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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»MyexandI have a long history, and I guess we are (sort of) friends. We both loved each other very much but we fought way too much, which made the relation- ship impossible. I have moved on to someone else, and I am pretty hap- py. However, I feel as if my current relationship isn't as fun and passion- ate as my old one. I think my ex has noticed this and is trying to get close to me once again. He recently invited me to the movies as "just friends." Should I go? —ExandFriend DEAR FRIEND » Let me answer by referencing a favorite quote from one of my favorite movies — the 1975 classic, "Jaws." "This is not a boat accident." What I'm getting at is that if you are Richard Dreyfuss lifting a severed arm out of a stainless steel pan, you get to call it like you see it, by pointing out the obvious. In this regard, I'm Richard Dreyfuss, your nascent "friendship" with your ex is the severed arm and your trip to the mov- ies is like swimming in open water with a giant, man-eating shark. DEAR AMY » My older sis- ter is getting married. Her fiance and his family are a very Christian conserva- tive family and mine is extremely liberal. I am gay. I received an email from my sister say- ing that she did not think it was right for me to attend her wedding. They say they do not agree with my "lifestyle." OK, it is her special day. I am fine with her choice. When my mother learned I wasn't invited, she was outraged and extremely offended. I don't know if it is so much just my not being invited or that my mother feels that our family traditions and beliefs are not as important as my sister's fiance's family traditions and beliefs. My mother also is hurt that my sister would treat me like that. Now my family will not attend my sister's wedding, and my sister and her new fiance say that it is all my fault. What can I do to con- vince my family that they need to go to my sister's wedding and also let my sister know that the real problem is that she is los- ing herself and that this (not my sexual orienta- tion) is the real issue? — Gay Brother DEAR GAY BROTHER » Your graciousness is commend- able. Email your sister: "I realize this is your special day and understand completely that you feel strongly about me not being there. I completely accept your choice and have told other family members this. However, I feel like this choice doesn't reflect the values we were raised with. I hope you don't change your core values to suit your new family. I'll never stop being your loving brother and wish you and your fiance all the best." Don't bother talking your mother into at- tending. When you're a parent, you'll understand how she feels. Trip to the movies with an ex could lead to 'Jaws' 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 Leo(July23-Aug.22)— You may be tempted to make a financial contribution to an unfamiliar institution. Don't, unless you have proof that the cause is legitimate. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Make the most of your high energy level today. Get started on a new exercise routine and set up a proper diet plan. You will get the results you desire. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Find a position that will make good use of your talents. If you are in a dead-end job with no chance of promotion, consider other options available. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — If you are bored, try some- thing new. Making a change should provide you with a worthwhile diversion. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Finish what you start. If you leave any loose ends, you will have to explain your lack of responsibility to a higher-up. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Social engagements will figure prominently today. The potential for meeting someone appealing is high if you attend a community event. Flaunt what you have to offer. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Scrutinize your legal and financial paperwork. Make sure that your documents are all up to date. It may be time to renew or revise some of your contracts. Don't leave any room for error. 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Steer clear of arguments and make it a point to listen and learn. Criti- cism will lead to trouble. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014 6 B