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8A FEATURES She has a heap of hate Dear Annie: Years ago, ignore her. Honestly, I just look at her with we were friends with a beauti- ful young lady and her husband. sympathy and feel so sorry for her He passed away several years partner; he says he stays because ago, and she has never been the of her grandkids. She is ridicu- same since. Even though she is lous, and the police have told us to so beautiful on the outside, she is make notes of anything and every- thing she says or does to extremely jealous, and her DEAR us. I’ve never seen some- insecurity shows through one so filled with hate. in a ridiculous manner, ANNIE Any suggestion on how making her a very ugly to get “Crazy” to stop act- person. ing like a spoiled brat? — She currently has a Sick of It in Eastern New live-in boyfriend. One Mexico morning about a year ago, Dear Sick: This my husband and I wished woman is a tornado, and her boyfriend “happy Lane you’re crazier than she birthday” in a text. She Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. is if you think you can saw this message and stop it. I truly admire your threw a fit. She smeared me on social media, saying I’m sympathy and desire to help her a horrible person. Her boyfriend boyfriend, but if he elects to stay sent us a message saying he in the cyclone, there’s not much knows she’s “crazy,” and he apol- you can do for him, either. As for the lies she’s spreading ogized for her behavior. One day, I was in a local depart- about you, anyone with a smidgen ment store. I had a coupon, and I of common sense should be able hadn’t found anything I needed. to see that a person who posts long She was the only person I knew in personal rants on Facebook isn’t the store, so I asked her whether the most reliable source. She’s she would like to use my coupon. only making herself look bad. She screamed and said she would Continue to keep your distance, never take anything from me. The and let her spin herself silly. Dear Annie: This is in cashiers at the store were going to call security. I told them to just response to “Frustrated in Maine,” who hates it when servers ask whether he needs change. Are you kidding? Are the many who have responded to this topic — mostly using their delicate sensibilities as an excuse to tip less — kidding? I have been a server for over 20 years. When I approach a table with cash neatly stacked on a check and ask, maintaining direct eye contact, “Do you need change here?” it is not a ploy for a greater tip. It is the fact that I haven’t counted the money present before asking and, frankly, 20,000 steps into my night, would prefer not to take another 50 that are unnec- essary. Please, people. We’re not begging for a tip or scamming you. We are simply doing our jobs in the most cordial and unassum- ing way possible. Get over your- selves and the — God forbid — extra 2 percent you might leave. By the way, where are all the other servers’ responses to this? Please give us a voice. We’ve been hearing about it for weeks now, and you have voiced noth- ing from professionals, only “pet peeves” from patrons. Believe me, in an industry where I daily see the worst of selfish, egocentric human nature, they don’t want to hear my pet peeves. — Aghast in Arizona THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Everything does not have to be about accomplishing some goal. But if you’re having trouble finding motivation, ask yourself to deliver a measurable result within a particular dead- line. It will work wonders to get you going. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). An attractive someone is on your mind. The effort you put into either forging this relationship or steering it in a new direction will pay off and make your life wonderful. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The projects that are on your schedule will be accom- plished, while the projects that are in your mind will go unattended. The time and date stamp is what makes things happen. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a lot you’ll do because it feels right. You don’t need to know, with every little exchange, what’s in it for you. But for some exchanges this is important. Otherwise, you won’t be motivated to follow through. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re good com- pany. Left to your own devices, you’ll get on to some truly interesting pursuits and/ or meaningful work. Anyway, it’s better to be alone than to be with people you don’t enjoy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you’re con- cerned with making sure your time is spent doing something meaningful, don’t worry so much about what you’re doing. Meaning will be achieved by bringing a sacred quality of attention to any endeavor. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Experts say that good relationships start with the one you develop with yourself — as if that’s such an easy thing to get right. For many it’s not. 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 If it’s hard to change from the inside out, change from the outside in. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A beautiful face isn’t attractive to you unless there’s also a fascinating brain behind it. You feel fortunate to know people who are as be- coming as they are smart. Playing together will be the best part of the day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Before you can overcome your fear you must first be aware of what it is. Identify it and note its parameters. See how it’s something that has attached itself to you, but it’s not you. Peel it away. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can’t control what other people find interesting. Instead you’ll learn more about it and use this knowledge to your advantage, fashion- ing your message to make it compelling to your audience. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Blank spac- es beg to be filled. Filled spaces, like full elevators, are repellant to newcomers. Take a deep breath and figure out what you need to give away in order to invite fresh energy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Pop artist Andy Warhol once remarked that two peo- ple kissing always look like fish. Kissing that happens this week will lead you to a feeling of being caught. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 7). You’ve felt, at times, that you were at the mercy of the fates. But this year you can see how clearly your decisions create your successes in life. July and September are months of rapid personal growth and finan- cial luck. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 2, 22 and 15.
