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But then he started dropping by my office. The first few times I let it ride. Around the fifth time, however, I told him he had to stop because it was interfering with my workday. Then, he started following me to the office. I'd pull into the parking lot, and he'dbe right behind me. Two weeks ago, he pulled right up to my bumper and asked my how many miles I had on my car. I was genuinely late for a meeting and was brusque. He hasn' t been back since then. Every day when I drive into our subdivision, he's standing in his drive-
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Annie's Mailbox way waiting. I immediately pull over in someone else's driveway and pretend I'm on a call. Yesterday, I pulled over and read the owner's manual out loud to make it look like I was talking on the phone. It took 30 minutes before he finally went inside. I understand he's lonely, but he is &caking me out. I needed to tell someone, and I knew you wouldn't consider it any weirder than some of your other let ters.Good heavens,Ifeelbetter already.— R. DEAR R.: Glad we could help. Your neighbor seems lonelyand a little obsessed with you. You might have been the only consistently friendly face during his wife's illness, and it became more meaningful than you intended.
Today in history Today is Saturday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2015. There are 19 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History:On Dec. 12, 1915, singer-actor Frank Sinatra was born Francis Albert Sinatra in Hoboken, New Jersey. On this date: In 1870, Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first black lawmaker sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Oscar Straus to be secretary of Commerce and Labor; Straus became the first Jewish Cabinet member. In 1937, Japanese aircraft sank the U.S. gunboat Panay on China's Yangtze River. (Japan apologized, and paid $2.2 million in reparations.) In 1946, a United Nations committee voted to accept a six-block tract of Manhattan real estate offered as a gift by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to be the site of the U.N.'s headquarters. In 1975, Sara Jane Moore asked a federal court in San Francisco to allow her to plead guilty to trying to kill President Gerald R. Ford. (After the judge ruled Moore competent to change her plea, she was sentenced to life. Moore was released on parole on New Year's Eve 2007 after serving 32 years behind bars.) In 1985, 248 American soldiers and eight crew members were killed when an Arrow Air charter crashed after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland. In 2000, George W. Bush became president-elect as a divided U.S. Supreme Court reversed a state court decision for recounts in Florida's contested election.
Be kind, but set some boundaries.Wave hello from your door instead of walking over. Then go inside or get in your car. If he starts heading your way, say, "Sorry I can't stay and chat, but I have a conference call." If he gets too close, be honest and tell him that he's making you uncomfortable and you'd like him to back off. Needless to say, no more hugs. DEAR ANNIE: I would like to
him would only depress her and possibly get her brain fixated on something unpleasant. For her, it's best to talk about what's going on in the moment. We talk about the weather. She loves going outside and looking at the flowers and other people. The past has escaped her. I try to make her present as enjoyable as possible. — UPSTATE N.Y.LARRY DEAR LARRY: Every person is different, and if your mother does comment on your answer to "Her Sis- not respond positively to things ter," whose sister had a stroke and from her past, you are right to conis in long-term care. She said people centrate on the present. You sound should visit more. You mentioned like a caring and devoted son. bringingphotographs of people they Annie'8 Mailbox is written by Kathy know, playing music they grew up Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime with, reading from a favorite book, etc. editors of the Ann Landers column. This may not work with someone Please email your questions to anwho has dementia. My mother has niesmailbox@creators.corn, or u/rite to: been in a nursing home for nearly Annie'8 Mailbox, clo Creators Syndia year. She never asks about her cate, 787 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, beloved cat.We don't discuss my CA 90254. Youcan also find Annie on brother-in-law, who recently died. My Facebook at F acebook.corn/AskAnmother adored him, but talking about nies
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Good Health Keith Roach, M.D. Most families haven't gotten as far along as you have in this process, but it's important to do so. I think everyone should have both a living will and a health-care proxy (legally known as a durablepower ofattorney forhealth care). The proxy is a person who helps your doctors make decisions, so it' 8
important not only to choose one, but alsoto have a very fi ank discussion with your proxy about your wishes. It isnevertooearly to choosea proxy and make a living will (I made mine while an intern 25 years ago, having seen the worst that can happen when people don't prepare). There are many resources to help you make the right choices; your physicianor other health-care provider is
Birthday for December 12. Discipline with personal projects nets big rewards this year. A professional boom phase shifts toward social growth, especially after 9/9, when Jupiter enters Libra. Home renovations this spring prepare for gatherings. Community efforts surge. Your career takes off next autumn; balance work and home. Cherish love.
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ditionto the re&igerator,your doctor defini tely should have a copy ofthese documents, and another copy goes with your important papers. A lawyer may be helpful for estate planning, but is not necessary for the living will and healthcare proxy. Great information, including stat e-specific downloadable forms, is available from the AARP at httpJ/bit. ly/20WY76J, www.caringinfo.org and www.agingwithdignityorg. DEAR DK ROACH:On three separateoccasions,Iexperienced avery audible high-pitched sound in my left ear, and immediately, without other warning, fell to the floor. One time I injured myself enough to require treatment &om the emergency room. These instances come without warning. Do you have any insight on the sounds and the falls that follow? — R.C. ANSWER: Two concerns come immediately to mind; one is serious, the
ing sign to sit down immediatelythat often can prevent the faint from happening. However, nearly everybody with a faint has some lightheadedness, so I am not 100 percent sure of this possibility. The secondpossibility isboth more rare and more concerning. The blood vessels in the back of the skull can be compressed or made abnormal due to tumors, abnormalities in the bone and
other not. The first is a simple faint,
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Practice your skills and arts. Ask others to contribute, and accept support with gratitude. Use your connections. Work with what others deliver. Add imagination. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):Today is a 7 — Enjoy domestic diversions with family snd friends. Cook up something delicious. Decorate and make your home cozy and inviting, within your budget. Simple touches beautify. Take To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the something away for greater harmony. Less is more. easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):Today is a 7 — It's a time of Aries (March 21-April 19):Today is a 6 — Follow inintense learning. Get someone interesting talking. Pay structions. Don't encourage a ruckus when you all should attention to the undercurrent. Notice the details. Write be quiet and respectful. Friends can help out. Convince down key observations. Family comes first. Plunk down them with subtle marketing. Talk about how good they' ll the moneyand make a dream come true. feel when the job is done. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Today is a 9 — Today Taurus (April 20-Msy 20):Today is a 7 — Get physical. and tomorrow are lucrative. Practice tested, reliable Wash everything. Save by doing a job yourself, the way methods. Evolve your technique. Self-discipline pays off you want it. Motivate others to help. Find the meditative in spades. Do the homework before committing funds. peace that comes with doing dishes, folding laundry or Sign off on a deal, after thorough inspection. Use what sitting still, after the work is done. you' ve been learning. Gemini (Msy 21 June 20):Today is a 7 — The next two Capricorn (Dec. 224sn. 19):Today is an 8 — Get ready days are good for financial planning. Sort and file. Revise for public appearances. A new hairstyle or outfit would your shared priorities. List what you want to be, do, have, be fun. Speak out for a community cause. Present the and contribute. Imagine possible outcomes. Talk it over. situation, and ask for what's needed. Words of love flow Keep what you learn in confidence. easily. Adapt to new circumstances. Cancer (June 214uly&):Today is a 7 — Grasp a fastAquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Today is a 6 — Enjoy quiet breaking opportunity with help from your partner. Confer time to organize and plan. Complete projects, and conwith loved ones first. Don't worry about knowing how. sider new directions. Writing flows easily now. Remind Necessity is the mother of invention. Together you can others of past victories. Stick close to home, avoiding make things happen. Cut costs by working from home. traffic and crowds. Beautify and savor the results. Gather Leo(July 23-Aug. Z?): Today is an 8 —There's more work with loved ones. coming today and tomorrow, but some of it could seem Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):Today is an 8 — Friends ephemeral. Sift out real offers from empty promises. Be open doors today and tomorrow. Meetings and gatherrespectful. No fair cheating. Outsmart the competition by pro- ings produce results. Social events connect possible viding better value. Flex your artistic muscles. collaborations. Fresh inspiration arrives through your Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):Today is an 8 — lt's an excelnetworks. Stay in communication, and get help building lent time to fall in love. Play with fun, talented people. your dream. Support others and be supported.
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