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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Stuck in the middle and stressed Dear Annie: I am a 50-year- I really don’t know what to do. old woman. I have two adult chil- My daughter doesn’t want me to dren and two grandchildren. I am even talk about my relationship a recovering addict. My daugh- to her or around the grandkids. ter chose to stay with me during She wants me to pretend Sally all those painful years. Now, after doesn’t exist. What can I do? — many years alone, I finally met Stuck in the Middle someone who loves me, Dear Stuck in the DEAR and I love her — yes, Middle: It’s unfair of “her.” My partner is a your daughter to not give ANNIE woman. “Sally” and I your partner a chance. have been living together Maybe she is having a for almost three years. I hard time accepting your moved out of state a year new relationship because ago to be with her. it’s with another woman Here is my issue: and that doesn’t fit with My son is OK with my the image of who she Lane relationship — and is Annie believes you should be Creators Syndicate Inc. respectful and kind — — in which case, she but my daughter is a should adjust her picture. whole different story. She is not Or maybe this is a matter of over- happy with my decision to be protectiveness and would happen with another woman. She and even if you were seeing a man. Sally have had arguments, and I It’s probably a bit of both. And then there’s Sally. You am tired of being put in the mid- dle. They curse and say very should always strive for a good harmful things to each other. I relationship with your partner’s have spoken with Sally about this family. If a good relationship isn’t and asked her nicely to stop get- possible, then you should at least ting upset and saying these hurt- go for a polite one. If even that’s ful things. I’ve asked the same not possible, then it becomes of my daughter. They ignore my about finding some sort of peace requests and continue to not like with that. What you absolutely each other and to treat each other should not do is scream and curse with disrespect. at your partner’s family mem- bers. Sally might rationalize it as her defending you, but really she’s just making your life harder. Ask her to go to couples counsel- ing so you can find sustainable ways of coping with the stress you face as a couple. Dear Annie: Please tell your readers about the importance of having an optimal level of vita- min D. The majority of doctors do not include the test for D in rou- tine labs, especially for those who are younger than 65 and have not had a problem bone scan. Vitamin D is found in every cell in the body. It is believed that a large part of the population is low in D. The reasons may not be known, but it is true that for many, just getting lots of sun does not ensure an adequate level. A low vitamin D level is often found in people having dementia, fibromyalgia, acne, depression, ADHD and other maladies. — L Dear L: You’re right that there are many health risks asso- ciated with vitamin D. Accord- ing to the National Institutes of Health, bones can become thin or misshapen without sufficient amounts of vitamin D. For more information, see the NIH fact sheets and talk to your doctor. 3C By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Can you trick yourself into better behavior? Experiment to see what makes you feel more generous. What if, for a moment, you thought of your relative as your friend’s parent or child? Would there be more love or less love? SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In play, children can become professionals, get married, perform acts of heroism and be super in any way, all within the span of the game. You’ll feel playful like that now and can momentarily take on any role you desire. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In the movie theater, people sit together in the dark to look on the bright side — or the dramatic, adventurous, fantastical, horrific or thrilling side, according to taste. The point is, in movies and in life, the darkness helps with contrast. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you go after too personal and specific a result, you’ll tire out the people around you who aren’t invested in the same thing. What can you want that others want too? That’s the focus that will make for a happy group. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Seeing someone or something from your past makes you realize what you’ve really got to get back to. Now you have a different perspective to bring to whatever that is. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some of your dreams haven’t come true, but if you really did try, then they got you into the flow of life in a way you weren’t before. It’s a day for taking stock and thanking your lucky stars. CANCER (June 22-July 22). At the end of the day, you may not see all that happened today as progress, but hopefully you’ll sense that it has made you better in ways you couldn’t have anticipated or designed all by yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re getting stronger and more independent. It only helps your relationships, as it allows you to jointly focus on building toward the future and new adventures instead of rehashing the same old problems. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you’re bored, you can bet that others are, too. The difference is that you have the guts to do something about it, while others may not. Your sense of silliness will not lead you astray. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Play potentially tricky scenarios out in your head, because it will pay to think ahead this weekend. Forethought will help you manage the impression you make, your rep- utation and the general expectations of others. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s weird, but humans place higher value on what’s scarce than what’s available, even if what’s available is better in most quantifiable ways. You want people to value what you have. How can you make it scarce? 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 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s comfort in the knowledge that people think about and care about you. That said, if you don’t want them to bother you with their worries, don’t tell them everything you’re up to. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (April 14). Be- cause of your loyalty and sense of duty and hon- or, you’ll excel within a particular structure. July to September is your biggest “spurt,” and you’ll grow in skill, rank and stature. Promises will be exchanged in the late summer and kept for years to come. October through the year’s end features lighthearted adventuring and friends. Cancer and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 39, 22, 3 and 4.
