiment- er a run for his money. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not like you’re trying to fit in, but when you happen to go where people think, believe and do as you do, it’s a natural byproduct of the experience. Enjoy the perks that come with this, including close friendships. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be tempted to go in for a quick fix. It might be the right answer for you, but don’t do it unless you’re sure. Examine all of your options first. You’ll regret acting out of im- pulsivity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a unique way of connecting ideas and understanding the relationship between things. Some will find your methods “trip- py,” but that won’t keep them from admiring and respecting you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The pres- sure to be happy is too immense. Don’t succumb. People are not always as happy as they seem. Social media lies, and so does your internal voice at times. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 14). What you’re looking for will be less import- ant than the journey. As soon as you win at one game, you’ll be on to the next. Pow- er players will teach you the ropes in May. June will bring a windfall. Visitors will spice up your June. September will be a magical month during which improbable things will happen for you. Capricorn and Virgo peo- ple adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 22, 28 and 39.