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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.