THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018
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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.