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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 FEATURES Get off your own property? Dear Annie: We have some our lives would be ruined. We love new neighbors, and our backyards this house but feel that our only are adjoining. We enjoy sitting out option at this point is to move. on our deck on nice evenings and However, that would leave the next enjoying the weather with a drink owners in the same predicament. I and snack. Sometimes friends stop took some muffins over and tried to by. We are quiet and aren’t out late. explain to the mother that we mean no harm to the children Our neighbors have sev- DEAR — that we’re just enjoy- eral young children, and ing our deck on our prop- they are outdoors all the ANNIE erty — and she asked me time. We’re not thrilled to leave, saying, “The kids with the constant noise, but will be home from school we put up with it. We’ve soon.” tried to remain friendly I did visit our local and polite. Recently, police department to talk there’s a new issue: Our about the accusation, and neighbors informed us that Lane an officer said we’d bet- it’s “creepy and inappro- Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. ter just stay inside to pre- priate” when we sit out- vent escalation. But who’s side when the kids are out playing and that we shouldn’t be to say these neighbors won’t decide doing so because it makes them (falsely) that we’re watching their uncomfortable. We’re sitting in our kids through the windows? This lounge chairs and not even facing whole situation makes us very their direction. We can’t put up a uncomfortable, and we’re not taller privacy fence or plant bushes sure what to do. — Housebound because of a city ordinance, so if Through No Fault of Our Own in we can’t use our deck when the Iowa Dear Housebound: Relaxing kids are outdoors, we won’t be able on the deck at dusk after a good to use it at all. We’re not sure what to do. We dinner — that’s one of life’s sim- feel that we’re being bullied and ple pleasures. Don’t let the odd- that we’re doing nothing wrong, balls next door deprive you of that. but if the family were to become You’ve done nothing wrong. If you angry and accuse us of something, want some privacy for your own peace of mind, try lining the side of your deck that faces them with large potted plants, or consider installing a canopy from which you could drape some curtains. If they continue to harangue you, tell them you’ll stop sitting in your backyard when they show you the penal code that says you can’t. Dear Annie: This is in response to “Louise A.,” who is having diffi- culty accepting the fact that she is old. I am also in my early 80s, and I can identify with her. My husband and I were very active in our former commu- nity. My husband had a wonder- ful career in the medical field. We had a lovely home, and life was so exciting, but we were facing some health issues that demanded we, especially my husband, slow down. We made the decision to move to a wonderful senior independent liv- ing community, and we have never regretted it one minute. There are many people living here who have the same issues we have. — Marjorie in Tyler, Texas Dear Marjorie: Thank you for sharing the great experiences your new community has offered you. It sounds as if you and your husband are living fun and full lives. Your positivity is contagious. 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll find that you don’t have time to do all that’s proposed, implied or expected. But if you refrain from anything resembling a complaint or a worry, your energy will double up and you’ll be most productive. truth. They’re right. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What seems precious and limited is not, it turns out, so rare and scarce after all. So if, in the frenzy of production, you lose a bit of it here and there, don’t worry. There will be plenty more very soon. Keep producing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Respect is shown through good manners, common courtesy and adherence to expectations of behavior. Any breech in this regard will pack more punch than usual today, but things go smoothly if you follow the rules. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your inner drive to teach, help and mentor others is stronger than usual today. In fact, if you don’t have people around you who need guidance, you’ll attract some. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you recognize the lingering shadow of loneliness over a person or over an area of your own life, let it be an invitation instead of a condition. Reach out in compassion. Make a connection. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Getting things done leads to confidence. Confidence leads to decisiveness. Decisiveness leads to action. Action leads to momentum. Momentum leads to success. So start getting things done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It starts with curiosity. You really do want to understand your surroundings much better. As you follow your instincts and impulses you capture the imagination (and support) of others along the way. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You interrupt the pat- tern and take control. They don’t know what you’re going to do next. (You do!) They don’t know what the whole thing is leading to. (You do!) They’re a little off-balance. (They hold on to you.) Lead the way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Meeting new people will be the highlight of your day. In a way, people are all the same. You find this reassuring. In more ways, people are different, and those subtle differences will be a source of wonderment today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). No one is holding back with you today. It’s like there’s a collective belief that you’re strong, calm and capable — that you can handle the good, the bad, the 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 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People can count on you to behave in a particular way in most situations. Today you’ll manage to accomplish something very difficult. You’ll be simultaneously appropriate and surprising. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your attitude is a response to your world view. What you’re learning is changing how you see the world. So your beliefs and, by extension, your atti- tude will change, too. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 6). Though you’re a peaceful spirit, metaphori- cally you’ll change from hunter to trapper this year: You’ll stop stalking what you want and build an irresistible lure to attract it instead. Af- ter November’s victory, your guiding principle will be: How can I help? A path of service will lead to a grand adventure. Leo and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 31, 6 and 22.