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6A FEATURES Back in the singles game Dear Annie: I’m 25 years one to “test” his affections. What old, and I got out of a long- advice do you have for millenni- term relationship almost a year als in the dating world? Are there ago. Being thrust back into the any deal breakers when it comes world of singles was a difficult to communication or behavior on adjustment, and I’m still a little dates? — How to Be Single uneasy when it comes to dating. Dear Single: There’s no sin- There seem to be a few gle rule, except to fol- DEAR schools of thought when low whatever guidance it comes to dating advice most resonates with ANNIE for women. The one that you — and to never call most resonates with me multiple times in a row — because I’ve seen it or send an avalanche of ring true in the past year text messages. That said, and because the women if you like a guy and you (and men) who’ve told want to ask him out or me this are intelligent, simply follow up after Lane mature adults — is that if Annie a date, why not? You’re Creators Syndicate Inc. a man wants to see you, no doubt thinking about he will see you; and if he it anyway. If he’s inter- doesn’t make plans, he’s just not ested, great. If not, you will know that into you. Doesn’t matter if and can resume kissing toads in he’s on a business trip across the search of your prince. Dear Annie: I just read the country, busy with work or doing anything else. He will make it letter from “Frustrated.” Let happen. me get this straight: This wife According to this logic, it is upset because her husband would make sense to not make spends one afternoon a week the first move and initiate conver- going grocery shopping for his sation with a guy. That way, I’d mother? What about the six days know how into me he is. I’m a a week he spends with his wife? no-drama woman. Shyness is one Either there is more to the story thing, but I don’t want to have to or she is very self-centered. She suggested wanting to play games — play hard to get or whatever — after I meet some- put her mother-in-law in a nurs- THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ing home. Nursing homes are for people who absolutely can- not take care of themselves and have serious medical issues that require round-the-clock care. There are independent and assisted living homes, where she could be around people her own age. As for this mother-in-law’s not liking to be around her grand- children and great-grandchil- dren, people in their 80s often do not like to be around chil- dren because of the noise and energy levels. It does not mean they don’t love their grandchil- dren or great-grandchildren. It just means they do not have the tolerance for kids that they did in younger years. A very good friend of mine — I called him my surrogate dad — used to tell me, “You don’t know what it’s like to be this age until you are this age.” He died at the age of 96, and I have so many beautiful memories of spend- ing time with him and my mom until she died at the age of 95. — Susan Dear Susan: I appreci- ate your sharing. Our elders are capable of teaching us so much. If only we’d listen sooner! ARIES (March 21-April 19). Bodily responses, such as hunger, sleepiness and fear, are not commanders of our being, just suggestions from the physical realm. They can be heeded or overridden to suit other needs. When over- ridden they will lessen in intensity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What we resist persists. Let go and the opposing force might come forward, but it won’t be able to grip you. You’ll be like water, offering nothing to grab onto. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you seek to bypass the problem, you’ll squander precious energy in the workaround. This one needs to be addressed instead. But don’t worry: Mere confrontation will shrink it considerably. CANCER (June 22-July 22). They will never say you weren’t generous. In fact, you may feel compelled to give more than is necessary or even appropriate, though you won’t regret this. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will solve one of the great mysteries of life — like, “What are other people’s motives?” or “What’s he think- ing?” Well, maybe you won’t find the definitive answer, but you’ll get a rather enlightening glimpse of it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Accepting what you can’t change is one way to go about it, though you might accidentally find that through acceptance a transformation happens anyway. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Should you spend, save or give what you have? Whichever choice you make will end in loss; it’s just a matter of timing. So the answer really depends on personal style and current priorities. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You haven’t forgotten about the person who knocked 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 themselves out to help you. However, you also haven’t shown official appreciation, at least to your standards. You’ll enjoy fulfilling this part of your to-do list. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Selfies don’t always represent the prevailing narcis- sism of the age. Today’s snaps will be about letting others know you’re proud to be together and you want to share the memory in later days. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may be worried about whether your plans have a solid foundation or not. Is there anything hidden you might be missing? Are your worries a form of resistance, or an intuition? Don’t move until you feel better about this. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In fairy tales, uninvited guests turn up at the party anyway, resentful at the slight and wielding spells of vengeance. In real life, it’s just hurt feelings, but that’s pretty bad, too. Include everyone and you won’t have to worry about it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Regardless of how cool, or solid or useful a thing may be, what’s popular now could be out tomorrow. You’ve no control over the trends, but you know what feels right for you and you’ll be happy you acted on that instinct. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (April 13). It is not imperative that you know what you’re doing before you embark. If it were, no one would venture, create, explore or love. Trust yourself to figure it out as you go. You’ll espe- cially love where you go in May. June is for promises exchanged to be kept all year. July brings an investment opportunity. Taurus and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 4, 44, 49 and 15.