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Family wants to keep war medals Tomorrow’s horoscope
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
Dear Annie: My dad was a proud
veteran of World War II. When he died
20 years ago, he willed his medals to
my brother “Jim” and the Bible he car-
ried during the war to my brother “Ray.”
Eventually, Ray gave the Bible to Jim.
My mother also gave other army mem-
orabilia to Jim, thinking it should all be
together.
Jim recently informed me that when
he dies, he’s passing on all of Dad’s things
to “Margret,” his second wife. Margret
met my father only once. Jim has no chil-
dren, but the rest of us do. Several of my
nieces and nephews have a keen interest
in their ancestry and would love to own
these war mementos.
I suggested to Jim that he consider
passing on Dad’s things to the next gen-
eration, but was forcefully told they were
going to Margret. I realize that these items
belong to Jim now, and he can do what
he wishes with them, but I’m extremely
upset that such precious memorabilia will
end up being lost to us forever. I can’t
speak to Jim further about this. Margret
was also shocked by Jim’s reaction, but
he has forbidden her to talk to us about it.
None of us lives nearby, and we can-
not see Jim in person. I haven’t shared this
information with other family members
yet and would hate to involve my moth-
er, because it would upset her. I guess all
I can do is hope that Margret will do the
right thing and give these items to Dad’s
He complains that I’m not interested
enough, but obviously, that’s not the
issue. He brushes his teeth, so it might
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into it. How do I get him to see that this
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is something he needs to address? —
Holding My Breath
Kathy Mitchell
Dear Holding: Bad breath can come
and
from a lack of dental hygiene, but also
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from gum disease, infections or even gas-
trointestinal problems. Most of these are
grandchildren when Jim dies. Do you things that can be treated. Tell your hus-
have any other suggestions? — The Old- band you are concerned about his health
est Sibling
because of his terrible halitosis. Suggest
Dear Sibling: Has Jim had a falling that he see his dentist to check for under-
out with the family? Does he expect his lying problems, and if that doesn’t reme-
nieces and nephews to contact him more G\WKLQJVWKDWKHWDONWRKLVGRFWRU<RX
often? Does he feel obligated or pressured must be honest and explain that you want
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Dad’s things, to Margret?
with this. Dentists are more sensitive to
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es and nephews get to know their uncle a gentle care of him.
bit better. Jim may feel estranged from or
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neglected by his family. A warmer, closer to the letter from “Traveling Man,” whose
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also should stay friendly with Margret, car travel and they don’t vacation together
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of your father’s things. We agree that it
I don’t understand her thinking. Just
would be a shame for them to end up with because you are married doesn’t mean
strangers.
you are attached at the hip. She should
Dear Annie: I am married to an just go by herself. I was married to a won-
amazing man who is caring and support- derful man who didn’t want to travel, so
ive. The problem? His breath.
I went without him. He was very happy
Our sex life isn’t as good as it to stay home and was so glad to see me
could be because I can barely kiss him. when I got back. — Happy Wanderer
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WIZARD OF ID
ZITS
ROSE IS ROSE
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You get a
blast of cosmic sunshine and will continue
to grow in vitality and power in the weeks to
come. Already you may feel that you have
the ability to see the potential in everything.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When traf-
fic lights aren’t working, the intersection
becomes an every-man-for-himself sit-
uation. This illustrates the importance of
clear communication. Be the functioning
traffic light.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Face-to-
face meetings will be extremely effective
and well worth the trouble taken to make
them happen. What you do for them may
soon fade from memory, but what you do
with them will stick.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s like
you have a velvet sack full of money,
only it’s not money. It’s actually some-
thing much more valuable because it’s a
currency that translates in every country
without conversion. It’s love.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A young
Walt Disney once claimed to love Mick-
ey Mouse more than any woman he’d
known. Similarly, you’re falling in love with
one of your own creations, and it will bring
you great joy.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll use
your natural comedic powers for good,
helping people laugh at the absurd, the
hypocritical and even at the painful ex-
periences that go along with just being
human.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Making peo-
ple feel comfortable is a talent of yours,
and you can put it to good use today, es-
pecially considering that one nervous per-
son can ruin the vibe of the whole party.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In a way,
you’re an avenger ready to balance the
scales of justice, though you’re not sure
yet which methods and weapons are like-
ly to work best for the situation.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be-
cause you enjoy the ordinary, you are
more likely to observe and experience
extraordinary events. You’re headed into a
cycle in which life will delight you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The
journalist Wes Izzard said, “If a man
wakes up famous, he hasn’t been sleep-
ing.” The hard work you do to gain atten-
tion for your cause, talent or project will
pay off later.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). All rela-
tionships thrive on measured pacing. Re-
veal too much too soon, and the mystery
is spoiled. Build anticipation instead. Make
getting to know you a kind of adventure.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As the
sun leaves your realm, simple efforts may
seem to take too much energy. When you
don’t feel like it, do it anyway. Show up
strong. Consistency will give more than it
takes.
FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 20). Your
equinox birthday is an omen for high ener-
gy, self-creation and self-declaration. You’ll
lead others by being relatable and vulner-
able and by connecting on the deeper
levels that inspire true loyalty. Loved ones
celebrate and spoil you in April. A profes-
sional win in July may inspire a new busi-
ness later in the year. Scorpio and Gemini
people adore you. Your lucky numbers
are: 4, 1, 22, 39 and 16.