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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»Iwasclose to some friends my age growing up, but I haven't seen or talked to them in a long time. Life got in the way. A few years ago, their mother ("Jane") accused their father ("John") and my mother of having an affair, solely on the grounds that they had to work together on some church functions. This ac- cusation had no basis in reality. They never met outside of the church environment and only shared the occasion- al phone call to coordi- nate on church events. Since then, John has stopped talking to my mother and both Jane and John have been spreading nasty rumors about my family. I'm getting married next year, and as I was extremely close with their kids growing up and have no reason to burn bridges (other than our parents dislike for one another), I have always thought I would invite them to the wedding. However, my father informed me that I am not allowed to invite anyone from that fam- ily, due to the situation between the parents. I am inclined to ignore his request and invite them anyway since I've never personally had is- sues with them. But since my parents are fronting some of the costs for the wedding, I wonder if I am obligated to accommo- date. I'm sure the friends would feel aggrieved at not being invited, so I'm not sure how to best defuse the situation. Help, please! —ConfusedBride DEAR CONFUSED » I as- sume you are interested in inviting only the chil- dren (not their parents) to your wedding. However, you say you have not had even a conversation with these childhood friends in a long time. Keep this in mind as you decide whether to go head-to- head with your folks. If you decide to pro- ceed with the invitation, this is worth a deep — and calm — conversation with your parents. Ex- plain your reasoning and listen to their response. If they attach conditions to their wedding funding (which is their right to do), you will have to make a choice about how to proceed. Your obligation is to realize that they have some leverage, should they choose to use it. Their obligation is to real- ize that this is supposed to be your wedding. Ac- cepting their money may cost you some autonomy. DEAR AMY » I'm respond- ing to the letter from "An gry Widow," who h ad learned after her hus- band's death that he had been cheating on her with a married woman. You should suggest she have her doctor run a bank of STD tests. She needs to know now if her husband gave her a disease. And if he did? THEN she has a reason to contact the other cheated-on spouse. — Mary DEAR MARY » Good point. Incidences of STDs are up sharply among older people. Parents' feud affects wedding invitation to old friends You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.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 Sagittarius(Nov.23-Dec. 21) — Don't underestimate the power of your opinion. Make the most of any group situations to initiate productive networking. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A short visit to a spa, a sport- ing event or even a shopping spree will help free your mind and ease your stress. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Participating in a cause close to your heart will give you the chance to make compatible and interesting contacts. Delays regarding travel and communi- cations are to be expected. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Be sure to evaluate the total cost before taking on any home renovations. Leave some funds available for an unexpected ex- pense so you don't incur debt. Aries (March 21-April 19) — It's a good day to spend some quiet time reflecting on past dreams and goals. Unplug, un- wind and write down the things you have accomplished and the goals you have yet to achieve. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Remain cool. Expect obstacles and prepare to bypass them. Don't give in to frustration, de- pression or self-doubt. You have what it takes to triumph. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Refrain from starting something new. Focus on completing tasks that you have been reluctant to finish. Taking on more respon- sibilities when you are already overdoing it will be costly. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — A business or educational seminar will motivate you to begin a new project. Be fair in your personal relationships. En- sure that you are not burdening your loved ones with too many responsibilities. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will receive an enticing proposal, but before you jump on it, do your homework. An impulsive leap to a new position will not bring the results you were hoping for. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't expect everyone to favor your ideas. If you have your heart set on a certain activ- ity or project, prepare to move forward on your own. The final decision must be yours. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — An eye for detail and meticulous record keeping will ensure that all of your personal papers are in tip-top shape. Leave some room for romance late in the day. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Invest in yourself. Jumping into a fast-cash scheme will end badly. Focus on education, apprenticeships and raising your qualifications and awareness. Greater satisfaction will come through learning. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, NOV. 27 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015 8 B

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