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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Leave the abuse behind Dear Annie: When my young- they will go. My husband does not est son graduates high school, I plan believe in such “nonsense” as coun- seling and rarely allows me more on leaving my husband. My husband, “Bill,” and I have than a few dollars for personal use. two sons. My husband has refused Do old dogs ever learn new to discipline either of them. He’s tricks? Do verbally abusive peo- always allowed the elder son (age ple ever change or even regret their actions? I feel that being 20) to curse me out and DEAR away from both of them, make my life a living hell, even with a meager pen- as well as bully his little ANNIE sion, will be better than the brother. Bill has often been hell I feel stuck in. — Wait- dismissive and verbally ing for May abusive toward me, too. Dear Waiting for Bill is a veritable saint to May: I am so sorry that every other human yet talks you’ve been treated ter- very poorly about those ribly by two people who who admire him. No one Lane should have treated you except for my sons and me Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. with love and respect. It’s knows what really goes on not uncommon for chil- behind closed doors. I’ve repeatedly told my elder dren of emotionally or physically son he has slowly killed my love abusive parents to repeat those for him over the years. I never behaviors as they grow up. I hope dreamed I would be spoken to in your son seeks help to purge the such a vile manner. I have always toxic behavior he’s internalized. taught him right from wrong, but To answer your question, it’s his dad is the greater influence, it possible for abusers to regret their seems. I try not to speak to my son actions and change — but victims now unless he speaks to me first. can’t count on it. I think you’re wise Right now, I have no funds, but to move out. It will be healthier not around the time when my youngest only for you but also for your other son graduates, I will be able to draw son, who should know that it’s never my pension. As soon as I have my too late to leave a bad situation. own funds, I plan to seek counsel- Covertly speak to a lawyer soon ing — for myself and for my sons, if so you can begin making your plans. 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. Follow through on seeking counsel- ing once you’re able, and encourage your younger son to do the same. Dear Annie: I never write commentaries, but I find myself furious about the letter from “Jane in Virginia,” who feels that a return to royalty would be a good thing for American women. I have an ancestor commemo- rated on Bunker Hill. My ancestors fought to free this country and make it a country where all men (and women) are created equal. Jane has apparently bought into Holly- wood’s sumptuous presentations in which the idle gentry live on huge estates while their commoner ser- vants, who have nothing, scurry around waiting on them. Americans are not commoners; they are equals. The good thing is that the writer can get on a plane any day and go to the United Kingdom, where her dream is already in place. In fact, I wish she would put her money where her mouth is and go. — Stubborn Yankee Dear Stubborn Yankee: I meant only to entertain Jane’s insight into many Americans’ obsession with the British royal family. I regret not expressly stating that I don’t endorse monarchy in the USA. I hope this clears that up. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Try on the motto, “Anything I can do, I can do better with friends,” and see how it fits. Today’s luck will be delivered as you reach out, especially with regards to a scenario you might usually try and handle on your own. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). One of the great social paradoxes: Everyone hates people who are universally liked. Better to be acknowl- edged by one person whose opinion you value than by hundreds you don’t even know. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Someday, when you’ve an urgent request or some exciting news to share, you’ll discover that your reach is extensive and your network is mighty fine. Why? Because of the goodwill you build on days like today. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Does it seem that the more you learn, the less you know? It’s because learning makes you aware of the vastness of available and unavailable knowledge. The smartest among us are comfortable with the unknown. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Romance is a kind of enchantment. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unreal, but it’s a spell, and like most spells, it can make the impossible happen. It can also be broken. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When you casu- ally connect with people just because you feel like it, you build bridges that extend from your world to theirs — bridges you’ll be able to cross more or less whenever you want to. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). No matter how genius the plan is, if you don’t follow it, it’s worthless. So the plan doesn’t have to be the “best” plan. It just has to be the stickiest one. The best plan is the one you’ll actually follow. 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). Your great days tend to follow a formula: your favorite people, an interesting turn of events and a stroke of luck. Today’s efforts will help to set up a great day in your near future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Perhaps the best way to destroy your enemies is to make them your friends. You disagree on many things; it’s true. If you’re looking for it, you’ll also find that you agree on many things. Find the common ground. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The way you do something impossible is with a pretty simple equation. You do it in possible steps. Possibility multiplied by consistent effort over time equals impossible things done. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Love isn’t defined by a marriage certificate, the length of a relationship, or any single act. Similarly, learning isn’t defined by a certificate, class hours logged or a test score. Learning is like love. It is as it does. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In a weird way, you don’t have to align yourself with like minds. Maybe they emit a kind of magnetic wave or something, because you seem to find them wherever you go today, and the alignment happens quite naturally. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (April 4). This solar return starts with a long-overdue solu- tion. The missing part shows up; the strong area overtakes weakness; an imbalance of power is set right. Your new and improved routine will create a better lifestyle for you. A major purchase happens in August, and you’ll be building on this through the rest of 2018. Li- bra and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 44, 31 and 19.