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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Worried over boyfriend’s drug use Dear Annie: I’m worried is textbook abuse. He needs to that my boyfriend is abusing seek help for his problem. You his prescription drugs. He goes can encourage him to do so, but for days without taking them you can’t make him. Nothing and then takes several times the you do can control his addic- recommended doses all at once. tion, not even an ultimatum He says he likes the intense — though you can certainly still give him one, rush he feels when he DEAR for your own sake. It takes them this way. should be said more (They’re stimulants.) ANNIE as a statement of fact I’ve expressed concern than as a threat: “I repeatedly. Every few can’t be with you if months, things get really you continue to abuse bad, and he vows to cut drugs.” Only say this back. But after a cou- ple of weeks, it’s back to if you really mean the same scary routine. It it; otherwise, you’d Lane makes me so sad to see Annie end up undermining Creators Syndicate Inc. him treating his body and yourself. mind this way. The past Remember that six months has been exhausting you can’t live your life around for me, and I’m about ready to another person’s addiction — give up. Is there anything I can though I know that’s easier said do to help him stop, or is he a than done. You might find some lost cause? I’ve been thinking strength and comfort through about issuing an ultimatum: It’s Nar-Anon, a 12-step program me or the drugs. — Very Wor- for the family and friends of ried in Virginia addicts. Find a meeting in your Dear Very Worried: Your area at https://www.nar-anon. boyfriend is definitely abus- org. ing his prescription drugs. He Dear Annie: I am writ- is deliberately taking them in ing to remind those who have a way that is inconsistent with good hearing to show some the way his doctor prescribed sensitivity to those of us who them to achieve a high. That do not. I wear hearing aids and try to be courteous if I don’t hear something that is said to me by politely asking for it to be repeated. Quite often, the response is, “Aren’t you wear- ing your hearing aids?” And it is spoken irritably (particularly by my husband). This comment is hurtful and usually results in my withdrawing from the con- versation. Yes, I am wearing my hearing aids. I have them serviced regularly, and they are the best ones I can afford. So please, think about how your words affect others. Hearing loss is difficult enough. Please don’t make it worse for us by being rude. — Sad Senior, Age 70 Dear Sad Senior: Some- times our patience is shortest with those whom we’ve known the longest. That doesn’t make it OK for your husband to snap at you, however. Let him know how it makes you feel when he immediately asks whether you’re wearing your hearing aids anytime you ask him to repeat something. Let’s hope he’ll make an effort to be more patient and compassionate — something we could all stand to do. Thank you for writing. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The sight of your loved one has a completeness that cannot be matched by the sight of any other person in the world. Do not doubt the power of recognition. It’s a force that can bring the world alive. move on. And it’s really time for that. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes it’s better to experience things silently than to articulate them. Also, don’t be too quick to put a name on things today. Things may be what you call them, but they are also more and other than that. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Life can be complicated and moods can be difficult to manage, but not today. You’ve made your mind up to be happy and the rest of you will carry out with the directive. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It is easy to see the goal at the end of a short vision. You’ve already pondered the big picture enough this week. In other words, keep it simple. Clarity of vision will depend on brevity of mission. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Keeping love interesting will be pretty straightforward. Common interests are at the heart of it. But don’t stop with just one. Always be search- ing for and creating new common ground. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). While some people seem to be born with confidence, it is far more likely that confidence is earned through the combination of failure and the resilience and fortitude to keep at it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Oddly, it will be easier to give your unconditional love and acceptance to someone you don’t know very well than to the people you absolutely adore. It is almost impossible to extract your expectations from the love you give. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Finish what you started. It’s partially about pride and being true to your word. The other part of you just realizes that if you don’t finish, you can’t 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 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll get more accomplished because you let go and realize the importance of the task is relative and temporal. The best results will come from a relaxed place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Behaviors continue until there’s a reason they can’t anymore. It’s an excellent day for setting boundaries. It will solve problems, and what you decide will stick. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The excite- ment mounts toward a special event. The work you do today will make it all the more special. Also, you will be commended for planning ahead instead of leaving it all until the last minute. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your direction may not be so sure, but you’ll get a better idea as you go. So don’t wait to be certain about the destination. It will reveal itself to you in the perfect time. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 24). This is among your most spontaneous and eventful years because you don’t overthink the good luck. You jump in, and enjoy the carnival ride. There’s something to settle in September before you can move forward in the relationship. You’ll make more than two key deals before 2019 that set you up for a lucrative year. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 20, 45, 33 and 17.