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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Dealing with unresponsive RSVPs Dear Annie: You get lots received two days after the of questions about weddings deadline. (So if there’s any- after the fact. Here’s one that’s one you haven’t heard from before the problem happens so by now, it’s time to get dial- you can advise us. We’re get- ing.) Take note of guests’ meal ting married in June. We sent preferences so you can get out about 100 invitations, each that information to the caterer with a note requesting ASAP, though the DEAR a reply by June 1. So guests should still mail far, we’ve gotten only back their replies, too. ANNIE a handful of responses. And let this be a As I’m writing to you, reminder to anyone there’s still plenty of reading this who’s got time, but what do we an RSVP card gather- ing dust on the fridge. do come mid-June An anxious couple is with people who hav- en’t responded one awaiting your reply. Lane way or the other? Is it Annie Dear Annie: I was Creators Syndicate Inc. tactful to contact peo- kind of disappointed ple, maybe pretending that under reader pres- that we think their invitations sure, you retracted your advice got lost in the mail? If we do to “Miffed,” the jealous wife contact people, should we call who objected to her husband’s or write a letter or email or platonic friendship with a what? Obviously, the caterer female co-worker. I thought needs to know the number of you had it right the first time. Perhaps it is because I am people, and we need to decide on the seating arrangements. a man that I sympathized with the husband, and perhaps it is — Soon-to-Be Wed Dear Soon-to-Be Wed: logical that your female read- Congratulations on your near- ers would instead react by say- ing nuptials! It’s customary ing, “If there’s smoke, there’s to start going down the guest fire.” But the thing that jumped list and calling anyone whose out at me in “Miffed’s” let- response you still haven’t ter was that she did not think there was anything “funny” going on between her husband and his co-worker; she just did not like it that he had a female friend. That “Miffed” would jump in a car and drive all over town to catch her husband in a lie when she didn’t think there was anything untoward going on strikes me as pretty zany behavior, and their mar- riage must be a nightmare. What would we be saying if it were a husband acting that way toward his wife? The idea that men and women can’t be just friends is outmoded foolishness, but many still believe it, unfortunately. I suspect that “Miffed’s” husband will indeed leave her someday, but it won’t be because of the co-worker. I would like to say more, but I know I need to keep it short. If you use this, just sign me “Somewhere in Arizona.” Dear Somewhere in Arizona: I’ll refrain from flip-flopping, but I do want to share your letter with read- ers. The more perspectives the fuller the picture. Thank you for writing. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). “It gets easier,” they say. That’s the shorthand version. The real truth is that “it” stays about the same and you don’t. You get better and stronger and more cre- ative and faster until “it” seems like child’s play. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When people feel better, they behave better. Therefore, your strategy of helping people to feel good will keep you headed toward peace, harmony and productivity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s easy to be fooled by words, and it’s quite possible to misread the actions a person takes. Consider taking note of what you hear and see without rendering a judgment. This isn’t about one incident; rather, it’s about a trend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People promise you so much that if they make good on even half of it, you stand to gain greatly. Tonight, you’ll be confronted with the past. Nostalgia will play into your current feelings about someone. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An array of options will open up. This won’t be difficult for you. You’ve known your choice for a while now. Like someone on a scripted reality television show, you’ll go through the motions, explaining your reasons. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To think, wonder, imagine, obsess ... there have been times when these modes served you very well. Such times will come again! As for today, a peaceful, quiet, content mind will better serve the situation. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Natural attrac- tions are difficult to resist, but today it will be appropriate to try your best. The old standby, “Out of sight, out of mind,” could be the ticket. Redirect your attention. In time, what’s relevant today will no longer be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you genuinely want to help but don’t understand enough about the situation to be truly useful, the most helpful thing you can do is observe and seek greater knowledge. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Part of a loving rela- tionship is being good at being loved — appre- ciating what others do without trying to control it, and letting them show you instead of being so capable that you never need their help. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Let someone know that imperfections are not only acceptable but also necessary and even desirable. We’re all in this together. Sometimes we forget to help one another until we see the reasons we must. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ve come to an impasse. Neither person is right; neither person is wrong. Nonetheless, someone has to move, or the flow of life will be needlessly and frustrat- ingly blocked. 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). It’s strange. You alter your appearance, and for some reason it changes the dynamics of a relationship. Why? Because even a slight change of costume means you’re playing a slightly different char- acter. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (June 15). Be- cause of the new people coming into your life, coupled with a willingness to let go of any pet- tiness that was holding you back, the months to come feature an expansion of your heart. What you do out of love will not follow the usual course, and that’s part of why it’s so memora- ble. There’s a windfall in August. Cancer and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 30, 29, 42 and 6.
