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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»Iam75years old — active, attractive and feel like I'm 25. I'm enrolled at a com- munity college taking courses in cerami cs. One of my fellow students has suddenly taken an inter- est in me. He is a nice guy and we share many in- terests. The problem is, I am not at all attracted to him. He has indicated he would like to become involved. I don't want to hurt his feelings, but I do want him to know that we can never be more than friends. How do I do this diplomatically? —AliveandKickin' DEAR KICKIN': First of all, way to be 75! It looks like the pres- sure of being attractive to others doesn't dimin- ish with age. That's your mixed blessing. I hope you really search your feelings to make sure you're not attracted to this man. If you're sure you're not in any way interested, you just have to do the same thing you did when you were 17. And do it nicely. The best way not to of- fend is not to be offensive. Find a version of, "I really like you, but not in that way," that works for you. After you deliver this news, you might want to invite him to do some- thing innocuous with you, to prove that you want to spend time with him and be friends. (June 2004) DEAR AMY » I am a 42- year-old woman who has found a wonderful man, and we are planning on getting married sometime this year. I have never been married, and he has been married once. My question regards old pictures, cards and memorabilia from past relationships. Obviously we both have a history with others, but what is the proper etiquette regarding these things? I have taken some fabulous trips with old boyfriends, and he with girlfriends. These relationships have helped us become what we are today. Do I dispose of old cards, letters and trinkets? This has not come up between us, but I would like to know how to handle it if it does. — Anne DEAR ANNE » I'm not aware of any etiquette rule dictating the disposal of these things. I think this has the makings for a great conversation between the two of you, however. I love your attitude that these people and places have made you who you are. I come down on the side of perhaps paring the collection but otherwise saving some of these things — squirreled away somewhere — partly because looking at these artifacts once in a blue moon reminds you of the long and interesting life journey you're on. In my family, we have an album full of old prom pictures and beach vacation photos — fea- turing former dates and former spouses. I'm glad these things are kicking around, even if some of the participants aren't. The kids in the family seem to get a particular kick out of the hip- huggers and hairstyles. (March 2005) Older woman is unsure how to turn down man's interest 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) — Get your priorities in order when dealing with your duties, responsibilities and favored projects. Don't get sidetracked by trivial matters. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — An infatuation will cause confu- sion. Make sure you deal with your responsibilities. Colleagues will be resentful if you leave work undone. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Find an organization that inspires you and get involved. Helping others will give you a feeling of contentment, and you will meet people. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Stubbornness will be your downfall. Your day will run more smoothly if you let someone else take the lead, for a change. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don't wait for someone else to create an opportunity for you. Put your plans in motion. A partnership or contract will elicit work and rewards. It is up to you to make things happen. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Your prospects will improve if you make a personal or fi- nancial change. Take time out for socializing and romance if you want to improve your love life. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — A person from your past will come to mind or get in touch with you. Jealousy is apparent. Someone who loves you will feel threatened by one of your friendships. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You will get astounding re- sults if you make health and diet changes. A creative idea will prove lucrative if you join forces with the right business partner. Sagittarius (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) — Have faith in your capabilities. You are the best judge of what you feel com- fortable doing. Don't be disheartened if someone doesn't agree with your choices. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don't approach today expect- ing others to do what you want. Keep your ideas to yourself and move along at your own pace. The results you get will turn heads. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Positive change is possible. You have the ability to turn a negative into a positive. Use past mistakes as lessons to improve your future. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — You have extra energy, so put more effort into whatever job you are given. You will make an impression that will keep your name in the running for a promotion. Horoscope By Eugenia Last THURSDAY, APRIL 16 THURSDAY,APRIL16,2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B