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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 DEARAMY»Iam43years old and was adopted at birth. I had the usual curiosities about my bio- logical parents growing up, but have wonderful parents and siblings and never went looking for my biological parents. I was given my adop- tion file by an acquain- tance who worked in the law office that handled my adoption. I wouldn't have opened it, but when she gave it to me, she felt the need to tell me everything it con- tained and also that she had found my biological mother. I ended up look- ing at the file and finding her on Facebook. My problem is that, although I never intended on finding her, I now know some information and am curious about finding more answers. I am interested in knowing who my biological father is (he is not mentioned in the adoption file) before it is too late to get this information. Would it be wrong to send her a mes- sage asking who he is? I really don't want a rela- tionship with her or him. I have an amazing family and as far as I know, she hasn't ever looked for me. I don't want to cause undue pain to her, but I feel as if I have a right to know my parentage. —CuriousAbout My DNA DEAR CURIOUS » I am floored by the choice of your acquaintance to violate state statutes, her law firm's policies and your own privacy in order to hand you this file and then tell you what is in it before you had made your own choice. Add to that her choice to locate your mother. Are you OK with this? And if not, I hope you will express this to h e r . It is relatively easy to gain information about your DNA without pursu- ing a relationship with your biological mother. Companies like 23andme. com and ancestry.com will provide a shockingly precise account of your genetic makeup. This might be the best way for you to pursue the infor- mation you crave. DEAR AMY » "Tired Ears" had just started working with someone who talked constantly. Your advice was useful but I would add something more. I think she needs to try to establish an aural boundary with the chatterer. I think it would be very legitimate to say, "I need some quiet time now. I would appreciate it if we could not speak for the next 10 minutes." If her co-worker doesn't cooperate, she could further explain, "It takes lots of energy for me to listen. I need more quiet time. So I'd appreci- ate it if you would work with me on quiet time, so I can have some quiet time and we can also have periods of time to talk." My mother was a nonstop talker and it was exhausting to me. — D DEAR D » Compulsive talkers don't always respond to requests for quiet, but I agree with you that "Tired Ears" should definit- ely try. Adult adoptee is handed birth file and thirst for more info 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 Taurus(April20-May20) — Show off your intelligence and bravado. Step outside your comfort zone and don't be afraid to express your feelings. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You can help people, but don't let anyone take advantage of your generosity. Someone will use unscrupulous methods to entice you into something you are best off walking away from. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Live a little. You'll encoun- ter someone who shares your beliefs and has something of interest to offer you. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don't waste your breath trying to get others to do things your way. Take action. The results you get will attract a romantic response. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Short trips, a visit to a museum or plans for some family fun will lead to a better understanding of what's important to you and what your next move should entail. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Spice up your life. Make plans with someone special. Seize a chance to become more aware of who you are and what you want. Romance is favored. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Getting involved in an event that opens your mind to different beliefs or greater self- awareness will be life-altering. Adjust your living quarters to fit your plans. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Good decisions won't come easy. Do your own fact- finding. Make domestic changes that will improve your life and relationships. Romance will lead to a commitment. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An interesting development will take place with someone quite unexpected. Looking at real estate or ways to maximize the space you live in will lead to greater prosperity. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — An emotional ploy will tug at your heartstrings. Before giving in, consider alternatives that will not jeopardize your relation- ships or bankbook. Love will help you resolve issues. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — An unusual turn of events will lead to an unexpected opportu- nity. Call in favors and do your best to market what you have to offer. Use caution when operat- ing equipment or machinery. Aries (March 21-April 19) — The changes you make will lead to good fortune. A chance to invest in something that will help raise your standard of living should be a no-brainer. A romantic promise can be made. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, APRIL 23 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 8 B