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Son not paying back mom’s loan
Dear Annie: A few years
Dear Confused and Disap-
ago, one of my sons needed pointed: Your son should keep
funds for support during some his word and pay you back with-
difficult times. I explained that I out your having to prompt him,
would help but that I needed the but “should” doesn’t put money
funds to be returned. His spouse in the bank. It’s time to speak up
was checking other avenues to and speak firmly. As you said,
you’re not an ATM.
gather it.
DEAR
It has now been over
You’re an autonomous
three years since the
person with a voice.
ANNIE
loan was given. In that
Now use it. Tell your
time, they have pur-
son directly — not just
chased a second vehi-
through your husband
cle and even gone on
— that you expect him
a vacation to Disney
to pay you back in full
World.
within three months (or
Recently, they were
however long you deem
Lane
having an issue with one Annie
acceptable). Draft up a
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
of their cars. My hus-
contract with a timeta-
ble, and have him sign
band (my son’s stepfa-
ther) fixed it for them. When my it. There’s no guarantee of his
son asked how much he owed repayment unless you want to
for the repair, my husband said, get an attorney involved, and
“Just pay your mom what you I don’t get the impression you
owe her.”
do. But he might be moved (i.e.,
I have yet to receive the shamed) to action once he sees
money, and we have had several how serious you are.
family functions. I love my fam-
Lastly, don’t blame your-
ily, but I am not an ATM. This self for his lack of accountabil-
hurts me to my heart. I raised ity. No matter how strongly we
my kids as a single mom and a impress values upon our chil-
veteran and thought I instilled dren, it’s up to them to see that
good values in them. I guess they stick in adulthood.
Dear Annie: I could have
that doesn’t apply to all. —
written the letter from “Tired
Confused and Disappointed
of the Tips.” I, too, suffer from
migraines and am tired of the
tips. People think they are being
helpful, but what they are actu-
ally doing is negating years of
pain and making me feel as if
I have to justify being in pain.
If you want something to say,
please stick with something like
this: “I am so incredibly sorry.
That sounds awful.” Please
don’t mention an uncle who had
something vaguely similar or
some special treatment or medi-
cation you’ve heard about.
I know “Tired of the Tips”
is tired of tips, but if he or she
wants a tip for dealing with the
constant unwanted comments
about his or her migraines, I
have found that when I want
people to know I will be indis-
posed for the week but don’t
want any unsolicited advice, I
say I am dealing with chronic
paroxysmal hemicrania. It
sounds sufficiently painful
for people to accept as seri-
ous but too medical for them
to feel comfortable with offer-
ing advice. I hope “Tired of the
Tips” can find a little comfort in
knowing there are others who
have this frustration. — Yes, I
Have Tried Excedrin
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Anyone can listen
closely to the story they enjoy, the information
that flatters them, the music and people they
prefer. But it’s those who know how to tune in to
the messages and tones they don’t like who will
become smarter.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). For business to
run smoothly, communication will be essential.
Over-communicate. Communicate redundantly!
Whether hearing or telling a story, it will be better
to err on the side of repetition.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As for the conver-
sation you’ve been putting off, this is the time to
have it. Those who need to hear you will be all
ears. Your words, planned and unplanned, will
eloquently tumble out.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Creation and
destruction are part of the same cycle, though
they run on different timetables. What takes years
to build can be destroyed in a blink. So while
destruction is necessary to creation, often the
smallest amount will do.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may feel that you still
have something to prove to yourself, or something
you can do to become worthy of your own accep-
tance. So what would it take for you to become
your own best friend and supporter across the
board?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you feel that your
peers are providing undue pressure, consider that
you may be inadvertently giving them reason to
believe you’re on the brink of agreeing with them.
Walk away.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the name of smooth
business, it wouldn’t hurt to spend a few minutes
“catastrophizing” — that is to say, coming up
with a handful of worst-case scenarios and what
you’d do in each case. With preparation comes
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
confidence.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re perfectly
capable of rational thought and communication.
However, as you wisely lead with your emotional
intelligence, logic gives way to something that, on
the surface at least, makes less sense: the poetry
of the heart.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can’t afford
to let the vagaries of communication distract from,
diffuse or cover up the truth. You can get to the
bottom of it with direct questions, as long as you
make people feel that it’s safe to be honest.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be a teach-
er today, so you may as well be an excellent one.
Excellent teachers communicate clearly to impart
information and skills in a structure that best facili-
tates student comprehension and absorption.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve learned
this lesson before, but it bears repeating now: If
you think someone can’t fail and you treat him
or her accordingly, the relationship is doomed.
Instead, see the flawed humanity and give your
love anyway.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It will be particularly
difficult to see people for who they are because
you can’t help but be blinded by the possibilities
you notice about what they might be able to do for
you. Make your expectations known. Accountabil-
ity will be key.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (June 7). The focus
will be on habits. Daily practice will lead to an
exceptional performance and financial remuner-
ation. What could be better? You’ll achieve a goal,
develop your potential and participate fully in your
community and wider society. The insights you
share in 2019 could alter the course of an entire
organization. Leo and Cancer adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 9, 10, 5, 30 and 13.