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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»Twoyearsago my friend "Laura" moved to another country to be with a man she had met while on vacation. Over the 30 years that we've known each other, we've communicated by email and/or phone calls several times a year. During the first year she was out of the country we contin- ued to be in contact. However, during the second year, I sent several emails but she never responded. I was quite concerned. I contacted the man she had moved there to be with. He assured me Laura was fine, that her email address had not changed, and that he would let her know I wanted to be in touch. This was several months ago and I never heard from her. She can be quite gullible, and I was concerned for her safety. While I don't do Facebook, I had another friend locate Laura on Fa- cebook, and I discovered she had become engaged to this man. According to her numerous posts she appears to be healthy and happy. My feelings are hurt that she could spend so much time on Facebook but not spend a few seconds to return my emails. Should I send her one last email letting her know that I was very con- cerned, that my feelings are hurt? —HurtFeelings DEAR HURT » Let' s as sume that your friend is alive and well and has merely stopped staying in touch with you. One obvious answer is for you to hop onto Face- book and keep in touch with her this way. If you don't want to do this, then yes, send her an email saying that you have seen her posts on Facebook and that you feel hurt that she hasn't taken a couple of minutes to respond to you. DEAR AMY » My college friend is pregnant with her first child. When I found out she was having a baby, I was thrilled for her and offered to throw the shower. Her first response to my offer? "That would be great! Husband and I have already been talking about this and want to have an evening party with men and women, something nontraditional and more of a party be- fore our lives are turned upside down." I had envisioned an afternoon tea party, but hadn't made any firm plans. After hearing her response, I immedi- ately got hung up on the etiquette of the situation (wait! doesn't the hostess determine these details or at least have some input?) and my principles. Am I being too sensi- tive and haven't realized that moms-to-be are to- tally entitled to plan their own showers? — Old-Fashioned DEAR OLD FASHIONED » You are being too sensi- tive. You offered to host a "shower," and your friend offered her enthusiastic assent and input. You have something different in mind, and you should follow her lead and state your own thoughts and ideas. Friend follows her heart, then loses contact with old friend 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 Aquarius(Jan.20-Feb.19) — You can please your partner by just being present. You will enjoy challenging games. Your strong need to be first will lead you to the winner's circle. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will have to be aggres- sive if you wish to stay on top of a personal relationship. Don't let anyone push you around. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You need to interact with rela- tives who will be able to shed some light on your past. Trips will be rewarding, but expensive. Try to get along. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — It won't do any good to become angry over money matters. You have to set a budget and make sure that everyone in the family sticks to it. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You will be emotional about a family problem. Deal with the situation as quickly as possible and get back to doing the things you enjoy most. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You will have to be careful that someone you work with doesn't misinterpret your actions. Your intentions may be honorable, but your approach may be ques- tionable. Don't be too eager to let anyone know your secrets. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Get involved in groups that offer intellectual stimulation. You can meet potential new mates. However, make sure they aren't already involved with someone else. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — If you unite with colleagues, you'll be surprised how well strength in numbers works. You can also make suggestions that will improve working conditions and efficiency. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You're in love with life. You should get out as much as possible. Lectures will bring you information as well as open up doors to interesting new connections. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Children will be frustrating. Don't give in to their financial demands. It is best not to take risks. Be sure to get enough rest. Fatigue will lead to minor health problems. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Courses you sign up for will turn into a form of entertainment. You are likely to meet someone special through friends. Don't take on too much. Focus on your goals. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You can accomplish a great deal if you focus on your job. Avoid becoming sidetracked by people eager to spread rumors about colleagues. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, JAN. 31 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 10 B