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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014
Dilbert
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Classic Doonesbury (1974)
Frank & Ernest
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PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Texts to ex threat to third marriage
by Scott Adams
For Better or For Worse
Garfield
Fun ’n’ Advice
DEAR ABBY: I’m a twicedivorced woman who found my present husband late in life. I’m in my early 60s, and my husband is in his 70s. We married quickly because I didn’t want to be alone in life and I thought I loved him. My husband works while I stay at home because of a medical condition. Because I get bored, I spend some of my time communicating with and texting male friends from the past and one of my ex-husbands. We have fun texting, and sometimes it goes a little beyond that. I realize I am married and my ex is engaged, but how harmful can this be? I don’t think I’m hurting anyone, and it helps the day go by. Is this considered cheating? I don’t think it is because my ex and I live in different states and the chances of us ever getting together again are slim to none. Passing Time
by Lynn Johnston
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by G.B. Trudeau
DEAR ABBY Abigail Van Buren
creeped out. I have started wearing sweatshirts to keep covered up. My little girl has also started grabbing my butt and lifting up my shirt, and I’m nervous about how she’s acting around the sitter and other women in the family. Is this behavior normal? Creeped Out in Valencia, Calif.
Dear Passing Time: This isn’t harmless fun; it’s a threat to your marriage. Whether I consider it cheating is beside the point. Whether your husband and your ex’s fiancee would consider it cheating is the question. If they got wind of your “pastime,” I suspect both would be hurt, angry and feel violated. Not only that, you could lose Husband No. 3.
by Bob and Tom Thaves
Dear Creeped Out: Children have been known to act out to get attention. If a parent acts shocked at something the child does or says, the child will repeat the action for its shock value. Because you are concerned that your daughter’s behavior isn’t normal, the person to discuss this with would be her pediatrician. The doctor can put your fears to rest or alert you if there is something to worry about. Another thought: Ask your baby sitter to be more circumspect in the language she uses around your child if the word “boob” offends you because children build their vocabularies repeating the words they hear.
Dear Abby: My 2-year-old daughter has recently become boobobsessed. The first thing she does in the morning is point at my chest and say, “Boobs!” If she hugs me, she tries to grab them. Sometimes I catch her staring at my chest in fascination. I scold her when she grabs at them, but it’s disturbing. I never taught her the word
by Jim Davis
________ Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, the late Pauline Phillips. Letters can be mailed to Dear Abby, P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069 or via email by logging onto www.dearabby.com.
The Last Word in Astrology ❘
Red and Rover
Rose is Rose
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Size up your situation and do your best to avoid arguments. Listen carefully and be thoughtful in how you respond. You can save money if you look for a way to cut corners at home. Use your attributes to get ahead. 3 stars
by Brian Basset
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do whatever you can to take care of responsibilities. This is not a day of rest, but one that can determine advancement based on your accomplishments. A moneymaking venture is apparent, but you will have to restrain your spending habits. 3 stars
by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer
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by Hank Ketcham
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make plans with people you enjoy spending time with. A group of motivated people will help you excel. Step into the spotlight and let your leadership ability take over, but make sure you have a workable plan before you get started. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Follow your intuition when it comes to trust issues within an important relationship. Unnecessary worry could end up being costly. Protect your heart and your reputation. Ask questions and demand answers. 2 stars
by Eugenia Last
thing out in the open and be upfront about your likes and dislikes. You can build a strong and stable personal life if you stick to the truth and only offer what’s reasonable. A domestic change will be beneficial. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take one step at a time. Don’t reveal too much about your personal life or what you want to pursue. Be cautious in what you say. Minor mishaps or accidents are apparent if you are preoccupied with something that is bothering you. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sign up for a course or interact with peoGEMINI (May 21-June ple who can offer you infor20): Don’t make promises mation regarding a project you cannot keep. You’ll you want to pursue. Invest have to use your time your time and money in wisely if you want to avoid something that can bring damaging your reputation. you money and satisfacSomeone you work with is tion. Home improvement waiting for a chance to make you look bad. ProSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. will add to your comfort. 2 stars ceed with caution, integrity 21): Be open to suggesand truthfulness. 3 stars tions, but when it comes to PISCES (Feb. 19-March CANCER (June 21-July making a final decision, let 20): Take a closer look at your intuition guide you. An an investment or money22): Share your creative unusual change at home making opportunity. You ideas. You have plenty to offer and will stir up some will help bring you closer to can negotiate a good deal someone special. Don’t and improve your financial interest in a project you situation. Expand your want to pursue. A proposi- donate or pay for sometion will grab your interest, one’s way. Offer solutions, interests and your peer not cash. 3 stars group. Network and be but before you take part, ready to offer and ask for check the fine print and SAGITTARIUS (Nov. details. 5 stars 22-Dec. 21): Keep every- favors. 5 stars
ZITS ❘ by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
Dennis the Menace
“boob” and feel annoyed that she probably learned it from our sitter. When I spoke to the sitter about it, she laughed and said it’s perfectly normal and that a lot of kids are boob-obsessed. But it doesn’t seem normal to me, and I’m
Pickles
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by Brian Crane
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will make a good impression if you offer solutions with a positive attitude. Avoid a rift with someone who is jealous of your insight and vision. Do your thing and finish what you start. Emotional deception is apparent. 4 stars
The Family Circus
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by Bil and Jeff Keane