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C8 The BulleTin • Sunday, auguST 21, 2022 DEAR ABBY YOUR HOROSCOPE Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069 Dear Abby: I have been in- terested in a woman for sev- eral years. During that time, I have dated her and helped her with her house. Today she called and asked me to walk her dog. I had to decline be- cause I couldn’t fit it in. She sent me two emails, back-to- back: “Thanks, Fred, but one thing I’m sure of — any- one who isn’t a friend of my dog is no friend of mine. Where’s your Christian service now? I don’t want you to check on my dog or me ever! You are a self- ish guy who couldn’t take a five-minute drive on a 60-degree day, and I hope I won’t hear from you ever again. I wish you all the best. Enjoy sitting around taking care of you, yourself. Bye.” And, “A true friend would check on my dog and lock all the doors after, so don’t go near my house or apart- ment. You are not a guy I want around. You think you’re bet- ter than you are.” What do I do and how do I take this? — Confused In Colorado Dear Confused: Because this is how your self-centered lady friend reacted when you told her you couldn’t come when she whistled, it’s a shame — for your sake — that she didn’t say it years ago. What you should do now is take her emails to heart. Fol- low her instructions to the let- ter and don’t let her hear from you again. She’s bad news, and you can do better. Much better. Dear Abby: My wife passed more than a year ago, and I am seeing a lady whose hus- band died five years ago. “Helen” had been going out with her boyfriend, “Harry,” for two years, but he recently developed cancer and passed away. We have grown close, but I have a problem. When we are in a romantic situation, Helen will call me “Harry.” When it happens, it’s upsetting, and I get defensive. I have a really hard time dealing with be- ing called her last boyfriend’s name. Sometimes I think I should walk away. What should I do? — Misidentified In Florida Dear Misidentified: If you care about Helen, recognize that she spent two years with dear, departed Harry, and stop taking it personally if she slips and calls you by his name once in a while. It’s normal, and with time, it will stop hap- pening. Dear Abby: I am a 65-year-old male, and I re- cently went out of town on business with a 28-year-old male coworker. During the entire dinner, he contin- ued looking up stuff and responding to texts on his cellphone. He spoke to me only a few times. When I tried to engage him in con- versation, he would an- swer and then return to his phone. I found his behavior rude and insulting. I understand the importance of phones. If he had received an import- ant call or one from his wife during dinner and spoke for a short time, that would be fine. But when people stay glued to their phones throughout the dinner and the evening, I think it’s rude. What’s the pro- tocol for these types of situa- tions? — Hang Up In Alabama Dear Hang Up: The proper protocol is to put the cell- phone away or at least face down on the table during dinner. By failing to do that, your coworker sent you the unmistakable message that he wasn’t interested in anything you might have wanted to discuss with him. Unless he was far behind in answering his work emails, I agree that his behavior was just plain rude. Solve these puzzles on C5 SOLUTION TO TODAY’S SUDOKU SOLUTION TO TODAY’S JUMBLE NYT CROSSWORD SOLUTION LAT CROSSWORD SOLUTION By Georgia Nicols Stars show the kind of day you’ll have dynaMiC | POSiTiVe | aVeRage | SO-SO | diFFiCulT MOON ALERT: avoid shopping or big deci- sions from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. edT today (3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. PdT). after that, the Moon moves from gemini into Cancer. finances and your possessions. Make sure every- thing is clearly understood. Make sure you’re not expected to pick up the tab — as usual. Tonight: Seek solitude. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 21, 2022: you are intelligent, inde- Conversations with partners and close pendent and creative. you have strong moral values and high expectations for yourself. you are fun-loving, skilled and talented. This is a strong year for you because you will get recognition that you deserve for past efforts. expect awards, a promotion, kudos and acknowledgements. Bravo! ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a day for you to work hard and party hard! But mostly you want to party, at least in a low-key way. do be aware that confusion about your pet, your job or your health might be a factor. Therefore, don’t believe everything you hear or see. Check it out. Tonight: Cocoon. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today you will enjoy relaxing at home. however, romantic relationships are subject to confusion and disappointment. Be careful that this confusion doesn’t blur something financial or related to something that you own. Be aware. Tonight: emotional discussions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) friends are confusing today. Factoid. Meanwhile, you are high-viz, so people notice you more than usual. if you think there’s something fishy going on, there is! Tonight: Friendships. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today you might be dealing with secrets and hidden information because something is go- ing on behind the scenes. Relations with friends and groups will be positive and reinforcing. how- ever, something to do with your work, a pet or your health might be confusing. Be aware of this. Tonight: you are noticed. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The expectations of a friend or a group might not be clear to you. Well, if this is the case, speak up. Find out what others expect of you. don’t leave people guessing. likewise, make sure they know what you mean. Tonight: explore! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) go gently today. Travel if you can. See new people and explore new ideas. however, be aware that partners and close friends might not be on the same page as you. Make no assumptions. To- night: Check your finances. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This is a classic day for confused commu- nications, especially due to an assumption that people make. “But he always takes that route.” This is minor. Mostly this is a day to relax. Tonight: Be accommodating. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Be extra clear in discussions about respon- sibilities for others as well as shared property, shared money and shared expenses. Put your cards on the table. Tonight: Work. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today you can work efficiently and get a lot done. nevertheless, conversations with part- ners and close friends might be confusing. do not assume that someone is trying to be deceptive. Chalk it up to a miscommunication. Tonight: Socialize! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Today the Moon is still in your sign at odds with neptune and dancing nicely with the Sun. Basically, this makes everything fine and secure. nevertheless, discussions with authority figures might be like two ships passing in the night. Be clear in your communications. Tonight: Maintain your possessions. CANCER (June 21-July 22) you might spend time today daydream- ing or being lost in flights of fantasy, which is quite all right. We all need to do this from time to time. nevertheless, don’t be so distracted that things that matter are ignored or missed. Something going on behind the scenes is a bit fuzzy. Tonight: you win! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) This is a lovely day to schmooze. having said that, do be wary of decisions about money, Look for Central Oregon events and add your own bendbulletin.com/events
