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Labor Day 2009

My Canadian Horoscope

It took me a good thirty minutes to find a horoscope I like for today. And I finally found this one. Since I live in Connecticut, which is fairly close to Canada, I decided this is legit. It's not like I went to an Australian site. But I just have one question: What the heck is "ork think"? I can manage "play mode" just fine. Thank you very much.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

You are way overdue for some fun. You have been working too hard lately, and your body is screaming "Slow down!" at you. That may manifest in the form of a cold, some aches and pains, or strange coincidences that push you out of ""ork think" into "play mode".

Character Traits of the

Astrological Sun Sign Aquarius

Aquarius is one of the more eccentric, flexible, unusual, and avant-garde signs. Aquarius Oprah Winfrey typifies this Sun Sign, intelligent, philosophical, communicative and open-minded, she is known for her pursuit of group efforts, philanthropy, charitable efforts and love of books and reading. Aquarius natives may be perceived as odd, unusual or eccentric by others (think of Aquarians ZsaZsa Gabor and Yoko Ono). Occasionally Aquarians are perceived as "aloof" as well. That is "perceived" because Aquarians are never quite what they appear to be to others. The traditional symbol of Aquarius is "The Water Bearer", and while the sign is ruled by thoughtful air, there is a secret emotional or watery side that they like to keep hidden from public view. They are not usually emotionally sensitive, but their ability to see truth and act on it often makes them take action to help others. Aquarius may express their emotions in intellectual terms, but are often self-sacrificing humanitarians, philanthropists, constantly searching for the ideal and for truth and vision. It is important for Aquarians to develop self-love, and the personal application of spiritual practices to their daily lives.

get your Canadian horoscope here!

This might become a favorite spot for me. What does your Canadian horoscope say?

Wayward Son

Look who took a train home from Philly!

The Augster.

He said his hellos and then?

He was off and running.

I got to talk to him while he was buckling up.

I think it was a 91 second chat.

Aaaaaannnd. Buh-bye mama.

Maybe I'll get another visit with him today before he goes back to school.

And I'll cherish it. All 92 seconds.

Getaway Friday!

And I hope you don't have this flight.

I thought this crap only happened to me.

And if that's a lap child, I'm friggin' Twiggy.

This-n-That Thursday

Questions on aging:

• Where did my metabolism go?
• When did wine become an instant sedative?
• How could I drive all the way home from Virginia with my reading glasses on?
• How high do reading glasses go?
• When did my belly fat get its own pulse?
• When did buying a new bra get so exciting? At Kohl's no less?
• When did I amass this collection of ointments?
• Speaking of ointments, I wonder if I've put all my dermatologist's children through college yet?
• Why does it seem like yesterday that I was begging my parents to stay up late to watch The Big Valley?
• Does anybody remember the song Timothy about some guys surviving a plane crash?
• Will I ever feel my hipbones again?
• Why is it that I wouldn't want to be any other age?

What'd I miss?

Hard Working Tax Dollars

The Connecticut State Legislature had a difficult time with the budget this year.

The man speaking is my town representative.

The two playing solitaire and the one reading ESPN are not.

I sometimes have to dip into my savings to pay my taxes.

And this is what I am funding?

I wish this were a joke.

But it's not.

H1N1--Let's Discuss

I have to admit that I was a non-believer when the Swine Flu hit this past Spring. But now? I'm starting to think about it. I think what has piqued my interest the most is the emails and letters from both of my children's schools describing the measures they are going to take to keep our students safe. I didn't understand why it was all about kids instead of the elderly who are the typical victims every flu season, and then I asked a pathologist last week who gave me my answer:

Anyone who was born after 1977 is at a very great risk because that was the last year we had the Swine Flu. Those alive at that time may well have been exposed and will have developed some immunity. Yikes. Now all those children are settled into their germ growing petri dishes dorms, should I be worried?

I have been blessed with healthy and hearty children, but I understand that it may not necessarily be a guarantee that they do not contract a severe case. I have never been one to panic, but I find myself thinking about this nasty virus a lot. Should I worry? Are you worried?