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.