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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Wanting to reconcile Dear Annie: My younger to other relatives and mutual brother lives many states away. friends. Just let your readers Sadly, about five years ago, he know that mending such rela- decided that I had caused him tionships is a very wise thing to many sorrows and pains, so he do. — Missing My Brother Dear Missing: I agree that chose to stop contact. He said little about what I had done one should mend family rela- tionships whenever or said to cause that DEAR possible. I only have decision. I miss him and his your side of the story ANNIE family a lot and have here (one of the tricky tried to reconcile. He things about writ- ing this column), so simply does not respond. I can’t comment on I have apologized a lot, your brother’s decision. even not knowing how I However, I can say that hurt him. He did say that you should never apol- I hurt him badly, but he Lane ogize for something is hurting me badly now. Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. when you don’t even And after five years, I know what you’re apol- recall very little. I feel sad for myself and ogizing for — because you can’t for the rest of his family, espe- possibly mean it, and people can cially at our age. Both of us are see through that type of apology. not in the best of health, and Take a good, long look at I do get concerned about the your behavior. Were you overly death of one of us. And I miss critical of him? Did you insist on his family a lot, especially my bringing up politics or another nieces and nephews, who have contentious subject? Did you try more or less stayed silent, too. to control him or make demands I have not been invited to fam- of him? Those are reasons I’ve ily weddings. I think stubborn- heard in the past from people ness runs in our family. I am not who have cut family members sure that I can do anything else off. If you still don’t know what to effect a change, so I just pray. you might have done, you can I am embarrassed to say much tell him as much and again say THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. you’d really like to talk to him and try to make this right. In the end, it’s his decision. But try to find some peace in prayer and the knowledge that you’ve done all you can. Dear Annie: Boy, did the letter from “Exhausted by the Onslaught” hit home. It is no surprise to me that 57 percent of people surveyed reported “significant stress” about the current political climate. It has divided family and friends beyond belief. I’m not going to get into the politics, but what I’ve found is it helps to turn off the TV, get off the internet and take a break from all of it. For those who need to know the news like me, I suggest one half-hour of national news of your choice once a day. When it comes to TV and the internet, look for positive and happier subjects to view. Even my ther- apist has suggested this. Trust me; it works! — Controlling the Onslaught in Florida Dear Controlling: Those are all great habits that I wholeheartedly endorse. Glad you’ve managed to control the onslaught rather than let it con- trol you. ARIES (March 21-April 19). To provide love, acceptance and security for someone is among the top gifts that a human could give. Give it to yourself to whatever degree you can and your relationships are guaranteed to be all-around better. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You admire people who keep in touch with others over the span of years, as it shows adaptability. People change so much, becoming someone different in each era. It’s a gift, to be loved through the ages. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve a talent for connecting with other species. It’s as if you can communicate with them through the instincts you share. You’ll be a friend to the animals today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Everyone is deserving of compassion. Everyone is deserv- ing of care. You’ll be a protector for someone who needs it. It’s not a good day, however, to be a protector for those who don’t need or want it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you want it to stick, you’re going to have to do it again and again and again. “As a single footstep will not make a path on earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind.” — Henry David Thoreau CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Thinking of something as “mine” is very distinct from thinking of something as “ours.” The shared responsibility makes people act differently and make different choices. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Yes, sometimes you don’t fit in. That doesn’t matter. Do you, and do it to the best of your ability. There is no other person on the entire earth who could do you better. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even if you’re not obligated to, the day will favor your choice to leave home, get out and talk to people. Casual conversations build relationships and relationships build your future. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Although you didn’t exactly mouth the words, you still made a promise — or at least you feel in your heart somewhat indebted. It was implied in your be- havior, and now you’ll be asked to make good on that promise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your influence on the situation at hand will be more mental rather than practical, and don’t underestimate the power in this. To help people think differ- ently is perhaps the most important leadership skill. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll take a risk and feel the exhilarating high that comes from putting yourself on the line. Whether or not you win is irrelevant. Your life will improve either way. Without risk, there is no reward. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 14). You don’t care who chooses the path — you’ve evolved beyond having a big ego. What matters to you is the special experience, the life-enhancing benefit, the good time had by all. Because of this, it will be among your most interesting years, with an adventure for every season. You’ll receive an award in January. Capricorn and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 20, 44, 48 and 18. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Infatuation is full of expectancy, whereas unconditional love expects nothing. You’ll feel flattered by the at- tention of an interested party, though you’re not quite sure how to categorize this attention. 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
