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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman THEDUPLEX GlennMcCoy ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARREADERS»Ihave stepped away from my daily column for two weeks to finish writing my next book, which is due to be published next fall. I hope you'll enjoy these topical "best of" questions and answers while I'm away. Today's questions deal with weddings, and the complica- tions that arise from wedding invitations, outfits, and ceremonies. DEAR AMY » I just received an invitation from my best friend to her wed- ding in three weeks. I am upset by this. She is someone I talk to almost every day and see at least three times a week. She has been engaged for almost a year and never told me! What I don't under- stand is how she could keep something like this from me. I wanted to be a part of her special day or at least help with the food or the dress — anything besides just getting a little invitation. Her reason for not tell- ing me about the wedding is because she says I am too bossy, which I do not deny. However, she could have at least told me and kindly declined any offers from me. I have no intentions of going to her wedding, and I am considering ending this friendship. —HurtinGeorgia DEAR HURT » Maybe you aren't the sort of per- son who takes no for an answer, no matter how kindly phrased it is. I can understand how hurt you are, but I hope this incident causes you to examine what it is about you that would cause your closest friend to labor so hard to keep you away from being involved in her wedding. You judg- ing her wedding invite to you as "a little invitation" is a clue to how you to keep s core. Surely this invitation doesn't seem so "little" to her. Perhaps she is inconsiderate. Perhaps this is your wake-up call. This might be the first day of the rest of your friendship. Talk it out, then make your decision. (January 2006) DEAR AMY » I was invited to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. On the invitation was written, "no gifts, please." Some said it means no material presents but that money or a check is acceptable. Isn't money a gift? I have also received several young couples' wedding invitations with the nota- tion, "money tree." I wan t to hono r thei r request but am confused as to what they really mean. What's proper? — Confused DEAR CONFUSED » "No gifts" means no gifts. A card filled with best wishes will do. A money tree is a con- traption, usually placed on a table at a wedding reception, which guests cover with cards contain- ing checks or money. In that case, money is very much expected and should be considered as your gift to the couple. (June 2006) Wedding questions are a classic etiquette conundrum 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 Aquarius(Jan.20-Feb. 19) — Problems with loved ones will surface if you are pushy or reluctant to compromise. Maintaining equilibrium will be necessary to avoid a dispute. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Show how much you care. Lend a helping hand, but be honest about what you can and cannot do. Love is the best gift you can offer. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Your actions will set the stage for what's to come. Check out professional opportunities or courses that will allow you to change your vocation. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Let the people around you know what you want and need. What you receive will touch your heart. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Don't share personal or financial information. You are best off listening and observing until you have a better understand- ing of what's coming down the pipeline. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Share your point of view and let people know where they stand. You will influence a loved one if you speak from the heart. Focus on causes you believe in. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Protect yourself against criticism and don't let someone rain on your parade. Recognize your skills and use them to bring about positive change. Make your actions a statement. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Love is on the rise and romance will bring a favorable turn of events. Your intuition will help you make the right decision and will lead to a series of opportunities. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Breathe in every ounce of information and experience you can gather. What you observe will allow you to size up your situation and make the right move. Don't give in to pressure. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Emotions will skyrocket, making it vital that you put your energy to good use. Make plans to surprise a loved one or start a creative project that sparks your imagination. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Make a decision that will bring about the changes required to prevent stagnation. Take the initiative to do what's right. Change is necessary. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Your confidence will precede you. Deals will be presented to you, and you'll get a chance to make improvements to your home or life that will promote a higher standard of living. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, FEB. 13 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 6 B