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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman GETFUZZY DarbyConley ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Myex- girlfriend and I dated for almost three years and have now been broken up for a year. I was trying to dis- tance myself to move on, and I imagine she was doing the same. I have seen other girls and been in other relationships over the past year or so, but I am still hav- ing a hard time getting over her. I compare the girls I meet to her — and they don't seem to measure up. We saw each other last weekend at a party, and she told me that she still had feelings for me. My feelings for her have not gone away, and I have told her this. She is leaving for school on the other side of the country for a year and doesn't want to start a relationship, and I com- pletely agree. I am just confused about why she told me her feelings now — espe- cially when she is leaving in a few weeks. I can picture being with her for the rest of my life, I just don't want to pressure her or force anything on her. I am just really con- fused what to do now. Do you have any thoughts? —23andConfused DEAR CONFUSED » Your ex has probably had roughly the same kind of year you have had — trying out various relationships and finding they don't add up to what she had with you. Knowing her plans are already in place makes it safe for her to admit all of this to you. This opens the door for you two to simply try to patiently tol- erate the challenge, while welcoming the potential. You should admit to your confusion. It's OK not to know exactly what to do. You two are in a great place in many ways; you already know each other and you are in a better position, now, to know what you want. DEAR AMY» I have a hard time getting it together when it comes to sending gifts to family members. My heart is in the right place; I purchase gifts and cards for graduations, birthdays and holidays, but I never send them! What is the best way to let nieces, nephews and cousins know that I've been a flake all these years and that I am sorry I didn't let them know that I truly care, now and on their special days? They are no longer children. Is it too late to make amends? — Day Late, Dollar Short in Alaska DEAR DAY LATE » Your query is a welcome respite from the usual onslaught of complaints about people who send gifts but never receive the gratitude. It is never too late to make amends. Set aside a week to complete this task. Write to each person on your list. Enclosing a check might help. Exesstillhaveunresolved feelings a year after breakup (You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson's mem- oir, "The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them" (Hyperion), is available in bookstores.) Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Leo(July23-Aug.22)— Good fortune is heading in your direction. Look at an investment opportunity that you feel has potential. Put forth effort and spruce up your surroundings. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You will receive the help you're looking for if you ask. If you express feelings truthfully, the people you encounter will pitch in and help you reach your goal. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Your unusual way of facing problems will be of assistance to a friend in need. Simple solu- tions based on your intuitive intelligence will lead to success. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Make physical activity part of your day in order to feel rejuve- nated. Meeting people will teach you valuable information. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Do your best to clear up a misunderstanding. Making amends will lead to better sleep and new possibilities. Forgive, forget and move forward. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Your willingness to pitch in and help will result in a new friend and ally. You'll get the assistance you need to turn your venture into a success. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Pare down your ideas if you want to make headway. Focus on the thing that moves you the most and see it through. Put quality, not quantity, first. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Get your friends together and check out a local attraction. If you make plans, your peers will look up to you. The more diverse your interests, the more popular you will become. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Taking advantage of monetary matters will improve your finan- cial situation. Keep your mind open to new ideas regarding investments or savings. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — New partnerships could prove prosperous. Join a cause or group and make new friends. Those sharing your views will help you reach your goals. Love is in the stars. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't let your disappointment show. If something is puzzling you, ask questions so you can figure out how to fix what's gone wrong. Don't give up when a couple of adjustments are all that's required. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Your thirst for knowledge will lead you to cultural events or exotic destinations. These will help you discover interesting facts, new philosophies and life- style options that suit you. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, JULY 25 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014 8 B