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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»Mysonis getting married this year. The invitations mention the bride's parents but not the groom's parents. We have been supportive parents to our son. When asked, our son said that's the way his fiancee said invitations were done. He said he doesn't want to upset her. Our future daughter-in- law is very close to her parents but doesn't have much to do with us. Our son visits us often. We have always been warm to his fiancee. This is up- setting to us. Any advice? —Heartbroken DEAR HEARTBROKEN » Strictly speaking, tra- ditionally the parents who are "hosting" (i.e., paying for) the wedding are those whose names should be listed. I hope you will find ways to assume a role in this wedding. Parents of the groom often host and pay for the rehearsal din- ner, for instance. There might be other ways you can be helpful, and you should contact your future daughter-in-lawto see how you can help. This will not only help you to get to know them better, but will cement your role in their lives. Your son (and his future bride) could handle this awkwardness better and should make an effort to include you. Your son should be brave enough to stand up to his bride — even at the risk of upsetting her — to make sure you are involved. Weddings are stress- ful events; planning a wedding will test the couple in important ways. Navigating these chal- lenges is actually very good practice for the challenges they will face in the future. DEAR AMY » The letter from "Not Revolted" about urinating in the sink sparked an interest- ing discussion with my husband. We determined that Not Revolted had made a few assumptions that required questioning. The first was that because the mess was not specifically germ-laden, it was OK to go ahead and make a mess someplace. Urine may be sterile, but it is hardly odorless. Nor is it benign. The second assump- tion was that somebody else was going to clean up after him. Common cour- tesy would dictate that a person making a mess of any kind should clean up after himself. And then there is the assumption that stand- ing up to urinate is some form of sacred law of manhood that must never be violated. There is ab- solutely no reason a man cannot urinate sitting down. My husband took to sitting down so that he would not make splashing noises. Not Revolted needs to stop rationalizing inconsiderate behaviors. As my husband put it very succi nctly, "He need s to sit down and shut up." — Offended by Not Revolted DEAR OFFENDED » Scores of readers have responded to this topic — and many men have informed me tha t th ey ar e happ y to si t. Shutting up is another issue. Groom's parents don't quite understand invite exclusion 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 Cancer(June21-July22)— Take a stand for something you believe in. Your honest approach will help recruit others to a worthwhile cause. Idle time will lead to boredom. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will be upset about changes going on around you. Take care of your responsibilities and don't be overly opinionated. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Your quick wit and sense of humor will elicit attention. If you are single, this can be the day you meet that special someone. 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Regardless of the guilt or obligation you feel, you are best off giving advice, not your hard-earned cash. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Business talks or seminars will be valuable aids to your progress. Brainstorm with people who have successful tips that you can use to ensure the success of your projects. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Contentious relatives or family members will try your patience. Resist the urge to voice your opinion. Keep the peace and make the day go by smoother for everyone. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — You can drum up some impressive support if you let others know what you are try- ing to achieve. You will be amazed at the results that are possible once others are on board. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Uncertainty at home or work will be confusing. You will end up in a better emotional position if you get the facts straight and avoid the current rumors. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, JULY 11 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 4 B