THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018
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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.
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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.