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TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
Deciding whether to have kids
Dear Annie: How does one one know whether she wants to be a
know whether she wants children? mom? — Undecided in Ohio
For my whole life, I haven’t been
Dear Undecided: You are a
sure, but I figured I’d know eventu- very wise and thoughtful woman.
ally. Now I’m in my late 20s and not Children are a huge responsibility.
any closer to making up my mind.
They rely on you for their very exis-
I’m afraid I’d regret it if I didn’t tence. So putting your career ahead
have kids, but I’ve never
of them is not an option.
DEAR
particularly wanted them,
If you are truly undecided
either. Don’t get me wrong;
about having children right
ANNIE
I am sure that if I did have
now, I would say wait and
them, I would love them
see. When that serious
more than anything — but
relationship comes along,
that also scares me, because
you’ll see what your part-
ner wants out of life. If you
it would mean focusing less
find a partner who is very
on my career. And honestly,
nurturing and really wants
when I try to imagine the
Lane
kids, then he might take on
future, my career is the first Annie
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
the majority of responsibil-
thing that comes to mind. I
ity so that you can continue
have plans to start my own
business within the next five years. to focus on your career. If you find
My work excites me and fulfills me. a partner who feels the way you do,
I also love my current lifestyle — then the two of you might find a very
taking spontaneous trips and trying fulfilling life in other ways, with
extended family, friends, career,
new hobbies.
I’m not even in a serious rela- travel or volunteering.
tionship right now, so it’s not as
There is no right or wrong
though I’d be settling down and hav- answer. What is not right for you
ing children soon. But if it’s some- now may be right for you in five
thing I want to do, I feel that I at least years. And if it’s not right in five
need to start moving my life toward years, then you will find other enjoy-
that direction. I’m realizing how ments. The point is that you don’t
quickly time passes once you’re in have to have it all mapped out per-
the working world, and my 30s will fectly. Some of the most interesting
be here before I know it. How does people took their time in figuring
out exactly what they wanted from
life. Regardless of whether you have
children, it sounds as if you will
have a very fulfilling life because of
your thoughtfulness in the pursuit of
happiness.
Dear Annie: I was mistreated
at my husband’s funeral. People
walked by as if I didn’t exist. I was
mistreated by his son, my stepson. I
loved my husband very much, and
I won’t get married again. I had a
good man, and nobody could take
his place. How does one deal with
life when she has lost her husband?
— Angel in Illinois
Dear Angel: I am so sorry for
your loss. And I am sorry you’re
feeling so alone in your time of
grief. There’s no easy answer, but
reaching out to others — as you
have done in writing to me — can
help, even if you don’t quite feel like
it. Look to friends, grief counselors
and spiritual advisers for support, as
well as organizations such as Soar-
ing Spirits International. Its web-
site says, “Widowed people created
Soaring Spirits because we discov-
ered that connecting with other wid-
owed people made the challenges of
surviving a spouse or partner a lit-
tle easier to manage.” Visit https://
www.soaringspirits.org or call 877-
671-4071 for more information.
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). In order to
celebrate what is, you’ll have to let go of what
you thought it would be. This shouldn’t be too
hard, since there’s much about the way things
are right now that suits you better than you’d
ever dreamed.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes
inspiration strikes. Other times, including now,
it’s more of an itch, a slow tug or a nudge that
gets you on the path. Once there, life starts to
feel like a custom design made just for you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Yes, there were
deals that didn’t quite pan out, arrangements
that never found their groove and actions that
didn’t land as you might have preferred. But
if it made you smile, there’s nothing to regret
about it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Unfamiliar
people will be especially hard to read, and it
may be best not to try. Assume nothing. Ask
questions instead. It would be easy to overdra-
matize the significance of social interactions
today, but try not to.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The most important
thing in life is this. Literally this. Because “this”
is what you’re doing now — or, more precisely,
12 words ago. The present moment is your
domain. Seize it over and over.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The first hint was
when they said, “Repeat after me: I am free.”
Well then, why don’t you feel like it? All of this
“acting normal” might have something to do
with it. What was that idea you had that came
from you and only you?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Anyone who’s loved
a television character or been devastated by
the plot line of a book knows that something
doesn’t actually need to happen to feel real.
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
You can use this principle to your advantage.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The young who
set out to learn who they are tend to miss the
point. Those who have become who they are
tend to be so completely unselfconscious,
they no longer think about such things, if they
ever did.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today’s
road isn’t exactly smooth, but this only makes
you more appreciative of the paved paths of
your past and future. Keep a sure footing and
move ever forward. You can’t stumble over
something if it’s behind you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your attention
is a precious commodity that’s all yours to
distribute how you see fit. Sometimes you give
unconditionally, but today you let people earn
your attention. You’re both better for the effort.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The beauty is all
around you today, mostly because you have the
eye to pick it out. You’re also excellent at bringing
together the elements that will feature beauty in
its best frame and light.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve been in the
equivalent of a chorus line — where blending
in, kicking the same height as the others and
generally working as one were the necessary
qualities for success. Today it’s time to step out
with your solo work.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (June 19). There
will be three months of closing karmic circles.
Past kindnesses will catch up to you, and you’ll
also enjoy the delayed benefits of work you did
long ago. You’ll be generally embraced and ap-
plauded in 2019 to the extent that you might of-
ten choose a low profile just to take a break from
the spotlight. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 13, 35 and 28.