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Page 6B East Oregonian PEANUTS COFFEE BREAK Wednesday, May 3, 2017 DEAR ABBY BY CHARLES M . SCHULZ Mom’s past relationship is subject of sons’ curiosity FOR BETTER OR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON B.C. BY JOHNNY HART PICKLES BY BRIAN CRANE BEETLE BAILEY BY MORT WALKER Dear Abby: When I was a young, The problem is, he is constantly newly divorced, single mother, I talking about our diet. He dictates returned to college. There I met a everything we eat, although he refuses woman in similar circumstances. to cook. He also wants to know my We became fast friends, decided to exact weight to see how I’m doing. pool our resources while we pursued Abby, I’m too embarrassed to tell higher education and moved in him my weight as I’m a few pounds together. Over time, the friendship heavier than he is. became more than platonic. Why doesn’t he understand that Jeanne This was my first experience with Phillips weighing me is very embarrassing? same-sex relationships, and I loved He constantly tells me he loves me Advice her deeply. We had six years together, and wants to help me live a healthy but ultimately it didn’t work out and lifestyle. I should also mention that we moved on. I have been in a committed I have suffered from emotional eating my marriage all these years since. entire life. — Not Wanting To Weigh In Recently, her now-grown sons called Dear Not Wanting To Weigh In: The me to “catch up.” During the course of the person determining your post-baby diet conversation, they asked me if their mother should not be your husband; it should be and I had had an intimate relationship. I your doctor or a licensed nutritionist. Your didn’t know what to say. My ex became very husband may be well-meaning, but what he is religious after our split and has never openly doing is counterproductive. When emotional acknowledged (that I know of) the nature of eaters are stressed, they eat! Please schedule our relationship. an appointment with your physician and your It’s certainly not my story to tell, but I spouse to talk about what’s going on because didn’t know how to respond to her sons it is not healthy for you or your marriage. without telling a blatant lie or giving an Dear Abby: I raised all five of my children answer that would verify their suspicions. without much help from their deadbeat dad, So I faked losing the phone connection to who was never around. They are grown now. keep from answering. What should I do the I am still single and barely making a living. next time they call? — Ancient History In All of my kids live around the Dallas Arizona area. I don’t. Where I live is working for me Dear Ancient History: Do not “out” her because I have jobs, but I want to be near to her sons. The next time they call, if that them. Should I throw away what I have to go question is asked again, handle it with a laugh and be near them, or stay where I am finan- and say they should take their questions about cially stable? I love my children so much. their mother’s sex life directly to her. Period! — Lonesome Mom Dear Abby: I recently had a baby and Dear Lonesome Mom: Unless you are gained 25 pounds. My husband and I decided sure you can find work in the Dallas area, to go on a post-baby diet, which includes you should not relocate. It would make more cutting out carbs and sugar. Over the past sense for you to discuss this with your chil- month, he has lost about 15 pounds; I lost dren and encourage them to visit you more eight. often, if it’s feasible. DAYS GONE BY GARFIELD BLONDIE BY JIM DAVIS BY DEAN YOUNG AND STAN DRAKE 100 Years Ago From the East Oregonian May 3, 1917 It is not improbable that the three military units of Pendleton will adopt uniforms in the near future. The Silver Grays have already begun steps to secure a uniform dress for drill and the other units will doubtless follow suit. It is proposed that the three units secure cheap khaki trousers, shirts and leggings, the whole outfit not to cost over two or three dollars. Such a uniform would improve the appearance of the marching bodies, would be inexpensive and would not be any waste of money inasmuch as the clothes would be adapted to wear on outings or in work about home. 50 Years Ago From the East Oregonian May 3, 1967 A picket at Kerns Company, Pilot Rock, was arrested Monday and charged with causing injury to a motor vehicle. Wayne Raymond Doolittle, 39, Pendleton, posted $100 bail on the charge and was scheduled to appear in Umatilla County District Court this afternoon. The complaint was signed by Raymond Porter, who said Doolittle struck the trunk of his car with a rock as Porter drove through the picket line. No change has been reported in the position of striking Local 3-8 of the International Woodworkers of America and Kerns Company. 25 Years Ago From the East Oregonian May 3, 1992 A task force formed this morning will use patience and persistence — not antagonism — in making Pendleton’s argument to keep the doors open at Eastern Oregon Correctional institution. Five people volunteered for a core committee, that will include eight members, following this morning’s meeting with Mayor Joe McLaughlin, Sen. Scott Duff, Rep. Chuck Norris and other community leaders. The task force will include Larry O’Rourke, representing the city; Emile Holeman, representing Umatilla County; Cal Hackler, representing EOCI employees; Rusty Fisher, representing schools; and Tim Fetterhoff, representing merchants. At least three other people representing the community college, chamber of commerce and the community at large will named to the task force later. THIS DAY IN HISTORY DILBERT THE WIZARD OF ID LUANN ZITS BY SCOTT ADAMS BY BRANT PARKER AND JOHNNY HART BY GREG EVANS BY JERRY SCOTT AND JIM BORGMAN Today is the 123rd day of 2017. There are 242 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 3, 1952, the Kentucky Derby was televised nationally for the first time on CBS; the winner was Hill Gail, ridden by Eddie Arcaro. On this date: In 1515, Pope Leo X promulgated the bull “Inter sollicitudines” allowing the Catholic Church to review and censor books. In 1791, the Common- wealth of Poland-Lithuania adopted a constitution. In 1802, Washington, D.C., was incorporated as a city. In 1916, Irish nationalists Padraic Pearse, Thomas Clarke and Thomas MacDonagh were executed by a British firing squad; they were among 16 people put to death for their roles in the Easter Rising. In 1937, Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, “Gone with the Wind.” In 1945, during World War II, Allied forces recaptured Rangoon (Yangon) from the Japanese. In 1947, Japan’s postwar constitution took effect. In 1960, the Harvey Schmidt-Tom Jones musical “The Fantasticks” began a nearly 42-year run at New York’s Sullivan Street Play- house. In 1979, Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher was chosen to become Britain’s first female prime minister as the Tories ousted the incumbent Labor government in parliamentary elections. In 1986, in NASA’s first post-Challenger launch, an unmanned Delta rocket lost power in its main engine shortly after liftoff, forcing safety officers to destroy it by remote control. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Alex Cord is 84. Singer Frankie Valli is 83. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 71. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is 68. Pop singer Mary Hopkin is 67. Singer Christopher Cross is 66. Country musician Cactus Moser (Highway 101) is 60. Rock musician David Ball (Soft Cell) is 58. Former Sen. David Vitter, R-La., is 56. Country singer Shane Minor is 49. Actress Amy Ryan is 49. Country musician John Driskell Hopkins (Zac Brown Band) is 46. Coun- try-rock musician John Neff (Drive-By Truckers) is 46. Actress Christina Hendricks is 42. Thought for Today: “Nobody is bored when he is trying to make something that is beautiful, or to discover something that is true.” — William Inge, American author and playwright (born this date in 1913, died 1973). PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN BY DANA SIMPSON BIG NATE BY LINCOLN PEIRCE