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6A FEATURES Bringing the germs along Dear Annie: Two elderly car, given that I drove them friends I know who live far away around for sightseeing. To my made plans to spend about six surprise, they did not seem to be days in my city. I invited them that worried about my getting to stay at my house for three sick. Unfortunately, I did end up nights, and they made reserva- catching their cold and was bed- tions to stay in a downtown hotel ridden for four days after they left. for the rest of their visit. DEAR I don’t want to be I had not seen them for called a bad host who a number of years, and I ANNIE reneges on a promise. thought it would be nice But should I have sug- to spend time with them. gested to them upon I thought I would ease their arrival that it would their travel burdens by not be wise for them to having them stay with stay with me, given their me, at least for part of health situation? Stay- their visit. Traveling Lane ing at the same hotel at when you are 80-plus Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. which they had reserva- can sometimes be hard tions later in the week on you. When I picked them up at might have been an option. We the airport, both were sick with still could have socialized, but a cold. I became very concerned it would have minimized my about my own health (and those chances of getting sick. Would around me), given that the pre- this suggestion have been too vious winter, I had a severe cold selfish? — Still Feeling Sick Dear Still Feeling Sick: that turned into pneumonia. It took more than three months When you have a history of for me to get better, even with pneumonia or another serious respiratory illness, the sniffles antibiotics. They sneezed, coughed and are nothing to sniff at. Yes, it blew their noses the whole time would have been perfectly OK they stayed with me. We were for you to explain your concerns often in close contact, not only to your friends and ask whether inside the house but also in the they’d mind checking in to the hotel a few days early. Fingers crossed all your future houseguests are healthy, but if you find yourself in this sit- uation again, speak up. Though your friends may have recov- ered from their colds, they’d feel pretty crummy if they knew they got you sick. Dear Annie: I love read- ing your column, and now I have a question for you. My wife and I are in our mid-50s, and our daughter is in her mid- 30s. During a recent trip to our house, she expressed how much she admires a piece of our fur- niture. Then she asked whether we have a will. Our daughter said she would love to have this particular piece of furniture. My wife and I are in pretty decent health, and we should be living for some years. Do you think this kind of question from our daugh- ter is rude? I’m thinking it is. — Alive and Well Dear Alive and Well: I think it was rude, but it sounds as if your daughter had no clue she was being offensive. Tell her how the remark hurt your feelings so it’s not weighing you down. I hope she takes the chance to apologize. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You bring out the brilliance in others by asking the right question. It’s an understated one that does the trick. This is great because your mind is hungry for intelli- gent conversation, and it will do something for your heart, as well. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You want to acquire as much knowledge as you can about your area of interest, even if that means learn- ing the mean side of it. To learn the unsavory truth is a rite of passage. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s not a matter of simply thinking positively about things that are obviously not ideal. That’s just called lying to yourself. Rather, you’ll see a positive potential and explore it bit by bit until it opens up. CANCER (June 22-July 22). As for the people who are close to you, you chose them for a reason and that reason will become apparent as the day unfolds. Don’t keep your insights to yourself. This is something worth mentioning. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You still remember the first impression a person made on you, for better or worse. Now something about that im- pression will seem prophetic — just more proof that you really have terrific intuition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Uncertainty is a stage of learning. Be patient with yourself. Ac- cept your natural rhythms and process. It’s not always going to be a string of “aha!” moments. You may fumble around lost for a while, and that’s part of it, too. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the past you were driven to accomplish certain aims to the point of single-mindedness. Now your life is bigger, but you have the ability to focus with intensity if you still want the same goal. All that’s left to do? Decide. 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 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are those who can’t relate to your plans and won’t come onboard. Don’t worry about convincing them: They’re not your audience. Focus on the ones who get you and build from there. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This day will bring awareness to the emotional payoff you’ve been seeking (probably unconsciously until now). How will you feel when you get what you want? And might there be other ways to arrive at that feeling? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You like contributing to the happiness, comfort and adventure of others. You like making people laugh. Your drive to entertain and delight will be much stronger than usual, and you’ll effectively follow through. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ultimately, you’ll feel lighter when you let go of some of your de- mands on life. The ones that fit in the past may not be the right size and shape for you now. Rethink your goals for the new cycle ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What used to be a tedious and time-consuming project can now be accomplished in a few minutes when you delegate the main action to a human or a technological process. Even if it costs a little more this way, it will be worth it. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 9). Your good deeds will shine like a candle in a dark world, so go where you’re supported for being your best self. There will be a big win in Feb- ruary. It should be noted that you will spend a significant amount of time in Cupid’s clutches and have a poetic heart and brilliant fire to apply to your life and work as a result. Virgo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 3, 28, 11 and 16.
