THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018
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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.