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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»Myhusband and I have been dissatis- fied with our jobs for the past year, so three weeks ago we decided that we needed some time to figure out our futures. We gave up our condo and moved in with my mother. She has a one- bedroom apartment. We decided to live with her while we regroup. She has given us her room, and is sleep- ing on the couch. One problem: My mom insists on wearing to bed what she would if she were home alone — her underwear! Sometimes she wears a tank top or camisole, but most times it's just a bra and high-waisted granny panties. She doesn't parade around in them, but we have both walked into the living room to the sight of her standing there in just her undies. This is OK when you are young, but my mom is 47! Even though she has kept herself fit, it grosses out my husband to see his mother-in-law in her underwear. He feels angry and I feel embarrassed. We thought that if we bought her some bikini underwear and cute sleep sets, she'd get the hint. In- stead, she told us to take them back. My husband got of- fended and told her that if she doesn't want to cover up then she should move in with my aunt until we get our situation figured out. I agree with him. Her moving out would make things easier for us. She says that we are making a big deal out of nothing. Amy, how can I get my mom to act her age? —FrustratedDaughter DEAR FRUSTRATED » How horrible for you both to have to be exposed to the hideousness of a middle- age woman's body! I can only imagine the trauma for your husband as he leaves the confines of his mother-in-law's bedroom, only to encoun- ter her in the flesh. And wearing unfashionable "granny panties," no less! I shudder to think of it. Fortunately for you both, I have a very easy and instant solution to your problem. It involves you packing up and finding another party to crash. You both strike me as not only supremely self- ish, but fairly dim. Your mother, obviously, is stak- ing a claim to her home. Good for her. Her technique for get- ting you out of her house is brilliant. DEAR AMY » I was truly shocked by the letter from "Concerned Mother," whose gay son was mar- ried to a trans man who had become pregnant! I guess I had never thought about the idea that a person who tran- sitioned from female to male can get pregnant. All the same, once I pondered this, I realized that I agreed with you! Babies do come into fami- lies in all sorts of ways. In the end, honoring the family is all that matters. — Surprised DEAR SURPRISED » I have been impressed by the re- sponse to this question: It has been very supportive. Crashing couple offended by a mom's granny panty PJs 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 Aries(March21-April19)— A change may be required, but you should look before you leap. Not every opportunity will be as equally beneficial. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Emotions will surface, forcing you to take part in situations that concern you. Voice your opinion, but be sure to have facts to back up allegations. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — The changes you enforce now will set a standard for what's to come. If you want to bring about greater stability, believe in the quality of your plans. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — An old partner will be your savior if you listen to the warnings being offered. Be cognizant of someone trying to benefit at your expense. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Use your energy wisely and con- trol your emotions in situations that can influence your position or reputation. Be prepared to make reasonable compromises to reach your goals. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Get involved in functions that interest you and take part in challenges that will encourage you to work alongside like- minded individuals. A revelation will help you move forward. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Domestic, personal and joint finances look promising, as long as you don't go over your bud- get. Common sense, discipline and moderation will help you avoid stressful financial issues. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Communication with someone you deem responsible and hardworking will help you assess your situation and come to terms with what needs to be done. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — At networking functions, you will be tempted to brag and make promises you may not be able to keep. Stay focused on what is and isn't doable to avoid embarrassment. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Assess your situation and evaluate your relationships with individuals who lack common sense or have behaved errati- cally. Stay focused on obtaining greater stability. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Helping others can be healing, but can also lead to you being taken for granted. Set boundaries. It's how you handle situations that will make the difference. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — What you do for others will be appreciated and recip- rocated. Compromise will help you overcome any concerns you have about what's fair. Pursue your dreams avidly. 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