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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016
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Neighbor not keeping it down Tomorrow’s horoscope
Dear Annie: I live in a large
city with high real estate prices.
This has prevented me from buy-
ing a home, so I reside in an apart-
ment. I have done so for the major-
ity of my adult life. All of my
previous experiences have been
pleasant. However, this apartment
has very thin walls, and I can hear
just about everything that goes on
in my neighbors’ apartments.
A new neighbor recently moved
to the apartment below me, and I
can hear everything that goes on
down there. Our building has a
strict rule that there should be no
loud noise between the hours of 9
p.m. and 9 a.m. Unfortunately, my
downstairs neighbor seems to be a
night owl, and I have been woken
up on numerous occasions at 2 in
the morning by her partying and
loud talking. I have spoken to my
landlord twice about this, and he
has assured me that he has spoken
to her. However, this behavior con-
tinues to happen.
I understand that you have to
choose your battles as an apartment
dweller; however, this neighbor’s
complete disregard of the apart-
ment rules has my blood boiling.
I have invested in earplugs, and a
kind co-worker gave me a white-
noise machine. Using these tools
Dear Annie
By
Annie
Lane
Creators
Syndicate
Inc.
has helped me, but the fact remains
that this woman seems to have
no regard for anyone. I feel com-
pletely disrespected.
Moving is not an option for me
right now, so I believe I am doing
the only thing I can do by keeping
the landlord aware of this behavior.
Annie, I am not really asking
for your advice. I am asking you to
please print this letter as a public
service and a reminder to all apart-
ment residents to remember that
there are others in close range who
deserve consideration. — Blood
Has Boiled Over
Dear Boiling: Always happy
to let people vent if it prevents an
explosion, but I am going to make
one suggestion here: Talk to your
neighbor. It’s possible your land-
lord never actually talked to her in
the irst place. And even if he did,
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
he may be out of sight, out of mind
as far as she’s concerned.
Dear Annie: I just can’t let pass
how strongly I disagree with your
reply to “On Clearance,” the girl
whose boyfriend got free concert
tickets for her birthday.
You advised her to let her boy-
friend know that she does not con-
sider them a present because he
didn’t have to pay for them. I
would have told her to get over her-
self — that if the cost of a gift is
most important to her, she should
rethink her values.
Also, she can’t know what this
“cost” him. He listened to her inter-
ests and desires. He actually gave
thought to how he could fulill one
of those desires. He put himself out
there for her and asked his friend
for the favor. He was her knight in
shining armor. He plans to escort
her and try to see to it that she
enjoys herself.
If I could advise him, I’d tell
him, “Run!” He would be fortu-
nate to ind out her true, only-inter-
ested-in-the-almighty-dollar nature
before entering into any long-term
relationship.
There are plenty of young ladies
out there who would thank their
lucky stars for such a thoughtful
beau. — Florida Reader
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The loud
shirt, the bright shoes — go on. Show up
the moment; it will never again this way
come. In one way or another, you will cre-
ate a most treasured memory.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Give what
is needed, but do not over give or you’ll be
taken for granted. Friends who love each
other are the best kind to hang out with —
the good feelings are contagious.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To be ob-
jective is to understand the value of life
without being weighed down by it. Actively
practicing detachment skills will bring you
many peak experiences and special mo-
ments.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). When the
flies land on the sweet, sticky flypaper, re-
sistance is futile. They land; they die. There
are many human equivalents to this out
there, some obvious, some not so. Be alert
and aware so you can land with assurance.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re willing to
go to a far place to let go of troublesome
thoughts, emotions, memories and sen-
sations, but you needn’t endure the travel.
You can let go from wherever you are. Just
open your hands and drop it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). They love
you. They’ll let you know this when it mat-
ters. Until then, they’ll bask in your affection
and annoy you a little while making your
life harder than it has to be.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your rules
will apply. Your restrictions will be honored.
Your expectations will be met. If you have
yet to set those kinds of systems up, do it
today, because you’re favored to get it right!
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When
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
your personal life is going strong, the rest
of your life tends to fall neatly into place.
Make a meaningful personal connection
and you’ll have a breakthrough.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your
flaws make you likable. Really! Covering
up your flaws, however, will work against
you. People get nervous about coverups,
even if the thing under the cover is ador-
able.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your
excitement over an upcoming event is truly
half the fun. Revel in these plans. Put more
thought into this than is reasonable, be-
cause it’s about as big a deal as you are
willing to make it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are
a lot of rules that play into today’s action,
but the one that will matter the most is this:
“Always be closing.” This is the rule you’ll
thrive by. If it’s not on the bottom line, it’s
not.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). With social
graces, timing is everything. What’s un-
pleasant in one moment is charming and
refreshing in the next. Much will depend on
your ability to read the room well and pace
yourself to that beat.
FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 21). This is
your year to reach, risk and transform (in
a relatively painless way, to boot). As you
devote yourself to helping others, your
self-esteem will grow through the year.
Fabulous happenings in February and
June will come affordably to you. You’ll
share your story and win fans, friends
and love in the new year. Scorpio and Leo
adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 5,
20, 11 and 42.