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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, which will be published 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 » I am the mother of a 14-year-old girl. We are both smart, athletic and attractive — and she has always looked up to me. I've stressed to her t he im po rt a n c e of b ei ng strong and independent. A couple of weeks ago, with my husband gone on a short business trip, my daughter and I went to the mall, and upon ar- riving home we walked in on someone burglarizing our house. My daughter shoved the man, and even though it was two-against-one, he was big and appeared ready to pummel her, so I went into protective mode, pulling my daugh- ter back and telling him to take what he wanted and leave us alone. He bound us and left us on the floor. I felt relief that we hadn't been harmed. We struggled to get free but couldn't. My husband came back from his trip in the morning and found us. My daughter didn't even shed a tear. After we were untied, it quickly became appar- ent that my daughter was peeved with me. She felt that the two of us should have fought instead of allowing him to tie us up, and that my lectures on strength were just hot air. I've lost much of her confidence and I know that at age 14 I would have felt exactly as she does. The fact that the police complimented me in front of her had little effect. How can I restore my daughter's faith in me? —TiedUp DEAR TIED UP » Your daughter's anger is natural, and she is point- ing it toward the only person that 14-year-old girls know to blame for anything (including how their hair looks) — Mom. One of my favorite shows is "Veronica Mars." Veronica is a plucky teenager who works with her father as a private investigator. One of the things I like most about the show is that the hero- ine spends a fair amount of time running — away. She doesn't fight the bad guys because it simply isn't wise to do so. The time to fight with all of your might is when someone is trying to take you to another location. You made a quick cal- culation based on many variables. You and your daughter are proof that you did the right thing. How do you know? You're still here. Help your daughter to focus her anger on the appropriate person — the bad guy. You should both see a therapist to work through this. The fact that your daughter hasn't expressed emotion over this is a sign that she may need some help to process what has happened. You have been victims of a serious crime. You did the right thing. — February 2007 Mother-daughter survivors wrestle with burglar's wrath 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)— Don't let your emotions cause problems. An impulsive move will result in regret, especially if it has to do with making a personal change. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Listen to what others are saying and refrain from sharing personal information. A false sense of security will take you in a precarious direction. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — An unusual position will have more to offer than you real- ize. Consider making a change based on the information that someone trustworthy offers. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may yearn for change, but consider who will be affected by the choices you make. Get ap- proval from those you love first. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Don't let domestic problems cloud your vision. Look at the end result, not at what it takes to get there, and base your next move on what's best for you. Romance is highlighted. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Personal investments are favored. Draw up agreements and get any documentation in place. Preparation will make the difference when you are ready to take action. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Partnerships will have an impact on the way you move forward. Getting involved in group efforts or doing things with friends, a loved one or chil- dren will encourage change. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Stick close to home and avoid people who propose unrealistic schemes. Problems while traveling or dealing with institutions will be costly. Learn from past mistakes. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Take the initiative and get your plans up and running. Share your thoughts and let the people you care about know how you feel. Romance will improve your life. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don't be too quick to agree to something that doesn't suit your needs. You may have to go it alone in order to get what you want. Don't fold under pressure. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Take another look at old ideas and plans that you never devel- oped. Refuse to let the demands of others stop you from doing what you need to do. Follow your heart. Aries (March 21-April 19) — It's up to you to bring about change. Don't wait for others to make the first move. Getting involved in the action and show- ing what you have to offer will turn heads. 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