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DEAR ABBY
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Dear Abby: My husband
and I have been married for
six mostly blissful years, but
recently, some of his fanta-
sies have started to worry me.
About six months ago, he
told me he had an attraction
to women with amputations.
Naturally, I was confused. I
didn’t even know that was
a “thing,” but I accepted it,
even though I thought it was
odd.
Three months ago, he
asked to do some role play-
ing, where we hid my leg
under a towel to give the ap-
pearance of having a below-
the-knee amputation, which
he says is his favorite. I didn’t
like it, but I went ahead with
it.
But now things are getting
to be too much for me. He re-
cently told me that not only
does he find amputees attrac-
tive, but he wants to be one.
What do I do?
— In Weird Territory
Dear I.W.T.: The name for
your husband’s fetish is body
integrity identity disorder. It
is important that you learn
more about it, and I am rec-
ommending you do some
research on the subject. You
will find the information on
the internet.
You should also consult a
licensed psychotherapist to
help you decide whether this
fetish is something you are
prepared to live with or it’s
time to end your marriage.
Dear Abby: How can I ex-
plain that I’d like to try trav-
eling solo (or worse, with
someone else) to my overly
sensitive sister-in-law?
We have known each other
for many years. I am di-
vorced, and she’s widowed.
We have been on a handful
of trips together in recent
years, and after every one of
them, I said to myself, “Never
again!” She can be extremely
annoying.
She talks ALL THE TIME
and complains nonstop. Her
feelings are easily hurt, and
she’s the least self-aware per-
son I know. I have traveled
with friends without any is-
sues. I asked a couple of them
about this, but got no an-
swers. She already asked (last
year/pre-pandemic), “Where
will we go next?” Help!
— Bothered Beyond Belief
Dear B.B.B.: Do not raise
the subject of travel with her.
Make plans with someone
with whom you would like
to enjoy the experience and,
when your SIL asks, respond
honestly. Tell her — as gently
as you can — that it’s not go-
ing to happen because the last
times you traveled together
she complained nonstop and
spoiled the trip for you.
If she has amnesia, give
her chapter and verse. Will
she like hearing it? No. Will
it solve your problem? Abso-
lutely — IF you can summon
the courage to set yourself
free.
Dear Abby: My wife and I
and four friends were wait-
ing to be served at a restau-
rant. All four of them began
staring at their cellphones.
Because I am not a cellphone
owner and I spotted a mag-
azine on a nearby table, I
picked it up and started read-
ing it.
When we got home,
my wife said she had been
ashamed of my rudeness. Do
you think I was rude?
— Tit for Tat in Texas
Dear T.F.T.: Under the cir-
cumstances, no, I do not
think you were rude. In light
of the fact that the others
were staring at their cell-
phones, you should have
pleaded self-defense and
been found not guilty.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021:
Brash, creative and assertive, move forward but pay attention to details. This
year you can succeed if you pace yourself and adhere to methodical plan-
ning. Maintain your vitality with proper diet, exercise and regular sleep. Your
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ask friends to scour their address book. If attached, tell each other “I love you”
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ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Excessive worrying is detrimental to your health. Leave the past
behind and focus on the future. Put a savings plan in place that ensures a
financial foundation. Get physical exercise, and you will stay calm and fit.
Tonight: Play word games.
Jackson eager to provide boost for Seahawks’ O-line
BY TIM BOOTH
Associated Press
SEATTLE — Russell Wil-
son made it clear this offseason
that something had to be done
about the offensive line for him
to remain on board with the
direction of the Seahawks.
It was essentially an ultima-
tum from Seattle’s franchise
quarterback.
And that’s where Gabe Jack-
son comes into the picture.
Deemed expendable by the Las
Vegas Raiders after seven sea-
sons, he quickly caught on with
the Seahawks, who jumped
at the opportunity to add a
proven veteran in the mold of
their prototypical interior of-
fensive lineman.
“As an offensive lineman, or
a player in general, I feel like
you’re always under a micro-
scope,” Jackson said during a
video conference Tuesday. “But
the best thing you can do is
just be yourself and work hard,
take coaching and just do your
best. If you do everything right,
you’re training right, you prac-
tice right and all that will pay
off on Sundays.”
Despite Wilson’s comments
in February that he wants more
protection and is tired of get-
ting hit too much, acquiring
Jackson is the only significant
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“I’m not going to lie. I think
those of you who know me
know that I’m (upset) that we
didn’t perform better,” Tinkle
said.
“But couldn’t be more proud
of this group. We got every sin-
gle ounce out of them.”
The locker room was sol-
emn. There were tears. Almost
an hour after the game when
senior guard Ethan Thompson
spoke — the NCAA had tech-
nical difficulties with OSU’s
post-game press conference
and it had to be conducted at
the team hotel — he began
tearing up at a what-does-it-
mean question.
“I can’t really put words to
it. It’s been an amazing expe-
rience,” Thompson said. “The
bond we’ve created as a team,
as a staff, as a program, it’s
been amazing.”
The Beavers were left for
dead in mid-February. They
had some terrible games, some
nice wins, some mediocre
performances, none of which
added up to an NCAA Tourna-
ment team.
A switch flipped late in the
AP file
Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson blocks against the New England
Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in September. Russell Wilson
wanted the Seattle Seahawks to upgrade his protection. Enter Jackson,
the veteran who suddenly became available via trade.
step Seattle has taken so far to
address the offensive line.
The Seahawks did bring
back starting center Ethan
Pocic and re-signed backups
Jordan Simmons and Ced-
ric Ogbuehi. But in terms of a
big splash move, it’s been only
Jackson.
“I know it’s a great group of
offensive (linemen) and I’ve
watched them play, and I’m
just excited to play with them
because I know we can be
great,” Jackson said.
Jackson became available
as Las Vegas began a major
overhaul of the offensive line.
While he won’t solve all the
line problems in Seattle, his ar-
rival is a step toward making
Wilson happy.
Seattle believes in Jackson
enough that it restructured his
contract with an extension that
can keep the 29-year-old tied
to the Seahawks through the
2023 season.
“I actually got a little bit lon-
ger deal than I had in Vegas, but
it’s not too much different. Just
a little extension,” Jackson said.
“I’m not going to lie. I think those of you who know me know
that I’m (upset) that we didn’t perform better. But couldn’t
be more proud of this group. We got every single ounce out
of them.”
— Wayne Tinkle, Oregon State men’s basketball coach
regular season, when OSU won
three consecutive road games.
Then the school’s first-ever
Pac-12 tournament champion-
ship, and three NCAA tourney
wins to land in the Elite Eight
for the first time in 39 years.
It had to end sometime. The
Beavers just didn’t want it to be
Monday night.
Oregon State scored a sea-
son-low 17 points during the
first half. Tinkle said the Bea-
vers reverted to some of their
bad early season habits.
“In a little bit of a fog on
both sides,” he said.
But during the second half,
the Beavers were back to the
team of the past month. Trail-
ing 34-17 at halftime, OSU
needed 16 minutes to pull even
at 55 on Gianni Hunt’s three-
pointer.
Everything had to go perfect
during the second half for the
Beavers to pull off the come-
back. It almost did.
“Hell of an effort in the sec-
ond half. Proud of the fight we
showed,” Tinkle said.
Houston coach Kelvin
Sampson said as much.
“What they did the last few
weeks, beating Colorado, Ore-
gon, UCLA, Tennessee, Okla-
homa State, Loyola Chicago,
those are good teams,” Samp-
son said. “That proves how
good they are.”
When Tinkle took a step
back from Monday’s disap-
pointment, all he could see
was positive. The good feeling
the Beavers delivered to their
fans during a time when it was
needed. The future and why
this doesn’t have to be the end
of the postseason runs.
“It’s incredible, not just for
Beaver Nation, but everything
our society’s been through the
last 12 months,” Tinkle said.
“The joy we’ve been able to
bring the families of our fox-
hole, our team, and then so
Seattle needed to find a re-
placement at left guard fol-
lowing the retirement of Mike
Iupati. While Jackson has pri-
marily been a right guard in his
career, he has played left guard
in the past.
The Seahawks believe Jack-
son and Damien Lewis have
the versatility to play either
guard position.
Jackson said he doesn’t have
a preference and the coaching
staff has not talked with him
yet about the direction they
want to go.
Jackson has started 99 of
100 career games but last sea-
son was significant as Jackson
played in all 16 games for the
first time since 2016. Between
proving he can play a full sea-
son and having a new address
to call home, Jackson said
it feels almost like he’s been
drafted again.
“It was a great feeling for
me, not being selfish, but just
to finish out the full length of
the season with no injuries
— mild, minor stuff here and
there like some bruises — but
just to make it through (with)
my teammates for the whole
year and play well, it felt great,”
Jackson said. “And the new
start, it feels like draft day. Feel
like I’m a rookie all over again.”
many others that were looking
for some kind of therapy … it’s
amazing.”
The 55-year-old Tinkle
thinks he came away a better
man from the experience of
this season.
“I’ve prayed hard this year,
not for victories, but for peace,
for patience, for calm,” Tin-
kle said. “The peace and soli-
tude that I was able to achieve
over the year through prayer,
through meditation, through
my support for loved ones, it
was unbelievable.”
It had to end sometime. But
does it? The bulk of the roster
returns next season, depending
on activity in the transfer por-
tal. There are several exciting
new players joining the Bea-
vers next season. Tinkle said
the late-season breakout led to
significant exposure with re-
cruits.
“Even though we had this
tremendous success, it’s not go-
ing to change who we are,” Tin-
kle said. “Even when we had
the low lows, it didn’t change
who we are. We just continue
to grind and do things the way
that we do them.
“We know it’s going to lead
to even greater things.”
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Someone close to you could feel neglected. Think of it as a wake-up
call. Take responsibility, make amends and move forward. People recognize
your authenticity. Have faith in your decisions and abilities. Tonight: Put on
headphones and listen to a podcast.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
An opportunity to prove yourself will materialize. Someone who
matters will notice the effort. Pace yourself since you may be prone to over-
doing it and could catch a cough or cold. Drink lots of liquids and take breaks.
Tonight: Laughable moments.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Hearing from children or grandchildren will make your day. Accept
a dinner invitation from someone you admire. Be receptive to ideas and
suggestions for a creative partnership. You will gain a valuable ally. Tonight:
Herbal tea will help you sleep.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Reserve family time today. Arrange a potluck dinner where everyone
can make their favorite dish. You may have enough for leftovers. Tell those
you love that you appreciate them. It is easy to take them for granted. To-
night: Tell stories.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You may be asked to deliver a talk on a topic you are passionate
about. A compliment may come from a close friend or sibling who supports
your efforts. Be proud of yourself. Walk away from conflicts. Tonight: Try yoga
positions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Someone special may surprise you with a piece of jewelry or work of
art. Return the thought with a gift from your heart. Upbeat news about a
long-term investment will make your day. Tonight: Jazz up your wardrobe
with accessories.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Put on your competitive hat but stay calm. Show others that you are
in complete control. Your charisma will shine through. Recognize your power
to make a situation that you encounter go your way. Tonight: Listen to what
others have to say.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Reflect on what you want to achieve in the months ahead. Make a list
of goals you have not yet acted on. Listen to your inner voice, and you’ll know
how to move forward. Tonight: Watch a show you recorded.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
People can take advantage of your kindness. Be empathic and
generous, but define your boundaries. Join a group where you don’t know
anyone. Strike up a conversation with someone who will return the gesture.
Tonight: Finish a crossword puzzle.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Being a control freak is counterproductive. Delegate responsibilities to
capable colleagues whenever you can. Showcase your unique abilities. Stay
in your comfort zone, and you will get noticed. Laugh and joke with an old
friend. Tonight: Dance up a storm.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You may take an interest in learning obscure topics. A trip to the
library is worth your time. Borrow books that are too expensive to purchase.
Learn at your own pace or take a structured course. Tonight: Rest and
relaxation.
NCAA
Continued from A5
That would mean that to
compete for the best players,
colleges might offer things like
postgraduate scholarships, tu-
toring, study abroad opportu-
nities, vocational school pay-
ments, computer equipment
and internships, among other
things.
And there’s a fear some
schools might try to disguise
other, improper benefits as
permissible education spend-
ing.
The former college athletes
have some big-time support-
ers. The players associations
of the NFL, NBA and WNBA
along with a group of former
NCAA executives are all urg-
ing the justices to side with the
former athletes, as is the Biden
administration.
Whatever happens at the
high court, how college ath-
letes are compensated is al-
ready likely changing.
The NCAA is in the process
of trying to amend its long-
standing rules to allow athletes
to profit from their names, im-
ages and likenesses.
That would allow them to
earn money for things like
sponsorship deals, online en-
dorsement and personal ap-
pearances.
Those efforts have stalled,
however.
For their part, players at this
month’s March Madness tour-
nament have been pushing
for reform with the hashtag
#NotNCAAProperty on social
media.
Even if the NCAA changes
Whatever happens at the
high court, how college
athletes are compensated
is already likely changing.
The NCAA is in the process
of trying to amend its
longstanding rules to allow
athletes to profit from
their names, images and
likenesses. That would
allow them to earn money
for things like sponsorship
deals, online endorsement
and personal appearances.
its rules, however, any money
college athletes might make
from endorsement deals
would be over and above the
educational benefits schools
might offer as incentives.
As for the justices, they’re
not necessarily just watching
from the sidelines.
The majority are also avid
sports fans. Justices Samuel
Alito, Sonia Sotomayor and
Elena Kagan love baseball.
Justice Neil Gorsuch is a
Denver Broncos fan, while
Clarence Thomas is devoted to
the University of Nebraska.
Amy Coney Barrett, who
was a professor at Notre
Dame, has said her football
Saturdays were spent tailgat-
ing.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
wrote simply to lawmakers
considering his 2018 nomina-
tion: “I am a huge sports fan.”
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