THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
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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.