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FEATURES 6A Widower pursues new friend Dear Annie: I’m a little con- fused about a recent development in my life. I’m a 69-year-old male. My wife died last summer after being in a nursing facility for nearly two years. I recently went on a trip to visit some buddies. On the way, I decided to see a woman who was married to my wife’s cousin. Her husband also died after a long ill- ness. I found that I enjoyed the short time we had together. At the conclusion of the trip with my buddies, she agreed to see me on my way back. The second visit seemed even better than the first. I thought we had a real connec- tion. I’m not sure where to go with this new friendship. I really like her a lot. Should I stay in con- tact? Do you think I’m just lone- ly and looking for companion- ship? I don’t want to simply fill a void. Should I continue with letters and texting, waiting to see whether anything happens, or should I be straightforward and ask how she feels about me? — Confused Dear Confused: Yes, you should stay in contact, and yes, you should let her know you are interested in spending more time Annie’s Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc. Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar with her. Are you lonely or look- ing for companionship? Most people are. We might caution you if you were desperately look- ing into mail-order brides, but that’s not the case. You know this woman. She is already a friend. You enjoy her company, and she seems to enjoy yours. We say go for it. Dear Annie: With graduation season coming upon us soon, I am wondering what to do. I am a high school sports coach. Over the past few sum- mers, I have been invited to mul- tiple graduation parties. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy the parties, and I love my players. I am honored to be invited and to have had a positive impact on their lives. But I can’t afford to give each party honoree a gift. That would add up pretty quickly, and it’s not fair to give one player a gift and not another. Is it rude not to give gifts, or is it better not to attend any parties? — Coach on a Budget Dear Coach: We have men- tioned in the past that the best gift a teacher or coach can give is a letter expressing positive thoughts about the graduate. Write something that indicates personal knowledge of the play- er’s attributes and strengths, his or her sense of humor, teamwork, compassion, efforts or talent. These letters are cherished and saved for years and are more meaningful than any material gift you could buy. And you also will feel free to attend the parties, which the players will also appre- ciate. Dear Annie: In your response to “Al,” who found three dusty books inside some ductwork, you told him he could trace the owner without “pouring” over the per- sonal content. Oops! The word should have been “poring.” — Ken Hooton Dear Ken Hooton: You weren’t the only reader who caught that mistake, which our overworked editors also missed. Thanks for hauling us up short. 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 THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Each and every day you communicate the love and respect you feel for those close to you. Most of the day will be spent pro- moting the highest interests of your family. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be in a position to choose between social offers. Deft handling will be required if you’re to avoid hurting anyone’s feelings. The best way is clear and direct. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your need for a quiet space will clash with another person’s noisy social style. A compro- mise will be necessary, but don’t give up too much, or you’ll grow to resent the deal. CANCER (June 22-July 22). An obvi- ous solution to your troubles may none- theless elude you, which is why you would be wise to partner with someone who is free with his or her opinions and observations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s too soon to give up on your goal. Fight for it in- stead. It is now time to remind yourself what you came here to do. Take a risk tonight — you’ll make good. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A slow as- cent to the top is usually the way it goes, but now your foot is tapping impatiently, and your mind is screaming, “MOVE IT!” Why mosey on up when you can arrive lickety-split? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because so many people want in on it, the good life quite often needs to be scheduled. Make the reservations now so you won’t have to pay through the nose later. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Beauty is as it animates. In other words, beau- ty is in the action. Confidence is better than any genetic gift you could have. Feel good about yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Stop worrying about surviving, and start planning to thrive instead. Money is not the answer, but having more of it will change the questions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your love life gets interesting. You hold back because you know it will make the other person reach. The mystery you create will work to your advantage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Rid your space of bad-luck items like pic- tures of yourself you never really liked, tools that don’t work and outdated infor- mation. Make room for the new. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Pre- tend that the new people you meet are already your friends, and you’ll put ev- eryone at ease. Tonight, listen well, and you’ll learn a short cut, save yourself from a futile effort or improve a relation- ship. WEDNESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 13). Announce your goals. Once you commit, there is no going back — your friends will keep you accountable. June brings a contract. July has you lead- ing the group. August shows you as a champion of your family. The work you love may not pay as much as you’d like, but the money gets better in November and January. Capricorn and Pisces peo- ple adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 40, 33, 28 and 11.
