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6A FEATURES Animals divide attention Dear Annie: My husband and I ously. In a 2014 study, researchers have had a cat for two years, and it at the University of California, San is amazing how close we are to that Diego found evidence that dogs do little furry animal. He is a Persian in fact experience jealousy. So for longhair and full of love. He purrs the cat’s sake, as well as the dog’s, whenever he is held or sits in your it is important to reassure your dog lap. Also, we just adopted a Great by petting her at the same time. Pyrenees dog. We did not Either you or your husband DEAR know much about this breed can hold the cat while the but are pleasantly surprised other pets the dog. If you ANNIE at how gentle she is. She are alone, then pet both ani- ignores the cat and is won- mals at the same time. As derful with children. Yet long as you pet them both, she is a fantastic protection your household will liter- dog. I read that Great Pyre- ally be in good hands. Dear Readers: One nees protect sheep and other of the many joys of writ- livestock and chase away Lane wolves and cheetahs, so you Annie ing this column is finding Creators Syndicate Inc. out which topics resonate can imagine how powerful they are. We got her because with readers. Most recently, there have been a series of break-ins it was business cards. I have chosen in our neighborhood and we were two of the many letters I received on advised that a big dog can be great this issue. Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did. protection against burglars. Dear Annie: It was very heart- The problem is that our dog, sweet as she is, demands total atten- ening to read that you strongly rec- tion. When either of us holds the cat, ommend business cards and thank- she comes over and says, through you notes. I have found that the her body language, “Hold me younger generation of businesspeo- instead.” We’re not sure how to han- ple are not very businesslike. The dle this so both animals feel loved most exasperating lazy habit is that so many don’t even sign their email. and appreciated. — Cats and Dogs Dear Cats and Dogs: You are They expect you to extract their blessed to have such loving animals name from their email address. Sig- and smart to take their feelings seri- nature blocks make a business card valuable, and these cards eliminate the need to Google for contact infor- mation. — Dial Generation Nanny Dear Nanny: You are not alone, as you will see by the next letter. Dear Annie: This morning, my father walked into the office and handed me your column about handing out business cards. We run and operate a family business that was established by my grandfather in 1959, founded on old-school prin- ciples. The importance of network- ing, being involved in the commu- nity, and getting your name out there has been preached to me over the years. It was refreshing to read your opinion that business cards hold a lot of importance and value. And I liked that you mentioned sending a handwritten thank-you card. These small things really do make a big difference. I couldn’t agree more, and you’ve helped put an exclama- tion point on what my grandfather and my father have been preaching to me. I think it made my father’s day, judging by the smile on his face when he handed me the article. — Patrick Dear Patrick: You made my day — judging by the smile on my face! Thank you. And you’re right; good manners go a long way toward business success. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The mighty warrior knows that battling is one way to the victory, but it’s not the only way. Some of the best victories are handed over. Nego- tiation will serve you well today. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). To keep the peace you may have to let a few things slide. It’s in your best interest not to be diffi- cult. There are so many benefits to playing well with others. Success will be as simple as finding and sharing some fun. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re excellent at paying attention to others in a casual, low-key way that winds up somehow mak- ing them feel very special. Consider dialing up the effort a few notches — turning the gesture into a memorable experience. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Fitting opportunities will be the cosmic boon of the day. You’ll find out where to get training to improve an area of life in which you’ve been ailing or ignorant. This is the start of something good. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You could be feeling uncharacteristically reserved. Coun- teract this bout of shyness with a friendly action. Start up a conversation. One con- nection will lead to another. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s not like you’re searching for tenderness and friendship in this harsh and competitive world, but when you accidentally stumble across it today you’ll realize how much you needed it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What starts as a gentle and workable plan will quickly turn into something that creates change in many areas of your life at once. Small improve- 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 ments will add up to big differences. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Certain ritu- als make you feel in control. For instance, making your bed. Nothing bad happens if you leave it unmade. But you make it any- way, because it reminds you that you’re a person who cares about order and beauty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll hit a pocket of very interesting chaos. Observe, but not too close up, or you’ll get sucked into the vortex of this strange distraction, and it won’t be so easy to find your way out. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve an uncanny sense of timing. You pick up on the pulse of things around you and can ride and participate without missing a beat. This talent will serve you well in matters of fi- nance, poetry, comedy, music and flirtation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Things hap- pened in one order, but you may choose to relay them in a different order, which changes things. That’s the thing about stories: They belong to the person telling them, including accompanying liberties. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Don’t ask if they know what you mean. The ones who do know will find the question superfluous and the ones who don’t are a lost cause. If you know what you mean, that’s enough. Go forward in confidence. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 26). You reach out. You give. You build. You’re mostly just following the leanings of your heart in all this, though you never can tell whence your next string of good luck will begin. Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 49, 33, 12 and 28.
