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6A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE ‘I apologize’ or ‘I’m sorry’? Dear Annie: What’s with Thanks for writing. people saying “I apologize” Dear Annie: My husband instead of “I’m sorry”? The died suddenly, and we didn’t former is just used to tell some- have a will. I had no idea that body that you know you did it would be so important. So something wrong. When you many decisions are out of my tell somebody that you apol- hands, and everything is tak- ing 10 times longer ogize, to me it means DEAR than it would have if nothing. But when you we’d had a will. So go up to somebody ANNIE on top of my sadness, and say you’re sorry I have to deal with for what you did, that lawyers and a judge means it’s coming from who makes decisions the heart. If you would that are meant to help please put this in the us but end up costing paper, I would appre- ciate it very much. more and more money. Annie Lane — Paulie If we’d had a will, I Creators Syndicate Inc. Dear Paulie: This would have been able is a very interesting to keep my husband’s observation. You may be onto business going. But that is something. I have noticed that uncertain now. The judge has “I apologize” tends to come appointed an extra attorney, in up more in business settings, addition to the one I hired, to perhaps because people think make sure that the kids’ best it sounds more professional. interests are protected. I was But you’re right that it just already doing that, of course. doesn’t quite have the ring If we’d had a will, we could of remorse that “I’m sorry” have been specific about all of does, especially in more per- that. But my husband was only sonal contexts. I imagine I’ll in his 40s, so we hadn’t got- hear from a lot of readers on ten around to writing a will. this subject, as these seem- Never thought it would hap- ingly small linguistic nuances pen to us. I started to write this letter always evoke big responses. as a question about whether you could help me move this process faster, but I know that you can’t. So perhaps you could publish this letter as a reminder to readers to write their wills. Don’t put it off! — Judged in Jarvis Dear Judged: I am so sorry for your loss. And I’m sorry for what you’ve been going through with the business. I appreciate your sharing your heartache and hardship so that others might be spared. When it comes to drafting wills, there’s no such thing as too early; there’s only too late. Dear Annie: In reply to the couple who moved from their hometown and are now torn between family and friends when returning for visits: You should not shoulder all the burden for maintaining your friendships. Invite your friends to come visit you so that you can spend “individ- ual” time with them. The high- way runs in both directions. — Gloria in Roanoke, Va. Dear Gloria: “The high- way runs in both directions.” What a perfect summation! Thank you for it. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). When the task is hard, anything can be a distraction. Harness the power of writing to stay on track. Instead of acting on every whim, unload your unhelpful impulses onto a note. It will vanquish the impulse as if by magic. that person. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While every- one loves a happy ending, the same happy endings won’t work for all people. No need to settle for the generic version of the story. Work toward your own very specific good result until you have it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve weathered scarcity and abundance. Both have their unique challenges. It’s because you’ve figured out what it takes to get through all sorts of circumstances that you’ll step forward in confidence today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It will be a full day of talking to people, and you definitely have the energy for the back-to-back interactions. In fact, you’ll be a wonderful influence on those lucky enough to be around you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s a day to think about what you are doing to protect your- self from the world. Consider whether some of that could actually be holding you back from all the happiness you could be experiencing. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Authenticity is a buzzword that gets a lot of play in your world lately. Funnily enough, the people who bring it up most today may be the furthest away from the basic truth. It’s just something to notice. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Advice from the top will help you only if that person started at the bottom and worked all the way up to the head position. What’s required now is the nuanced perspective of a truly experienced individual. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Confident people aren’t thinking of themselves. They’re playing the moment. If you’re thinking of how you’re doing, it’s a sign that you’re not yet confident, but don’t worry, keep going. You’ll learn on the job. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s not your job to have all the answers, and neither is that your goal. The goal is to motivate the team want to find the answers, just as you do. It will be very important that you all get there together. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s no one you need to be beyond who you are naturally. You may choose to grow and to define and re-define yourself as you go, but don’t put conditions on loving yourself. Be you and love 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 be in a position to appoint, cast or hire someone. To assess how a person would do in the role, check out how they’ve done in their current role. The evidence won’t lie. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t always know when you’re creating change, causing people to think differently or teaching them valuable skills ... but you can assume that’s what’s going on with today’s interactions. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 26). Welcome to the year that allows the time and opportunity to use talents that were, until now, underappreciated. More highlights: One stroke of luck will vanquish 10 worries. You’ll be brought in on a very exclusive deal. You’ll follow your social intelligence into a wonder- fully deep relationship. Capricorn and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 48, 2, 22, 10 and 13.