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6A FEATURES She makes how much? Dear Annie: I have 38 years Dear Undervalued: Your of experience in the health care experience speaks to the power of industry. I love my job and perspective. You went from being co-workers. I’ve been at my pres- satisfied to feeling cheated, not ent job for 11 years. “Good work because of any change in your job ethics, dependability, loyalty and or the way your employer treated honesty” is my work mantra. My you but because you gained co-worker “Samantha” knowledge of your DEAR has been here for a lit- co-worker’s salary. Still, tle over two years. She I understand why you’re ANNIE is doing a great job. Our irritated. duties are comparable. I If you haven’t gotten enjoy working with her a raise in a while, now is and care for her. the perfect time to request one. Highlight your ded- But she is a very close ication and work ethic to friend of my employer’s your manager just as you and my office manager’s, Lane and I learned that she is Annie did in your letter. And if Creators Syndicate Inc. you don’t get the answer making the same hourly wage as I. Her past expe- you’re looking for, make peace with the situation. Get back rience was teaching preschool. Needless to say, it has been to your mantra. Keep your eyes on hurtful; I feel slighted, and it has the horizon and the rainbow that rattled my work confidence. Over is retirement. You’re fortunate to the past 10 years, I have turned have a job you love enough to down three job offers that would turn down offers. Not many peo- have paid me a higher wage. ple can say that. Dear Annie: So many peo- My employer doesn’t know this or realize my loyalty to the ple write to you about negativities office. Retirement is three or four in their lives. I wanted to write to years away for me, but mean- you about a positive. On Valentine’s Day, my wife while, I would like to be treated fairly. Could you please offer and I celebrated our 47th wedding me a solution or some advice? anniversary. In the mid-1960s, I lost a son; — Undervalued then in January 1969, I lost my first wife. I found myself single, living in a rural area with five children. I was overwhelmed. In late 1969, I went on a blind date with my current wife. I told her I had five children, and she said, “So?” This was unlike the couple of other dates I had before; those women would not even let me drive them home when I men- tioned my five children. I drove home saying to myself, “I’m going to marry that woman!” I feel blessed that my marriage has been full of love and respect. We made a vow to each other when we got married never to go to bed angry at each other. It was hard a few times, but we did it. I am ready for another 47 years with her. I love her. — Larry G. Dear Larry: Thank you very much for sharing your story. Life handed you some pretty sour lem- ons, and you made sweet lemon- ade. I am so happy for you and your wife and am sure that your son and first wife are smiling down from heaven. What I love most about your letter is your gratitude. Having an attitude of gratitude has been sci- entifically proved to have many health benefits. Stay thankful. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). In an environ- ment with strict rules that most are inclined to follow, new ways of thinking are hard to come by. But since the problem won’t be solved without a good idea, you may want to go somewhere different to think about it. you put into it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You won’t be sorry if you err on the side of kindness and restraint today. This will be easier to do when you relax and get a little distance on the day’s potentially tense situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve seen ravens, maybe hundreds of them, and they’ve all been black. It suggests, but doesn’t prove, the color of all ravens. Use what you learn, but don’t assume that all the facts are in yet. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It so often hap- pens in life that it’s not the best one who wins the prize; rather, the winner is the best fit for the particular prize. This is just one more rea- son not to take it too personally, win or lose. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Just as a tree crashing in the forest does not count as a sound if there is no ear to hear it, your own creative impulses require a sounding board. Find one, or you won’t be motivated to con- tinue. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Because you’re inwardly quiet and outwardly observant today you will witness an instance of touching minuti- ae capable of expanding your heart like a sail to send you floating on the breezes of the day. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are many societal rewards being used to bribe you along a certain path. If they only knew that you have your own reasons for being on this journey, reasons far more rewarding than anything they could provide. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Handling stress well is the skill to build on, as it will reward you time and again throughout your life. Learn how to better process bodily sensations associated with stress. It will be worth the time and money 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). Your happiness will be the result of following an impulse to explore and learn. Your research will lead you to concepts, next steps and, most importantly, people who can help you take them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The people who know you well can anticipate, among other things, your time of arrival, general ap- pearance and the conversational topics you’re likely to choose. But today you’ll surprise them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though it may not be easy or even possible to change today’s circumstances, it may very well be possible to change the way you experience them — a change that will absolutely help you reach your goal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your closest friends and loved ones are not always your best support system. You are right to cater your sharing to your audience. Let people earn the right to know certain things about you. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (March 3). Your presence makes hearts grow stronger. You’ll never know what a difference you make this year just by showing up! Your powers of imagination are extra strong over the next 10 weeks, so imagine success. A structure around practicing your craft will put you in the running for more money in July and a prize in August. Capricorn and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 4, 44, 48 and 30.