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December 12, 2015

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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»Idiscovered my husband with drug paraphernalia in our home and took our 1-year- old son and moved across the country to live with my parents. My husband went to rehab. He recently got out. This is his third time in rehab, but the first time since I have known him. He was clean for five years before he relapsed this last time. Before this hap- pened I was hoping to have another child; as it stands, my son will grow up with no siblings. Do I have another child with my husband so my son can have a sibling and not be alone? Do I try to stay in this marriage and see how my husband does, or do I cut my losses now? I'm 31 and feel that if I'm going to leave the marriage I should do it soon so that I have the chance of marrying again. —UnsureWife DEAR UNSURE » You seem convinced that your son must have a sibling in order not to be alone. If you grant him a happy childhood, giving him lots of opportunities to form positive relationships, then he will not be alone. If you want to have another child and can afford to have and raise a child on your own, then there are many ways to do this that don't involve you staying in a rocky marriage. You should not give up on your husband — but this does not mean that you need to stay married to him. He is the father of your child. He will be in your life and your son's life for a very long time. He is capable of staying sober for an extended pe- riod, but adding another child to the mix might not be best. I hope that you will devote yourself to your own personal and professional growth, in- stead of being so focused on your next partner. DEAR AMY » Two years ago as an adjunct wed- ding gift, in addition to the cash requested by the groom and bride, we gave friends the gift of two theme park tickets. They cost us nothing, as my husband works for the parent company, but they have a face value of $300. These tickets had an expiration date. Through a system at work, my husband discovered the couple never used the tickets. We inquired. We said the oppor tunity to use th em would shortly run out. They responded gra- ciously and said they had not noticed the expiration date and that they would be unlikely to use them, and thanked us again. My husband thinks we should perhaps ask for the tickets back so we can give them to someone who can use them. I feel they were a gift, to be used and enjoyed — or not — like any other. What is the right thing to do? — Park Fans DEAR PARK FANS » Rather than track and try to get these tickets back, your husband could eas- ily suggest to the young couple that they should feel welcome to re-gift them. Wife ponders future with her drug-addicted husband You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.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 Sagittarius(Nov.23-Dec. 21) — Listen to advice being given to you. Do less, spend little and listen and be more observant. Slow down and take a deep breath. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Express your feelings and focus on what and who is im- portant in your life. Share your ideas and plans for the future. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Look at the big picture and start the process of getting things done. Your diligence will be a key factor in bringing about necessary changes. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Whether you're beginning a new self-improvement project or developing a talent or skill that will help you advance, suc- cess will be yours. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Gains are apparent if you take an aggressive position and a proactive approach. It's up to you to bring about the changes you desire. Stop talking and start doing. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Someone from your past will enlighten you. Think back to the experiences you shared in order to make a wise decision that will lead to unusual gains. Celebrate with someone you love. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't be upset by what others do. Take control of your life and do what works best for you. Sometimes, going it alone brings the best results. Believe in yourself. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Control your emotions and keep your mind fixated on your goals. Once you get your work out of the way, you will feel free to enjoy some playtime. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Take a step forward and make a point to let others know what you intend to do. Once your position is clear, you will be able to follow through on your plans without hesitation. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Consider what you can do to bring joy to loved ones or those you wish to help. An offering that is thoughtful yet practical is the best way to do this. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Be careful how you handle a delicate situation. The less you say and the more you do, the better off you will be. Be progressive, not aggressive, if you want to avoid a showdown. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — A great idea will help you im- prove your financial situation. A plan to update or enhance your appearance will give you greater confidence and incentive to go after your goals. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, DEC. 12 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 5 B

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