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6A FEATURES The other side of the law Dear Annie: I bet you’re sur- you throwing light into dark situa- prised right now, and I don’t blame tions with the flick of your tongue you. I know it is not an every- and would appreciate some help. day type of thing to receive mail — Confused in California Dear Confused: You are so from an inmate. I read your sec- tion of the newspaper every week young, and I promise you that the and have to admit that it’s pretty world is so much bigger than it seems right now. You can interesting. I’m a 19-year- DEAR still be whoever you want. old man currently residing And I think that deep in this lovely facility, fac- ANNIE down, a part of you does ing four years and eight want to change, or you months for robbery and wouldn’t be writing me. possession of a controlled The most important substance for sale, with a factors will be the peo- gang enhancement and a ple you surround yourself bail enhancement. I stress with and the help you seek about my case often. That Lane in your first year out of has nothing to do with the Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. prison, especially during amount of time I’m serv- the first few weeks and ing, because I can do that standing up; all I’ve got to do is months. There are a number of resources count my blessings and tell myself that there are people in here who for people in your shoes in Califor- aren’t ever going home. But sadly, nia, such as the Men of Valor Acad- there’s a possibility of my join- emy (510-567-1308) and the Cen- ing them because I’ve taken two ter for Employment Opportunities (510-251-2240). Please don’t give strikes at such a young age. I know I have to change my up on yourself. Readers: If you have been in ways, and I wouldn’t have to worry about anything if I did, but I’ll be a similar spot and turned things honest: I won’t change. I chose this around, let me hear from you. Dear Annie: This is in response lifestyle, and it’s all I know. I don’t want to change, either. I just want to “Mrs. in Minnesota,” who is to know one thing: Do you think offended by her daughter’s friends I’m wrong? I’m so confused. I see using her first name — even though the friends are now adults. Here in the South, we have a custom that works well in this situ- ation. From the time we are young, we are taught to call adults “Mr.” or “Miss” followed by their first names. For example, my children’s friends always called us “Mr. Albert” and “Mrs. Linda.” Even though my children are now in their 50s, I am still “Mrs. Linda” to their friends, as well as to any other people in our small town who are younger than I am. This is so much more personal than being called “Mr. Smith” or “Mrs. Smith.” A more familiar approach makes sense in small towns because we often see each other every day. One funny example: A man in town was “Mr. Jim.” Mr. Jim had a son we called “Little Jim.” Mr. Jim is now dead, but his son is still “Little Jim” to everyone. In the local restaurant recently, a waitress was calling him to the telephone and called him “Mr. Little Jim”! I just finished up serving 40 years in our local government. I served as mayor for the final few years, but I was still addressed by everyone in town as “Mrs. Linda.” When people called me “Mayor Smith,” I knew they were from out of this area. — Affable in Alabama THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Seize the op- portunity to meet new people. On the surface you may not have all that much in common. A little effort is all it takes to go deeper. What you’ll learn from this is that you’re more alike than different. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If thoughts were furniture, a few timeless pieces deserve the prime mental real estate you give them. Then there are some broken down, archaic pieces that you would do well to move on out and replace. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everything will be better with a little preparation, especially those things that you usually wouldn’t have to prepare for — a casual conversation with a friend, for instance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To know someone very well, so well that you’re comfortable with this person in a myriad of situations — it’s a wonderful feeling. Plus, making efforts toward this end is nothing but pleasure. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People will respond to your respect. In fact, it’s the most motivating thing you can do for another per- son today — respect the efforts, the attitude, the person’s expression in this world. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You heard the music before, and now you can’t hear it. But this is not cause for alarm. The songbird has not flown away. The songbird is inside you always. It just needs to, once in a while, rest its voice. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t let other people’s opinions knock you off your game. Someone else’s judgment doesn’t have to be unsettling; uncertainty could, in fact, call forward your best self. It’s all in your interpre- tation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your imagination gets an injection of color. It’s like a brand-new ink cartridge in your printer, ready to flesh out some vivid imagery for you. Dream that you’ll make it. Dream big and dream wild. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s not enough to have an opinion. Anyone can do that. But to have an opinion that’s thoroughly and unique- ly thought out — you really admire the person who presents you with such a thing today. 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may find yourself thinking harshly of a situation. It doesn’t make you a bad person. It’s natural to have a whole array of feelings, some darker than others. Just watch your words, is all. You can’t take them back. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some have trouble saying “no” while others are afraid to say “yes.” Everyone is different. Set up those personal rules again, and this time, make sure they are catered to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). How can you take the relationship to more-splendid levels? You will accomplish this aim, mostly because you have the creativity, curiosity and moxie that it takes to ask this question. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 13). You will accept people who felt unacceptable, love those who exhibit unlovable behavior and emotionally support individuals who might never reciprocate. These exercises in exemplary character would be pure selfless- ness if they didn’t happen to make you rich in every conceivable way this year. Cancer and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 30, 12, 24 and 48.
