6A FEATURES THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 Sis forces dad into poverty Tomorrow’s horoscope By Holiday Mathis, Inc. Dear Annie: After my mother But we hope you will report Char- died 10 years ago, Dad asked his lene for elder abuse, because forc- ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can see will apply: People in love prefer hanging out Annie’s the event in your review mirror, but to un- to going out. They want the one-on-one time four daughters what to do with the ing Dad into poverty its the bill. derstand how the events are connected, the and enjoy the concentrated personal atten- small cabin he owned upstate. Three Mailbox Contact Adult Protective Services view from an airplane is better. Distance plus tion that goes hand-in-hand with a less-stim- Creators of us told him to sell it. My oldest in Dad’s area, or call the Eldercare altitude equals a very helpful perspective. ulating environment. Syndicate Inc. sister, “Charlene,” however, asked Locator at 1-800-677-1116. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A relationship SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s if she could use it as a vacation Kathy Dear Annie: I am responding will keep you guessing. One minute you’ll be a reason someone annoys you so easi- home. She said she would help pay Mitchell and to “Fed Up Sister,” whose younger enthralled, the next you’ll be baffled; then ly, and it has to do with history; unresolved the property taxes and make sure it brother only contacts her to brag comes a heated exchange, either between past wrongs; and protection against future Marcy Sugar you and the other person or between you wrongs. Avoid, prepare, defend ... or irritation was taken care of, in exchange for about how much money he has, and your heart. could turn into something much worse. exclusive use and enjoyment of the how great his kids are, etc. She’s GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s good to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you’re property. Dad agreed. cannot sell the cabin until this is ready to cut off ties. give. It’s even better to give knowing that the more interested in the possibilities than the Well, Charlene rarely paid the resolved. I grew up with a friend like favor will never be returned. Best of all will be reality, that says something about the reality. taxes and did not take care of the My father is a fair man who had that. He alienated everyone with an anonymous gift: That’s the kind that will Get up. Get out — and go! A change of ven- property at all. Dad retired three planned to split his estate equally his bragging, and as the years pro- have the farthest reaching and most impact- ue will be a far faster solution than trying to fix years ago, and told Charlene he between his daughters. Since this gressed, I became one of the very ful repercussions. what’s wrong with where you are. needed to sell the place. In response, lawsuit started, he has disowned few he could still call a friend. It CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s the usual AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When the question on everyone’s mind today: “What’s way you want to be shown respect differs from she placed two mechanics liens Charlene and now lives in near takes great effort to listen to a per- in it for me?” Don’t make your sales pitch or how a partner wants to show you respect, the against it, stating that she’d put poverty due to all of the legal fees. son who is so insecure, but it is request until you can answer that one in a remedy is in clear, kind and concise commu- thousands of dollars of “work” into This is so hurtful. Dad supported extremely generous to continue. multitude of ways. nication. There’s no need for drama or even the cabin and that Dad had prom- Charlene, paid for her college edu- I know my friend isn’t likely to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This afternoon fea- emotion. Just state your preferences. ised her the deed. Neither of these cation and two weddings. Now she change. He may mellow for brief tures a steady stream of distractions, includ- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s things is true and she has no docu- is killing him one lawsuit at a time, periods, but his lack of conidence ing but not limited to: phone calls, emails, en- peace on the relationship front. A trouble- mentation to support her claims. all because she is so greedy. How will take over eventually. ticing offers of every kind. Get at least three some friendship irons out. Couples strike quantifiable tasks accomplished by lunch. mutually satisfying compromises. Neighbors When we inally gained access can we protect him? — Sisters Please tell “Fed Up” not to try VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your current in- let old differences go. to the house, there were holes in Dear Sisters: As long as Char- to force her brother to be someone terests overlap, and your future goals could, FRIDAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 13). The next the loor and the roof was falling lene keeps iling new lawsuits, your else. She should take him in the too. Keep talking. While it’s still too early to three months will feature the kind of fun off. We took pictures of the dam- father is stuck. She, too, is incurring smallest doses she can, and chuckle make or receive a solid offer, it’s fun to let the spontaneity to spark up new relationships, age. There was a hearing and a dis- legal fees, but may believe Dad will to herself later about his insecuri- possibilities dance between you for a while. pop you out of a rut and keep the money missal, then an appeal and more give up irst. If the cabin is worth ties. — S. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Any learning train on an exciting track. Late August brings liens and more hearings and more substantially more than the liens, Dear S.: We agree that she process that’s worthwhile will have its frustra- an important deal. September brings the appeals. We thought it was over it might be possible for Dad to get should try to take him in “small tions to overcome. If it were easy, everyone chance for a new position. If popular vote is would be doing it. And remember, people pay the way, you’ll certainly win. Your elders will last year, but we just received a clean title and sell it, as long as doses,” and maintain the relation- a hefty price for the things that not everyone teach you in November. Sagittarius and Aries another summons to appear before money is left in escrow to pay for ship in a way that doesn’t make her can do. adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 39, 2, a different judge. Meanwhile, we litigation. (Talk to Dad’s attorney.) resentful. Thanks. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This principle 27 and 11. FRANK AND ERNEST

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