THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015
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Sister-in-law mad about smoking Tomorrow’s horoscope
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
Dear Annie: I am 17, married,
with a 1-year-old daughter. I am
doing amazingly well for a teen
mom. My husband and I have
a house and Far, I¶m ¿nishing
school, and we are both working.
Before we moved into our
house, we lived with my hus-
band’s father and brother. When
my brother-in-law expressed in-
terest in getting a dog, I told him
that wouldn’t be possible because
my daughter is allergic. He be-
came furious and attacked me
with a knife. I left the house with
my daughter and stayed with my
mom until we found our current
place.
I decided to be the bigger per-
son and let the situation pass. But
recently, my father-in-law’s elec-
tricity was shut off and they end-
ed up homeless. So my husband
and I decided to let the two of
them stay with us until they can
get back on their feet. We asked
them to pay $150 toward rent and
insisted that there be no smoking
in the house or near my child or
me.
I recently discovered that my
brother-in-law is smoking pot
regularly at school. I told his fa-
ther that if I drug test him and it
comes out positive, they are gone.
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But, Annie, it went in one ear and
out the other.
I am so frustrated. I want my
brother-in-law out of the house
now, and no one is listening to
me. I don’t know what to do. —
Trying to be the Grown-Up
Dear Trying: If possession of
pot is illegal in your state, then
your brother-in-law is putting
your entire household at risk if he
keeps the stuff in your home. Oth-
erwise, if he is smoking pot only
at school, he is technically fol-
lowing your rules. Where is your
husband in all this? He should be
supportive of your position. Both
of you should be helping your in-
laws move into their own place
as soon as possible. Do they need
assistance ¿nding Mobs? )inding
affordable housing? Give them a
hand with those issues and you
will also be helping yourself.
Dear Annie: I taught ¿rst grade
for 20 years. At the beginning of
each school year, after the kids
were settled into our classroom,
I would have them sit in front of
me as they would for story time. I
would tell them that I was going
to do something that they would
NEVER see me do again. Then I
would pick my nose.
It wasn’t long before all of the
kids made grimacing faces and
sounds indicating their discom-
fort. I would then say, “It doesn’t
look any better when you do it.”
Then we would talk a little about
it and how they could handle this
problem, if necessary, in private.
After that, I would get up and
thoroughly wash my hands.
Not a single ¿rst-grader ever
picked his or her nose in front of
me. I always hoped it carried over
into the rest of their lives. — Re-
tired Teacher
Dear Teacher: You obviously
made quite an impression. This
technique might not work today,
when any parent passing by your
classroom (or hearing about it
from their child) might lodge a
complaint. But most people who
pick their noses would be ap-
palled to see themselves the way
others do.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be
contemplating a purchase today. Here’s
something to consider: Experiences will
make you happier than physical items.
Things bring clutter to your life that expe-
riences do not.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you
have something to prove, you’ll stand
independently. But what do you have to
prove right now? Likely, it’s more import-
ant that you work harmoniously with oth-
ers. Together, you’ll get things done.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your talent
for flattery will get you everywhere today.
You’ll lay it on like a baker puts icing on
the cupcake — just thick enough to add
some sweetness to the main event with-
out overpowering it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today’s
scene could trigger your shy tendencies.
This is appropriate for the situation. Scien-
tific studies suggest that socially anxious
individuals are often also highly intelligent.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your realistic
view may contrast with someone’s airy-
fairy ideas. This will provide the kind of
conflict that could either result in contin-
ued disharmony or in a brilliant and work-
able plan.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). One of your
favorite ways to express admiration is si-
lently. The perfect moment to do this will
arise, and however quiet your praise may
be, it will be felt on many levels.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Someone
going through a moment of low self-es-
teem will require your compassion. Some-
one with an overblown sense of self will
require your compassion. Your compas-
FRANK AND ERNEST
BLONDIE
THATABABY
SALLY FORTH
PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
B.C.
LOLA
DILBERT
SIX CHIX
BIZARRO
MUTTS
NON SEQUITUR
BABY BLUES
WIZARD OF ID
ZITS
ROSE IS ROSE
sion is required all around.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The an-
cient Greeks believed that the number of
people invited to a dinner party should ex-
ceed three and stop at nine. This wisdom
will apply to an event you are planning.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Emotions are volatile now and won’t take
long to go from lukewarm to overheated.
When things get intense, take three deep
breaths and then take on the world with a
softer approach.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You
recently witnessed someone around you
making a mistake. This really does war-
rant discreet mention, as it can be easily
righted, which will benefit all.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You
know what the other person wants; you’re
just not sure if you’re willing to provide
it. The price tag may be more emotional
than financial and this makes it costly.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Dis-
agreements that seem to be about mon-
ey are actually about power. Knowing
the source of the problem will help you
solve it. Tonight brings laughter with a
true friend.
TUESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 17). The
year will answer your prayers. A guide will
emerge over the next six weeks, perhaps
in the form of a teacher or course. What
you learn will carry you through January’s
intense challenges, and you’ll come out
stronger and able to make improvements.
March through May will bring beauty into
your world. Leo and Cancer adore you.
Your lucky numbers are: 4, 3, 38, 22 and
19.