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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Wanting to go barefoot Dear Annie: I’ve never writ- of a stickler about the issue, as ten to one of these columns long as everyone is cleaning up before, but I do read them. My afterward. I know that stepping family recently bought a home in waste residue is an unpleasant in a large development in the thought, but here’s an even less South. We don’t own a dog at pleasant thought: being known this time but have in the past. as the cranky new neighbor. The neighborhood is full Dear Annie: I just DEAR of dog owners who walk read the letter from their dogs and let them “Still Daddy’s Little ANNIE do their business on the Girl.” I was so moved neighbors’ lawns, some- by her story and the times way up the lawn devastating loss her and next to the house. father is feeling. Your Yes, most clean up after advice was good, but I their dogs, but I still find have my own ideas to it very disgusting, not add. Lane to mention rude. I think Annie This father is clearly Creators Syndicate Inc. they should go to unoccu- a very skilled man. He pied green space or have not only has the abil- their dogs do their business in ities honed from a lifetime of their own yards. Am I wrong for work but also is able to focus on thinking that? Even though they things that are important — his clean it up, they can’t get it all. family, for example. Of course, I Thank you for your time. I’ll be don’t know this for certain, but I eagerly waiting for your answer. imagine he was usually on time — Can’t Go Barefoot on My and rarely took days off. I also Own Lawn imagine he managed his money Dear Can’t Go Barefoot: well and was able to make wise You could purchase a “Keep Off decisions and keep his priorities Grass” sign. There are ones for clear, at least most of the time. sale online that would get your If I’m not far off the mark point across, with pictures of in the picture I’ve painted of dogs doing their business. this dad, he has what it takes to Be careful not to be too much start his own business. Increas- 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ingly, there are people who need help with all kinds of odd jobs. A friend of mine in his late 60s who started out as a car mechanic and later became the facilities manager at a local engineering school now has his own practice responding to the needs of a real estate com- pany that has a number of rental units. He is a jack-of-all-trades. Because he is hardworking, inventive and pleasant, he is as busy as he wants to be. Older people and others frequently are in need of temporary help with tasks they are unable to do them- selves. I’m guessing a “I can do what stymies you” kind of ad in the local paper might bring this dad some needed cash. He should know that being laid off is not the same as being perma- nently put to pasture. And one more thought: Vol- unteering with local groups that help poor people restore or maintain their homes would be a win-win. He would help oth- ers and bring a sense of purpose, and it would open up new net- works. — Helen Dear Helen: All helpful, practical ideas. Thank you for writing. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Humans are territorial animals. Turf becomes increasingly important to those who don’t have enough of their own to feel comfortable. A territorial struggle will end happily with reapportion- ment, rezoning or a move. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What’s very important to one person is extremely petty to the next. The differences usually have to do with the scale of one’s worldview. Be proud of your remarkable ability to zoom in or out as appropriate. and grow to the influence of gospel. But does that really make it so? SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The cosmic omens agree with philosophers of the ages: Conquering the self is more difficult than conquering the world, and a mighty fine place to start at that. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When they try to make you compete for their attention, the only way to win is to bow out of the con- test, making them doubt the value of the prize they dangle. You’re too good for this. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Good people get in bad positions; bad people get in good positions. Randomness prevails over justice. It’s a good reason to focus on making the current situation work instead of on who is right or wrong. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some work must be tweaked, torn down, rebuilt, destroyed and started up again, fresh, from scratch. It’s those terrible projects that will teach you the most and ultimately make you a master. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re a rebel today, pushing boundaries just for fun. Actu- ally, this is the kind of fun that can lead to a key development. Things fly up and then settle and land in a more just arrangement. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Because you answer to life in a direct and assertive (but not aggressive) tone, you will get your way today, and rather quickly. You’re an asset to the team. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Many cultures believe in animal spirits that guide and protect them through this lifetime. Your own connection with animals will be stronger now, and you seem to be able to communicate beyond human realm. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your circle enlarg- es in a trend that serves this part of your life very well. Every week you meet new people, but that’s not the remarkable part of it. You actually stay in touch with them, too! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Though beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, when many beholders agree on a particular set of rules, those matters of taste can be accepted as fact 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). A question will tell you much more about a person’s intelli- gence, interests and motivation than anything you could possibly learn in an answer. Today, assess people based on their curiosity, not their knowledge. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (May 23). Your loved ones are irreplaceable, and they’ll cement their status in your life with kindness, generosity and fun. This won’t keep you from attracting a tribe of people with whom you have rather quirky things in common and enjoying every minute of your connection. Lucky business goes down in August and November. Libra and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 2, 25 and 44.
