Lawrence Journal-World 05-10-11 by Lawrence Journal-World

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Aversion to getting job may actually be depression Annie’s Mailbox

Marcy Sugar and Kathy Mitchell anniesmailbox@comcast.net

ing it because it's so painful — not the cleaning, the yakking hygienist. The woman is quite nice and gentle. I would love to get the cleaning done, but she talks with her hands. The dental tools become an extension of her hands, so as she talks about her family, she's not working on my mouth. I really love my dentist and the staff. How do I get this lovely lady to simply clean my teeth and not talk so much? — Michigan

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Tonight’s other highlights ● The gang are asked to stand in for prom entertainment on “Glee” (7 p.m., Fox). ● “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” has been put down by bad ratings and has been replaced by a rehash of past antics from previous “Dancing with the Stars” (7 p.m., ABC). A dancer’s fate will be decided on a second “Dancing” (8 p.m.). ● An impostor combusts on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (8 p.m., CBS). ● “The Voice” (8 p.m., NBC) continues. ● Asleep at the wheel on “Deadliest Catch” (8 p.m., Discovery). ● “My Name is Earl” regulars Jaime Pressly and Ethan Suplee guest star on “Raising Hope” (8 p.m., Fox). ● Nature lovers on “Traffic Light” (8:30 p.m., Fox). ● The owner of a saucy website needs a lawyer on “The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS). ● A detective dies in a hit-and-run accident on “Body of Proof” (9 p.m., ABC). ● Three teens endure one indignity after another in the 2011 cable comedy original movie “Worst. Prom. Ever.” (9 p.m., MTV). ● Brent finds a new excuse to shop on “Fabulous Beekman Boys” (9 p.m., Planet Green).

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instrumental to your success. Tonight: Catch up on a friend's news. Cancer (June 21-July 22) ★★★ A fundamental disagreement might stem from a very different perspective and background. Though at the moment it might seem futile to try to come to an agreement, space will illuminate the path. Tonight: Run errands on the way home. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Realize what you are asking. If you hit a brick wall or a lack of understanding, the request itself might be a little off. Tonight: Where you can relax. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Relate to individuals. Your instinct right now might be to cloister. Though you certainly have a lot on your plate and a lot to digest, different people want to access your ability to see a problem from all sides. Tonight: Get some much-needed rest. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You could be looking at a changeable issue. A meeting sheds light on the fact that some people are more stuck than others. Tonight: Brainstorm with a resourceful friend. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Stay on top of a

matter and understand what is happening behind the scenes. You might not always have the right idea or answer. Tonight: A must appearance. Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21) ★★★★★ Keep searching for more information and feedback. You might wonder exactly what is best for you. Tonight: Try a new restaurant. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Deal with others directly. Group interactions won't have the same impact as one-on-one relating. Tonight: Share news. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Go with others' ideas, knowing they might be different from yours but probably are right-on. Tonight: Wherever you go, you seem to visit with a friend. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ Realize what it takes to get a job done or even just run errands. Either way, you enjoy communicating with a friend at the same time. Tonight: Buy a lottery ticket on your way home. — The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

BIRTHDAYS Author Bel Kaufman (“Up the Down Staircase”) is 100. Sportscaster Pat Summerall is 81. Author Barbara Taylor Bradford is 78. Rhythm-and-blues singer Henry Fambrough (The Spinners) is 73. TV-radio personality Gary Owens is non is 72. Actor David Clenn

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Dear Annie: My six-month dental checkup is fast approaching, and I'm dread-

Documentaries don’t come much more timely than “Bhutto” on “Independent Lens” (9 p.m., PBS, check local listings). Following last week’s raid on the bin Laden compound, the U.S. relationship with Pakistan, and particularly its military and intelligence forces, has descended to a weird new level of absurd denial. Viewers looking for a cogent history of Muslim extremism in Pakistan and of that nation’s struggle to balance democracy and religion should not miss this film. “Bhutto” is, of course, a biography of Benazir Bhutto, the first female leader of Pakistan, who was the daughter of another leader of Pakistan. Both father and daughter were killed decades apart at the hands of extremist factions. Benazir’s father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, had a dashing reputation and contributed to the family’s aura as “The Kennedys of Pakistan.” He would be overthrown in a military coup and later hanged. The United States would support and embrace his rival and murderer after Pakistan became central to efforts to combat the Soviets, who invaded Afghanistan in late 1978. Under presidents Carter and Reagan, the United States lavished billions on Pakistan only to see it go into the hands of some who would later constitute the Taliban and al-Qaida. Then, as now, we paid off the Pakistani government to be our “friend,” only to discover that it either turned a blind eye, or actively supported, our enemies. ● “Becoming Chaz” (8 p.m., OWN) chronicles the gender transformation of Chaz Bono. Chaz was formerly known as Chastity, Sonny and Cher’s cute-as-a-button daughter who appeared on most episodes of their popular variety show. Filled with interviews of Chaz and her girlfriend, Jennifer, old clips, and numerous shots of a household filled with cats and dogs, “Becoming” follows Chaz throughout gender-reassignment surgery. Once you get beyond the celebrity voyeurism aspect, this is a rather long film about a not-so-happy person enduring an uncomfortable procedure. Clearly intended to be “empowering,” “Becoming Chaz” is frequently dull.

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Dear Frustrated: More time isn't going to help unless Theo addresses the underlying problem. We think he's depressed and is deliberately sabotaging his job efforts. In fact, Theo's drug use may have camouflaged depression if it was a form of self-medication. Ask him to discuss this with his doctor and pastor and get an appropriate, lowcost referral.

For Tuesday, May 10: This year, you have getup-and-go. You are entering a new cycle, where the first year is very lucky. Note a difference between what you project and what you want on a deeper level. Avoid mixed signals. If you are single, this schism could also affect your choices. If you are attached, you will tend to emphasize your family life more. Leo serves as an anchor. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ You have the resources to come up with a solution, but so do others. Perhaps stopping and looking at the similarities in each idea could put you on the path toward mutual success. Tonight: Use creativity in your evening plans. Taurus (April 20-May 20) ★★★ You hit a brick wall. Just jump over it. Eliminate the hassles. The untested thought could work. Tonight: Happily mosey on home. Gemini (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Avoid getting stuck in a quagmire of issues. Knowing what is and what isn't important is

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please focus more on your teeth because your time is limited. If that doesn't work, you can register a complaint with the dentist. Or invest in a set of headphones. When you see the hygienist, stick them in your ears, close your eyes and say the music helps you relax. She'll stop talking if she has no audience.

I am fed up. Am I wrong to Dear Michigan: You can lose patience? Theo did manage to get clean and start sweetly ask the hygienist to attending church. Maybe I need to give him more time. But, Annie, I can't do this by myself. I have been considering a divorce, but it's not what I want. What do I do next? — Frustrated Christian

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Dear Annie: I married "Theo" three years ago. The marriage started out OK, but then I discovered he had a drug addiction. After a great deal of pushing from me, Theo finally got clean two years ago. The problem is, he has not held down a job since he moved in with me six years ago, while I have worked a full-time third shift to support my children and household. It's not enough to make ends meet. Our utilities have been turned off, we have had multiple vehicles repossessed, and we have been evicted more than once. We recently began sharing living space with my sister and her two kids, but lately, we've had difficulty paying our portion of the rent. I have screamed, begged, pleaded, cried and even cussed him out, telling him to get a job, to no avail. He uses the excuse that he doesn't have a GED and can't get a job that will pay him what he "deserves." I don't care if he takes a minimum-wage job as long as he contributes enough so we don't keep losing our home. We have been through marriage counseling, and even our pastor told Theo to get a job. He tried, briefly, but was fired after two days because he insisted on telling his supervisor what to do.

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