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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016 FEATURES Arguing over the election Dear Annie: I’ll try to keep over. But I can’t bring myself to this nonpartisan and just give you do it. Will we ever be as close as the bare essentials. My sister and I we were? — Family Divided Dear Family: This election are both in our late 50s. She’s only two years younger than I am, and year has done a number on many we grew up extremely close. We families. Based on what I’ve went to college together and made heard from other readers, the dis- agreement you and your sure never to move too far DEAR sister are having is hap- away from each other or pening at tables all across our parents afterward. ANNIE the nation. But she is a member of It’s entirely possible one major political party, — healthy, even — to and I’m a member of the love someone who has other one. The presiden- different opinions. You tial election caused a big eliminate a lot of frus- strain on our relationship. tration once you real- I thought things would Lane ize that yelling never get better after Election Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. changed anybody’s mind. Day, but they’ve actually Embrace the relief that gotten even worse. She’s unwilling to compromise and see comes with agreeing to disagree. That said, I’m sure that if you my point of view, and to be hon- est, I can’t see her point of view, two made a list of all the things you have in common, it would either. Before the campaign season be much longer than the list of all started (a year and a half ago), the things you don’t. You’re just we talked on the phone at least obsessing over the latter. Remem- three times a week. Now we hav- ber: You were sisters long before en’t talked in two weeks, and I’m you even knew what a Democrat worried the distance between us or Republican is. Give her a call will just continue to grow. I keep today, and talk about your chil- thinking I should swallow my dren, your health, a good book pride and tell her she’s right on a you’re reading — anything but few points (even though I don’t politics. Dear Annie: This is in believe it) just to smooth things response to “Between a Rock and a Hard Place in Ohio,” whose 13-year-old daughter was invited to a birthday party at the mall. A four-hour unchaperoned mall birthday party for 13-year-olds? The invited girl’s mother’s con- cern was legitimate. I would like to point out that many malls (at least in my area) do not allow anyone younger than 18 to wander freely in the mall without parental supervision, for good reason. A more organized party should have been planned by the birthday girl’s mother, per- haps with a meal at a designated mall restaurant and an hour of shopping and/or a movie after- ward. That would have been more responsible. What was the mother thinking? And as far as supervision goes, I once walked into a tea shop and watched two girls of about that same age helping themselves to endless cups of tea while other shoppers were on standby for a sample to be provided by the host- ess. The supervising adult was present but outside the store on her smartphone and oblivious to what was going on — and she most likely didn’t care. Parents, please wake up! — A Daily Reader 3C TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re more likely to keep a commitment to a friend than you are to honor your own private and personal wish. This is why, when you really want something for yourself, you absolutely must get other people involved. moves can be counted as progress. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Existential angst can be alleviated through practical means. Environmental improvements will contribute. Maybe this has to do with getting more sunlight and fresh air. Perhaps there’s a nutritional issue to be addressed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Believing differently from your friend can cause a rift. Well, it’s not the believing exactly; it’s the expression of that belief. Diplomacy, softness, warmth — this is a dance, and you’re a wonderful dancer. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your least-satis- fying lunch would be the best thing a person in another part of the world has had in months. There may be little you can do about that, but a global view should help your mood, at least. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Once your internal parent decides what’s good for you, your internal child will spend a good amount of time whining, complaining and trying to talk you out of it. Good parents stay true to their word. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know what you want to do, yet you’re not doing it. Baffling! You may have to trick yourself to get going. Write down the “when” and “where” in your calendar. Once in motion, you’ll figure out the “how.” CANCER (June 22-July 22). It will take many hours of research and development to make an effective presentation. The amount of time you get to actually present your ideas may be extremely short: Make it count. Relevant details go up front. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Give and re- ceive and receive and give. That’s the way the day will go. Try not to pay too much attention to the math of it. Dollar amounts will be particular- ly deceiving. It’s the care. Focus on the care. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may be inter- rupted. It’s an opportunity to extend respect to the other person, even though he or she is being rude. When you make a mistake, it’s an opportunity to show poise. Catastrophes are opportunities to touch your true grit. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A partnership that drains you is defeating the very purpose of partnership. Partnerships should contribute to your sense of well-being. Go get a partner who shares your goals and complements your skills. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you come to the roadblock, you don’t automatically turn back. Instead, you move laterally until you find a way through. This is a day when sideways 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). Socializing with a friend or partner has its unique challenges. If only you could telepathically convey the message “stop talking” or “save me,” it would smooth the way. Perhaps you could work out a signal. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 17). Your intensity will be appreciated by equally intense individuals. This is a bigger blessing than most people can understand. Your unique style and concerns — the one who pays attention to this will be of particular interest. Weddings happen in July and October. Family expansion is an exciting boon of March. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 20, 33, 10 and 50.
