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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 2018)
C3 THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, DEcEmbER 28, 2018 An uncomfortable question Dear Annie: A friend whether she looks fat, and I enjoy shopping you could ask her whether for clothes together. We that’s a concern for her always have fun. and then let her lead the Over the past few conversation from there. years, she has put on Dear Annie: A while weight. Objec- ago, you had a DEAR tively, she has poll asking people ANNIE become obese. whether they’d That doesn’t mat- decide to have ter to me. But kids if they could here is the prob- go back in time. lem now. Every The following time she tries on response is spe- cifically directed new clothes, she asks me, “Does ANNIE LANE toward women. Creators I have spent this make me look Syndicate Inc. my whole life fat?” The clothes believing in love don’t make her look any and faith, only to have it fatter than she is. So I challenged at every level. just say “no” and leave it If you are ready to sacri- at that. But the question fice yourself for the bet- makes me uncomfortable terment of others, then because I worry that I am by all means have chil- not being totally honest. dren. If you don’t think What should I say? — you want to do that, don’t have kids. Your choice, Feeling Awkward Dear Feeling Awk- but get the facts before ward: Take this as your you take the plunge. friend’s asking whether No one tells you how the clothes flatter her or hard it’s going to be, not, and be honest so you and there is no pamphlet can help her pick out- out there that can pre- fits that look good on her. pare you for the rough If she persistently asks road ahead if you decide to have kids. Go in with eyes wide-open. And if you think you can han- dle it, just wait and see what life throws at you. You’d better have lots of money, patience and for- titude and a self-sacrific- ing nature, or you will have regrets aplenty. I won’t saddle you with the thousands of things that can go wrong, but believe me, there will always be something to challenge you. I am not sure good moments outweigh the rest. Motherhood is the most underappreciated job on earth. Good luck in whatever you decide. You can’t give them back, so make sure you want them. — Tired Dear Tired: I won’t argue with you that moms work incredibly hard, often without thanks. But not having children is not a guarantee for a smooth road. There will be bumps in our paths, no matter which path we take. It’s how we react to them that counts. TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are many in- stances in your social life when the currency being exchanged is not the currency being measured. It’s something to be aware of. Keeping the balance depends on this. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Believe it or not, the hassle is part of what makes an experience great. So don’t go out of your way to create the most convenient experience. Inconvenience makes you think on your feet. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Get ready for the life you want. It will be here soon enough, and it prob- ably won’t stop to let you board either. You’ll have to run alongside and leap into it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can plan what you’re going to say and do, but when the moment comes, another part of you leaps forward with surprising results. It’s as though you resist being a puppet, even when the puppeteer is also you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In regard to your current creation, it will be as though life meets you to collaborate at every turn. Ease gives you some- thing. Conflict gives you something more. It’s really taking an interesting shape. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Whatever mood you find yourself in, you’re likely to get more of the same. So the ability to take hold of the mood and mold it into something favorable will be key to your well-being. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You want the prize, not because it’s so great in and of itself but because it symbolizes the journey you took and what you were willing to trade to get to the end. 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). Should a flaw be hidden, improved or highlighted? Only you can decide which flaws are mistakes and which are the imperfections from which real art is born. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Settling into who you are takes a kind of relaxed strength akin to settling into the motion of a galloping horse. With time and practice, you will learn to anticipate your natural rhythms. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve a broad view, a kind heart and moral compass that’s not swayed by what everyone else is doing. For these reasons, you’re an indispensable asset to the group. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are two ways to improve your history. One way is to report it in a good light, framing it to highlight the best aspects. The other way is to live it right the first time so you don’t have to. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you resist the thing you want, for a while it will command your thoughts, calling you back in the most distracting way. But if you ignore that long enough, the temp- tation will pass and you’ll be better for not having given into it. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 29). The year opens with a touch of mysticism that has you transcending your typical experiences and en- joying that which cannot be easily explained or completely understood. Other highlights include an educational certificate, a bump in salary and a mentorship that brings a new agenda to your days. Libra and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 3, 14, 36 and 44.
