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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Worried about a soldier Dear Annie: I am 13 years for me. Nobody ever had a old, and I have a problem that better big brother. I love him I am too embarrassed to talk and look up to him as my role about with anyone at home or model. I have learned a lot school. from him over the years, and My stepbrother is 19 years I miss him so much. What can I do to old, and he enlisted DEAR stop expecting some- in the Army after he thing bad to hap- graduated from high ANNIE pen? — Scared and school. I don’t know Worried why I feel this way, Dear Scared: Jus- but I am scared to tin sounds like a true death that something American hero and bad is going to hap- an amazing brother. pen to him. Some- It is understandable times it keeps me up Lane how his Army ser- at night because I Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. vice overseas causes have dreams that he you to worry. To is either taken pris- oner or killed. I was fine when calm your fears, try to keep he first enlisted, but he is now in touch with him as much as overseas, and I am scared all you can. Skype and FaceTime are great. If you can’t do video the time. I have never been like this chats, write to him often via before, and I can’t talk about email or good old-fashioned it because I am afraid people postcards. It would really help if you will laugh at me and think I shared your fears with your am a baby. “Justin,” my stepbrother, is parents. I promise they won’t my best friend. When I was 8 think you are a baby. In fact, years old, his dad married my they will probably think you mom. He told me that day that are very mature for being able I was now his little brother to express your feelings and and he will always be there worries. My bet is that they share some of the same feel- ings, and you could all be helping one another. When the bad thoughts come in your head, try to say, “Stop.” Notice them in your mind and think about some- thing peaceful that you enjoy. What your stepbrother is doing is incredibly coura- geous, and I know you have the bravery inside you to fight your fears. Dear Annie: I thought your advice to the parent of the 23-year-old daily mari- juana user was perfect. You said not to focus so much on getting him to stop — which would only make him fight back harder — and instead let him learn from his own mistakes. I’d just like to add that one other thing that might be important for the son to understand as he enters the world of work is that many employers require a drug test as part of the hiring process. It would be a tough way to learn the lesson his father is trying to teach him. — A Former HR Executive THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re such an excellent predictor of human nature, but that could get in your way today, too. You will hear the other person more clearly when you do not anticipate what is going to be said. taken the needs and wants of others into con- sideration. But ultimately, they are not the ones who have to live with the consequences. This is about what you want to do, and you’ll make your choice. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Of all the things you could take a risk with, your appearance is among the least risky, with the most interesting results. Hair grows back. Outfits change in a moment. Why not have more fun with this? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll flit from one interest to another today, and any suggestion can start you out in a new direction. This will make the products of your work fascinating to those with a more linear process — that is, if you commit to finishing! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re wary of wanting to fix things or save people, as this is a classic codependent tendency. However, in all likelihood, you will be able to fix, prevent, escalate or de-escalate today’s situation and with favorable results. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s not wrong to strive for validation; it’s just not attractive. But you have something else that matters to you much more than public approval, and it makes you extremely charismatic today. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sometimes being hap- py is as simple as commanding yourself to be happy. Today is such a day. For some mysteri- ous reason, you’re more amenable to your own suggestions than usual. Take advantage of this. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Silence can say it all. It’s the timing of words that makes commu- nication understandable. You will be especially adept at connecting with fellow earth signs Taurus and Capricorn. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The cosmic omens suggest that the ones who love you most will bother you best. And by best, of course, the cosmic omens mean “worst.” Why is bothering so much a part of love? SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Of course you’ve 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). Your sixth sense turns on today and your intuition will be accurate. The flashes of insight that come to you may not be what you want to believe, but don’t ignore them. You don’t have to act now. Watch and wait. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The circum- stances at hand are not so unique as to demand an all-new solution. It will be lucky to refer to the past. You can answer a present-day problem with a precedent from antiquity. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re very tol- erant of other people’s ideas even if you don’t agree with them or see how they are going to lead to anything that applies to you. The world would be better if more people had this attitude. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 23). You live by your words this year, and you’ll never have to eat them. Because you are so careful about what you agree to, and so diligent in keeping those agreements, your fortunes will augment in March. Loyal love will be by your side all year, and all the gifts you give to your loved ones make your life exciting, too. Cancer and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 13, 25, 4 and 16.
