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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman PHOEBEANDHERUNICORN DanaSimpson ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Iama42- year-old wife and mother who is incredibly grateful for wonderful and healthy children, an incredible husband , good girlf riends and a solid career. My problems are restlessness and boredom. I have tried to ramp up other activi- ties in my life — join- ing a dance class and a writers' circle — but the kids' ac- tivities, my husband's job and mine have inter- fered and made continu- ing impossible. I have been in the same career for 17 years, and it is fine, but it has run its course. I have sought to change it without extra schooling but have had no luck. I hate to embark on a higher-level degree when I couldn't even make it to dance class. My job is solid and my co-workers are lovely. Am I just experiencing midlife issues? Am I just whining for nothing? I feel so stalled and stuck. I don't think it's affecting my family right now, but work and my health seem to be suffering. —Wondering DEAR WONDERING » You are definitely experienc- ing midlife issues, but you are not whining for noth- ing. This feeling of midlife ennui is why some people at your stage in life buy sports cars and/or have affairs. I'm assuming that your wonderful husband would be happiest if you were at your happiest. The most obvious answer would be to make time to pick up the slack of the rest of your life. Some generous compa- nies make adjustments or grant a leave of absence so employees can pursue higher education or re- warding volunteer work. DEAR AMY » I value your opinion about my behavior. I'm a 42-year-old het- erosexual man who wears women's underwear. I wear it daily and no- body but my fiancee and I are aware of this. This started when I was 9 or 10 years old. Having two older sisters, I found myself trying on their underwear. This kept up through my teen- age years until I was confident enough to pur- chase my own. I had a great family life, with two parents and no abuse. Is this behavior wrong? I've been in a rela- tionship with the same woman for the last 14 years. We have two sons and have been engaged for the last few years. She is well aware of the situ- ation, although she does not encourage it. I agree she has some legitimate concerns about family or friends finding out, but I am discreet. — Panties in California DEAR PANTIES » This is only "wrong" if you are obsessing about this behavior and it is interfer- ing with your relationship with your partner. She has chosen to have two children with you. She loves you and tolerates your choice, but it might be good if you asked her to describe how she feels about it, and if you an- swered any questions she might have. Fortunate woman wonders if she's having a midlife crisis 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 Aries(March21-April19)— It's time to finalize the deal that will bring the highest reward. If you don't put in the time and effort now, a great opportunity will be missed. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Financial gains are looking good. You should put any emotional issues on the back burner while you focus on getting ahead and securing your position. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Things may appear to be running smoothly, but take a closer look. Personal matters are heading in a negative direction due to a lack of nurturing. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Confrontations are best avoided. Work on a creative pastime that will keep you away from disgruntled colleagues. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you put your best foot forward, you will reach your highest potential. You are no stranger to hard work, so keep the momen- tum going and financial rewards will come to you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't allow disagreements to fester. You are best off letting your true feelings be known when settling troublesome matters. Acknowledge that you may be partially to blame for any discord. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — A pleasant surprise lies ahead. Take a few hours to enjoy good times with friends or loved ones. All work and no play leads to stress and unhappiness. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Things are looking up. Now is the time to try something that you have always wanted to do. 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