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6A FEATURES Little brother is a mess Dear Annie: I’ve spent I just think he is selfish. But now it’s coming to a years watching my youngest brother tear my family apart, breaking point: He turns 18 in and now I need to make it stop. a month, and his principal just Coming into high school, he called to say that if he makes one was bratty, angsty and entitled, more mistake, he’ll be expelled. but he was also the baby of the How far can rock bottom be? My sister moved away family and, let’s face it, DEAR because she can’t han- a teenage boy. dle it, but I can’t watch Fast-forward to ANNIE my parents’ hearts and four years later, and he spirits break any more. is never sweet, never What can I do to fix this thankful and never mess and keep my fam- kind. My parents both ily sane? — If He Only work multiple jobs to Had a Heart keep our family afloat Dear If He Only and are nothing but Lane Had a Heart: The kind and understand- Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. first thing you can do ing. All they want is is to take that enor- their son back. But he is a nightmare, both in and out of mous burden off your shoul- the house. He won’t keep a job. ders. Though I commend your He won’t do his schoolwork. He kindness and concern for your won’t respect my parents. He brother’s behavior, it is in no takes money from my mom’s way your responsibility. The wallet and has been caught with last thing your parents need is drugs and alcohol. None of their two unhappy children. Perhaps punishment has ever worked; you could stage an intervention he just refuses. I’ve struggled in which each of your family to keep my mouth shut over the members writes your brother years, because they’re the par- a letter saying how much he ents, not me. They’ve even tried is loved but firmly laying out therapists and counselors, but how he is hurting himself and that hasn’t made a difference. the family. If drugs are the Honestly, I don’t think he is ill. problem, he may break down THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. and ask for help. Worst case is that he will have to hit bottom before seeking help. But know- ing that he has a loving family is a major plus. Dear Annie: I am writing in response to “Toddler Tur- bulence,” who was bothered on a recent flight by a young child slamming his fold-up tray against the seat back over and over. I know how she feels. I am in a wheelchair, and people don’t understand that when they bump into my chair when they walk by me or hit my chair with a drink cart — even just tapping one of my wheels — it shakes my entire chair and hurts me. I very kindly ask them to be more careful and not kick my wheels. On a plane, some just don’t realize what they are doing to the person in front of them or behind them. I hope that next time, “Toddler Turbulence” will say something to make future flights more enjoyable. — Eileen From Pennsylvania Dear Eileen: I’m printing your letter to encourage every- one to be conscientious on air- planes and especially careful not to bump anyone who is in a wheelchair. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Of course you’re interested in what affects your needs and goals. If you can’t figure out what’s in it for you, nat- urally you’ll lose interest. Knowing this is how things work, you’ll craft something irresistible for you and yours. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The sands of time don’t stop for drama, and neither should you. Take a quick scan to assess what’s relevant to you then move on. Avoid gossip. It’s good to satisfy curiosity unless that curiosity is of the morbid variety. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll lead with your generosity of spirit, though you still must act out of self-interest in many matters, as it would be irresponsible not to. Self-care is a duty and a public service. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). “Sky above, earth below, fire within” — this creed has served you well, though you really could use a water sign influence to balance it all out. Today you’ll get just that. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve undergone so many incarnations in your lifetime already, and you’re about to add another to the story. Follow your curiosity wherever it may lead. If you’re not sure if you should ask, ask anyway. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re not sure if the project is finished, the job has end- ed, or the relationship is played out. Make no move. Wait to see what else comes up. Punc- tuate this with a semicolon instead of a period, because there’s probably more. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Maybe you started late, or maybe you don’t come from the same place as the others. Whatever makes you different, lean into that. You’ll succeed without having to hide anything. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s futile to fight against the waves of change. They are so powerful, and you’ll only exhaust yourself. Stay relaxed, and provide no resistance. Eventually, out of the turmoil, you’ll start moving steadily in a direction that makes sense. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s no time to waste on hating the experiences that led you here. That will cause you to fall back. Instead, affirm: Here you are, shaped by what happened and also by what might happen. Fall forward. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Each stage of your life seems to demand you to be a little different from who you were. And now you’re busy figuring out what stays and what goes for the new version. 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 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A relationship is changing again. You’ve already been strang- ers, friends, enemies, friends again and more. And now you are back to being a little unsure of what the other person will do. Keep up your guard as you find out. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You definitely won’t master the whole project in a day or even a month. Anyway, big thinking can be over- whelming and can bog you down now. Focus on being the master of this hour, then the next and the next. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 3). You’ll do it by yourself, for yourself, over the next six weeks — with amazing results, due to your habit of breaking things down into small steps. Plans will change to accommodate someone who needs you. Ultimately, it’s a lifestyle improve- ment! In 2018 riches come from teamwork and community spirit. Capricorn and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 20, 3, 15 and 28.
