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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Not yet ready to quit smoking Dear Annie: My girlfriend (of a smoking today, you can undo a good year) and I are both in our mid-20s deal of that damage. According to a and are both smokers. In fact, that’s 2013 study by Dr. Prabhat Jha, direc- how we met — on the smoking patio tor of the Centre for Global Health of a bar, both out there alone because Research at St. Michael’s Hospi- none of the friends we were there with tal, “quitting smoking before age smoked. We’ve both always talked 40, and preferably well before 40, gives back almost all of tentatively about quitting, DEAR the decade of lost life from but in a vague way. So I was continued smoking.” That surprised when last week ANNIE doesn’t mean you should my girlfriend announced keep lighting up through she was quitting cold turkey. your 39th year, however. Jha She asked whether I wanted adds: “Former smokers still to quit at the same time so have a greater risk of dying we could offer each other sooner than people who moral support. I’m happy to never smoked. But the risk is offer moral support, but I’m Lane small compared to the huge not quite ready to quit. Do I Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. risk for those who continue have an obligation to her to to smoke.” quit? Is it wrong for me to As for e-cigarettes, the Ameri- smoke around her now? I’ve been thinking about purchasing an e-ciga- can Lung Association writes: “We rette and just doing that around her, don’t presently know what is in because this seems like a healthier e-cigarettes. However, in initial lab alternative. — Guilty Smoker tests conducted in 2009 the FDA Dear Guilty Smoker: No, you found detectable levels of toxic can- don’t have an obligation to your girl- cer-causing chemicals, including an friend to quit smoking. You have an ingredient used in anti-freeze, in two obligation to yourself. Every ciga- leading brands of e-cigarettes and 18 rette you smoke cuts your life expec- various cartridges. … A 2014 study tancy by approximately 10 minutes, found that aerosol from e-cigarettes and the life of a smoker is, on aver- … contains … formaldehyde.” In age, 10 years shorter than that of other words, e-cigarettes contain can- someone who has never smoked. cer-causing chemicals and addictive The great news is that if you quit nicotine. Why substitute one crummy habit with another? Now, I know that my harangu- ing is not great motivation. But look at the long list of benefits of quitting smoking and try to find something that does motivate you. For more information, visit http://www.lung. org/stop-smoking. Dear Annie: I can definitely sym- pathize with “Unsure in Texas,” who wrote to you about getting invita- tions to graduations, birthday par- ties and weddings from people she doesn’t know well. My husband and I received an invitation to an open house from our financial adviser. Not only do we not know him per- sonally but also we were referred to him when our financial adviser retired approximately two years ago. My husband brought up an interest- ing question: Do you think he would still provide us with good advice if we were not to attend and provide a gift for his daughter? My thought was that it was very tacky to send us the invitation. — Stuck in a Predicament in Indiana Dear Stuck in a Predicament: I highly doubt your financial adviser would start giving you worse advice because you didn’t attend his open house. If he made business that per- sonal, he wouldn’t be in business for long. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The more fun you have, the more effective you’ll be with the seri- ous work of the day. The improvisational spirit of play will be entwined with the mysterious magic of intuition. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can begin again, now and now and now. Any day — any time of day — is a valid starting point for doing the thing you want to do and being who you want to be. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The way you mir- ror people will be flattering because you have your “flattering” lens on: It’s a mindset that helps you see positive qualities in others. You’ll see them how they want to be seen and beyond. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It will take you a few minutes to warm up to new situations today, and that only proves that you’re humble enough to realize that strangers are never kings; however, they may be made to feel that way by gracious hosts. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Socializing has its challenges, and maybe that’s what makes it fun for you today. You’ll overcome social obstacles, earn trust and create rapport with someone who doesn’t open up easily. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because you don’t walk around thinking about creating a legacy that will live beyond you, you’re totally unaware of how your mood, behavior and actions are making a difference in the lives of others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Hone the ability to manage expectations. If you can paint an enticing but accurate picture of what’s to come, this will help everyone to maximize what’s there and avoid being disappointed by what isn’t. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Know your audience. Read the room. These are show business tropes that will apply in every area of life today. Getting it right in your own head is satisfying, but it’s nothing compared with winning “the room.” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s an effort to challenge yourself, but it’s a delight to intrigue yourself. What if you looked at the goal with more curiosity? There’s a magic mix of determination and curiosity that could lift your attitude about this. 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Most people are not conscious of what it takes to move be- tween states of mood and mind, but the more aware you are of this, the better. People get comfortable in their own ways and processes. Whatever yours is, it’s OK. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Keep moving. If you hang out in any environment for too long today, you’ll get bored and your thoughts will be vulnerable to looping — not always a terrible thing, but it depends on the thought. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The cosmic nudges don’t come from out of the blue. They happen mid-pursuit — when you have some information but not all the information you need. To get another clue or develop a hunch you’ll have to investigate a little further. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (June 22). Arrange your life around what delights you. That may seem like a stretch — something you might have been able to manage when you were younger but not now that your responsi- bilities have changed. And yet, there really is a way to make your own happiness more central to your being. You will find it this year! Libra and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 3, 33, 28 and 45.
