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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Bringing uninvited guests Dear Annie: I hope you can leftovers in the fridge. (There offer a solution to my dilemma. weren’t any because of all the Over the Fourth of July, I hosted additional uninvited people.) a party at my riverfront home. It was all I could do to hold Most of the guests were my my tongue. I had asked my son’s friends, whom I get along son to speak to them about this with, and I am always happy issue. Apparently, he neglected when they bring their to do that because he is DEAR kids, because then my afraid they would just say they won’t come. grandbabies have little ANNIE That would be fine with ones to play with. My me, except for wanting issue is that for the past few years at my party, my grandkids to have more playmates. The one couple, “John” and general opinion seems “Cynthia,” always invite to be that it is incredi- and bring additional bly rude and inconsid- people whom I either Lane erate to do this. How don’t know or don’t par- Annie Creators Syndicate Inc. ticularly care for. They do I prevent this from do this without asking happening again with- out having them flip out and just me ahead of time. This year, John and Cynthia refuse to come next time? Even brought a couple with a baby after a month, I am still fuming whom I had never met before. about it. — Blindsided They all pitched tents in my Dear Blindsided: Your yard and spent the night with- yard is not a campground, even out even asking! Later in the though John and Cynthia are afternoon, John’s brother, sister- treating it as such. Actually, in-law and niece also showed they’re more like bears at the up without being invited. John, park dumpster — raiding your Cynthia and the couples they food and leaving a mess. If I brought with them didn’t leave were you, I probably wouldn’t until late the next day, leaving even invite them back next year. dirty diapers in my garbage. But if you do, expressly state They even started searching for that the invitation is just for 6A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. the two of them and their chil- dren. If they “flip out” at that and refuse to come, you’re bet- ter off. If John and Cynthia are raising their children to be any- thing like them, you probably don’t want them influencing your grandkids anyway. Dear Annie: This is in response to “I Knew Better,” who is deeply ashamed for sleeping with someone. I’d like to address the faith part a little bit more and speak directly to her. “Knew Better”: You did something against your faith. Period. You stopped. With your faith, do you believe you can be forgiven but you can’t forgive yourself? You are putting your faith in a very small box. Open up and let the freedom of your forgiveness flow, because con- viction of wrongdoing comes from your faith. Condemnation does not come with your faith. You may “feel” shame, but you are much more than this one instance. Stand up like the prin- cess you are! You are beautiful! — Keep the Faith Dear Keep the Faith: Beau- tifully said. I’m happy to print your encouraging words. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll encourage a loved one to give you frequent feedback. You don’t want to be in competition with your love, and you’ll shy away from situations in which there will be a clear winner and loser. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your conversa- tional choices will make a difference. This is a matter of destiny. Choose topics that are likely to lead to enjoyment, optimism and happiness. This is no time to stir up contro- versy. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have more in common with an interesting stranger than you do with many of the people in your own family. So go on and strike up a conversation. See what there is to know about others. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re in the running for an important role. Your previous success qualifies you for the job, but it will be your charm and your excellent listening skills that get you the position. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You love to give: You’re a giver! And you expect nothing in return — well, almost nothing. You do like knowing that your contribution made a differ- ence. So a smile and a report back later will be awfully nice. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your cosmic gift will be strength, stamina and energy to burn. That’s a mighty gift, though it comes with a responsibility. Where should you apply it? Bonus: Exciting people will be drawn in by your vitality. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be some frustration in the way events unfold, but don’t be discouraged. It’s bound to happen with smart, quick people like you who might prefer to have life go at their pace. Life has its 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 own pace, though. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Listen to your critics with an open mind. Maybe they don’t know the proper, kinder or ideal way to phrase things, but there will be something valuable in their words nonetheless — some- thing that can give you an advantage. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You didn’t make the impression you wanted to make on someone. Good news: Now you will get another chance at it. Present your best self and you’ll become your best self. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s said that there’s a price for every gift and all advice. Indeed, this is often true. But the cosmic forces can be kind in this regard, as they will be today, naming a price in the realm of what you’re more than prepared to pay. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Maybe you want people to like you, but you care more that they respect you. It’s not because this is what you need; rather, it’s for the good of all. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The social secret is very simple, and it’s a one-size- fits-all maxim. All people care about is how you make them feel. That’s all. If they feel powerful, happy and significant around you, they will come back for more. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 16). The solar return shows you surrounded by people who love and support you, as well as those who challenge and defy you. You would be hard-pressed to say which is better, as the first category will give you comfort and the second category will make you great, which in turn gives you a way to help many. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky num- bers are: 9, 20, 24, 48 and 12.
