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6A FEATURES When ‘sorry’ just isn’t enough Dear Annie: I am 75 years old. the support and company of friends, My wife of more than 50 years loved ones or a bereavement sup- died suddenly and without warn- port group. Dear Annie: I’m writing ing a year and a half ago, and I began drinking excessively almost because you previously published immediately. I have since regained a poem about losing a pet. I kept it for the longest time and now have control. misplaced it. My son and Here’s the problem: DEAR his wife are losing their During one of my drink- beloved Lab, and I need to ing episodes, my daughter- ANNIE share that piece with them in-law claims I groped her. to help ease the pain. — I have no memory of this. Charles E. I apologized just the same. Dear Charles E.: My My son is naturally upset, heart goes out to your son and I am, too. Honestly, I and his wife. I believe have absolutely zero sex- you’re referring to the ual interest in my daugh- Lane poem “The Rainbow ter-in-law. An enormous rift Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. Bridge.” It has brought has developed in our small me great comfort over the family as a result of this years, and I hope it will do the same incident. How can this sad development for your family. “By the edge of a woods, at the be rectified? — Embarrassed Dear Embarrassed: I’m so foot of a hill, “Is a lush, green meadow where sorry for your loss. It seems the apology itself was not enough for time stands still. “Where the friends of man and your daughter-in-law. Perhaps you could ask her what else you could woman do run, “When their time on earth is over do to regain her trust. If she or your son cannot offer any concrete ways and done. “For here, between this world in which you could help rectify the situation, you’ll have to hope that and the next, “Is a place where each beloved time will heal the wounds. Regard- less, please try to be compassion- creature finds rest. “On this golden land, they wait ate toward yourself, and seek out and they play, “Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. “No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, “For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. “Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, “Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. “They romp through the grass, without even a care, “Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. “All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, “Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. “For just at that instant, their eyes have met; “Together again, both person and pet. “So they run to each other, these friends from long past, “The time of their parting is over at last. “The sadness they felt while they were apart, “Has turned into joy once more in each heart. “They embrace with a love that will last forever, “And then, side-by-side, they cross over … together.” THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). When it goes as planned time and again, you’ll be sure to change the plan up. You don’t want to bore your audience, and, even more importantly, you don’t want to get bored yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Steer clear of dramas. Compassionate detachment will be the best way to help your loved ones. Walk a fine line, giving generously but not in a man- ner that would make them dependent on you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As for the peo- ple don’t believe as you do: You treat their faith with respect and gentleness, as you would expect others to treat yours. In this way, world peace could be an eventuality. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some around you are inwardly more insecure than you might have guessed. If you have to constantly reassure someone of your love, it will be very tiring. Anything you can do proactively will help. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Would you rather manage something you don’t understand or understand something you can’t manage? You’ll have your choice of problems today. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The thing to work on now is on selling yourself harder. This isn’t about a lack of talent: You’ve got plenty! But do you have the belief and ambi- tion and vision? Flesh it out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you want to cry over love, love seems to always be able to find something for you to cry about. It’s good for the emotional hydration system, like a wash of fluids through the whole network — ultimately refreshing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Honest intro- spection is the call of the day. Your soul’s quieter needs will get attention. The outside world will reflect back to you what’s happen- ing with your inner life. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may not have done right by yourself, but there’s no need for punishment. That would only be counterproductive. Emphasize your positive characteristics, and ignore the behaviors you’d like to be rid of. 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are those who will try and use their moods to manipulate those around them. But another person’s bad mood should not have too much to do with how you go about your business. Bring your own emotional weather. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This day holds plenty of opportunities for whimsy, and you’ll enjoy it to the degree that you take ad- vantage of that opportunity. Take a gamble. Win or lose, the experience will be a win. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Success isn’t a plate to be gobbled up alone: It’s a banquet to share with many guests. Invite others to your recent win. More bounty is on the way. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (July 11). Your heart will be made full through friendships, family additions and romantic promises in the first third of your solar return. Light- ning-bolt moments will come in October; react fast and make money! New financial partners come along in November. Jan- uary doubles a prize. Stellar education is discounted in 2018. Leo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 3, 33, 39 and 17.
