THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015
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Unfriending mom on Facebook Tomorrow’s horoscope
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
Dear Annie: Yesterday, I had
an argument with my 85-year-old
mother. She said I must be a les-
bian because of my recent Face-
book posts in support of all my
gay friends and the Supreme Court
decision upholding gay marriage.
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it was colored in beautiful rainbow
shades.
My mother was appalled that I
was supporting “those people” and
demanded that I change my picture.
She said she was embarrassed and
claimed that all of her friends were
calling her to ask whether I was gay.
This was a lie and she admitted it.
Then she said she does not support
gay people and I should support
them in more private ways. I told
her I am 50 years old, not 10, and
these are my choices. If she doesn’t
like it, she doesn’t have to look at
my Facebook page.
I have never felt comfortable
having my mother as a friend on
Facebook. I want to un-friend her,
but I’d feel guilty. She has always
been this way, and frankly, I’m fed
up. She has other friends and family
on Facebook, so it’s not as though
she’ll be out of the loop. What do
you say? — New York
Dear New York: There are
kinder ways to deal with this rath-
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er than un-friending your 85-year-
old mother. You can arrange your
privacy settings on Facebook to
limit what she sees and what she
can post on your page. But truly,
you are 50 years old and should
know how to deal with your big-
oted mother by now. Ignore her
comments. Change the subject
when she says things you find of-
fensive and refuse to engage her in
these pointless arguments where
neither of you will influence the
other. Don’t become angry. Smile,
and then do what you want. It’s
how children have dealt with dif-
ficult parents for centuries.
Dear Annie: I’d like to respond
to “Not Buying Narcolepsy,” who
complained that her husband sleeps
constantly. Many people associate
narcolepsy with the way it appears
on TV sitcoms, where people fall
asleep midsentence. But the most
common form of narcolepsy is ex-
cessive daytime sleepiness.
A year ago, I could not sit down
without falling asleep. I woke up
sleepy and probably could have
slept 12 hours a day and still man-
age to fall asleep in my chair. Nar-
colepsy can be diagnosed by sleep
studies and blood work. Since my
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ing the right medication, I have my
life back.
Perhaps “Not Buying” should
sit down with her husband and fill
out the Epworth Sleepiness Scale
as a way to begin a discussion of
the medical reasons behind his
need for such great amounts of
sleep. It’s available through the
Narcolepsy Network (narcolepsy-
network.org). I hope this helps. —
Wide Awake
Dear Wide Awake: Thank you
for the excellent resource. Narco-
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sleep. It’s a neurological disorder
affecting the way the body regulates
sleep-wake cycles. Information on
narcolepsy is also available through
the National Sleep Foundation
(sleepfoundation.org). Anyone who
is having problems staying awake
should also speak to his or her phy-
sician and, if necessary, ask for a
referral to a sleep clinic.
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ROSE IS ROSE
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Having
dealt with uncertainty before, you are now
more able to deal with uncertainty in a dif-
ferent area of life. This is the ability that
makes you a superhuman!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve
made indelible memories in the mind of
another without trying at all. So why start
trying now? Perhaps the work you do to
make an impression would best be ap-
plied to your own enjoyment.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re so
capable that lazy people may try to rely on
you for everything they need. That’s why
saying “no” is a sanity saver. Happiness
is doing only what you really want to do.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Rare and
magical happenings will touch your per-
sonal life. Preserve the sacred nature of
this by refusing to overanalyze or even
talk very much about it.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are times
when you grow so world-weary that you
believe you’ve seen it all. That’s what
makes days like today so special — the
grandeur of the undiscovered unfolds be-
fore you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Some-
times the game changes after you make
a move, but today it changes before you
make the move. So hang back, watch the
other players, stay aware, and be ready to
act on opportunity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Another
lovely thing about you is that when people
aren’t treating you right, you tend to look at
your own behavior first. Did you misstep?
Is there something you could have done
differently? This is the winner’s way.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s
nothing quite so inspiring as seeing oth-
ers doing something similar to what you’d
like to be doing (but not nearly as well as
you could do it).
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Seek
not fame or fortune, as they bring only
fleeting pride compared to the more last-
ing confidence that comes with building
your character. Strive instead to become
better, wiser and more loving.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Once
you put your mind to it, you’re unstoppa-
ble. So the question is: How do you put
your mind to it? Visuals help. Inspiring role
models help. High stakes help. Assign re-
wards and consequences.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Wealth
flows to those who provide great value to
others. It also flows to those who manipu-
late and enslave others, though, so keep
your eyes open. Don’t empower evil by
buying into it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The luck
that drops into your world is a magic key
that will get you out of your current bind
with a twist and a click. Accept the cosmic
gift, say thank you, and move along!
FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 31). It will
be a year marked by fascination. Priori-
tize the people, places and interests that
spark your curiosity. In August, this spark
will turn into a fire. You’ll expand your mind
through film, books and conversation.
Your earning power will be the next thing
to expand. Cancer and Aquarius people
adore you. December shows you holding
hands while crossing a finish line. Your
lucky numbers are: 6, 30, 2, 48 and 32.