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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Fighting for attention Dear Annie: My 36-year- something about any of this, old stepson, “Greg,” acts as he tells me he doesn’t want to if he’s married to my hus- hear it. I love my husband, but band. It’s like a constant bat- I’m about done with all of this. tle to outdo me. When my Help, please! — Frustrated husband and I go on vaca- With Ungrateful Kid tion, Greg whines to Dear Frustrated DEAR Daddy that he never With Ungrateful takes him anywhere. Kid: It sounds as ANNIE On Wednesday, which though you’re more is Greg’s day off, he frustrated with your will plan something husband’s refusal to for lunchtime so my stick up for you than husband will be gone you are with any- thing else. You have while I’m home. I to talk with him about work second shift. Lane how your feelings are Greg has been horribly Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. hurt when Greg says spoiled by his mother he does not want you and father and thinks he’s entitled to everything. I there. Tell your husband that have quite a few grandkids, you don’t want to have to fight and Greg doesn’t like that his for his time and attention. And dad spends time with them, to this same end, make sure so he calls his dog his dad’s that you are not being compet- grandchild and expects him to itive with Greg. For instance, buy her birthday and Christ- if Greg values his dog almost mas gifts and gifts at different as a child, you should allow times throughout the year. him that and not put down his I’m ready to snap. For any father’s giving the dog some holiday, Greg will tell his dad presents. Instead, focus on the where to take him to eat and attention and love your hus- say, “And don’t bring her!” band gives to your grandchil- My husband will never stick dren and tell him how much up for me, and if I try to say you appreciate it. Your hus- band tries hard to please Greg and your grandchildren. All that’s left is for him to treat you the same way. Dear Annie: Thanks for saying people who are often late tend to be optimists. I appreciate that characteri- zation, especially because I often cut things very close — although I usually make it just in time. I want to share the tech- nique used by many I know for dealing with people who are chronically late: Tell them everything starts earlier than it does. That way, they arrive on time, and you don’t have to sit around waiting. If you know the person is always late and value the per- son’s friendship, it’s easy to take that into account and adjust your own attitude and behavior. Appreciate the per- son’s good qualities, and for- give the annoying ones. All of us have something we do that bothers someone else. — Ellen Dear Ellen: Indeed, we do — and I’d be out of a job if we didn’t. 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s wise to look for the upside of a situation, especially if it’s a bad situation. You recognize the downside, of course, but it would be pointless to dwell there. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In today’s case, ignorance will not be bliss. Ignorance will be something more akin to apathy. Bliss isn’t on the menu today anyway, but you will be happier seeking knowledge than not. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If your eyes were sun lamps, you’d be giving a certain someone a face tan. The exchange of extra attention will be good for both of you. On a side note, your nutri- tional needs are changing. Consider changing your eating style. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sleep is under- rated. It’s a healer and a spiritual tool. It’s a teleportation system, an entertainment system, a protection system and an energetic restoration system. Bottom line: Get more sleep. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). At the juncture of an im- portant decision, you may be worried that you’ll do something you’ll regret. Don’t. People usually don’t regret their mistakes. What they regret is their missed opportunities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone is hiding his or her true feelings from you, probably afraid of being an inconvenience. But convenience isn’t everything. Make your caring heart known. Be a soft place to land. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you could fix what another person is going through, you would. It’s painful to watch without being able to do something about it. Getting involved would mean crossing a line — not always a bad thing, but certainly worthy of careful deliberation. 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 won’t be able to keep up with you, and you’ll have to find a workaround for this. Every- one doesn’t have to get there at the same time, but stay hopeful that all will get there eventually. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People are good at different things. You may look at the next guy and wonder how he does it, but you can bet that in a different category, others think the same thing about you. Give yourself more credit today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You feel it’s time to prove your worth to your boss or loved one. The trouble is, you have to believe it, or it’s not going to work. Furthermore, once you be- lieve it, proving it to others will be a moot point. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Before you em- bark on a project, ask yourself: Who would be the most fun person to do this with? Then ask: Who has the expertise I most need? The right person will bring both levity and serious skills to the table. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Complaining is a favorite pastime for the modern human ... or maybe it’s more of a disease. While it’s import- ant to note the problem, to stop there would be folly and weakness. It’s why you take action today. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 3). You’re decisive, tenacious and very aware of opportu- nities, especially the ones others overlook. This will land you in a prime position over the next six weeks. Your ideas catch on. This translates into money in your pocket. Travels with loved ones are tinged with all kinds of luck. New people come into your life in May. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 6, 44, 49 and 12.
