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FEATURES 6A Tomorrow’s horoscope Is nursing in public OK? Dear Annie: Am I out of the loop or just a prude? It bothers me to see a mother cradling her infant child, one latching off and on to mom’s exposed breast? This was the recent scene in the crowded men’s department of a popular store. I am certainly in favor of nurs- ing an infant, due to the enormous EHQH¿WVWRERWKWKHFKLOGDQGWKH mother. I nursed all three of my children. But this total exposure seems extreme. When in public, a scarf or a small lightweight EODQNHWZRXOGEHSHUIHFWO\¿QHWR FRYHUWKHLQIDQW,¿QGWKHPRWKHU disrespectful of others and going too far in making her statement. I’d love to hear other com- ments on this subject. — Wonder- ing Mom Dear Mom: And you’ll get them, we assure you. We covered this topic a few years ago, and we heard plenty. Let us stipulate — we are in favor of nursing. We have no objection to women who nurse in public places. 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That is her choice, Out of the Loop Dear Out: First of all, wish but there are lovely nursing tops and cover-ups that allow Mom to lists of any kind should not be nurse comfortably anywhere and considered demands. They are suggestions. You don’t have to we recommend they be used. Dear Annie: Our daughters, get anything on those lists unless now in their 50s, have always giv- you want to. In some instances, en us a wish list for Christmas. In the links will provide you with a years past, I have made it known product that you can purchase in that this doesn’t constitute the a brick-and-mortar store. As for true meaning of Christmas. A year e-books, and any other gifts that ago, we gave each daughter cash, are sent via the Internet, most al- hoping it would send a message. I low you to request that they be also sent cash to my granddaugh- sent as gifts so that the recipient will get the item along with a note ter, with no acknowledgment. Well, at the end of November, IURP\RX,I\RX¿QGLWQHFHVVDU\ we received an e-list containing to hand them something tangible, a description of each article and it is perfectly OK to give them a a link for purchase. Some of the card saying you have sent them a items are e-books. I also received gift that they will receive in the a similar list from my 27-year-old mail or their inbox. Annie’s Mailbox ARIES (March 21-April 19). People make mistakes; they suffer and often try to change. That usually makes for a better human. You don’t have to watch out for the ones who make mistakes. You have to watch out for the ones who don’t try to change. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s lucky when you’re able to shop around and/or try the beta version, but you’ll never know until you get your hands on the real thing. This is your day for diving into it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Did your heart just go flutter, or was that just a pleasant passing interest you experienced? It’s too soon to tell, really, but your attractions are certainly worth investigating. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Here you go again, putting yourself in challenging en- vironments that make you feel small. If this isn’t brilliant and brave, nothing is. You’ll rise and surprise yourself. (By now maybe you shouldn’t be so surprised!) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You love to be adored, but you do not like to feel like you belong to anyone. They may ask for informa- tion, explanation or detail, but you don’t owe it to them. Maintain your autonomy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are plenty of influential people who never lived: Sherlock Holmes, Cinderella, James Bond. And then there’s that character you’ve been toying with in your mind, a kind of alter ego who does the things you would love to do. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some people are just earnest, plain and simple. You love that quality and it’s becoming rarer and rarer these days. You’ll relate to such a person, and the honesty you share will refresh your spirit. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You want to 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 be bold, but it’s hard when you’re not sure of the scale you’re dealing with. Are these monsters or mice, lions or kittens? Talk to your mentor. And if you don’t have one, isn’t it about time you get one? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You fo- cus well — so well, in fact, that you could start to obsess in a way you’re not sure is healthy. Well, it’s not the first time, and some good may come of it. Let a Capricorn or Gemini dis- tract you so you can get perspective. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The at- traction secret you embody is so obvious, (SET ITAL) why doesn’t everyone know it? (END ITAL) When you make someone feel smart, beautiful or interesting that person will keep coming back to you for more sunshine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Love is: wanting the other person to have fun, joy and happiness even if you don’t get to be a part of it. That’s difficult. It takes maturity. You may still be debating whether you want to be this selfless, and that’s fine, too. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have every right to go where you want to be and vanish into thin air when you don’t want to be there anymore. Sure, there are rules, expec- tations, etc. Just remember your freedoms, and you’ll feel better about everything. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 7). You’ll never know how much you truly mean to someone and yet you’ll enjoy the big dis- plays of attention and affection that come to you this year. New professional doors will open in March. The needs of your family will coincide wonderfully with a June opportu- nity. Try to see more of the world in August. Aquarius and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 15, 42, 27 and 6.