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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 FEATURES Very affectionate brothers Dear Annie: My daughter is reaches puberty, it could very single and raising two sons. Her well happen. I discussed it with husband died in an automobile my daughter, and she said she sees nothing wrong and I am just accident four years ago. I am worried about the rela- being old-fashioned. She said kids tionship between her sons, “Ste- are a lot more open these days. ven,” 16, and “Frederick,” 10. She said that they turned to each other when their dad I think they are too close DEAR died and that Frederick and too affectionate with sees his big brother as a each other. Steven is very ANNIE father figure. protective of Frederick, I can understand and Frederick worships his that, but am I wrong to big brother. When I visit be disgusted by their them or they come to my behavior? — Con- house, they cling to each cerned Grandfather. other. They are constantly Dear Concerned hugging and even kissing, Lane Grandfather: Your which I honestly find a bit Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. daughter is fine with disgusting. her sons’ dynamics, Sometimes they watch TV together cuddled up on the and that’s enough. You have to sofa. I have even seen Frederick trust the job you did as a parent sleeping with his head in Steven’s in teaching her good judgment — that if something inappropriate lap. My daughter mentioned that were going on between her sons, sometimes Frederick sleeps in she would stop it. Steven must be his brother’s bed when she works a mature and caring person to take third shift. I once tried to tell his little brother under his wing them they are too affectionate and as he has. Of that you should be need to cut it out. They both just proud. Dear Annie: On what planet laughed and said they love each does “Discouraged in KY” live other. I don’t think there is anything to think that fat people do not get sexual going on between them, rude things said to them? I’ve been overweight most of but I think that once Frederick my life. All through my child- hood, comments were made — not by friends or strangers but by relatives and by my mother. None of those people hesi- tated to express comments about my weight. To them, I was my weight. At this point in my 68-year- old life, I still have to watch what I eat, but I’m reasonably comfort- able with my size. Nevertheless, a new acquaintance asked me not long ago whether I have a goiter. My neck hangs down and always has; everyone on my father’s side of the family has this neck, and mine is worse because of a life- time of weight gain and weight loss. After the goiter comment, I feel self-conscious. I think people see nothing but my neck when they look at me. And so it goes. Rude comments are still coming in. — Enough Already in FL Dear Enough Already: Thanks for writing. I’m printing your letter, as it offers another example of something not to say to a friend (or to anyone, period). If you want to try worrying less about people looking at your neck, pick out something about yourself you love and believe that’s what people see. 5A TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just because the solution is neat and plausible doesn’t make it right. You’ll investigate a little deeper, put theories to the test, ask opinions of the young, fresh faces and old-timers and, finally, get to the bottom of this. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re at a crucial juncture in a project or relationship. You can’t stay where you stand now, but there’s some- thing blocking the path, too. Still, you can either find a way to move forward or find an excuse not to. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You once felt so anchored into a certain belief system that you now, for reasons that are still forming, are start- ing to doubt. Let this be a sign that your mind is open, as great minds tend to be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some of the work you’ve been doing is unnecessary. That’s OK! You couldn’t have known what was necessary before you started. As you drop the superfluous actions, you’ll get faster and more elegant. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your quickness to laugh might get you in trouble every once in a while, but usually it’s an asset. You find that it’s just easier to get things done when you have a sense of humor about them. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Like a child who loads up a plate at the buffet table and then can’t eat nearly the quantity, you’ve ambitions you may not be able to digest. So go in slowly. You can always go back for more later if you need to. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Every single person on the earth has had past misfortunes, even a newborn baby (birth is no picnic). So you’ll be slow to call anyone out, honk your horn in traffic or get overly frustrated with the general inconve- nience of other people. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are many things you can give a person that do not cost money and are in fact more valuable than money. Hope, kindness, attention and affection are free, and you’ll wisely be generous with them now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The advances in thought come when you mix categories. This could mean genres, disciplines, cultures, gen- ders, ages and more. Cross-pollination will bring the best solutions. 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Just because a person isn’t unkind doesn’t mean that person is good or right for you. Neglect is often worse than meanness. You deserve respect, attention and support. Are you getting enough of that? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though there are so many miracles around for you to appreciate, not everything can be profound, because that would mean that nothing is. A new sense of purpose will help you prioritize and focus accordingly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Measure the dis- tance between you and the outcome you now desire to see if it’s even possible to get there in one move, because today’s problem isn’t like a ladder; it’s more like a chasm. It can’t be bridged in two steps. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 18). You’ll have less time to discuss the greats because you’ll be too busy becoming one of them. This solar return shows you methodically doing what it takes to see your goal through. The abundant trust and love of others is your blessing, too — one that comes with many responsibilities. Taurus and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 20, 19, 40 and 22.
