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6A FEATURES Estate planning is unpleasant Dear Annie: After a diffi- I support. He is so generous and dedi- cult life, I was fortunate to meet and marry the perfect man. He cated, but this is one subject he is everything I dreamed of and will not deal with. We have no more. We are blessed with a will or trust, but I get the feeling daughter, who is now doing well he would be fine with anything I would want to arrange finan- at a prestigious university. cially. As far as what to Our now-empty nest DEAR do with our bodies upon has been nice and inti- death goes, though, mate. I was a stay- ANNIE that’s something we at-home mom during would need to decide on our daughter’s school together. Even though days, and since our girl I am older than he is, went away to college, my family has a his- I have been a stay-at- tory of living long, and home wife, supporting his family does not. And my husband the best I Lane there is always a possi- can and doing my best Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. bility we will go at the to make the few hours same time in some kind he has away from work of accident. I wouldn’t want my enjoyable and happy. But there is one problem we grieving daughter to have to have. He refuses to talk about decide what to do with our bod- making plans for how our affairs ies on top of everything else she should be taken care of upon would have to deal with. I love our death. He is in his late 50s, this man so much, but I don’t and I am in my 60s. We both are know what to do about this. blessed with good health, but I How can I handle this? — Very know we will not live forever. Happy Family Dear Happy: Marriage But anytime the subject comes up, he shuts down and goes to makes life a tag-team sport. bed without any discussion. To Estate planning isn’t one of your his credit, he is always short husband’s strong suits, whether of sleep because of his career, it’s because he simply feels too which he is passionate about and tired to face such a big task or THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. he’s uncomfortable with the sub- ject of death. Fortunately, you seem equipped to tackle this challenge on behalf of you both. Tell your husband that you’ll prepare a draft of the will and that he can simply sign off on it or make revisions before it’s finalized. My guess is that he’ll be relieved. Once the will is behind you, you’ll have the peace of mind to enjoy the rest of your lives together even more. Dear Annie: I’m a 75-year- old retired teacher. It doesn’t bother me when a store clerk calls me “honey.” I’m fine when the young woman who works in my husband’s nursing home refers to me as “dear.” If the recep- tionist at my hair salon greets me with “sweetie,” no prob- lem. The waitress at my favor- ite lunch counter often says, “Hi, love. What are we going to have today?” I smile and give her my order. I can’t understand why so many older women make a ker- fuffle about nothing. You can call me “honey” anytime. — Bonnie in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Dear Bonnie: Your laid- back attitude is refreshing — but I assure you, it isn’t just women making kerfuffles. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You often expect yourself to have immediate answers. No one else is expecting this of you, though. And be- sides, there’s something beautiful in the space between knowing and not knowing. Hang out there a while. speedy accomplishment without the stress. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everything takes time, but not everything seems to. When we’re experiencing something for the first time, the passing seconds feel much slower. This magic loophole is why you can gain more time in your day by adding novelty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s a deal to be struck, but with whom? Before you start the negotiations, get a general sense of the distance between your bottom line and theirs. It’s hard to get on the same page if you’re not in the same book. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No need to ponder unanswerable questions today. There is a tan- talizing sense of wonder that accompanies the day’s events. It centers around a mystery that shows signs it might reveal itself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It requires more effort, but you take great pleasure in get- ting things right. Go over your work again and again until you stop catching the mistakes. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Creativity is no longer solely the prerogative of supreme beings or the privileged elite who can afford to devote time and study to what may or may not result in a paycheck. You’ll prove this with your endeav- ors of the day. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Great machines have been built, and greater ones will be built, by way of human craft and appetite. But if you can fulfill your needs without a machine, the natural way will be better today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your favorite part of a job is the part you can easily accomplish and readily share to typically excellent reviews. Save that part for last. Success hinges on your willingness to tackle the awkward, potentially hard part first. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A sense of urgency may accompany your more challenging tasks of the day. Try to see this as a timed game instead of a ticking bomb and you’re likely to enjoy 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 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A lack of routine will keep you from reaching personal goals. Consider making a weekly appointment aimed at certain results. It’s a structure that will build big things quickly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The basics are crucial. Don’t skip what’s essential. Getting enough sleep and proper nutrition will lay the groundwork for a stellar day in which the bad vibes bounce off of you and the good ones linger luxuriously. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Today will feature lively discussion. Take part, but don’t take it too seriously. Leave your ego out of it, and prepare for differences of opinion that are rather extreme. Thinking and sharing keeps compla- cency at bay. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (March 2). A financial win right at the start of this solar return will set the tone. You used to believe that if you wanted something done well, you had to do it yourself, but what happens in April will change that. You’ll be an integral part of a talented com- munity. A detour in May will be an opportunity to experience fresh excitement. Taurus and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 30, 22, 29 and 16.