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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»Myboyfriend and I are in our 50s. We have known each other for 15 years, but started dating two years ago after my divo rce (my bo yfri end has never married). Neither of us has children and we are both only children. My boyfriend re- grets never having had children. He stead- fastly does not want to adopt; he wants a child that is related to him by blood. He seems to think that surrogacy is the way to go. Since I am no longer fertile, he wants to use his sperm with donated eggs. He initially thought I could carry this embryo, but I told him that would be very risky. I told him he needs to do his research and also present a plan for how to provide for the child, should something happen to us. Am I wrong to think he is not being realistic? Your thoughts? —Childfree DEAR CHILDFREE » You don't make one statement supporting the idea of having a child, and so my reaction is simple: If he wants to have a child, he should find a different partner (or hire a "sur- rogate" and raise his bio- logical child on his own). You are dealing with this very important issue using inadequate infor- mation. If you do decide to try to have a baby as a couple, you (both) should see a specialist for genetic, fertility and sur- rogacy counseling. Insisting on a biologi- cal child to carry on your DNA in late-middle age seems rather selfish. DEAR AMY » My sister and I have owned a vacation home together for more than 10 years. It has been a won- derful and affordable partnership. We have had minor scrapes, but have always been able to work things out. We have always com- municated with each other, if we ever needed exclusive use of the place over a weekend. We accidentally double-booked the same weekend. I planned to bring my granddaughters during their school break and she planned a girls' weekend with friends. My sister said her friends could not change their plans, even though most of them don't have jobs. So that she and her friends could stay at our cottage, I said I would stay at the local hotel with the kids, if she would be willing to pay for one night of our stay. She refused this offer, which I felt would have been a great compromise. She called off her plans, and is now trashing me to our extended family. Was I out of line? — Sister DEAR SISTER » The way you tell it, you were not out of line. Most impor- tant, your sister could have thanked you for relocating for the week- end, while declining (or renegotiating) your idea that she help pay for it. For her to cancel her own plans is pretty passive- aggressive — and it put you permanently on the defensive. Man insists on biological child to create family legacy 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 Scorpio(Oct.24-Nov.22) — Maintain discipline and keep a level head, regardless of what is going on around you. Don't allow a minor dispute to jeopar- dize your position. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Keep your mind on your tasks. Daydreaming or trying to do too much at once will result in an unfortunate mishap. Re- connect with an old friend. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Someone in your life will feel left out if your schedule becomes too hectic. Plan some- thing special that will perk you up and inspire you. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don't invite interference into your life. You are likely to set yourself up for a fall if someone objects to your plans. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your best option is to listen and learn. Avoid making prom- ises that you can't keep. Spend time doing something you love in order to ease your stress and rejuvenate. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Minor ailments will get worse if you don't take better care of your health. Good nutrition, exercise and rest will help fight pending problems. Adjust your schedule to include downtime. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Pick your battles wisely. If you receive unsolicited advice from a well-meaning individual, listen carefully but do not retort with a comment you'll live to regret. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't make any commitments in writing without obtaining legal advice. Joint financial ventures or business collaborations will not have the outcome you desire. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Don't crowd people in your life. Being considerate of others will make a difference in the way you are treated. Don't meddle unless you want to be avoided. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Negative repercussions will occur if you are too vocal about work-related matters. Keep your opinions to yourself and take care of your responsibilities to avoid criticism. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Good fortune surrounds you. Go ahead with the changes that you've been considering. Your positive attitude will pay off. Romance is in the stars, and socializing will lead to interest- ing encounters. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Life won't be as idyllic as you wish. Do your best to ride out the storm by retreating to a quiet place where you can reflect on what's happening. Better times lie ahead. 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