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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE How to help a problem son Dear Annie: I am writ- won’t go. — Afraid for My ing to you about the adult Friend son of a friend of mine. This Dear Afraid: As much as young man, “Dwayne,” has your friend is trying to help had a bad couple of years. He her son, her efforts are most was kicked out of the mili- likely getting in the way of tary, divorced and had ter- his truly hitting rock bot- rible child custody tom and learning how DEAR problems. My friend to help himself. Kick- loves her son very ing Dwayne out would ANNIE much, but he is rather be the healthiest deci- lazy. He has had sev- sion for both of them. eral jobs but doesn’t It might be what spurs keep them, mainly him to seek help — because he is too lazy though your friend can’t to get to work on time hold herself responsi- or even go on a reg- ble for that either way. Lane ular basis. Dwayne Annie For parents watch- Creators Syndicate Inc. is addicted to sleep- ing their adult children ing pills. My friend struggle with addic- wants to kick her son out with tion, the idea of letting go no car, no money and no place often seems crazy and impos- to go, but she is afraid that if sible. It’s for this reason that she were to do this, he might I recommend seeking the not survive. I do not know strength, solidarity and guid- what to say to her. It is very ance that support groups such easy being on the outside as Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, Lif- looking in with advice. I have eRing and SMART Recovery told her that Dwayne sounds offer. Encourage your friend depressed. She has taken him to attend a few meetings. to a doctor to be put on medi- Dear Annie: In response to cation, but after a few weeks, “Love to Read,” who is upset he stopped taking it. What is at seeing the F-word appear my friend to do? Please do in contemporary novels, you not suggest counseling, as he sided with her and said, “Usu- 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ally, anything said with the F-word could be better said without it. More than anything, it’s lazy.” I think this stance is a bit too harsh. As a person, I avoid profanity and com- pletely agree that such words are a lazy means of express- ing oneself, but as a writer, I try to represent my characters and who they are as people. And some people swear — so in dialogue, I must repre- sent such characters truthfully. Although there are many book genres that are more prone to violence and profanity — suspense and crime novels, for example — many book genres are less prone to pro- fanity, such as women’s lit and inspirational romance. I sug- gest that “Love to Read” be a little more selective in her genre choice when reading. Not every genre is for every reader, but there are so many genres to choose from that I’m sure she will find novels more suited to her taste. — Love to Write Dear Love to Write: A fair point, and I’m happy to have a novelist’s take on this issue. Thank you for writing. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be happiest while in the process of learning something new. Embark on an educational venture to spark your creativity and reig- nite your sense of wonder. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Being grate- ful is not just something you do; it’s some- thing you are. No matter what you take on, you’re coming from a place of appreciation and that’s what makes this day great. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Are your ac- tions working toward the goal you have in mind? You’ll want to know how you’re do- ing. There’s nothing wrong with just asking. The question might actually be charming and disarming. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Extra energy and vitality is yours to play with. It’s as though you’ve tapped into an energy field and are being compelled, not by your own volition, but by the very force that fuels the spinning of the planets. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Others may do things in a way that clearly works great. Still, never discount what you know or reject your own roots. To accept and love where you came from is essential to feel- ing comfortable in the world. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Write it down so you don’t have to worry about remembering. Set a timer so you won’t procrastinate. Lock the door and turn off the Wi-Fi so you won’t get interrupted or distracted. The best solutions are simple and obvious. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It used to be that people believed the answers were blowing in the wind. Now they believe the answers are trending on Twitter or Reddit. Just to be safe, check everywhere. 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). In the name of getting things done, you might have to limit your mental scope. There will be enough to do with what’s actually hap- pening without also worrying about what might happen or what could happen. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your heart may cherish your friends, but it’s the rest of you that really lets them know. Your deeds speak volumes. They’ll be warmed by your actions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). By simply sharing your honest appraisal of a situation you’ll do more good than you could possibly know. If this sort of thing also happens to be your job, the result will make you money today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Not ev- eryone wants to be famous, and you’ll be living proof of this today as you choose t do your thing without taking a picture or otherwise submitting some representation of it to the eyes of the world. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll do a thing and then cross it off your list. But don’t let that be the only reason to cross things off. If you know you’ll never do it, that’s as fine a reason as any to put a pen slash through it. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 18). When you think of the best thing that’s happened to you, what pops to mind isn something you would have predicted — a random bit of luck you turned into some thing exceptional. This sort of astounding joy will repeat before the year’s end. Also notable, an investment will pay off, as will a mutual attraction. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 26, 1, 20 and 44.
