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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.