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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 FEATURES Annoyed by pro-Trump grandma 5A Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. Dear Annie: How do I tell my 91-year-old mother to stop posting political messages on my 16-year- old daughter’s Facebook page, especially when Mom supports Donald Trump and knows that my daughter supports Bernie Sanders? My daughter just turned 16, and is very shy and introverted. She’s only just starting to ind her voice online and has taken an interest in politics only recently. She is a big supporter of Sanders and advo- cates for the rights of the LGBTQ community on her Facebook page (along with cute dog and cat vid- eos). But my mother comments on her page with support for Trump. It has turned my daughter off so much that she is reluctant to visit Grandma. And when we do go, she keeps her distance. Time is short. What do you advise to bring these two together again and to respectfully avoid discussing politics? — Neutral Observer Dear Neutral: First of all, your daughter can block Grand- ma’s posts on her Facebook page and we recommend doing that immediately. Then, consider this an excellent opportunity to teach your child that disagreeing with someone doesn’t mean you cannot Annie’s Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc. Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar love and tolerate them — espe- cially a 91-year-old grandparent. She doesn’t need to talk about the election with Grandma, and if the subject comes up, she can say that she’d prefer to discuss more pleas- ant things. It’s OK to agree to dis- agree, especially about politics, without becoming angry and dis- respectful. Frankly, we wish more people would take this lesson to heart. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Can’t Win in Tennessee,” whose wife uses foul language and constantly berates him. I rec- ognized some of my own qualities in his description, and I called my husband to apologize to him. Please let “Tennessee” know that his wife may be overwhelmed and depressed. While he is work- ing outside the house, she is at home working with two small children. This can be very stress- ful. Does she ever get any adult interaction? He mentions all of the things he does around the house, but does he help with the kids, so she has time for herself? He makes it sound as if there is an unfair division of labor and he is doing most of it, but if she is the children’s care- giver 100 percent of the time, it will wear her down. There are two sides to every story. — Seeing Myself in Alabama Dear Alabama: We appre- ciate your take on the situation, and more importantly, your will- ingness to relect on your own behavior and recognize the neg- ative aspects. Depressed people often take out their frustrations on their loved ones, who might see only the anger and not the unhap- piness underneath. Apologiz- ing to your husband is lovely. But it’s also necessary to address your unhappiness and work on it. Stay- ing home with little children can be both stressful and isolating, but there are ways to alleviate those things and, if necessary, a doc- tor can treat depression. Remem- ber that kids grow up, but the damage to your marriage may be permanent. ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is no need to fight for what is already yours, but you should definitely show the world your stamp of ownership on it today, if only to re- mind the others of property boundaries. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). No one knows what goes on inside other people’s homes. That’s why intimate relationships — or even cordial ones, if they involve domestic hospitality — are more interesting than the best theater, especially this weekend. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The healing will start with a little nugget of truth. Who will be the one bold enough to bring that nug- get out in the open? Probably you. Don’t feel the need to throw it. It’s enough to open your hand and give everyone a peek. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There will always be a struggle between generations. It’s human nature. Your parents, for better or worse, are a part of you. Accept them for who they are and you’ll be accepting yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s power in simple shared happiness. Your upbeat feel- ings will attract those with similar optimism. Whatever you focus all that cheer on will be lifted and transformed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Relationship discussions aren’t easy. Feelings are on the line. You don’t want to reject or be rejected. It can be hard to state and hear the truth. Feel- ing vulnerable and going forward anyway — that’s what it’s about. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Love can be fragile or it can be mighty. Much depends upon how it’s grown and protected. Work on the relationship. You’ll be surprised where it goes once you dedicate yourself to that ef- fort. 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 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What you want is very much in line with all that is possible for you. Still, you need to stream- line your efforts, cut out the fat and make every attempt to be lean and mean in your approach. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s much you can accomplish. There’s much you’ve already done. Don’t stop your own momentum by looking sideways at air- brushed pictures, hyped publicity and Face- book fantasy pics. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). All work and no play makes for getting much farther ahead of things than the rest of the pack. Who cares about being dull, Jack? Follow your ambition. You can always play tomor- row. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A per- son who doesn’t know what to expect also doesn’t set limits. This is one reason so many beginners get lucky and land in a sweeter place than those more familiar with the game. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Restless and searching for the best thing to do, you’ll be something of a project gypsy, wandering from project to project nomadically, lingering as long as you feel like and then moving on. FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 24). You’ve a very special wish, and it will come true in the next 10 weeks if you keep wishing and working every day. Your family will celebrate you with pride in July. Be careful what you publicize in August. People are curious about you, and your professional life will come un- der evaluation. This could lead to a promotion in November. Capricorn and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 33, 19, 20 and 48.
