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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman PHOEBEANDHERUNICORN DanaSimpson ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Iama grandmother, with four beautiful/handsome grandchildren. Our oldest grandchild is a beautiful, blond, smart 18-year-old girl. We are Caucasian. She is dating an African Ameri- can and we in the family are disap- pointed and outraged. She sees nothing wrong with this. We all have black friends and acquaintanc- es, but dating or marrying African Americans has never crossed our minds. I know it's not as taboo as it was years ago, but we just can't see this hap- pening. We've tried telling her it's not an easy road to travel and that there are consequences with this relationship. She says we are racists. Are we? —Disappointed Gramma DEAR GRAMMA » The only thing you note as be- ing unacceptable about your granddaughter's boyfriend is his race. According to you, he is by definition flawed and "wrong" for your family member because of the color of his skin. So yes. You're racists. But don't take my word for it — ask your black friends and ac- quaintances what they think. You state that there are "consequences" to your granddaughter's choice to date across race lines, but for her the main consequence might be the sad realization that for her grandparents, love re- ally is only skin deep. DEAR AMY » My wife and I are tech-friendly boom- ers. We communicate with older and younger generations of family and friends. We find that some members of all genera- tions get peeved when the communication attempts are not in the form they prefer and they are not the least bit shy about telling us what works for them. But it's hard to keep track of each indi- vidual's communication preferences. The most an- noying seems to be those who text and expect an immediate response. They don't seem to realize that not everyone has mobile phones attached to them. Advice and feedback, please. — Tech Confused DEAR CONFUSED » Your letter describes very ac- curately the communica- tions crossroad where we seem to be currently paused, blinkers on, un- sure of which way to turn. None of us can force others to adopt com- munication devices or styles simply for our own convenience; we can only face the uncomfortable or inconvenient consequenc- es when our own choices result in someone else being unresponsive. I believe we should do our best to respect the comfort of the generation preceding us. That means that you talk to your folks by phone and that your own kids will occasion- ally be frustrated because you aren't available to respond instantly to every text. Your response to this frustration can be, "Oh well, you're young and smart. I'm sure you can figure out another way to get in touch." Woman accuses family of being racist toward boyfriend You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Taurus(April20-May20) — An unscheduled trip with friends or family will clear your mind, giving you a better idea of how to move forward without it costing you too much financially or emotionally. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't hesitate to accept an at- tractive business offer. Collabo- rating with someone or getting involved in a joint venture will turn out to be beneficial. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Overreacting will cause prob- lems with the people around you. Stick close to home, assess your options and find a way to move forward. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Stay in the background. Conflicts are apparent and will result in a disruption of your plans. Play by the rules in order to avoid a major setback. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Before you part with your cash, find out how it will be used. Check the credentials of those involved and get agreements in writing. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Be prepared to take on whatever comes your way. Your time and attention will be in demand. Participating in events will allow you to show your strengths and gain popularity. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Love is in the air, and a romantic encounter will have you thinking about your future. Discuss your intentions openly in order to start the ball rolling. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Money matters will occu- py your mind. Look for an inter- esting financial breakthrough. Check over your financial agree- ments or contracts, and cut corners wherever possible. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You will feel uneasy or disturbed by a situation that arises in your personal life. Don't suffer in silence. If you discuss your feelings, you will find a solution. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You need to slow down. If you take on too many new projects, your health will suffer. Do your best to set aside time for yourself. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Explore different cultures and traditions. Check out travel opportunities that could be both pleasurable and educational. Let your imagination wander, but keep your decisions practical. Compromise will be necessary. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You will be excessive or emotional when it comes to financial matters. Review your investment strategy with your adviser before making a decision. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, APRIL 24 FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B