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FEATURES 8A Tomorrow’s horoscope Looky-loos ruin shower Dear Annie: This evening, I went to the local YMCA to swim. When I was through, I showered, as I always do, since I go back to work afterward. Near the end of the shower, I removed my swim- suit and found a boy of about 8 looking through the curtain at me. I yelled at him and he stopped, but a few seconds later, a woman (I think it was his grandmother) looked in, too. I told her I’d like just a few more minutes, and I’ll admit, my tone wasn’t that friendly. I got out of the shower and locker room as fast as I could. Annie, that boy was too old to be in the women’s locker room. My question is, was I out of line for showering in the nude in a public locker room? This partic- ular shower had four nozzles, so I assume other people would feel free to share the space, even if the curtain was closed. But both the boy and the older woman were not showering. They were just peeking in. That strikes me as rude. This has never come up before, because I usually have the locker room to myself at that hour. Now I don’t know if I should go back. — Not an Exhibitionist Dear Not: These “group show- ers” are intended for multiple peo- THE DAILY ASTORIAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. because her more-neglected step- sister would feel left out. Having grown up in a crazy family with full siblings, stepsib- Creators lings and half siblings, things like Syndicate Inc. this were a challenge. My dad liked to spoil the three of us who Kathy were his biological kids, but my Mitchell and stepdad was more practical. He Marcy Sugar and my mother both tried hard to keep our household “equal,” so my ple to use simultaneously in order full siblings and I left some of our to save time and money. However, stuff at my father’s. It was good no one should be peeking in just to for us, as it taught us to always be see what’s going on, and you are considerate of how others felt. My right that an 8-year-old boy is too grandparents made all the siblings old to be checking out the wom- feel welcome in their homes. en’s locker room. (We have no I am thankful for all of my par- explanation for Grandma, other ents and grandparents, and blessed than perhaps responding to some- to be brought up in a loving family. thing her grandson said about the Most people marvel at my parents’ showers.) ability to get along and even social- You should register a com- ize not only with each other, but plaint with the facility. There are also with my father’s second wife, likely rules regarding the age of his current wife (married 30 years) opposite-sex children using the and my stepdad (married 40 years). locker rooms, and you should ask We are all grown now, some of that they be enforced. If they do not us with kids of our own, and we are have any restrictions, you should all still part of one big messed up, ¿QG D SODFH WR VZLP WKDW DIIRUGV crazy family. — Happy Child you the privacy you require. Dear Happy: How wonderful Dear Annie: Your response that your parents, stepparents and to “Sad Nana” was spot on. She grandparents made sure that all of was upset that she couldn’t send you felt loved. This is how to do it gifts home with her granddaughter right. Annie’s Mailbox ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s good to have a witness, and you need one right about now. Invite onlookers. Ask for critique. Someone who studies your moves will be able to illuminate things about the way you operate that even you didn’t know. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Conversational oddities, quirks in the clothing and hiccups that have to do with getting from here to there can be expected. But will you float through this day soaking up and spreading emotional sunshine? Yes! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When the task at hand is something you don’t want to do, it’s not your fault. You may have a constitutional difficul- ty in being roused to do it. And yet, that’s not a pass. It only means you have to do the rousing yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There will be a lull in the action and this is the perfect moment to reach out and find some new friends to add to your crew. You won’t go wrong when you seek the company of self-directed, purposeful and in- telligent people. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your values will act as the North Star to guide you to your brightest and best. It’s easy to forget what those values are when you are not surrounded by people who share them. It’s why you need to try harder to find your tribe. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You want to point out what’s right, but stark honesty will scrape up an ego or two as it lands. Resolve to commu- nicate with kindness and love. This resolution alone will contribute to a brilliant interpersonal result. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A cause you were involved in has since petered out but there’s something that comes along today that has a 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 similar feel. You may take this one on purely for nostalgia’s sake! SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be keenly aware of what people do for ego gratification. It’s good not to get too involved in these vanity en- deavors, as they are susceptible to the whims of their creator instead of following any logical or orderly path. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Choose and choose fast. If you waste time agonizing over a decision, someone with less talent and heart will choose, run with the choice and rise to claim the ultimate victory. Don’t let this happen. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll learn, have fun and share generously in the process, which feels absolutely effortless. Still, make sure you get credit for what you contribute. If you’re too modest, you’ll miss an opportunity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Something about what you’re doing or who you are is get- ting more attention than you want. Well, that just comes with the territory of being attractive. Come up with clever and gracious ways of han- dling this. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A flare of new energy sends you right into the best vantage point for what there is to see today. This could have to do with an actual ticketed event — or a natural spectacle of life. THURSDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 24). Oh joy! An ambition fulfilled before June will trans- form your days. You’ll strip away some of your self-imposed rules and be unstoppable through April. Supportive people around you understand that your devotion to family comes first and will help you live up to your role in that regard. You’ll celebrate a powerful love in July. Cancer and Vir- go adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 33, 25, 41 and 19.