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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
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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
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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
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dread, please open yourself up to the
possibility that it will be better than you
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think. And if not, do what many others
and
in your situation do: let your husband
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.