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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 FEATURES Co-worker can’t stop talking Dear Annie: I have a ited opinion and make it about co-worker who, for many rea- her. It’s gotten to the point sons, drives me up the wall. where I can’t have a single “Lana” is older than I am by at conversation at the office with least 35 years and sits across any of my other co-workers from me at work. This would without her interrupting and be fine, except she will not taking over the conversation. stop talking. No mat- For example, a DEAR ter how little interest younger co-worker I show or how many and I were discussing ANNIE times I say “You told housing in our town. me this before,” she (We both rent.) She will natter on and on barged into our con- and on. versation with her She talks about own horrible landlord everything and any- experiences, though we hadn’t asked her thing — her pets, her Lane friends, her friends’ Annie opinion or advice. Her Creators Syndicate Inc. experiences were also marital/financial/ 30 years out of date health problems, what she had for dinner, “funny” and thus not even relevant. How do I politely tell her things she’s found on Face- book. Even if I have head- to shut up and mind her own phones on or am clearly not business? — Tired of Inter- listening, she’ll keep talking. ruptions in the Midwest Dear Tired of Interrup- It’s infuriating and very dis- tracting for all of us in the tions: I have a feeling you’ll have a hard time politely tell- office. To add to this, she has a ing her anything, because serious case of one-upman- your fuse is about a centime- ship syndrome. No matter ter long at the moment. Talk who in the office is having a to human resources instead. conversation — we have an This problem affects the open floor plan — she has to whole office, not just you, butt in with her own unsolic- so it should be of concern to management. Dear Annie: My brother, executor of my father’s will, and I had a falling out a few years back. To punish me, he took $3,000 from my inheri- tance, claiming it was for an alleged loan I took from my father. He has no proof of this, nor did it ever happen. And he did not deduct the expenses of major purchases Dad made for my sisters, which were common knowledge among the family. Do I have any legal recourse? Or should I just let it go and write him out of my life for good? — Wondering Dear Wondering: It’s unfortunate that estate set- tlement winds up tearing so many families apart when the most important thing parents hope to leave their children is not a thing at all; it’s a legacy of love and kindness. I’m sorry to hear what your brother did to you. Though it’s hard to say with- out the details, it sounds as if there’s a very good chance you have legal recourse. Con- tact an attorney to explore your options. 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Unless this story is a melodrama, the hero won’t be the seemingly perfect character who always does what’s right, and the villain won’t be sheer evil, either. The hero is flawed but bold. The villain is well-meaning but ill-advised. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your needs, wants and future projections are changing. Don’t be intimidated by accounting! You’re probably doing fine, but you won’t really know until you shore up the short-term gains against the long-term costs. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The mind at work won’t be a tight essay or neat math problem; rath- er, it will resemble a rambling, shapeless amoeba gaining organization as it finds the direction of growth. In other words, be patient. The ideas are still forming. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are certain qualities that are more universally attractive than others. Still, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to love. Generic attributes aside, affinity will be created through your individual intelligence and sparkle. be aware of the tone of a place and the game that’s being played there is before entering. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When dealing with yourself, try and provide the same atmosphere of warmth you so hospitably use in your approach to others. It will make change less scary. The change most needed is small, specific and personal. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re large and in charge sitting at the royal throne of your life, and yet you realize, as most rulers do, much that happens in your kingdom is beyond your control. Calmly handle what can be handled. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s an art to giving and receiving. Wasted is the opportunity given to one who is ignorant of its significance. If you’re going to ask for more of anything today, ask for more wisdom. You just might get more happiness, too. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Professionals see rejection as inevitable. Superstars see rejection as a skill. When you’re good at rejection you learn more, take the idea to more people, pitch more and ultimately succeed more. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). On your way to fun and success you’ll blow past obstacles that used to stop you. Maturity is realizing that most incon- veniences are not catastrophes and unfortunate events don’t define you or automatically dictate your mood. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Like most people, most of the time you’re the one on your mind. Hey, taking care of your own needs and happiness serves all. That said, the hours you spend focusing on someone else’s enjoyment will be the best of the day. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Growth is uncomfort- able. It entails understanding what you couldn’t conceive, feeling what you’ve never felt, doing what you haven’t done. Be patient in these early stages. Maybe this whole lifetime is just one long early stage. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 17). Truly your life is becoming more beautiful. Social stars are rising. Love is at the helm. You’ll invite people to visit your work and living space, which will inspire new designs and systems. November brings pro- motion. You’ll spend on yourself in 2018 (without guilt!) and the investment pays in unexpected ways. Taurus and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 18, 44, 9 and 12. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). No one gets into the boxing ring without getting punched. No one gets into pool without getting wet. The correct time to 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