BEETLE BAILEY SNUFFY SMITH BORN LOSER HAGAR THE HORRIBLE BIG NATE FRANK & ERNEST BLONDIE HI AND LOIS Tuesday Evening May 22, 2012 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 WPTA/ABC Dan ci ng Wit h St ar s Da nc in g Wit h St ars Lo ca l Nig htl ine Ji mmy Kim me l Liv e WHIO/CBS NCIS: Los Angeles NCIS NCIS Local Late Show Letterman Late WLIO/NBC America' s Got Tal ent Ame ric a's Got Tal ent Dateli ne NBC Loc al Ton igh t Sho w w/L eno Lat e WOHL/FOX American Idol Glee Local Tuesday, May 22, 2012 The Herald Tomorrow’s Horoscope By Bernice Bede Osol Writer jealous of slacker brother Dear Annie: My brother and sister and I had an amaz- ing childhood. Our parents stressed the importance of hard work and education. The three of us got advanced degrees and my sister and I entered the workforce after graduation. Our brother, “Dennis,” however, seems content to live with my parents, work- ing a seasonal minimum- wage job. He was unable to find employment when he graduated and has not both- ered to look since. That was seven years ago. My parents do not charge him rent. They cook for him and take him on week- end excursions. They pay a por- tion of his student loan bills. Dennis doesn’t seem to have any ambition to move forward. It has created a lot of resentment. The last time I saw Dennis, he made a snarky comment when I revealed that I was a month behind in my mort- gage payment. I was amazed at his nerve and it resulted in no contact between us for almost a year. Resentment is also building toward my par- ents for continuing to allow him to mooch off of them. They are now in their 60s and nearing retirement. They deserve better. I admit that I’m a bit jealous that Dennis gets handed to him the same things my sister and I have to work so hard for. I will be bringing my fiance to visit my parents for the first time and we will be staying with them. I’m already dreading it. My fiance says to bite my tongue, that it’s my par- ents’ decision. But every time I see them, I notice how they have aged. Any suggestions? -- Frustrated in Ft. Worth Dear Frustrated: You need to follow your fiance’s advice and bite your tongue. This is your parents’ choice. The best you can do is be supportive of their needs, perhaps gently pointing out that they are crippling their son by allowing him to be so financially dependent. And perhaps stay some- where else when you visit. Also consider that Dennis may have undiagnosed adult ADD or other psychiatric or medical problems that are interfering with his ambi- tion. We feel sorry for him. When your folks are no lon- ger around to enable him, he will be in serious trouble. Dear Annie: Can I use your column to register a complaint? I’m talking about people in restaurants who use napkins, either cloth or paper, to blow their nose and then put the napkin back on the table or plate. This is so disgusting. It’s not only rude to their fel- low diners, but also disre- spectful to the people who have to clear the table and pick up the germ-filled nap- kins. And it’s quite likely that these same servers then bring menus, water or drinks to the next table without washing their hands. Please, people, be consid- erate. -- No Name, Please, Some of These People Are My Friends Dear No: It is both crass and rude to use any table napkin to blow one’s nose. A small dab (with a tissue or handkerchief) is fine, but major nose blowing should be confined altogether to the restroom. Dear Annie: I agree with your advice to “Dumped Upon,” whose mother-in-law badmouths her ex. My mother often maligned my father to my brother and me after their divorce and even after his death. Her words made me dislike being around her. My sister- in-law told me I must stand up to her. I prayed about this problem. The next time she started in on my father, I said to her: “I am sorry your marriage to your husband was not all you wanted it to be, but I loved my father and found him to be loving and caring. I have fond memories of him. Please never say another bad word about him to my broth- er or me.” After that, she no longer mentioned him. I am -- Grateful Annie’s Mailbox is writ- ten by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- tors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmail- [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. www.delphosherald.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 Your chart indicates the possibility of a busier social life in the year ahead, which is well and good. However, it might be smart not to involve business contacts in your playtime. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Co-workers who usually back your intentions when it comes to career matters may be nowhere to be found when you need their allegiance most. Be prepared to fend for yourself. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should give your utmost attention to your duties and responsibilities. If you try to sweep things under the rug, all that’ll result will be large lumps that will surely trip you up. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be smart and avoid all forms of speculative involvements. Be especially careful not to gamble on the abilities or talents of another. It’s tough enough taking a chance on your own situation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It’s important to weigh all sides of an important issue. Yet if you’re unduly analytical, you might be crippled or defeated by your own indecisiveness . LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though you’re a creative person, it’s still important to follow productive methods. Be careful not to go to such extremes that you stray from a solid path. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Sometimes the best foods aren’t necessarily found in establishments that have the most expensive menus. If you are out wining and dining, keep this in mind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Try not to turn your home into a military camp. If you make the rules too tough or rigid, the troops will eventually rebel. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If some of your co-workers have been doing things that bug you or make you feel uncomfortable lately, this might not be the best day to bring it up. It could be smarter to keep mum for the nonce. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Being in the company of those who can afford to spend lavishly might leave you at odds with your wallet. Don’t make the mistake of trying to operate on a high-society budget. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Unless you are of singular purpose, certain objectives that you hoped to get done won’t be accomplished. Attempting several jobs simultaneously could cause you to cross your wires. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You’ll know what is expected of you, yet you simply might not want to comply. However, guard against any inclination to pass the buck, because it will come back to haunt you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This isn’t going to be one of your better days for handling your personal resources or, as a matter of fact, the resources of others. Be especially careful in all financial situations. COPYRIGHT 2012 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. Annie’s Mailbox