THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017
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Toddlers cause turbulence
Dear Annie: I recently a little more mindful of fel-
was on a short flight. A young low passengers’ comfort? I’m
couple and their two chil- hoping parents of young chil-
dren were seated behind me. dren who fly will read this. —
One was 11 months old; the Toddler Turbulence
Dear Toddler Turbu-
other was 2 years old. I am
a mother of three and grand- lence: Better to bear the 30
seconds of discom-
mother of six; I love
DEAR
fort for speaking up
kids and don’t con-
than two hours of dis-
sider myself a grouch.
ANNIE
comfort for not. And
However, I just like to
you can speak up
sit quietly in my seat
while still being per-
and read my book and
fectly cordial. Face
do not really care to
the parent with a
socialize with fellow
smile. Say hello. Be
passengers. I real-
direct: “Would you
ize that young chil-
Lane
please stop him from
dren and infants can Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
opening and shut-
be difficult to enter-
ting the tray table?
tain on flights, and I
didn’t mind some noise and It’s shaking my seat.” Even
occasional fussing. But when if the parent judges you as a
the 2-year-old kept flipping “grouchy old lady,” I guar-
the tray that was attached to antee some other passengers
the back of my seat up and will silently regard you as a
down, I became very irritated, hero.
Dear Annie: I just read
not with the child but with the
parent who allowed him to do the letter by “Sad and Over It,
it over and over again. I didn’t With Empty Pockets.” I once
really want to turn around and worked for a student loan ser-
be the grouchy old lady com- vices company. I worked with
plaining. So I endured it for co-signers on loans that were
two hours. Am I being unrea- in arrears. I don’t know all
sonable? Shouldn’t parents be the details for “Sad’s” case,
so obviously this may not be
applicable to her situation. But
if the parents only co-signed
the loan, it’s possible they
are just responsible for a cer-
tain percentage of repayment
(if it was a federal student
loan). If it went through col-
lections, then it may not be.
If it was a Direct Plus Loan,
then the parent is responsible
for the full amount, no mat-
ter what agreement they made
between themselves.
I think they should call and
talk to their loan servicer (and
ask for a supervisor) to find
out whether they have paid
off their portion of the loan. If
they have a copy of the prom-
issory note, it should also
have all the details on there.
— Former Student-Loan Call
Center Rep
Dear
Former
Stu-
dent-Loan Call Center Rep:
I’m printing your letter so it
might be of help to “Sad and
Over It, With Empty Pockets”
and anyone else whose adult
child is refusing to repay a
loan. Thank you for bringing
professional insight to this
complex issue.
3C
TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The thing that’s
working will continue to work for a time, and
when it doesn’t anymore, you’ll move on. Why
worry about all that now? The joy comes from
concentrating on the part of the story you’re
currently in.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just because
someone has accomplished the task doesn’t
mean he or she can teach it well. Seek an
instructor who not only knows the material but
also is gifted at teaching.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It will feel like your
work is at the mercy of the good opinion of oth-
ers. This is a lie. Your work has an integrity that
is totally independent of anything anyone else
thinks or says. So soldier on toward completion.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). In this age of
narcissism and over-sharing, many people won’t
show the kind of restraint necessary to build a
mystery. The silent guy in the corner may very
well be the one who comes off as the most
eloquent.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You like to speak your
mind without worrying how it will be received,
and yet it’s rare that you can find a person with a
strong enough sense of self and a good enough
sense of humor not to take your pure outspoken-
ness personally.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll make a differ-
ence with people who really want to interact with
you. Even if the difference you make is some-
thing extremely practical or seemingly ordinary,
this is, in a way, living the dream. Celebrate.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some say that great
ideas always start out as controversial and that
if it doesn’t start an argument, it’s not great. On
the other hand, the fact that people are fighting
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
over an idea doesn’t necessarily mean it’s great
either.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Trusting a person
allows you to relax and be yourself. But you also
like the edge you get when you’re not sure of the
relationship. Today, if you trust someone but still
want to impress him or her, it’ll be the best of
both worlds.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Maybe it’s not
the first thing you think of when you think of the
word “fun,” but you will actually enjoy activities
that connect you to your beliefs and strengthen
your faith, in whatever form that might take.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No one really
enjoys interacting with a loved one who is tired,
distracted and preoccupied, yet these are very
common moods that prevail in most households.
Yours will be different only because you make
sure it’s so.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t do nothing
about something, and don’t do something about
nothing. If you follow only those two rules, your
day will be on point and on purpose.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Those who see
unfulfilled desire as an affirmation of power-
lessness will experience that. Those who see
unfulfilled desire as an opportunity will grow and
learn the art of fulfillment.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 7). This solar
return finds you in a sweet position to leverage
your talents and work your advantages, although
it may take you several weeks to figure out
exactly what they are. Expert advice will help
you get what you’re missing. December and May
are the luckiest financially. You’ll close a deal in
January. Aquarius and Pisces adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 4, 16, 3, 28 and 11.