Your Birthday today:
Peanuts Trust your intuition. Follow
through with your plans. The
changes you want to make can be
put in place. A physical approach
to whatever you do will bring you
satisfaction and comfort. It’s out
with the old and in with the new
this year.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
- Make changes based on experi-
ence. Look for something new and
exciting to incorporate into your
everyday routine. A close friend or
relative will offer valuable informa-
tion.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -
Refuse to fit into a slot that doesn’t
suit you. Make your voice heard
and your priorities clear. If you don’t
Hagar The Horrible speak up, others will make deci-
sions for you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
- If something excites you, take a
chance on it. Your enthusiasm will
help you coax a loved one or co-
worker into joining your pursuit.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
21) - Look at every angle before
you get involved in something that
has been hyped by someone who
is a good talker. Protect yourself
against those trying to take advan-
tage of you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19) - Take an interest in your home,
possessions and plans to make
your life better. Projects that will add
to your assets and ease your stress
Shoe are favored.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -
Don’t let anyone limit what you can
do. Take care of details personally
and avoid setbacks. If you abide by
the rules, you’ll reach your goal. A
commitment can be made.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - A
change may tempt you, but you
should take a test drive before
making a move. The grass may
look greener on the other side of
the fence, but don’t be fooled by
appearances.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
- You’ll appear to be more transpar-
ent if you remove yourself from a
situation before making a decision.
Time spent with a loved one will
Garfield give you a different perspective
regarding long-term plans.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -
Get moving. Your actions will affect
how your day unfolds. An aggres-
sive attitude will help you reach
your objective and encourage posi-
tive change.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
- Spend more time nurturing a rela-
tionship with a loved one. Whether
it’s a youngster, friend or romantic
interest, what you share will bring
you closer together. Personal
improvements are favored.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) - If
you don’t do the work, you can’t
expect to be rewarded. If you set
Frank and Ernest your priorities and a budget, you’ll
live up to your expectations. It’s OK
to be different.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Be
open to suggestions, but when it
comes down to making a decision,
do what feels right. If you act pre-
maturely, it will end up costing you
emotionally or financially.
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DEAR ABBY
Advice written by
Jeanne Phillips
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are moving to a
retirement community where we won’t know a soul. I
hate leaving our friends and the relationships we have
formed here. I have never been especially outgoing or
good at making small talk, but I know I will have to to fit
in.
I believe you have written something for people who
have this challenge. Can I get a copy? What are some
tips on how to get started? We’re relocating soon. -
FACING IT HEAD ON
DEAR FACING IT: You and your husband are open-
ing an exciting new chapter in your lives. Managing it
successfully will depend upon your attitude, so think
positive. Please understand that the majority of people
have the same insecurities you do. Not everyone is
born socially adept. It is a skill that can be learned and
polished with practice.
Everyone wants to be the kind of person others
find interesting, attractive and worth knowing. The
key to being well-liked by both sexes is: Be kind. Be
honest. Be tactful. Don’t be afraid to offer someone a
compliment if it’s deserved. Be well-groomed, taste-
fully dressed and conscious of your posture. Confident
individuals stand tall. You do not have to be the smart-
est person in the room. Ask others what they think and
encourage them to share their opinions. My booklet
“How To Be Popular” contains many useful tips for
polishing social skills for people of all ages. It can be
ordered by sending your name and address, plus
check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby,
Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL
61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the
price. Remember, part of fitting in is showing an interest
in and an appreciation of others. Be a good listener and
people will think you’re a genius. Good conversational-
ists are interested in what others have to say rather
than feel pressured to fill the air with the sound of their
own voices. It isn’t necessary to be an authority on
every subject. Keep in mind that most people can con-
centrate on only one thing at a time. Forget about your-
self and your own insecurities and concentrate on the
OTHER person. If you try it, you will find that it works.
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for nine years.
I take responsibility for the end of my marriage. I fell
in love with another man. Although I never intended to
divorce, my husband discovered my affair and divorced
me.
I am now in a new relationship with a man I adore.
Should I tell him the reason my marriage ended? My ex
died in 2017, so the only other person who knows why
we divorced is no longer alive. - WHOLE TRUTH? IN
ARIZONA
DEAR TRUTH: Excuse me. Someone else does
know - the person with whom you had the affair. If you
are asked why you and your ex divorced, answer the
question honestly. If you aren’t asked, keep your past
where it belongs - in the past.
Moderately Confused