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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.