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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE Handicapped restroom etiquette Dear Annie: What is the etiquette Dear Readers: Not long ago, I with handicapped stalls in restrooms? printed a letter from “Sitting Around,” When I go into a public restroom and a woman who had recently lost her there are multiple stalls to choose job after many years but was unable from, I like to go with the handi- to find a new one because of a dis- capped one because it’s roomier. I ability. She was experiencing a sense imagine that many other people do, of inertia. I heard from many read- ers with additional insights for too. Is that wrong? If I ever DEAR “Sitting Around.” The follow- saw someone with a hand- ing letters have practical tips icap, I would of course ANNIE that are worth printing, as they yield to that person, but that also may help others. hardly ever happens. Also, MARGARET B.: “Sit- when taking the train, if the ting Around” made refer- car is crowded but the seats ence to being rejected twice reserved for disabled peo- ple and seniors are open, is for “government help” but it OK to sit there? — Not not being disabled enough to Annie Lane Sure in Norfolk receive it. She didn’t spec- Creators Syndicate Inc. ify whether she had applied Dear Not Sure: Err on the side of courtesy. If there for Social Security Disability are multiple stalls to choose from, Insurance, but even if she isn’t eligi- always opt for a nonhandicapped ble for that, she should look into her stall. You never know when some- state’s vocational rehabilitation pro- one who needs the handicapped stall gram, which falls under her state edu- will enter. If the handicapped stall is cation department. Her doctor could provide docu- the only one open, I think it’s reason- able to use it. However, if someone mentation to show the extent of her behind you in line has a disability, let disability and prove her eligibility that person cut ahead of you to take for VR services. If she were to be accepted in the program, a VR coun- that stall. As for the train, always leave selor would be assigned to work with those seats open. Not all disabilities her to determine her interests, skills are obvious, and you shouldn’t put and career goals. She might be eli- someone in the position of having to gible for job training or other educa- tional services to improve her skills ask you to get up. and job prospects. SHARON: You left out a major component in your answer to “Sitting Around.” She needs to get her doctor to do a complete thyroid blood panel. Women in their 40s may be going through premenopausal symptoms, and antidepressants can sometimes contribute to an alteration of the thy- roid. Please tell her immediately to request those tests, or she might con- tinue to suffer, because some doc- tors don’t look at anything unless you tell them. I suffered for 20 years and don’t want anyone else to. DEB Q.: Please tell “Sitting Around” to get a full medical checkup — including a complete blood count and tests for her levels of vitamin D and vitamin B-12 — along with the mental health checkup. I’d also encourage her to review her diet, to get some fresh air every day and to make a list of a few things to do. And she should do the things on the list before allowing herself a reward. When I get a bit depressed, I clean something. It takes my mind off things while I accomplish stuff. Now would be a great time for “Sitting Around” to declutter, while she is not employed and has some down time. And I also encourage her to help oth- ers. I’m retired, but I still help the elderly. 5A By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). It can take courage to live even the most ordinary daily existence. But it shouldn’t be that way all of the time. There’s so much good that will happen naturally today. It’s safe to go forward with defenses low, mind calm. won’t be a linear path. Zig now, zag later. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Not all discom- fort is good, but since discomfort is also the price of admission to a worthwhile and inter- esting life, it can’t be all bad. Today, everything in the “worthwhile and interesting” category will be outside the comfort zone. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re thinking of going to the next level with an endeavor. Would you still do it if no one else in the world knew about your expertise? That’s how you know it’s worth your time. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you taste happiness it makes you want more and more happiness, but happiness doesn’t work that way. Strange things happen when happiness compounds on itself. Savor sweet moments sans greed. Greed is ruinous. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a gentle rage simmering in you today. This has to do with setting something right, not only for you, but for the others and for everyone after. Until there is justice for all, there is justice for none. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It can take a very long time to form the foundation, products and mo- mentum necessary to become an “overnight” success. Keep building, little by little, day by day, every single day — no skipping. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Tell people about your interests and hobbies because letting people know what you’re all about is a form of self-love. It allows for the world to mold to you a bit instead of you always having to mold to the world. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re culling from all these different inspirations and resources and nothing is really fitting together to point you in a particular direction. That’s OK. This 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). Attraction can happen naturally, or can be created through careful calculations and applied formulas intended to create specific results. Just know which kind of attraction you’re dealing with. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t have to apologize for taking care of someone you love, especially if that person is you. Any- one who stands in the way of your self-care is being unloving. Don’t be guilted into neglecting what matters to you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Feeling special isn’t about owning the best things, getting the attention of a lot of people or having the love of one person. It’s about believing in your own specialness. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Should you display your solidarity or your independent thought? Yes to both. Timing is the thing. Pay attention to sense when to meld with the group and when to enhance it through your uniqueness. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 29). Many parts of your life have been defined by your pioneering spirit, but this year will be counted among your most exploratory. The best ad- ventures will be accessible within a few hours of travel time. Also notable: You’ll be given an important key, there’s a chance to repair some history, and a new financial stream will open. Cancer and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 4, 40, 7 and 18.
