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Daughter is a shining example
Dear Annie: I have a rare ing color, sex, religion, wealth or
child, one who asks nothing for anything else others notice. She
herself and gives generously to accepts one and all. At church
others. Each year for her birth- breakfasts every Sunday, she
day and Christmas, I try to find proudly says the prayer of thanks,
something, anything, my daugh- and before every sermon, she
ter might like as a gift. She smiles raises her voice in song.
sweetly and says nothing
This rare and beautiful
DEAR
or says, “I’m good.”
young woman is 38 years
Yet she works hard to
old, and although often
ANNIE
hurt by other people, she
make other lives easier and
happier every day. When
holds no hate in her heart.
She was born with Down
her dad had a stroke, she
syndrome.
was my assistant, no mat-
That she holds no bias
ter how messy and how
in her heart makes me
hard the task. When her
wonder: Are the rest of
dad passed away, she and
Lane
us “normal,” or is she? I
I clung to each other for Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
think she is, because she
comfort. Then we got the
acts the way all humans
news that her uncle was
very ill. We moved from our home should instead of as they do. I am
in Florida to Alabama to help him. so proud of my generous, loving
She lost her school, her friends, a child. — Proud of My Daughter
Dear Proud: Thank you for
community to walk in without fear
sharing your daughter’s gener-
and so much more.
Once again, she gave her all, osity with the world. May we all
helping to bring her uncle back learn from her example.
Dear Annie: I am friends with
from barely being able to get out
of bed to being able to plant in a couple who are in a long-dis-
his beloved garden once more. If tance relationship. Our group of
he made any noise, she ran to his friends has been tight for a long
room to see whether she could time. A few weeks ago, I walked
in on the girl with another guy at
help.
She smiles at everyone and a house party. I quickly removed
makes no judgments regard- myself from the situation.
The girl called me the next
day super upset. She said that she
was drunk and that it was a mis-
take that she regrets and would
never do again. She is afraid that
it would destroy her relationship if
her boyfriend found out.
I am decent friends with both
and am stuck deciding what I
should do. Should I let the guy
know what I saw or just mind my
own business? — What Do I Do?
Dear WDID: That ugly truth
will out itself in time. Keep your
hands clean.
Dear Annie: You could not
be more wrong in your answer
to “Scratching My Head in NH,”
whose husband’s family stays in
touch with his ex-wife but does
not include the ex in family affairs
that this new wife attends. This is
perfectly acceptable.
Many people who have formed
deep, loving bonds of friendship
with an ex’s family should not be
expected to drop the ex because
two people find they cannot live
together.
Many people in the position
of ending a marriage also stay in
touch for the sake of children and
other family members. You really
need to rethink your answer. —
Remaining a Friend
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can prevent
future discomfort by asking more questions
about an upcoming social event. After all, if
you don’t know exactly what the occasion is,
it’s hard to dress for it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You recognize
that look when you see it — like they’ve
been tricked before and they’re not about to
be again. The thing is, you’re not out to trick
anyone. You’re the real deal. You’ll earn trust,
in time.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People you don’t
know have something valuable to offer, even
if you never so much as talk to them: Social
osmosis is real! Spending time in a public or
shared space will lead to good fortune, so
make it happen.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Give second
chances. You may be disappointed yet again,
but you’ll never regret making the more
compassionate choice. In fact, you’ll feel better
regardless of how the other person responds.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You give your love in
such a big-hearted way that it’s hard for you
to imagine withholding attention or affection
to gain a certain affect. However, such tough-
love tactics may serve an important purpose
now.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s nothing
hard about having happy relationships today.
Your sunny attitude attracts people who
casually give you exactly what you need,
and if they want anything in return, it will be
something that’s easy for you to give.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You see things oth-
ers don’t, which is why the solution that is so
clear to you is not being produced. Take the
lead. Gently point out what’s missing. Use the
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
diplomacy and charm that is your birthright.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you oper-
ate inside a group of people who are already
very tight with one another it could make you
feel like an outsider. With subtle intention,
you’ll be able to penetrate defenses and get
as “inside” as you want to be.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). No matter
how busy you get, if there’s time to do a thing,
there’s time to do it right. Today’s odd luck:
The right way will also happen to be a rather
quick fix.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Hitting the
right tone will be important. If you’re strictly
rational, the others will think that you don’t
care. If you’re too emotional, they’ll be uncom-
fortable with how much you care. A moderate
investment is what’s needed.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s charm
in the mundane! It takes a soulful, curious eye
to see it. Go on and make a big deal out of
small things. You’ll love the conversations you
get into.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As you focus
on executing a job very well, other seemingly
unrelated aspects of life will improve. Power
dynamics are shifting. You’re starting to get a
sense of your influence, which is growing.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 10). You
get scientific about your happiness, and this
measured approach works wonders. Practical
steps repeated will be the magical formula for
changing your life in a very positive way. Your
domestic scene gets upgrades in April. Close
relationships take you on an adventure in
July. October brings a windfall. Aquarius and
Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9,
20, 16, 44 and 3.