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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017 FEATURES They stole the baby’s name Dear Annie: Ever since eldest brother and sister-in- I was a young girl, I’ve law are expecting a boy, and known exactly what I want they just told us that they to name my future chil- are thinking of naming him dren. Wedding plans, career ... “John.” Though I’m thrilled for goals, possible boyfriends, even where I’d want to live them, I am also crushed. Years ago, I men- — none of these was DEAR tioned to the soon- as clear to me as to-be parents in the names of these ANNIE passing how I liked future kids. When the name, and I I played with my can’t help thinking Barbies, Barbie and they “stole” it from Ken were always me. I do understand renamed “Jane” and that I don’t have a “John.” (These are claim on this name. pseudonyms. I don’t Lane However, I’m hav- want to share the Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. ing a tough time let- real names for pri- ting go of the resent- vacy reasons.) Earlier this year, I mar- ment, and each time I hear ried the love of my life, people compliment the “Keith,” after three very name choice, it’s like a twist happy years together. of the knife. I wouldn’t want Though we’re in no rush to to be seen as copying them have children, we do want if I were to have a son of to have a family eventu- my own. What can I do? — ally. Family is important to What’s in a Name? Dear WIAN: Get out both of us, and we are lucky to have good relationships the book of baby names and with my small nearby fam- start perusing the millions ily and Keith’s family of of other choices available to two brothers and three step- you. I guarantee you’ll find sisters, all of whom live one that you like even bet- across the country. Keith’s ter. And at the end of the day, there’s nothing in a per- son’s name more important than what’s in his character. Dear Annie: This is in regard to “Trapped,” who was preparing to leave her emotionally abusive husband. “Trapped” should be able to work with an attor- ney to follow the statutes of the state in which she lives regarding how to serve her husband with a petition for dissolution and perhaps simultaneously get an order for protection. There should be no need for “Trapped” to meet with her husband face to face. Law enforcement or a process server could per- sonally serve her husband. Of course, “Trapped” will have to make arrangements for an alternative living sit- uation once her husband has been served. — Retired Attorney Dear Retired: Thank you for bringing to atten- tion that important point. Though “Trapped” wanted to tell her husband in per- son, it is, as you said, not necessary or even advisable. 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today’s event is no spectator sport. Don’t sit in the stands; you’re the main attraction. As for how you’ll command this audience: You are fascinating enough, just by being yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t lose heart if you’re not winning in the early stages of the game. Stay engaged. Keep your eye on in- creased performance over time and eventually you’ll be brilliant. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In some are- nas, the negatives don’t even come close to outweighing the positives. So why are there so many people who have opted in? It’s a matter of ego, really. Don’t let the popularity fool you. Steer clear. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love has a way of surprising you, but you can’t count on these found moments of romance to carry a relationship. Create a space for love to thrive instead of expecting it to crop up in the cracks of your frenetic schedule. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To admit that you have judged another person too harshly in the past is an indicator of spiritual largess. It takes superior character to realize when your charac- ter has been less than superior. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People can say “business is business,” but what most busi- nesses do, ultimately, is help people with the things that personally matter to them. In your book, it’s never “just business.” CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can guess all the livelong day, but you won’t really know how much you’ll enjoy doing something until you’ve tried it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Every area of your life affects every other area. This is why when you spend time instilling a sense of structure, rhythm and purpose in one area, other areas will benefit, too. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have something unique to add to the situation. Because of this, you’ll carve your own niche. People will help you take your notions and hunches from con- ception to execution. How gratifying! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Creativity is often about solving problems that other people don’t see. Because of this, you’ll tinker and toil in solitude for some of the day, but you won’t be lonely, as this will be extremely engrossing work. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The magician isn’t making up the trick in the moment. She’s been practicing for months, maybe years, to be able to pull it off in the seconds when it matters. The same goes for your performance today. 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 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To be a physical being is to be limited. Gravity is among our most prevalent oppressors, yet humans have found ways to defy it. Philosophical question of the day: Is the illusion of freedom better than the knowledge of oppression? TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (March 15). This is a year of bringing it all together. You’ve borrowed the best of what you liked in others, and now you’re assimilating the qualities in a superhuman way. Next month brings new finan- cial channels, and May features adoring eyes on you. Style upgrades will affect your profes- sional life. Aquarius and Leo promote you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 45, 3, 28 and 41.
