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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»Myboy- friend and I (we're gay) recently decided to get married, but my fiance and various family mem- bers ar e sug gesti ng tha t we exclude my 92-year- old grandmother from the wedding. My grandmother regu- larly shocks people. She says offensive and hurtful comments to everyone to elicit a reaction, regardless of the setting or situation. She loves to call people "fat" or "dumb," uses female pronouns for my fiance and me, and (our favorite) — lights cigarettes indoors or in restaurants. She's very "with it" and according to her doctors, exhibits no signs of senility. She was a soap opera actress in the '50s and '60s, so we think she just enjoys the attention. My parents have talked to her about her behavior, and no- thing has changed. My mother asked that we invite her. I called my grand- mother and told her that I want to invite her to the wedding, but that I'm worried about her upsetting other guests. She laughed, and told me, "That's just who I am, can't change now," and made it clear that she expects to be invited. How should I manage this? —FutureGroom DEAR GROOM » Your blow-hard granny has thrown down the gauntlet by declaring her intention to offend others. If you definitely don't want her there, then don't invite her (her insults toward you and your fiance are reason enough to exclude her), but if including her is important to your mother, then you should consider it. You might be able to marginalize Granny enough that you can reduce her from being the offensive center-of- attention, to the rude, eccentric elderly lady who keeps trying to smoke at the reception hall. Let her know that you actually do expect her to behave differently than usual while at your wedding. Don't hand her a microphone during the speech-mak- i n g . As k a f am il y me mb er or caregiver to take her home if she becomes disruptive. DEAR AMY » Your response to "Outmuscled" was so sexist. His girlfriend was stronger than he and regularly challenged and beat him in arm wres- tling. Why didn't you tell him to leave this abusive relationship? — Dismayed DEAR DISMAYED » I pointed out that if "Out- muscled" was a woman, I would definitely tell him to leave. I agree with your implication that this behavior is abusive. If she won't stop outmuscling him, he should definitely leave. Former actress may recreate a soap opera at a wedding You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@amydickinson. 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 Capricorn(Dec.22-Jan. 19) — Doing too much too fast will jeopardize your chance to improve your life financially, emotionally and physically. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Expand your interests and make personal changes that will lower your overhead and improve your life. Having more money will brighten the picture considerably. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Use your intelligence to cook up a plan that will encour- age everyone to pitch in and help, as well as position you for advancement. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don't take action based on as- sumptions, emotions or frustra- tion. Learn from your experience and take a disciplined approach. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Focus more on what you can do for others without compromis- ing your personal or professional position. Putting in extra hours will lead to unexpected benefits. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — When opportunity knocks, you have to be ready to size up what's being offered and make your move. Don't trust anyone but yourself when it comes to fact-finding. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — When in doubt, take a breather and let the chaos or confusion subside. Pour your attention into self-improvements that will raise your qualifications or skills in preparation for new beginnings. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don't wait for change to happen when you can be the one to initiate what you want to see unfold. Do your part and show your leadership ability. Your ac- tions will improve your status. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Refrain from any inclination you have to take on too much or to overspend. Moderation, hard work and determination will be rewarding. Romance is on the rise. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Stay calm, and refrain from making assumptions or impul- sive moves based on infor- mation that isn't conclusive. Listen carefully and respond with diplomacy in order to avoid unwanted repercussions. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Avoid anyone trying to use guilt or emotional manipulation to sway you. Stay focused on what's important to you and strive for perfection, satisfac- tion and success. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You'll face confusion and uncertainty. Don't be fooled by someone trying to persuade you to do something that isn't healthy. Horoscope By Eugenia Last WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 2 B