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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Excess mobile phone use Dear Annie: Is there such in that type of behavior, ask a thing as mobile phone eti- the same question you asked quette? I know that I am a me. If your friend says you dinosaur, but is it OK for are being a dinosaur and this someone to be looking at his is the way of the world, then or her phone for the major- I suggest you find a new per- ity of the time he or she is in son to spend your quality time with face-to-face. the company of some- DEAR one socially? It feels Dear Annie: so lonesome to me. “How to Give Your ANNIE All of my life’s con- Cat a Pill” is a clas- sic, and certainly, ditioning taught me for anyone (includ- to pay attention to the ing me!) who is a one I’m with. Now cat guardian, it is I feel bewildered. good for a laugh. — Bewildered Dear Bewildered: That is, until the last Lane The general answer to Annie line, which involves Creators Syndicate Inc. your question is no, it dumping the cat at is not OK for people an animal shelter. to be on their phones while Times have changed, for in your presence. It is incredi- the better, and it is beyond bly rude. Barring a few excep- time to think about rewrit- tions — doctors, nurses, new ing that last line. As a volun- moms with baby sitters, and teer at an animal shelter for friends who tell you they are the past decade, I can think of expecting a very important many reasons that line made phone call and then apolo- me very sad. Millions of cats gize after they take it — being are dumped at animal shel- on or looking at one’s phone ters for trivial reasons or rea- is way too common these sons that are actually medi- days and completely inexcus- cal problems. Many of these able, and you are right to be cats are euthanized because offended. Next time you are their guardians did not take out with a friend who engages the time to understand the problem and help them. These days, more and more people consider animals to be members of the fam- ily. You don’t dump a mem- ber of your family at an ani- mal shelter. Instead, you take the time to figure out what the problem is and how to solve it. There are many organi- zations, in every commu- nity, that are committed to helping keep cats (and other companion animals) in their homes, where they belong. Though I am sure that the closing line was meant to be humorous, being dumped at an animal shel- ter is deadly serious for mil- lions of cats every year. I hope that you will consider retracting that line and edu- cating your millions of fol- lowers about how to help, not hurt, homeless animals in their communities. — Animal Supporter Dear Animal Supporter: Animal homelessness is a serious problem. It’s a cause dear to my heart, one I’d never want to trivialize. Perhaps you’re right that the last line of that poem could use a rewrite. 3C By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You add a dash of humor and stir in some charm. You’ll meet those with opposing views, but you’ll make your differences a moot point. It’s a lucky attitude, and it’s the reason you’re winning. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Small kindnesses shown to loved ones in daily domestic settings are the mark of a genuinely loving heart. Big gestures that the world can see might seem to matter more, but really they don’t. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The biggest obsta- cle to true love is mistaken identity. It’s why you don’t assume to know who you’re dealing with. You’ve learned people aren’t always who you want them to be. So you learn who they are, and love that person. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your standards are high, and you’ll have to put in many hours to bring the vision alive. This has not stopped you from being a playful person. Your creativity will shine. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Even though you love to learn, sometimes you just wish you could get the skills and information you need a lot faster. Maybe you can. Better methods are out there. Investigate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The ideas just keep coming! This inspiration will continue all through the weekend. One caution — before you go public with your brainchildren, double check to be sure that you are their actual, original parent. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Getting what you wish for — that’s tricky business. Pay attention to all that happens during and immediately after you’re holding what you want. What’s the feeling in your gut saying? 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). Though you can’t handle every piece of minutia about life, you still need to give the impression that you’re looking out for your own interests. Anyone doing this for you will be less invested in the outcome than you are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have the power to take hold of your routine and shake it up. The benefit to this (even if you only do it for a day or a few hours) is that you’ll see a way to save yourself some trouble and time. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even though you may like what you’re doing, this is the mo- ment to think about the projects you’d like to be involved in. Fantasize! What if you could really do anything? The exercise will improve next week’s mood and flow. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You like knowing that you have a support system and friends that stand behind you. However, you don’t actually want them to do this when you don’t need it. Don’t feel guilty about needing your space right now. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You feel some- how healthier and more full of life around a certain person. That’s because you actually are. Good relationships change you physically for the better. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 13). You’ll impress a VIP this year, and that very important person is you. Really, when you look back 12 months from now, you’ll be astounded at your fortitude. Highlights include a risky power play that pays off, a new hobby that grows your mind and a publication or public appearance that helps your career. Scorpio and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 33, 29, 22 and 15.
