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TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE
Taking advantage of mom
Dear Annie: I am a middle Abuse’s website (https://ncea.acl.
child, with an elder sister and gov). On weekdays, you can also
a younger brother. We are all use the Eldercare Locator by call-
within 10 years of one another. ing 800-677-1116.
Dear Annie: Years ago, Ann
We are a very dysfunctional fam-
ily. We come from a broken and Landers printed a poem for par-
estranged family. Our parents ents who have lost children.
She said it was one of
divorced when I was
DEAR
the items that readers
about 13 years old. My
requested most. I clipped
brother does not speak
ANNIE
it and made copies, and
to my father. My sib-
lings have both borrowed
over the years, I have
a lot of money from my
given it to several peo-
ple who have lost chil-
mother. I do not think it
dren. It is very comfort-
is very fair. Please let me
ing at the parents’ time
know what you would
of grief. I lost my copy
recommend I do, if any-
Lane
thing. I’m very worried Annie
of the poem, and I’m
Creators
Syndicate Inc.
about Mom’s being taken
wondering whether you
advantage of. — Con-
might consider printing
cerned Middle Child
it. — Charles S.
Dear Concerned Middle
Dear Charles S.: The touch-
Child: If you suspect that your ing poem to which you’re refer-
siblings are exploiting your mom, ring is called “A Child of Mine.”
contact Adult Protective Services. It was written by Edgar A. Guest.
Financial elder abuse is a seri- I’m happy to print it now, and I
ous problem, affecting millions hope it will offer some comfort to
of seniors each year. And sadly, anyone who needs it.
as reported by AARP, in 90 per-
I’ll lend you for a little time, a
cent of cases, the perpetrator is a child of mine, He said.
family member, friend, neighbor
For you to love while he lives,
or someone else the victim knows and mourn when he is dead.
well. For a state-by-state list of
It may be six or seven years, or
resources and more information, twenty-two or three.
visit the National Center on Elder
But will you, till I call him
THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018
By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc.
back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to glad-
den you, and shall his stay be
brief,
You’ll have his lovely memo-
ries as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught
down there I want this child to
learn.
I’ve looked the wide world
over in my search for teachers
true
And from the throngs that
crowd life’s lanes, I have selected
you.
Now will you give him all your
love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to
call, to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy Thy child shall
bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with ten-
derness, we’ll love him while we
may;
And for the happiness we’ve
known, will ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call
for him much sooner than we
planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that
comes, and try to understand.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are many
benefits to losing an old grudge. For starters,
by letting go of this you will liberate brain
space for more relevant information, such as
remembering where you put your keys.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It will be import-
ant to know the other person’s motivation, or
to at least make a guess at it. Do you think
the other person is trying to impress, love,
secure or control you? Your next move should
be made thoughtfully.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When it feels
as though you need a guide, a method, or a
shortcut, but no teacher or secret knowledge
seems to be coming forth, it’s a sign from the
universe that you already have the answers.
Just go do the thing.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may look
confident to those who don’t know any better,
but inside you are secretly wondering if you
bit off more than you could chew with this
recent deal. Don’t worry; you’re not going to
choke. Just chew longer.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve a talent for
organizing people. Your calm friendliness
will put all at ease. With you at the helm,
the whole team will relax and get to know
one another, finding interesting new ways to
cooperate.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In the name
of harmony and tact, you’ll only say about
10 percent of what you would like to say on
some subjects and then turn the conversa-
tion to something innocuous you can speak
more freely about.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whether you feel
more comfortable giving or receiving, today
it’s essential to do both. It will take you play-
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
ing both roles to get the relationship balanced
out. Bonus points for letting others know how
they can make you happy.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re a master
of diplomacy, and it’s not even hard for you. It
springs from your genuine and deep respect
of others. You’ll meet and come to understand
many different kinds of people.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love is a
mystery. Maybe it’s a little scary because it
requires that you let go of control. You want to
monitor and manipulate what happens, but
then it wouldn’t be love. Embrace uncertainty.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Who takes
care of you best? Sometimes that’s you,
but right now you feel that you can’t — that
there’s too much else you need to tend to.
Nonsense. Take a step back. Ask for help.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). For the most
part, children are not in control of where they
live and how their days are structured. But
adults, at least in theory, should be. If it’s not
working for you, change it.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is OK not to
know the nature of a relationship. Maybe it is
yet to be determined. Anyway, keep an open
mind. It is better to be uncertain than to be
certain of something false.
TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (July 27).
There’s a “world” to be conquered, and you
have real guts this year. While the next three
months involve building familiar bonds and
joyous events with your loved ones, there will
be a shift a the top of 2019 and a chance to
spend some time where no one knows you.
Seize the opportunity to be whoever you
want to be. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your
lucky numbers are: 50, 3, 32, 18 and 44.