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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»Werecently moved out of state and have an open-door policy, which means a steady flow of visitors. Many of them ca n ba rely a fford the trip, so we usually pick up food and other costs. I try to save money (to pay for outings) by cooking the majority of the meals. With today's diet trends, I'm cooking four or five different dishes per meal (each with special ingredients) that are not only costly but not our normal usage. I generally accommo- date 95 percent of their needs (vegetarian, vegan, lactose) but sometimes will slip with an ingre- dient. I don't mean a main ingredient, but for example: gluten/nonglu- ten soy sauce; white/raw sugar, etc. With friends who stay for a week or longer, three meals a day is costly and a headache. I'm overwhelmed. The worst is when we take them out because I don't have an ingredient and they order something not within dietary con- straints (that I could have made) and say, "Today is a cheat day!" Should we forgo pay- ing for outings to cover the extra cost of food? Is it OK to expect a little bit of wiggle room on their side? —FedUp DEAR FED UP » You are demonstrating the twin tiers of the overwhelmed host: overfunctioning fol- lowed by resentment. The first day of your guests' visit should be a trip to the organic market or "pick your own" farm. Say, "Can you pick up ingredients that work for your diet?" Be honest about your food budget. If they want raw sugar instead of the sugar at home, they should pay for it. DEAR AMY » My husband and his friend, "Buddy," have been pals for over 60 years. Buddy was single for a long time and dated extensively. He and his current lady friend have been together for sev- eral years, and now live together. Recently Buddy told my husband that he anonymously lists himself on Internet dating sites. He says he's happy with his current relation- ship, and isn't looking for another woman, but just "likes to see what's out there." I say Buddy is an im- mature cad, and deceitful. I'm not sure if he has a huge ego, or is tremen- dously insecure. I don't know this lady very well. If I were in her place, I'd want to know what's going on. My hus- band is disgusted with his friend's actions, but sug- gested that we ask you. — Couple in a Quandary DEAR COUPLE » If Buddy's girlfriend was your sister or your roommate from college, you would have more of a personal stake in this, but really — the primary connection to this couple is through the two husbands. So my message to your husband is: Your friend is being a snake and a cad, and you should tell him, rather than tell on him. Friend is tired of catering to guests' many diet restrictions 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)— Love is in the stars. You can make a good impression without spending a lot of money. A com- mitment to someone you have a long history with is apparent. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Fix up your surroundings. An or- ganized home life will clear your mind. A family member will help you find a way to make extra cash. Put your plans on paper. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Indulge your generous spirit by offering your time, not your money. Participate in local ac- tivities to make new friends. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Put in extra effort on a pro- fessional venture that interests you. Go with the flow, because fighting change will wear you out. Flexibility will help. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You have a knack for spotting trends. Knowing what to expect will help you make a profit. Don't be deterred by criti- cism. Do your thing and don't look back. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You should make time for personal matters that need to be resolved. If you are feeling restless, consult with family members and discuss changes that could help improve your current living conditions. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Be honest and do whatever is necessary to sort out pending problems. Love and commit- ment are highlighted. A relation- ship will advance to the next level if you reveal intentions. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — If you seem to be caught on a treadmill, do something to take your mind off your wor- ries. Study something that has always fascinated you. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You have the edge over the competition. Don't be afraid to face a challenge. You have the ability to turn situa- tions in your favor if you are aggressive. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Relax and make plans. Do your own thing and refrain from try- ing to influence or manipulate people around you. Map out a game plan that leads to fun and entertainment. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Spend your day doing things that you enjoy. Decorating, getting together with friends or indulging in your favorite hobby will ease your stress and help you rejuvenate. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Don't try to be the center of attention. You can learn a lot by being a spectator. A situation that you thought you'd assessed properly will be vastly different than you imagined. Horoscope By Eugenia Last THURSDAY, AUG. 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B