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A6 THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THuRSDAY, ApRIL 4, 2019 Wrong name upsets her Dear Annie: Our 28-year- Dear Deeply Hurt: old grandson is marrying his Though addressing some- college girlfriend, whom we one by her correct name in a have known for over seven formal invitation is import- years. For all of our grand- ant, people make mistakes. son’s life and the years And the mistake in DEAR we have known his this case should be ANNIE fiancee, my name has forgiven. Don’t make always been “Chris.” a mountain out of a We just received molehill. Let your their wedding invi- grandson and his fian- cee know about the tation, and it is error in the invita- addressed to Jeff and tion, and tell them you “Judy.” Although my legal name is “Judith,” ANNIE LANE would like your place Creators card on your table to never has anyone in Syndicate Inc. say “Chris.” my grandson’s life The hurt and pain called me “Judy.” I would bet he never even knew you are feeling could be mis- placed onto your grandson my legal name is Judith. I am deeply hurt, and and fiancee. Sometimes par- although I was so looking for- ents and grandparents have a ward to this wedding, I do not difficult time with weddings, want to attend. as they are seeing their chil- We have shared sailing dren/grandchildren begin a vacations together; we have new chapter of their lives. traveled hundreds of miles to Assuming they say sorry take them both out to dinner. and agree to list you as Chris We have always expressed on your place card, you our love and support for them, should attend the wedding. always as Pop Pop and Miss What a joy that you have gone Chris. on sailing vacations together What do I do with this hurt and traveled far and wide and pain? — Deeply Hurt in to take them to dinner. Why Florida would you want to throw all TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. that love away over a misun- derstanding about your name? Congratulations to you and your family on your grandson’s wedding. Go and celebrate! Dear Annie: I have one suggestion for “Beauty on a Budget,” the 20-something woman who loves her skin’s softness after a facial but can- not afford regular indulgence. She could have the most beau- tiful and unblemished skin by simply drinking a lot of water. Water is a nutrient that the body needs, and it keeps one’s skin just fine without any fancy lotions or creams. Just thought I would mention it. — Hydrated for Good Skin Dear Hydrated: Thank you for your letter, and you are absolutely correct that good skin starts from within. Drinking enough water is very important for your skin. Warm lemon water in the morning and fresh celery juice are two great ways to hydrate your skin, as well as nourish your body with proper vitamins and minerals. Try to avoid exces- sive caffeine and alcohol, as they can dehydrate your skin. ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you do 12 things right and one thing wrong, what do you think you’re going to dwell on? That’s not negativity; it’s human nature. Just try and temper it with a soft and gracious attitude toward yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There will be small ups and downs. Be like the professional poker player. Stay cool. The winning or losing of individ- ual hands is nothing to get too overjoyed about or upset over. It’s the long term that matters. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When the energy dips, people will look to you to raise it. So how do you bring up the morale? Remind all how your efforts and theirs are connected to the larger story. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Modern living requires a constant reconciliation of mind, as we humans actively and regularly work against the very things we value. Take a break from the complexity, from railing for or against anything. Stop. Relax. Find peace. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Get around new peo- ple and tell them about yourself. They probably won’t have the stellar insights you’d like to hear, but you’ll come up with new insights anyway as the experience jars you into suddenly seeing yourself differently. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s much to address. You care about the concerns of others like they’re your own. Also, they are your own. Because it’s impossible for you to be happy when your people are not. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re starting to get ex- cited about something new, and you’re not sure if, why and how exactly it makes sense for your life. Just trust yourself. The reasons will emerge. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be noticed and promoted for being “the most” of something. What will you choose? The most organized? The most articulate? The most helpful? Stick to one thing. Pick the one that suits you best, and double down on it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Whatever thing you hate to do, believe it or not, there’s someone in the world who loves it — thrives on it, even. That’s why it’s best to work in teams. Your team will be a mutual-admiration society. 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 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll direct your energy so productively today because you feel like you’re allowed to. You were given the power — or more likely, you just took it, and now you have the control you need to do your job very well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Concentration on the same task over time will yield results, deep and substantial results, results worthy of the hun- dreds of little distractions you had to ward off or ignore in order to accomplish that kind of work. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The people below do not need to comply with the people above, because you’re not operating in that sort of sys- tem. Status is irrelevant. There’s a job to do, and it will take many minds coming together to do it. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (April 5). You are able get much deeper with your projects, and new levels of knowledge and soul will make you richer in the ways that matter. You’ll strike up a relationship with an admired someone and be- come more like this person. New habits improve the flow of your domestic life and your overall mood. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 49, 2, 28 and 10.
