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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»Iamcur- rently hearing back from graduate schools I applied to this winter. (I live with my parents.) Last week I found out I was accepted to a great school that was offering me a full-tuition merit scholarship. I was very excited and wanted to tell my aunts/ uncles/ grandpar- ents (I have been telling them about the process along the way). I think that it's quite an academic honor to be offered such a scholarship. My parents, on the other hand, have urged me not to mention the scholarship. I am still waiting to hear back from other schools, some of which I might prefer to attend if accepted. My parents say if I end up choosing a different school that is not offer- ing a scholarship, it will put us in an odd situation with the people we've told. They will wonder about our finances and why I am attending a school without a scholar- ship. My parents gener- ously are paying for my grad school. I think that since this is a merit scholarship, it should be viewed as an academic honor. What is the right thing to do in this situation? —AcceptedandHappy DEAR ACCEPTED » I agree with you. A merit scholar- ship is definitely some- thing to be proud of. I can understand why you want to share this important accomplishment with family members. You might also be able to use this scholarship to negoti- ate with other schools. If you ultimately choose another school, it's hard to imagine fa mi ly m em be r s b ol dl y inquiring, "Why are you choosing this school and how are you going to pay for it?" If your parents DON'T want you to disclose their financial involvement with grad school, you need only say, "We're go- ing to work it out." DEAR AMY » I have been married for one year. My spouse and I were out of work for about six months. I used my sav- ings and unemployment to pay bills. My spouse hasn't contributed or tried to get employment. I started a job imme- diately when my unem- ploym ent ran out . I fou nd out my spouse pawned the wedding ring to buy a cellphone and make vehicle repairs. I used the last of my savings to get it out of hock. My wife spends more time with her phone than with me. I said I thought we should get a divorce and there was no argument. I know I will be mak- ing the right choice to divorce. I am very un- happy in the relationship. I think I am just being used to keep a roof over her head. Please help. — Me or the Phone DEAR ME » If your life would be better, brighter, and more productive and affirmative, without being married, then you should tell your wife, "It's time for you to move. I hope you and your phone will be very happy together." Parents urge child to keep merit scholarship news secret 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 allow anyone to meddle in your private affairs. Take a re- alistic look at your relationships. You can solve your issues. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Iron out details that pertain to agencies or institutions if you want things to go smoothly. Check into real estate or other long-term investments. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Don't sit at home waiting for things to happen. It's impor- tant to get out and enjoy group activities or community events. Avoid joint financial ventures. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Share your thoughts with friends and family. Expect someone to make an unreason- able or excessive demand. Deal with stressful matters promptly. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — You could use a change. A creative activity will provide re- lief from your everyday routine. Share a hobby or game with some enjoyable people if you'd like to enjoy some laughs. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Be smart. Don't live beyond your means, or you will have to pay the price. A serious re- vamping of your spending hab- its will be required to get back on track. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Plan a romantic evening with someone special. Try to get away from distractions or inter- ruptions. Let your feelings be known, and share your plans for the future. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Disgruntled colleagues can cause a great deal of tension in the workplace. Avoid gossip and malingerers. Do your job to the best of your ability and stay neutral. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You need to get out and enjoy yourself. A pleasant get-togeth- er with close friends will provide some laughter and help you be more creative. Sagittarius (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) — Before you make a commitment, consider what's happened in the past when you entered binding situations. The last thing you need is to become involved in risky deals. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You should be firm when discussing what you want. If you allow yourself to be bullied or intimidated, you will lose your self-respect. Make your feelings known. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You can learn a lot by observing the people around you. Watching how others deal with issues can be beneficial in helping you determine your own course of action in similar circumstances. Horoscope By Eugenia Last FRIDAY, MARCH 20 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 8 B