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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»I've stepped away from my column for a week while I put the finishing touches on my new book, wh i c h w il l b e p u bl is h ed in the fall. Please enjoy these "Best Of" columns in my absence. I'll be back with your fresh questions and answers next week. DEAR AMY » My wife and I have been mar- ried for about a year. We are both 34. We live on five acres. Woods surround us on three sides and we have a 6-foot-tall fence. Our nearest neighbors live half a mile away. My wife knew I was a naturist before we married. She dislikes seeing me in the nude all of the time. I do my share of the housework and all of the yardwork in the nude. When we have people over, I wear clothing. We went to a clothing- optional resort one time. I was nude the whole time, and she wore shorts and a shirt the whole time we were there. She refuses to go again. What can I do to change my wife's mind about being a naturist? —Bob DEAR BOB » You knew that your wife was a fully-clothed non- naturist when you mar- ried her, so why does she have to change to suit you? Why don't you change? I understand that as a naturist you are at- tached to your clothing- optional way of life, but if there's any activity that I think of as being compatible with wearing clothing, preferably many layers of it, it would be yardwork. Good God, man, watch that hedge trimmer! The website for the Naturist Society (www. naturistsociety.com) offers this very practical and sensitive advice for you: "Typically, women are more wary than men of clothing-optional venues. But everyone, male and female, has 'body issues.' For some, the idea of being seen nude — and seeing others nude — is filled with psychological tension. A spouse, friend or partner can help reduce the tension, but only if caution and sensitivity are exercised. ... There is a line between encouragement and coercion. Don't cross it if you want to introduce someone to naturism." — July 2007 You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook. Amy Dickinson's memoir, "The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them" (Hy- perion), is available in bookstores. Naturist wants his wife to relax and take it all off 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) — An alternative path will give you insight into an incident and show you how you can rectify a pending problem. Spruce up your appearance. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You must pay close attention to relationships that have the potential to upset your status. Such delicate matters must be handled carefully. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Don't make abrupt decisions when helping others. You are best off getting the lowdown before committing to something you may regret. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — The changes you make will not go over well if you don't let those affected by your choices have a say. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — A networking function or social event will result in unexpected opportunities. Sign up for a retreat or conference, or plan a romantic trip for two. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Get involved in your community or travel to visit someone who needs your help. Initiate change that will improve your current domestic situation. Don't let an emotional matter hold you back. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Do your own thing. Make life- style changes and express your feelings about certain relation- ships and how you'd like to see them develop. A romantic offer will help you gain approval. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Preparation will be necessary if you want to avoid interference. Someone will use unscrupulous tactics to veer you off track. Follow your heart and make changes based on your needs. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Put your plans in motion. In order to reach your goal, rely on experience, and people you know will come through for you. There are unexpected gains heading in your direction. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don't take risks. Focus on good health, your professional position and the changes neces- sary to improve your life. Don't believe everything you hear or give in to peer pressure. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Getting together with old friends or colleagues will do you good and open up a dialogue that will lead to a partnership or chance to reclaim something you lost. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Focus on personal change and improving your financial situation. Don't let an emotional incident set you back or stifle your plans. Look over contracts, settlements and concerns. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 WEDNESDAY,MAY11,2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B