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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2017 FEATURES She wants friends to back off Dear Annie: I have many what’s developing. I have this close friends from different uneasy feeling about the prog- groups. My time with each of ress of this new friendship. My them is very important, and I hunches are normally accurate, don’t want to be tied down to one and I’m an OK judge of charac- friend. My partner has many won- ter. Am I being a little childish derful friends he enjoys spending about this? What should I do? — time with, too. Too Fast for Me DEAR Recently, we got Dear Too Fast: acquainted with another What’s stopping you ANNIE couple at my young son’s from pumping the football match. The new- brakes? There’s a sim- found friendship is mov- ple solution here — say- ing “No, thank you” ing too fast. They are or “We’re busy” to the already talking about weekend-getaway invi- doing weekends away tations. As you don’t together, planning several Lane seem to have entertained weekend trips for us all. Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. that option, I’m guessing We’ve only known them you’re the type of per- for a few months and son who has a hard time saying been friends for a month. I’m a pretty easygoing, no. I’d encourage you to do some kind-natured woman; I fit in with self-reflection regarding why that all types of crowds. But I don’t is. Perhaps you value being seen like to be pushed into things or as easygoing more than you value backed into a corner. I like things your own needs and wants. Work to take a slow, natural course, on setting boundaries. Dear Annie: This is in and I never rush the process of response to “Tired Loving becoming close with someone. I don’t believe friendships or Daughter,” who isn’t able to fully relationships work well when enjoy her life because of her care- they progress quickly. My partner giving duties. I use a camera in and I were friends for seven years my mom’s retirement apartment to keep up with her. I bought a before we started dating! I feel uncomfortable with nest camera about three years ago, and I can monitor her from my phone and my computer. If there is anything suspicious, I notify the staff. The camera is set up in her living room. I see when she leaves for her meals and when she comes and goes. I see what time the staff members come in to clean her room. One time, I noticed that her dinner came two hours ahead of schedule; the evening chef hadn’t shown up for his shift, so the manager decided to use leftovers from lunch. That meant she would have gone hungry later that night. I and several other family mem- bers took food to the residence that night, and other patients were expressing how hungry they were, too. I was thankful we had the camera so we knew what was going on. Because of that foot- age, I was able to report this inci- dent to the upper management. The cameras will hold the footage for up to a month. I spend a small amount each month for the service, and it has been a great investment for me. — GSP Smith Dear GSP Smith: What a great use of technology. Thank you for sharing the tip. 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Be patient enough to do what it takes to solve a problem once and for all. The first answer you come up with may not be the best. Go deeper. Ask, “What else? How else?” TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People want to share with you. Show-and-tell time will start out interesting. Brevity is the way to keep it that way. Ward against over-sharing and stick to the safe topics. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Life won’t provide you with incentives, but you’re so creative that you can come up with some pretty awesome ones when you’re at a loss. Keep the momentum up today: Know what you’re looking forward to and envision the prize. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Most children don’t think so, but life really is better with fewer sweets, less screen time and more fresh air. You’ll tap into your grown-up instincts and feel wonderful for the effort. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Long-term think- ing isn’t always so fun, and thinking only of the moment is foolish. There’s a sweet spot in the middle of short- and long-term thinking that will be wonderfully accommo- dating to your plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your incredible gift of adaptability will kick in today. You’ll stretch, flex and grow yourself in order to meet the new situation. Your lack of ego is what makes this possible. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Gather infor- mation. Get clarity on all communication. You are mighty intuitive now, but you’ll learn more by asking than by assuming 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 you already have the answers. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you’re con- stantly standing up for yourself around a certain person, it’s a red flag. Don’t ignore the signal that a person doesn’t accept and support you as you are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Start making plans for the upcoming event. It’s a lucky time to free-associate about how you want this to go. Gather inspiration and ideas. Talk to the ones who have done it before. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll listen to different philosophies, some of which will be easier to relate to than oth- ers. Your open mind will hold some of this information for later when it better applies. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your active mind may also become restless tonight. Just remember that sleep is an important part of any mammal’s life. Instead of lying awake with worry, outline a plan. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Getting back to basics is a very personal process, since what is “basic” to you is not even in the realm for someone else. Honor your own essentials regardless of whether the others understand what you need. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (July 12). You have healed yourself and will now assist others in feeling better and functioning at a higher level. You’ll spend work hours wise- ly and be paid well for your efficiency. The financial trend will help you to become more comfortable. Improved communi- cation makes new relationships possible. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 30, 9, 28 and 25.
