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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»Iworkas a personal organizer/ assistant for a home busi- ness. The owners are a married couple whom I respect and enjoy work- ing for. I've worked with them for a few years now but over the last few months I've noticed and expe- rienced a steady increase in tension between the two of them. They don't talk or act like a healthy married couple anymore. If they have to ask each other something they are yelling at each other, being snippy, slam- ming doors or ignoring one another. Lately I've found myself stepping in to act as a relay between the two just so they don't start yelling at one another. I was hired to organize a business, not a marriage. They've never yelled at me, and constantly tell me that they would be lost if I wasn't around. The problem is, I'm just getting mentally worn out and frustrated with all the fighting. I like my job and my bosses (when they aren't fighting) but they need some serious marriage counseling. I feel like a kid sitting in the same room with their parents yelling at each other and I'm try- ing to do my homework. All of my friends and my husband have told me it's not my place to say anything and to just deal with it. Is there a polite way to bring up the issue to my bosses about their behavior? —ADisorganized Mess DEAR MESS » You have worked for this couple for a long time. You should bring up this issue, which affects your ability to do your job well — and possibly also the business' bottom line. Make some notes about specific ways this impacts you. Ask for a meeting with both and say, "I want you to know that the tension I notice between you lately is affecting the business. It has an impact on my ability to communicate with you both." Don't suggest counseling and don't add anything extraneous. It might be time for you to look for a new job. DEAR AMY » I worry that your response to "Concerned Wife" was not strong enough. Her husband's long-lost brother had suddenly resurfaced. She should listen to her gut and not let this guy near their home or personal information. — Worried DEAR WORRIED » Many readers wrote to caution "Concerned Wife" about the prodigal brother. Assistant worries that bad marriage is bad for business 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. 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Creative accounting will help you provide for the future and improve your mental health. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Listen, think and analyze before you venture to make a com- ment. Assumptions will be your downfall. Concentrate on per- sonal improvements, not trying to persuade others to change. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — There will be too many un- knowns for you to make a cer- tain decision. Check out every situation before you decide to take a risk. Stick close to home and avoid travel dilemmas. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Not everyone will agree with what you do, but as long as you are happy, keep moving forward. Challenge, adventure and per- sonal change will do you good. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Check out an offer, but don't be too quick to sign up. Listen carefully to what partners say. Something will stand out that will help you decipher what's true and what isn't. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Your high energy level is best used properly. Don't let idle time lead to a disgruntled argu- ment. Getting rid of or donating unused or unwanted items will make you feel good. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Your creative imagination will help you turn a random idea into something substantial. If you delve into a project that excites you, the results will be satisfying. Romance is highlighted. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, DEC. 19 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015 4 D