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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Relatives intrude on our party Dear Annie: Every year, my ready to go home, he will have told husband and I have immediate fam- about 10 jokes. Again, they are usu- ily and some friends over for Hal- ally funny, but at the same time, by loween. We make food, have bev- the end of the evening, we feel as erages and take turns giving out if we’ve been to a comedy club to candy. A niece of ours and her fam- watch a stand-up comedian’s show. ily always show up uninvited, even What can we say or do to get him to when we said one year we limit his act without upset- DEAR ting him? — Too Many just wanted our kids and Jokes in Venice, Fla. grandkids. They stay the ANNIE Dear Too Many whole time and never bring Jokes: Usually, clowns anything. They also have and comedians are on a horrible personal hygiene, mission to make people and our niece is especially laugh and enjoy life — outspoken and obnoxious. and appreciate their wit How do I tell her in a civil and talent. As a result, they way they are not welcome? Annie Lane may not be aware of how — Not-a-Fan Auntie Creators Syndicate Inc. Dear Not-a-Fan Aun- many jokes they are telling tie: Time for these ghouls or when to stop. You could to go haunt somewhere else. Tell either prep yourself for a comedy them in terms that are polite but show when you go to dinner with leave no room for ambiguity: “This them (you did mention that the is important quality time with the jokes are funny) or try to steer the grandkids, and we’re going to keep conversation into a topic that you it to just us and the kids next year.” would like to talk about over din- Dear Annie: My wife and I ner and drinks. If absolutely neces- enjoy getting together with another sary, you could tell him that though couple we met a few years ago, he’s very funny, you would like him usually dinner and drinks at a local to limit his jokes so you can have a restaurant. After some small talk conversation. Dear Annie: It’s that time and ordering drinks, the husband finds a way to tell a new joke. It’s of year again. Would you please usually funny, and we all laugh. The reprint the letter reminding your problem is that by the time we’re all readers that not every child is for- tunate enough to have a costume and that some children are very mature-looking for their age? It would mean so much to so many kids. — Heather Dear Heather: I’m happy to reprint the call for compassion. Thank you for reminding me of it. Dear Annie: I’m writing in reply to “Halloweary,” who com- plained about trick-or-treaters being too old, not in costume or out after 8 p.m. I grew up in the inner city, where parents worked multiple jobs and took multiple buses to get home. The understanding was that Halloween doorbell ringing ended at 9 p.m. Some kids are too poor for cos- tumes. Some have parents who don’t care or aren’t really around for them because of addiction. As for the age aspect, I have known kids who looked like adults at age 9. My brother had a friend who had to have an adult desk in kindergarten because he didn’t fit in the type that the other kids had. Any child learns soon enough that he has to give up being a child. Let children remain children as long as possible, and take pity on those who are less fortunate. Your kind- ness may be their fondest childhood memory. — Be Kind 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The best people to be around aren’t the ones who nag you to be different; they are the ones who make you want to be better by modeling a different way of being. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes you’re the apprentice, and sometimes you’re the master. To help another person give life to their dreams is a gift to you as well, and vice versa. The roles are interchangeable and equal. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t under- estimate the detrimental impact of too much seriousness. A deficit of fun is a drain on vitality. It may not be noticeable at first, but letting the levels get too low puts all that’s good in jeopardy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You won’t forget your manners. You almost never do, and that is among the reasons you’ll be cho- sen for today’s task, which calls for someone who can be reliably polite. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What you learn today will light your way. Tomorrow will be better because of it. If there’s some waiting around or a little stress, it’s par for the course. Life is on track. Things are getting better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are a few options on the table, one of which seems particularly appealing if not for the fact that it will take a very long time to realize. Don’t let that deter you. The time will pass no matter what you’re doing. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Many appre- ciate what you do. Not everyone. The ones who get it really get it. Those are the ones you’re aiming your best efforts toward. Keep company with those who uplift. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Nothing develops a person quite like traveling. And you needn’t go far. Even a visit inside the next-door neighbor’s house will fortify you. The important part is that you learn about others. Ask questions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll solve the problem by thinking less and feeling more. Imagine yourself as a coral-like receptor, with the ocean flowing around and through you. As you move in response, how can it be anything but right? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are a few dynamics at play that are no longer ideal for you, to say the least. You can always make a change. That’s an option you have; you just have to decide to take it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). To have an awareness of your shadow side is a start. But to know that your shadow is actually just the flip side of the best that’s in you is the golden ticket to success. 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 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If silliness is a skill, it’s an important one. People need silli- ness. It takes a certain amount of confidence to risk being seen as foolish. And it involves an instinct for guessing what will make the other person laugh. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 1). You’ve weathered storms of all sorts, and now it’s time to revel in emotional sunshine. Not one to let life overwhelm you, you’ll make an exception in matters of love. Developments in your personal life inspire special events, trav- el and the integration of other families and friend groups. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 18, 3, 33, 28 and 50.