THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017
FEATURES
Putting on shoes and socks
Dear Annie: Is there a right shoe ends up on its correct foot,
order and a wrong order for put- you’re doing all right. However,
ting on one’s shoes and socks? I if any of my readers feel strongly
find that on most days, I put on about the one-sock-one-shoe
both socks and then both shoes. method, I’d love to hear from you.
Dear Annie: I’ve wanted to
The other day, I put on one sock
and one shoe and then the other write to you for a long time. I want
to tell you my story. I am
sock and other shoe. I
DEAR
a 52-year-old man. I have
remember a scene on the
never married and have
old TV show “All in the
ANNIE
never even been in a seri-
Family” in which Archie
ous relationship. In my
Bunker and Meathead
late teens, I was put in the
were getting ready to go
position of being care-
out. Archie noticed that
taker to two family mem-
Meathead had put on one
bers who were unable to
sock and one shoe, and
take care of themselves.
Archie asked him what
Lane
When I was in my
he was doing. Why didn’t Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
20s, I made two attempts
he put on both socks
at looking for love, and
first and then the shoes?
“I like to take care of one foot at both times ended with my get-
a time,” Meathead says. It was ting hurt very badly. After that, I
really funny. (The clip is available realized I had too much baggage
on YouTube, titled “Archie Bun- to ever appeal to a woman, so I
ker — A Sock And A Sock And A stopped looking and settled in to
my role as family caretaker. The
Shoe And A Shoe!”)
But I am wondering whether years — and the decades — went
any polling company has ever by.
About four years ago, both
done a survey of how people put
on their shoes and socks. — Curi- family members whom I was car-
ing for died within only a few
ous in Klamath Falls
Dear Curious: Don’t know of months of each other, and I am
any survey, but I suspect that most alone. I have thought about look-
people dress in the order Archie ing for love again, but I don’t even
does. In my view, as long as each know how to go about it anymore.
So I am resigned to being
alone for the rest of my life. I have
been in and out of therapy over
the years and been on and off anti-
depressants. Nothing has really
helped. I have gotten involved
with a couple of community
groups over the years but haven’t
really made any close friends.
I guess I’m not really writing
for advice; it’s too late for that.
I am writing to tell people to try
not to be so judgmental about the
socially incompetent guy over
there who often keeps to him-
self. You don’t know his story,
and he might be really nice if you
took the time to get to know him.
— Lonesome
Dear Lonesome: I am so
sorry for the loss of your loved
ones. Bless you for taking care of
them. But the fact is that it’s not
too late for advice.
You are only 52 years old. You
still have decades of life that can
be full of love if you so choose.
Don’t look for someone to blame
for your current state. Instead,
focus on the present. Sign up for
online dating sites, and don’t let
the sting of one rejection — or
even 10 — paralyze you. There is
a woman who will love the way
you’re “different.”
5A
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Whether or not
your position is official, you and all around you
sense the same thing; you’re a leader now,
and you’ll press on with confidence (that you
may not actually feel) to show others the way.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today, all
speaking will be public speaking, or at least
you should consider it as such. Stay on point.
Even if you’re only telling one person, craft
your message as you would if it were being
broadcast wide.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Another one
of those trials that test your mettle will be
featured. Sure, you could do without this inter-
ruption of routine. Then again, since you know
that the conflicts and inconveniences are what
keep you on your game, you’ll gladly take it on.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your water-sign
nature will be amplified as your feelings flow
with what’s around you in a way that feels as
destined as the river that rushes over obsta-
cles and cliffs to get to the sea.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Letting go of worry
seems harder than it should be. But you crave
a peaceful, easy feeling, and you’ll have it.
Whatever it will take to align yourself with
the highest and best in your nature, you’ll be
willing to do it today.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Maybe you used
to think of a certain person as your adversary,
but things have changed. You’re not working
at cross-purposes anymore; maybe you never
were. You’ll be partners in seeking a solution
that’s a mutual win.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You got the feeling
you were doing the right thing, and that intu-
ition will prove accurate. You will have sublime
success if you stay on this course. All you have
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
to do is keep putting one foot in front of the
other and continue on this path.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be visited
by a ray of hope, or rather, you’ll be heartened
by the ray of hope that was always there, just
hiding behind some cloud cover for a while.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are
many difficulties and challenges in the creative
process. There are fears to overcome, skills
to acquire and risks galore. Yet, in the end, it’s
creating that brings you the greatest joy and
satisfaction.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If just one
person feels more loving and accepted today
because of you, you’ve made a difference in
the world. And if that one person happens to
also be you, it still totally counts.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Much will be
requested of you. Just because it’s doable
doesn’t make it reasonable or advisable.
Stand up for yourself. Don’t accommodate
others at the expense of your own comfort and
well-being.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Blaming another
is a waste of time. Blaming yourself is also
useless. Think in terms of cause and effect.
You can find a quick solution when you skip
the emotional baggage that comes with blame.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (March 22). You’ll
hear praise from many corners over the next
10 weeks. You’ll be asked to join a person
or group in an arrangement that excludes
other options. Think carefully; take your time.
Lifestyle upgrades happen in June and Sep-
tember. Because of new influences your work
takes a different direction in July. Cancer and
Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30,
44, 42, 20 and 14.