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Tomorrow’s horoscope
Librarian’s request out of line
Dear Annie: Shortly after I
had knee surgery, I went to the
library wearing my (prescribed)
compression wrap to prevent
blood clots. This compression
wrap makes an intermittent hum-
ming sound. A few minutes after
entering, the librarian walked
over and asked what the hum-
ming noise was. I showed her the
compression wrap and said that
the medical equipment was pre-
scribed by my surgeon. She then
asked me if I could turn it off. I
did, but I wasn’t happy about it.
After leaving the library, I
turned the compression wrap back
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door. I asked the postal employee
if the noise bothered her and she
said it was perfectly OK to wear it
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makes more noise than the com-
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me to turn off medical equipment?
— Illinois Library Patron
Dear Patron: Libraries are
supposed to be quiet places (al-
am his third wife.)
During the dinner, this couple
stood up and spoke to the assem-
bled guests about my husband’s
Creators
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wife. This went on for about 12
minutes, dragging down an other-
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wise joyful occasion.
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thought it showed very poor man-
though we get plenty of letters ners. What do you think? — Third
saying otherwise). Nonetheless, Wife
Dear Wife: We think the cou-
most libraries these days have
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medical equipment should be tol- tion of your husband’s birthday,
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library and ask about their noise your husband to recall her fondly
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pened. We think you deserve an effort to remind him of her. They
may have assumed that, with an-
apology.
Dear Annie: Please tell me other wife in between, you would
whether I am overreacting. We not mind too much. Either way,
had a very special surprise birth- please be the bigger person and
day in an upscale restaurant for let this go. It serves no purpose
my husband’s 90th birthday. Re- to hold a grudge or continue to be
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Annie’s
Mailbox
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Focus exclu-
sively on positive, desirable options. If it’s not a
win for everyone involve it’s not good enough
for you, either. This bold approach will eventu-
ally lead to your promotion.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sign up. Vol-
unteer. Say yes. It doesn’t matter if you know
how to approach the task at hand, as you’ll
learn along the way. Your attitude makes you
a perfect fit for anything that sounds fun to
you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). While most
compliments are nice to hear, they are not
all created equal. Someone will elevate ver-
bal admiration to an art form. You’ll love how
it feels to receive these kudos, and you’ll learn
to give as such.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you’re won-
dering what keeps someone coming back
and back and back to you, it’s all that fresh
excitement, kindness and tenderness you
give. You never give your attention the same
way twice.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll appreciate
the ones who keep their correspondence
short and to the point. You tend to accept calls
and visits from this type because you know
it’s not going to drag out. You’d do well to emu-
late this succinct style going forward.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Unlike zoo an-
imals, people often get to design their own
cages. It sometimes takes them a while to
realize this, though. You have more freedom
than you think. Current boundaries are either
illusory, self-imposed, or both.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your soul is
searching for someone to nurture. At the
same time, it scares you to take on too much
responsibility — that’s because you know
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
deep down that you’ll give yourself fully to it!
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Many want
to be in your “club,” whatever that means to
you these days. For some it’s a professional
situation. One warning: Make sure the ones
you take on are really ready and qualified to
play at your level.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The
negative emotions needn’t be shoved aside;
nor should they be obsessed over. Acknowl-
edge these feelings as natural and accept-
able. They will flow through you and dissipate.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Inaction
frustrates you. What are they waiting for?
The truth is, they are waiting for an invitation
from someone like you. Go on now; throw
the doors open and encourage them to walk
through.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You see
right through the sad people putting on a
good face. You also see through marketing
ploys, ulterior motives and anyone trying to
achieve an end through the act of pretending.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone
may be pressuring you, but don’t rush to
make a choice. When you do make up your
mind, you’ll strongly lean toward the option
that gives you the most space and possibly
an escape hatch.
TUESDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 9). You ex-
press yourself in new ways, and others will
have a better understanding and healthier
respect for you because of this. You’ll gain
fans, too. Carve out time to learn a new skill in
March; you’ll profit from this in April. July sends
your heart on a mission. September brings
you and a loved one closer than ever. Cancer
and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are:
10, 2, 22, 38 and 15.