6A FEATURES THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Should man apologize now? Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. Dear Annie: Thirty years ago, By the time she uses up all of her when I was 11, I got into an argu- savings and is eligible for govern- ARIES (March 21-April 19). You know ple are talking too much under these chatty Annie’s there’s a problem to be solved, but for some astral influences, but you have a success ment on the school bus with anoth- ment assistance, she will have ex- reason, you are in the mood to treat it as an secret. To be understood, be brief. You’re er kid my age. I was an insecure Mailbox pended close to $300,000. My fam- advantage, not a problem. From this mind- mighty convincing with a few well-chosen Creators child, and I was losing the argu- ily realizes that this is my mother’s set, you’ll come up with many solutions, words. Syndicate Inc. ment and feeling humiliated. In a money until she dies. We have some humorous, some workable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Getting move to try to regain some power, Kathy Mitchell picked up the remaining costs, in- TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Grand too enmeshed in one culture makes people I called the other kid, who is black, and cluding supplemental health insur- buildings and bridges and mountains and wary or even prejudiced against other cul- a racial epithet. I immediately felt ance, hearing aids, clothing, etc. oceans give the illusion of permanence, but tures. This is one reason you welcome and Marcy Sugar the sobering truth is that all things are imper- celebrate diversity. Another reason is that sick at what I had done, and it is My mother just turned 100. manent. That’s why you’ll celebrate tonight. you’re a curious person. the only time, before or since, that She can walk with a walker and GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As much as CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To I ever did anything like that. be it is a bit self-serving, but many one person assisting. But I am at you enjoy the kinship of others, you do not encourage you further along yesterday’s I have thought about that mo- apologies are — they make us the nursing home 12 hours a day wish to trade nebulous group-think for fo- theme: Have confidence. Don’t entertain ment hundreds of times over the feel better that we tried to make to provide the therapy that Medi- cused independent thought. Without arguing doubt — it casts insidious shadows that years and consider it one of my amends. If this dredges up a terri- care doesn’t. The staff here is kind a point, you’ll nonetheless quietly disagree. make a dark mess out of what would other- lowest, most shameful decisions. ble memory for him, you can rest and caring, but they have a limited CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though wise be an idyllic picture. Thinking about it has made me assured that he hasn’t forgotten the amount of time, so I help out any the care your crew needs most right now AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve is emotional in nature, you can deliver it in been fed a story that’s obviously not true. aware of inherent racial biases that incident, either. An apology could way I can. I have seen residents material ways. For instance, cooking is a fine Don’t let the fact that so many people believe I was raised with, and I have ac- help him close that door. A private who have no one to visit or keep way to show you love someone. it make you complacent about checking the tively tried to address these. message, rather than a public post, their interest piqued. They tend to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may feel like facts. You don’t have to take them all on in Recently, through a mutual would be best. Don’t belabor the is- die sooner than patients who have you took a wrong turn and are now heading order to make your own decision. friend, I became aware that the sue. Simply say you are sorry, that visitors. I hope those uncaring peo- down the interstate in the direction opposite PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It doesn’t victim of my words is reachable it has bothered you for 30 years (he ple get the same treatment when of the way you wanted to go, no exit in sight. matter whether or not you can paint or write through social media. My question may be glad to hear that), and that they are old. — Pat Stay calm and know that this way leads poetry or play the piano. If you can find great- somewhere good, too. ness in the inconspicuous and overlooked is: Should I apologize? My apol- you want him to know you sincere- Dear Pat: There is no question VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s like the details, you truly are an artist. ogy would be sincere, but would ly regret it. Any communication af- that regular visits, especially those physical laws of inertia have been altered SATURDAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 30). also perhaps be self-serving, as ter that should be up to him. that encourage conversation and just to favor you, and now any small gesture You’re the one with the big ideas — and it may only dredge up a terrible Dear Annie: I’d like to say exercise, are beneficial for resi- will propel you forward. As long as you don’t the small ideas, the good ones and some memory for him. I so wish I could something about people who dis- dents of nursing homes and any se- dig in your heels, you’ll shoot ahead. of the bad ones, too. The point is that this erase that awful moment, but I am regard their family members who niors who live alone. We also know LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Decisions year you’re overflowing with inspiration. prepared to accept that I just have require care. that doing so regularly requires about love, family and even nutrition will all Next month, you’ll change how a business to live with this disgusting thing. My mother had a heart valve re- commitment and dedication, and impact your finances. Research and review or household is run. Love enhances your your other responsibilities before you take leisure and inspires your work in July. Com- What do you advise? — Trying My placed when she was 97. Eighteen not everyone cares enough to put out your wallet. And don’t buy what you could mitments are shared in September. Virgo Best months later, she had a stroke and forth the effort. Your family sounds possibly borrow. and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky Dear Trying: Apologize. May- has been in a nursing home since. wonderful. Bless you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Most peo- numbers are: 19, 4, 34, 1 and 28. FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE

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