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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.