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6A FEATURES THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 That ain’t good English TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Dear Annie: I have been attend- every sign and symptom of the dis- ing a local church for about a year, order. I have tried telling her this and although I am very shy, I have several times. Like most people come to care a great deal about with OCPD, she fails to acknowl- some of the people, especially my edge that she has it. She wants abso- pastors. I have noticed that on the lute control over everything under church’s official website, there our roof, including me. That has put real strain on our rela- are quite a few typos and DEAR tionship. Seeing as she has oddly structured sentences. failed to listen to me every I would love to offer a cou- ANNIE ple of hours of my time to other time I have mentioned fix up those mistakes to it, do you think giving her a make the website look more book on OCPD as a birthday professional. present would be too dras- tic? — Not Being Heard Do you think this offer would be considered offen- Dear Not Being Heard: sive? If not, what would be Communication is a two- Lane the best approach for me to Annie way street, and it sounds Creators Syndicate Inc. take? — Wanting to Help as if you’ve got closures in Dear Wanting to Help: both lanes. As much as you You’re not just a congregation; feel that your mom is not hearing you’re a community. And your you, she probably feels equally that desire to contribute to the commu- you’re not hearing her. If you gave nity is admirable. Approach the pas- her the book at this point, it would tor with whom you’re closest and only make her more defensive and let him or her know that you would less willing to listen. She might be be happy to donate your editing likelier to accept a diagnosis from services to the church’s website. a licensed therapist, so you can I imagine that the pastor will wel- encourage her toward seeing one. come the offer, as the more polished But at the end of the day, she’s her the website is the brighter it will own person. You should no more try allow the ministry to shine. to control her than she should try to Dear Annie: I believe that my control you. Establish boundaries, mother has obsessive-compulsive and if circumstances permit, con- personality disorder. She shows sider getting your own place. By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). New ventures always come with a beat or two of bedlam. The confusion and chaos only add to the fun! So take a breath and head in, expecting that it won’t be perfect but it will be an experience. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Obstacles are necessary. Otherwise, there’s no game. Catapult over them and you’ll build up your strength. Push against them and you’ll build stamina. Rub them out and you’ll wind up polishing your work to the brilliance of a jewel. child whom no one can trick. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). We operate on what we’ve seen to be true. But sometimes what we’ve seen is only part of the truth or is actually more of an anomaly. Leave room for doubt. Being wrong happens. Defending wrong — now that’s just wrong! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Go mingle in a new place. At the very least, you’ll have a fresh experience and story to report. But you’re even likelier to find love, friendship, adventure, work or all of the above. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are those who reach adulthood unwounded; they are the exception, not the rule. Time usually makes its marks. You’ll connect with someone over the scars (either inside or outside) that show what you’ve survived. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Anyone can give others the benefit of the doubt, but you’ll take it into radically generous territory, giving total trust without hesitation. If they have ill intent, they’ll go elsewhere; your kindness takes the fun out of the swindle. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Avoid people and situa- tions that test your knowledge. It’s better to gravitate to- ward those who like how you think instead. To know is to close your mind to learning. So don’t know. Stay curious. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your attention actually makes the other person fascinating. The person was interesting to begin with, but his or her story becomes great because of your unique brand of curiosity. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s risky to talk to strangers, but you’re fearless today, so you’ll reach out and expand your circle with an introduction or two. You’re a magnet for interesting people. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You dislike social situations in which you’re expected to network, schmooze and sell. You see life as a creative process, not as a series of trophies. Don’t worry; many will find your approach appealing. Show up and just be you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You embrace life’s lopsided nature. You’ll be intrigued by people, ideas and places that seem a little off. Also, you crave novelty these days, so if it doesn’t look like anything you’ve experienced, you’ll want to sign up. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Magicians know that children can often figure out tricks that adults don’t. Why? They make fewer assumptions. They’re more open to random- ness. They notice more details. Today you’ll be like a 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 TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 20). The objective still seems far off, and you’re not even sure how you’re going to get there, but that’s all part of what makes this year so magical. You sweat and toil for some successes, and oth- ers happen by sheer miracle. With a ripple of kindness and effectiveness, you’ll make a difference in the lives of many. Gemini and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 44, 19 and 3.
