Mom can’t bear her friends’ complaints about pandemic
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Home is where the heart is and where you will accomplish the most this year. Don’t procrastinate when the changes you want to implement will encourage you to expand your mind, interests and ability to get ahead.
AQUARIUS
Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Look at the possibilities. Your insight into what’s going on around you will help you pick up on trends that will encourage more remarkable success. 5 stars
PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20:
Pay more attention to your health, wealth and personal happiness. point. One just got home from vacation (she was careful, but still).
My situation is the opposite, which they know, but I feel like when they ask how I’m doing, all I’m likely to do is complain, and I don’t want to be that person. Meanwhile my husband is floundering at his job because remote work is affecting his team. We have no bubble — friends’ kids are in a private, inperson school whereas ours are in public, remote school, and hating it — and no family anywhere close. I may drop out of my grad program to cope, and I’ve lost half my freelance work.
I just don’t know how to go on, how to ask for help without sounding like I’m whining, and even what kind of help anyone can heat heist hesitate itch case cash cast caste cease cesta chaise chase chaste chat cheat chest chia chit cite
Refuse to give anyone the upper hand. Make decisions that will protect you against loss or being taken advantage of by someone unpredictable. Self-improvement will boost your morale. 2 stars
ARIES
March 21-April 19:
Look for an opportunity, and you will find one. Take the initiative if you want to reap the rewards. Don’t wait for someone to take over or beat you across the finish line. Set goals and make them happen. 4 stars
TAURUS
April 20-May 20: You’ll need to turn on the charm if you want to sway others give. Maybe I just need to cry to someone who listens. I’m sorry. I hate this and don’t know how to keep going.
— We Are Not OK
We Are Not OK: I don’t blame you for skipping the sisterhood Zoom. Group dynamics are a fickle thing, and if you don’t trust your fragile nerves to this one, then you’re right not to push it.
However, the support of an individual sister, or three, might bring relief, so please pick the most reliable one(s) and ask for help. For emergencies, you break the glass; it allows your friends to be your friends. (Use the Crisis Text Line, 741741, if it’s over their heads.)
Know, too, there’s no single code for “how to to do things your way. Don’t jump to conclusions or make a move for the wrong reason. Consider what you want to achieve, and be mindful of others. 3 stars
GEMINI
May 21-June 20: Valuable information will become available. Verify what you hear, and take action based on truth. Speak up about how you feel, and make arrangements with someone who can contribute to your success. 3 stars
CANCER
June 21-July 22: Be honest with yourself. Get the facts, and make responsible decisions. You have keep going.” There is only whatever works — and that can even mean just staggering from day to terrible day, food-work-sleep, until things change. Because things will change.
Obviously a daily stagger isn’t ideal, so install it as your minimum only, the I-CAN-do-this floor that you know you won’t fall through. That frees you to put better things on top.
The one-on-one friend, for starters. Reach out now.
Another is permission for small luxuries. At least one a day. A hot bath. A click through old photos. Tea. A TV show. A hug. It can be anything — except random.
Another is the understanding that in even the roughest times, there are better and worse days within them. The better good ideas, but if you let your emotions take over, you will likely take on more than you can handle. 3 stars
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22: Spend time with people who have something to offer. The support, suggestions and love you receive will encourage you to follow your dreams. It’s time to make your opportunities and let others do as they please. 4 stars
VIRGO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Listen to complaints and criticism. Consider what you can do to improve your life and your relationships with the people 489 million.
“More people began to adopt dogs, but unfortunately some of them abandoned their dogs due to miscommunication,” Gil days are when you tackle bigger things.
If you want to. Crisis mode’s entire to-do list: Keep going. It’s OK not to ask “how” and focus on the “what.” who matter to you. Put emotional differences aside, and concentrate on taking positive action. Make romance a priority. 2 stars
LIBRA
Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Figure out what you want and the best way to achieve your goal. Consider what it will cost to make the adjustments that will improve your life. Don’t go into debt; do the work yourself. 5 stars
SCORPIO
Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Work undercover. It’s best not to let anyone know your plans until you have all the details in place. Don’t get angry about somesaid. “Petpuls can have an important role in the pandemic ... it helps owners understand how dogs feel and increases their bonding.”
On the worse days, remember these low points can pass by tomorrow.
The situation itself doesn’t change from one day to the next, you just wake up feeling better able to face it. could be distractions, and maybe the baristas don’t notice me tipping them, but it seems like the rule rather than the exception. I think it comes across as lousy customer service. How hard is it to say “thank you”? Is this another example of a generation of poorly raised people? — Sipping & Tipping in Connecticut
Dear S & T: It’s not only good manners but also GOOD BUSINESS to thank clients/patrons — just as it’s considered proper etiquette to thank the person who served you. I hesitate to paint an entire generation with the same brush, but the individuals you are dealing with could benefit from a refresher course in courtesy.
Dear Abby: I’m 56, disabled and live with my mom, who is 86. I’m really scared of what’s going to happen to me when she passes. — Scared in Nevada
Dear Scared: Your concern is valid. It’s important that you talk to your mother about your fears and ask her that question. The answer may involve her estate and whether she has a will that provides for you in the event of her death. I am hoping that her answer will put your mind at ease. thing you cannot change. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Let intelligence lead the way. Look for the truth, and keep your emotions out of situations that can lead to a family feud. Be a good listener and mindful of others’ beliefs. 3 stars
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Use your imagination, but don’t be foolish regarding what you can do. You may desire change, but if you haven’t done the groundwork, you may want to take a step back and review. 3 stars