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6A FEATURES Friend can’t stop talking Dear Annie: I am sure that offended, it gets better for a you have dealt with this in the short time — but then it starts up past, but we have a friend in our again. She also likes to pick one circle who cannot stop talking. person and monopolize that per- She is very smart and well-spo- son throughout a whole group ken, and she is extremely knowl- gathering. When it happens edgeable and has a lot of great with me, I feel as if I am being held captive, because I things to share, but she DEAR would like to visit with never gives others a the others at the party. chance to talk about ANNIE She is a great friend, their thoughts or things and we don’t want to going on in their lives. exclude her, but it has She talks over people, become so obnox- interrupts and monop- ious and irritating that olizes every conversa- it may have to happen. tion, both in person and We would like to keep on the telephone. Lane this gal in our circle of We have talked to Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. friends, but it would be her many times, and nice if she would finally some of our friends have chosen to not be a part of figure it out and become a lis- our activities because this gal tener, as well as a talker. We have just can’t stop talking. We have talked to her many times, so now even gotten to the point of some- we are all hoping that she sees times being rude to get her atten- this and takes note that it may be tion. If we try to interject, she about her. — Love You, But Just either speaks over us or gets Stop Talking Dear LYBJST: Perhaps we upset because we have inter- rupted. When we do talk to her should tap this woman’s hot air about this, she gets offended as a renewable resource, because and refuses to participate in con- it doesn’t seem to be dwindling. versations, which seems pas- Even if she sees this letter, I’m sive-aggressive and makes us doubtful it will have much of all uncomfortable. After she an impact. You’ve already tried thinks about it and stops being talking to her about this issue THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. many times, and she’s either ignored it or been indignant. The only other thing I can think of is that she may not be well emotionally. So you might encourage her to seek coun- seling, where she could talk as much as she wants. Dear Annie: I have just been confronted with a problem I’ve never seen mentioned in your column. On the street behind ours, a very pleasantly nice cou- ple with two sweet little girls moved in. Our backyards meet. We became acquainted with them, and when I found out one of the girls had her third birth- day coming up in a week, I pur- chased what I thought was a very nice gift, gave it to her mother in a brown paper bag and told her it was for “Libby’s” birthday. She asked me whether there was something there for “Beth” (the other daughter, who’s 4). My reply was, “I thought it was Lib- by’s birthday.” She informed me that Beth has feelings, too. I was shocked and at a loss for words. — Confused Giver Dear Confused Giver: This mom is not only being rude to you but also hurting her daugh- ters in the long run. ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you want a comparison, you tend to compare yourself with yourself, which is a much better habit than using anyone else as a benchmark. The trouble is, even for you, you’re a hard act to follow. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re mentally ver- satile and will use your mind as you would any number of tools. Your mind can be a calculator, a map, a sleuth, a translator, a puzzle solver, a flashlight — and a sleeping pill if need be. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Here’s an idea that might seem radical: What if your actions best represented your own needs, feelings and values instead of those of your loved one? Bring your attention back to yourself and an internal locus of control. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Good fortune starts with how you treat people, which, it turns out, is also the beginning and end result. How you treat people is the whole story! For you it’s not always about serving and pleasing, but it is always about respecting. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The impulse to do something sneaky is not just about the thrill of your quickening pulse or the adrenaline rush that comes with the risk of being caught. The impulse is also a sign of needs unmet in the current situation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People say that it’s not about the cards you’re dealt — that it’s how you play them that matters. Of course that’s silly. Good cards win, and playing bad ones requires bluffing. Today’s game will be tricky. You’ll prevail. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Life can be strange and complicated, especially when love’s involved. The romantic shades of love bring out the most extreme examples of this, which may cause you to wonder whether that kind of love is 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 worth the trouble. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be zipping along today, moving in spite of your restraints or maybe even because of them. The limits do have a way of focusing your power in one direction. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In the past you felt it best to concede your power to another. It made the situation easier, and at that moment it seemed like the right thing to do. That moment is passed. It is now time to take your power back. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Much activity will center on possessions. You’ll treat posses- sions as living things, with respect for their pur- pose, attention to their maintenance and storage that honors their aesthetic value. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Before you leave the house, get centered on what you want. This will prevent you from needless wandering. See, you’ll be lucky today. Hearts and doors will open to you. With so few borders, the limits must come from within. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). This will be a sociable day in which your relationships run harmoniously. If there’s the least bit of tension it will serve as a spicy touch for the ultimate enhancement of the tie. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 10). Rela- tionships smooth out. In the months to come you’ll educate yourself and get a handle on changing what bothers you. In 2018 it’s about building something new in its place. A mentor will help you make a plan and execute it. A dream will spring to life in March. Romantic getaways happen in May. New family comes in June. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 17, 8, 33 and 41.