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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»Periodi- cally you run letters from adopted people searching for their birth families. I want to speak as a bir th mo th er . W he n a baby is surrendered to adoption there has been a heartbreaking amount of consideration and soul- searching. The family didn't want this baby. The mother didn't want this baby. In the bad old days, adop- tion agencies told us that if we made this sacrifice and gave the baby up, we would never be asked to give anything else. We rebuilt our lives, married and had families that our families could be proud of. When we are asked (by the adoption agencies and the children we gave up) to upend our lives once again, we should be allowed to say no. We are so very sorry, but, no. I gave you all I had; I have no more to give you. Now I am going to say the thing that no one ever wants to say, or hear: Please, leave us alone. You had a wonderful life and great parents. Please be grateful for the gifts they gave you, and that we gave you to them. Stop looking for something that you already have. —TheOtherMother DEAR MOTHER » I ap- preciate your courage in describing your tough truth. However, adult adop- tees have human rights too. They did not ask to be born, to be surren- dered — or adopted, for that matter. Some landed in wonderful families and some did not. They have a right to search for their biological families and you have a right to reject this effort. DEAR AMY » There is a particular truck driver who delivers to our place of business. He has always been flirty to all the girls, especially with me, even though he has a girlfriend. He said he would help me find a job as a driver, so he took me out with hi m on th e tr uck so I could see if I would like it. He said he'd speak with his girlfriend to see if he could give me a refresher course. (I would pay him for this.) Just before the course started, he told his girl- friend that I just broke up with my loser boyfriend. After that he said he would only help me pro- fessionally and that the only woman he is inter- ested in is his girlfriend. I know I read more into his flirting than I should have, but when someone is that friendly, you don't know what to think. Doesn't he know I broke up with my boy- friend because of him? What should I do now — should I keep chasing him, in the hopes that he will leave her for me? — Undelivered DEAR UNDELIVERED » Your delivery man deliv- ers flirting, along with packages. You promptly break up with your loser boyfriend. By now I hope you realize that your delivery guy probably has flirty relationships all along his route. You should defi- nitely stop chasing him. Birth mother shares truth about connecting later in life 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 Pisces(Feb.20-March20) — Don't take what others say too seriously. Keep in mind that everyone has bad days. You may happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Keep the momentum flowing. Do something that will make you think and bring you wisdom. An unexpected someone will help you further your goals. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Offer your help. Bend over back- ward in order to feel good about what you have done. Rewards will head your way. Financial op- portunities are apparent. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Deal with an emotionally fraught situation. Your eloquent way of handling such matters will help you resolve the problem. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Take a chance and push to get ahead professionally and financially. If you use your skills more diversely, your talents will be recognized and put to good use. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You'll have a brilliant idea that will help you get ahead with a project that you've wanted to spend more time developing. A social event will lead you to someone motivational. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Difficulties will develop if you are critical. Don't get into a senseless argument. Stay cool, do your own thing and don't judge the ones you work with or love. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you talk to as many people as possible, you'll realize how valu- able you are and how much you have to offer. Take pride in your accomplishments and celebrate with someone special. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Deal with personal paperwork that's piled up. You cannot offer help to others if you can't take care of your own busi- ness. Check out a tax break that encourages saving. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — It's time to deal with an ongoing situation that has been bugging you. If someone isn't treating you properly, speak up or make changes that will allevi- ate the problem. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Work behind the scenes if you want to make headway. The more you do without interfer- ence from others, the better. Progress should be your aim, not pontification. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You'll be dedicated, loyal and ready to take on a leadership position. An opportunity you've been waiting for will happen if you pursue it with relentless courage. Horoscope By Eugenia Last THURSDAY, MARCH 12 THURSDAY,MARCH12,2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B