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FEATURES 6A Tomorrow’s horoscope Should parents help out? Dear Annie: Our 46-year-old son is bright, caring and an all- around good guy. Here’s the prob- lem: “Munro” has never gotten much of an education, even though he’s had multiple chances and we have encouraged him to do so. If we say anything about it, he gets nasty and rude and tells us it’s none of our business. He is absolutely right — until he and his family hit us up for money. Munro has a wife and three chil- dren. The oldest, age 20, still lives at home and does not work or contrib- ute to the household. Our daughter- in-law refuses to work more than part-time, and then only tempo- rarily. The entire household lives hand-to-mouth. We have loaned them a lot of money over the years, not to mention the many “extras” we’ve done for the kids. We made a decision to close the bank, at least until his wife and adult son contrib- ute more to the household. The problem now is that Munro was in a serious, life-altering acci- dent and is lucky to be alive. He won’t be able to work for some time. Of course, they can’t pay their bills. I spoke to my husband about helping again because of these extenuating circumstances, but he replied that now is a good time for RQOLQH WR ¿QG IXOOWLPH MREV WKDW will make up for Munro’s missing salary. And if you are feeling gener- RXVSD\IRUWKHPWRJHWVRPH¿QDQ- Creators cial and budget planning advice Syndicate Inc. from a professional. Check with your bank or the National Founda- Kathy tion for Credit Counseling at nfcc. Mitchell and org. As the saying goes, “Give a Marcy Sugar PDQD¿VKDQG\RXIHHGKLPIRUD GD\6KRZKLPKRZWRFDWFKD¿VK his wife and son to step up and get and you feed him for a lifetime.” Dear Annie: In a letter from jobs. What do you think we should “Pennsylvania,” there was a refer- GR" :H DUH ¿QDQFLDOO\ VHFXUH ence to rude drivers turning on their but not rich. — Worried Mom in high beams and leaving them on. In \RXUUHVSRQVH\RXVXJJHVWHGÀDVK- California Dear Worried: This is a tough ing the high beams once or twice to situation. You have been too gen- let someone know their headlights erous already, but with Munro out are off or that their high beams are RI ZRUN IRU DQ LQGH¿QLWH SHULRG off. You might want to tell your his family will likely sink further down before it occurs to them to readers in Indiana not to do that. step up and contribute. They have I found out the hard way when a been enabled for so long that they SROLFHRI¿FHUVDZPHFOLFNP\KLJK don’t know how to adjust their beams. He was nice and just gave expectations. They will accuse you me a warning, but it could have of abandoning them in their time of been a ticket. — Smarter in Indiana Dear Indiana: Several read- need. Please sit down with Munro, his ers wrote to tell us it is also illegal wife and their grown son. Explain in California and other states, and that the gravy train has stopped run- suggested turning one’s headlights ning. Offer to help your daughter- on and off quickly for the same pur- in-law and grandson look through pose. Our thanks to all who let us the want ads in the newspaper and know. Annie’s Mailbox THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You already know a handful of subjects that you and your friends can connect over. Branch out to keep the relationships fresh. New topics and activi- ties will be even more fortifying than the famil- iar ways of bonding. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are some things you’d rather do alone. Your methods may clash with a partner’s way of doing things. Split up the work. If you try and tackle it together, it will only cause friction in the relationship. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s nothing wrong with a little competition. In fact, you’ll be better off for the added pressure of having to do things faster, cheaper or in a more at- tractive manner than the others on the scene. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Instead of being fine with “whatever,” you’re fine with a very specific list of variables, none of which will be out of the question as deliverables. So do you dare to ask for what you really want? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have long be- lieved in the strengths and competencies of others. It’s about time for you to see that your own competencies are just as real and more deserving of your attention and nurturing than ever. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your special someone has a strong sense of your love. What this person means to you goes far beyond what words can say. The feeling is untranslatable. And yet you keep trying — a noble effort. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are suscep- tible to enchantment. Bonus: There’s no harm in surrendering to it! A relationship will deep- en as you relax into the natural flow of things. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It takes 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 massive effort to carry a grudge, and quite frankly it’s a lot to keep track of, too. For this and other reasons, you’ll find it in your heart to forgive someone and feel immediately lighter for it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You see a different truth in a situation than the others involved. Or maybe you’re just reflecting on it differently and thereby drawing highly original conclusions, the likes of which could baffle and delight them all at once. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re not being greedy; rather, you just feel that you need fatter resources in order to do the job in the best way. More money means more options. There are low-money options too, however. Get creative. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Call your loved ones without a reason or a point. This will turn out to be one of their favorite expres- sions of your love. After all, pointless conver- sations usually only happen between kindred hearts. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s no question that you’re dealing with a flawed sit- uation. The question: Is it slightly flawed or is it tragically flawed? Can you work with and fix the problems — or is this something that will never change? SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 9). Passion marks the weeks to come. So- cial dynamics will change for the better. A once-earthbound relationship will set your heart flying over the next two months. July brings professional opportunity; November features a fluke financial opportunity. Games and sports bring spirited fun in 2017. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky num- bers are: 30, 44, 38, 48 and 1.
