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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 FEATURES Trouble finding friends Dear Annie: I moved to Josh’s work is sending him to New York City for work just London for three months, and over two years ago. Though I I don’t want these friendships grew up in a smaller town in to disappear during that time, the Midwest and stayed close too. As a fully grown woman, to home for college, I really I feel embarrassed to ask, but, love the pace of the city, and Annie, how do I make friends? — Big Apple Blues I’m starting to feel Dear Blues: No that I have my place DEAR need to feel embar- here. ANNIE rassed. In many ways, About a month socializing becomes after moving, I was more challenging introduced to my now once we’re “fully boyfriend, “Josh.” grown,” as our lives We instantly hit it off fall into the routine of and have a great, lov- work, sleep, repeat. ing relationship. He is from New York orig- Annie Lane It’s hard to make Creators friends in the rat race. inally and has a huge Syndicate Inc. But as you’ve rec- community nearby. ognized, your current Given all his fam- ily, co-workers and friends network is an invaluable start- — childhood to college — ing point. Try spending some there’s a vast network of peo- time, sans Josh, with a few of ple whom I now feel con- his friends you feel you have nected with. NYC can be a the most in common with. difficult place to make friends, They in turn can introduce you and Josh opened up a lot of to other friends and groups, doors for meeting new people. until you’ve branched out into Yet I still feel as if I’m your own space. And get active in your “Josh’s girlfriend” to most of them rather than my own per- community. I would also rec- son. True, we mainly see each ommend joining a site such as other when Josh is around, Meetup, which connects peo- but I’d like to move past that. ple with similar hobbies and goals — for example, running a marathon, writing a book, learning a new language or learning to cook. Visit https:// www.meetup.com for more information. Dear Annie: I’d never felt compelled to write until today. The letter from “To Be or Not to Be” made me cry. My par- ents died within 13 months of each other. My father died from a lengthy illness, and my mother, who was sev- eral years younger, died sud- denly a year later. I remem- ber receiving checks from life insurance, annuities, the sale of her house, etc. Every time a check came in the mail, it reminded me of my loss. I would much rather have my parents than any amount of money. So, “TBNB,” if you’re reading this: Don’t do it! Your children and grandchil- dren don’t want your money. They want you to be a part of their lives for as long as God allows. This is what your two grown children would tell you if you asked. Look at it from their perspective. — Still Missing Mom and Dad 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Compassion is not just a word you read in books about popes, saints and the Dali Lama. Compassion is an automatic response to your daily life. It’s who you are. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stay out of the minutiae. Jump up to that perch that will give you the big picture view. This is the way to bring/have/make the most fun possible out of today’s scenario. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While there are detailed reasons why things must go as they do, in the broader sense, the circular nature of your business will bring with it a wallop of irony. “Crops are sold for money spent on food.” — Heraclitus SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re curious about people. Sometimes that curiosity kicks in years later, when it’s too late to know. You’re still wondering how certain things came to be. Now is your chance to ask and avoid future regret. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Gratitude will help keep you centered and focused on creating the experience you want for yourself and your loved ones. Your resources are abundant, and what- ever you don’t have will be yours for the asking. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are many delights in your arsenal of social graces. Superb manners, exemplary humor, exceptional warmth — that’s just the beginning. Wait till they taste your pie! CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s heaven to be around people who get you, no explanation necessary. For these connections, intimate communication is subtle communication. You’ll go right to the heart of the matter. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You and a loved one will understand one another perfectly as long as you’re making the effort to communicate out loud. Because there’s so much else going on today, your usual shorthand or telepathy with this person won’t work. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Finding a groove requires a bit of patience today, so don’t expect things to work immediately. People need to get warmed up first, and that includes you. Breathe, smile, and get grounded. By noon all will sync up. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t let details bog you down, and avoid trying to prepare for every possible scenario. Most things will go right. Lat- er, there will be more important things to tend to than the ones you were tempted to obsess over. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Team spirit is not the job of one team member; rather, it’s a manner in which functions of the game are exercised. Your esprit de corps will be contagious. Encour- age them to originate such a feeling, too, so it’s not all on you. 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 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re already the complete package. You’re whole. You’re perfectly you, just the way you are. Make this your mantra through the day. Sure, everyone can improve, but it’s a choice, not a necessity. You’re already worthy. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 24). They might not notice your fine character, but it will lead to extremely noticeable successes this year. There’s an intense streak of work coming up, which helps you make a large sum of mon- ey by the end of February. April and beyond bring many opportunities for connection and closeness that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Taurus and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 24, 31, 18 and 43.
