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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Disagreeable online posts Dear Annie: This is an issue I an endless mudslinging contest imagine many people are having. in which everyone gets dirty and Sometimes my family members nobody wins. If you want to talk to post things I disagree with online. your relatives about these issues, Many times, I’ve found myself it’d be wiser to do so in person or typing up a comment, only to at least over the phone so you can decide against clicking the “sub- hear each other’s tone of voice. mit” button. I really don’t But it would be wiser still DEAR want to get into arguments to focus your energy on with loved ones about pol- effecting positive change ANNIE itics, so I refrain from say- in your community rather ing anything. I just talk to than on relatives’ minds friends who already pretty that don’t want changing. much agree with me on Dear Annie: I’m the major issues. But that pretty sure that I’m “the doesn’t seem right, either. other woman.” And no, I Isn’t that part of why our don’t mean the rom-com Lane country is so polarized Annie kind who gets to team Creators Syndicate Inc. right now? I feel that it’s up with Cameron Diaz my responsibility to have and catch the bad guy in civilized discussions with people action. I mean the kind who third- with whom I disagree so I might wheels a relationship between change their minds and they might a boy and his mother. I finally change mine. Should I jump into found a guy I am head over heels these conversations and speak my in love with, and he seems to feel mind or continue to keep quiet? Is the same way about me. But it was sharing caring? — Unsure in Ohio clearly too good to be true. Dear Unsure: Respectfully He is the only child of a sin- debating ideas with differently gle mother. At first, I thought she minded folks is healthy and pos- hated me, but then her sister let itive. Of course, that’s not what slip that I’m the favorite girlfriend anyone is doing on Facebook. so far. I realized that she just hates Though there are always excep- anyone who comes between her tions, the vast majority of polit- and her son. And honestly, that’s ical “debate” on social media is the last thing I want to do. Annie, I 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. would love to be close to the fam- ily of the man I love. How fantas- tic would it be to have an extra mom?! But I’ve tried, and she can- not stand me, and she cannot stand when he’s with me. She needs to know what he’s doing and conve- niently needs him to run errands for her or bring her sweets or oth- erwise be at her beck and call when he is with me. She controls every aspect of his life, and he is con- stantly apologizing to me on her behalf. It makes me frustrated. But I can’t take it out on him, because he’s not doing anything wrong. To be honest, it’s starting to wear me down. But I also can’t say anything, as I know there’s nothing like the bond between a mother and her child. I would not even consider going to war, because I know that’s a battle I could not win. I’m afraid to con- front him — or her — but I fear for my own heart and sanity if I remain silent. I don’t want to make him choose. — Mommy’s Third Wheel Dear Mommy’s Third Wheel: Until the man cuts the cord from Mom, any romantic relationship he has will be severely constricted. Some have even told me that this issue ended a marriage. ARIES (March 21-April 19). As it turns out, common knowledge, common sense, com- mon courtesy and even common law aren’t common to everyone. This is a mighty fine day to assume nothing and expect less. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Decide on who will decide. Hint: It’s you. There have been and will be times to compromise and concede. This just doesn’t happen to be one of them. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have many fine qualities. However, today it’s not so much about having a quality as it is about having the quality that will best serve the moment. You have that, too. Do you know which quality it is? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The project is now. If not now, when? Never, most likely. And your life would be complete- ly different in that “never” scenario. So don’t miss out. You can do this. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The reason people follow you is pretty simple really. Where you go, that’s where the fun is. Now what will you do with this pied piper charm you possess? CANCER (June 22-July 22). The fewer words the better. Silence is your friend. Also, if this is about something visual that you’re creating, the white space will be the equiva- lent of silence. White space is your friend. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The man drove down the boulevard smoking a cigar in a convertible with a vanity license plate that said “DUES PAID.” Good for him, and good for you in some way today, too. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In many ways, the family dynamics will echo the dynamics of each individual soul. For those who love and honor the people in their lives, love and honor comes back. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some want the solution and the problem in tandem. Others want you to give them the problem so they can come up with the solution. Still others think you’re being lazy if you don’t start with the solution. Which option applies? 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s one in the group who will relate to you, see you for who you really are and ultimately help you the most. You’ll help that person, too. Home in on your best bet. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When the demands of the day seem to exceed the personal and social resources you are able to mobilize, it’s a call to action. Even it out. Reduce the demand or increase in the resources. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Today’s unusual emotional ride will include strange correlations and unexpected reactions. A trick: Separate what’s happening from the emotion attached to it. The two should come apart pretty easily, with just a mental click. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (April 5). Because you’re clear about what you have to offer but also open to things you might not have imagined, the unimaginable will happen. Your passion will move obstacles. Travels will inspire you to change something about your personal routines. Domestic life gets sweeter in July. New friends enter in September. Capricorn and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 38, 11 and 15.