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FEATURES 6A Tomorrow’s horoscope Woman won’t let go of past Dear Annie: My husband’s high school sweetheart (from 30 years ago) refuses to let go of the past and move on. “Donna” tried to get my hus- band to cheat on his first wife, and he declined. She also tried to get him to have a fling with her while we were dating, and again, he refused her advances. Donna continues to maintain contact with my husband’s sib- lings and his mother on Face- book by “liking” their photos and such, but has blocked both of us from seeing any of her interactions with them. My husband would like her to respect his space and leave his family alone. I don’t think she meets the definition of a stalker. She’s just annoying. How can we get her to move into the pres- ent and let go of that part of her past that included my husband’s family? — Time to Move On Dear Time: It sounds like this is beyond your control. If Donna wants to have contact with your in-laws, it is up to them to decide whether or not to comply. It is not your decision, so please stop tormenting your- self. They can block her if they choose, and you can ask them to Annie’s Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc. Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar do so, but it’s up to them. If Donna is calling your house, phoning your husband at work, sending constant emails or otherwise harassing you or your in-laws, that would put her in the category of “stalker.” If she is simply a thorn in your side because she refuses to let go, we feel sorry for her. What a disappointment her life must be for her to cling so tenaciously to a past that didn’t work out. Your in-laws would be doing her a favor to recommend that she get some therapy so she can have a better life. Dear Annie: I would like to comment about the letter from “Thigh High in Confusion,” who has a problem with her boyfriend wearing thigh-high stockings. Some guys (like me) have varicose veins. My doctor told me to wear hose that support my health issues and always asks if I’m wearing them when I see him. There are companies that specialize in such hosiery. My wife is an RN and she sup- ports my wearing the hose, even openly with shorts in the summer. I do not make a point to tell anyone unless asked. And the truth is, most people nowa- days couldn’t care less unless you make a point to be noticed. Those hose are especially help- ful if you stand on concrete or any kind of flooring for long shifts, like I do. Why can’t men be comfortable at their jobs or anywhere else? It’s just cloth- ing. — Man Who Wears Hose for a Reason Dear Man: We heard from plenty of men who use women’s stockings or their equivalent for health reasons. The woman who wrote, however, made it clear that her boyfriend derives sexual satisfaction from wear- ing them, and this puts him in a different category. She needs to decide what she can accept before the relationship pro- gresses further. THE DAILY ASTORIAN THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Compassion isn’t a feeling so much as an action. You have no problem showing people care and love through your action, but you sometimes forget to show yourself the same. Don’t just love yourself; demonstrate it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some say the future is created by dreams. Being the earth sign that you are, you can’t help but refute that nature seems to have a substantial hand in it. Your skill today is in melding your vision with nature. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Danger! A per- fectly lovely time is vulnerable to getting hijacked by an attention hog. Help the socially needy but don’t indulge them! Save the day by doing something to spread the attention more equita- bly. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone will point out a mistake you made, and you’ll appre- ciate this for the gift it is. The good thing about accepting your faults as real is that it also helps you embrace the reality of your talents and vir- tues. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Someone will find your conversation delightful today, and for good reason. For starters, you’re confident enough to punctuate your statements with flashes of silence. More importantly, you’ve a genuine in- terest in others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sometimes, when people are with you, they want to be your best friend. And then time passes and you don’t hear from them. The intention is still in heart, but logistics can be hard to work out. This weekend will work them out for you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Each person in your inner circle of loved ones sees you in a dif- ferent, but similar way. Someone on the outside 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 will see something very different in you. You’ll be surprised and inspired by this point of view. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When faced with the choice between making (SET ITAL) them (END ITAL) happy and making (SET ITAL) you (END ITAL) happy, choose you. Chances are, they will too once they learn more about you. Right now they just don’t know enough! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You attach feelings to objects. Whether functional, senti- mental or inspirational, there’s definitely a pos- itive vibration jumping off of most of the things around you today. And when that’s not true, you’ll clean house. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Life is forc- ing you to get more organized and you certainly don’t mind the challenge. In fact, in the end you’ll be glad you had a reason to change some of your methods of management in this regard. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Once again you’re in the mood to be impressed. You may have to change venues in order to find the “wow” factor you’re looking for, if only because familiari- ty has blinded you to “wow” in close vicinity. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The people you know make up a very narrow sector of the world. Even though their way of doing things seems common, on the global scale it really isn’t. So if you have other ideas, do try them out! FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 25). When torn between practical concerns and adventur- ous impulses, choose the adventure, so long as it’s a plan that speaks to your heart and not the expectation of another. April brings work you’ll love. A major purchase in May will give you the space you need to create ease in an area of life where you’ve felt stifled. Scorpio and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 20, 41, 33 and 48.
