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8A FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Are we betraying stepdaughter? Dear Annie: I am a wid- fort/resentment/friction with the owed stepmother of a man and a three children. The children like woman. My husband and I had their new stepsiblings and step- a cordial relationship with their mother. Because of the children, mother. I grew to love her, and I Renee and Matt will be stuck with each other for the rest of their think she liked me. My stepdaughter, “Renee,” lives. Why not try to make the has been divorced for best of an unfortunate sit- DEAR uation? Isn’t it better to 2 ½ years. She and her maintain friendliness? ex, “Matt,” share custody ANNIE Are we betraying of their three children. Renee by being nice Matt sought the divorce, to Matt? — Baffled and Renee has never got- ten over it. She takes no Stepmother responsibility; it is all Dear Baffled Step- mother: You are not Matt’s fault. Matt has been in our betraying your step- Lane lives for 20-plus years, Annie daughter by continuing Creators Syndicate Inc. and we have all always to be friendly with her adored him. Renee feels ex-husband, who was that because my stepson, his wife your son-in-law for many years. and I are friendly with Matt (go to That said, try empathizing with his house to watch football games, her. You did not state the circum- like his new wife and her children, stances of the divorce, but if Matt attend parties where they are, left Renee to be with his new wife, her sourness is understand- etc.), we are “siding” with him. Today Renee advised us that able, even if it’s not construc- because we still like Matt and tive. In any case, if you show her went to his house last weekend, that she’s loved, too, by spend- she is disowning all of us because ing more time with her, she may we have chosen him over her. worry less about the time you’re Then she blocked us on Facebook. spending with Matt. There’s also We feel that if we are nice to a chance she will stay angry no Matt and his new family, we are matter what. In that event, recog- avoiding further conflict/discom- nize that her emotions are valid, and encourage her to seek coun- seling to work through and past the hurt. Dear Annie: My husband’s son came to live with us when he started high school. His mother lived in another state, so when she came to visit him, she stayed with us. I had friends who thought I was crazy to “allow” the “ex” to stay with us. I really liked my stepson’s mother. She was a funny, caring woman who brought a lot of joy to our fam- ily gatherings. I did not break up their marriage, and I really loved the way that the two could co-par- ent their son and include me in the mix. We attended her wed- ding when she remarried. We were Facebook friends. When the grandchildren came along, we shared many holidays and birth- day celebrations together. Sadly, she passed away earlier this year. We all miss her so much. Please suggest to “Ex-Wife Issues” that she may be missing an opportu- nity for a great friendship that she could treasure for years to come. — Missing My Friend Dear Missing My Friend: Your letter touched my heart. What a beautiful message. Thank you for sharing it with the world. THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re not sure why you feel the way you do, but you can be sure that there’s a good reason. There’s a gift in these feelings that will be presented as you heed them or explore them. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your life is an expression of your soul. When you align with that idea, making a good impression seems a little beside the point, though it might happen anyway, quite by accident. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re brilliantly intuitive, but smart to keep it to yourself today. While your best guess might be correct, it won’t be a good idea to share the speculation, certainly not publicly, and especially not in writing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You un- derstand your role better than ever. Because you know what it feels like to get to the place where a sense of appreciation, excitement and pride kick in, you’ll find it impossible to stop before you get there. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The giving you do will be better when there’s no price tag involved. Here’s the best gift: Tell someone the story of where your love started and how it grows. There’s no story sweeter. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The sunrise is a spectacle extraordinaire that most people miss on the daily. While we need the sun very much, our lives orbit around other things. Something magical will happen when you put a higher priority on beauty. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Ask for it in writ- ing. Start a paper trail. Take a picture. You trust people, but everyone behaves better when the systems of accountabilities are obviously in place. Records matter. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The expected norms and safely appropriate behaviors aren’t usually high on your list of fun things to adhere to, but today they’ll give you a thrill anyway. You’ll approach them as an artist and a diplomat to excellent effect. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Close your eyes and imagine the best version of you. This is who you really are. Now find the scissors (they are in the drawer behind your mind’s eye) and cut ties with any part of you that opposes the vision. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The actions you take every day are adding up and you’ll soon open your bloom to the sun, experiencing life in the way you feel you were meant to. It takes time though. Keep working and be patient. 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 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Once you figure out that the remote control you hold doesn’t go to the device you’re pointing it at, you set it down and go looking for the right controller. Letting go doesn’t take courage; it takes intelligence. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is possible for a person to change your energy just by existing in the vicinity. It’s why spiritual protec- tion is just as important for you as a jacket or umbrella when it’s cold out. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 28). This year features stellar alliances. The obstacle preventing the strongest flow of love and success into your life will be crushed by the foot traffic of fellow soldiers of spirit, marching toward a common goal. You’ll apply talents differently in 2019. Necessity might be your best inspiration, but won’t be your only teacher. Pisces and Aries adore you. Your lucky num- bers are: 6, 16, 3, 33 and 48.
