Hello there, JAR!
Can you believe that it's almost October? We just passed the corner of summer here in Vermont, and Autumn is beginning to manifest her glory everywhere! There is something truly magical about this season...the angle of the sun gives everything a sharpness, a clarity that is unmatched by any other time. The colors blaze forth, the harvest is abundant with late blooming flowers and fruits are near bursting with stored energy for the winter months. It feels like the joyful genesis of a new state of being, yet there is also a distinct tinge of sadness as well. Perhaps that is the cellular anticipation of the deep icy quiescence that will soon descend upon us for the duration of half a year. Yet even in the sadness there is joy, since the quiet time of winter reflection is a welcome one. As we curl ourselves up to ward off the cold, a new spiral of inspiration is conceived in the darkness. As it gestates, it gains momentum, so when the spring sun and rain once again appear on the scene, the newly germinated expression of life force makes itself known in all creatures great and small. The rebirth of the soul is celebrated with creativity, joy and sharing of energy with those in our lives.
I have been called to report for jury duty tomorrow. This will be a very new experience for me, and I am looking forward to it. Everyone makes a face and says,"Oh, what a bummer -- jury duty." But I sat in on the preliminary hearings and I was surprised that I found it rather compelling and interesting! Must be my Saturn in Libra talking... To realize that my opinion is one of twelve that will determine a person's fate... that is a huge responsiblity! This is one instance where knowing yourself is so very important -- and coming face to face with the powers of the state can really be a wake up call. Are these the people that I have rebelled against? Is this system of government -- the one we live under -- really the best in the world? Questions like, "Is there really justice in the world -- or is it simply revenge?" or "What is truth, and is it really relative?" play though my mind as I anticipate my role in this courtroom drama. I will continue this chapter next time after the whole thing is over. In the meantime I cannot talk about it at all. Fair enough!
There is a very funny, very strange show on Canadian TV called, What's It's Like Being Alone . I don't know if you get it down under, but it is an adult claymation sitcom about a group of orphans living in a home waiting to be adopted. They are all r-e-a-l-l-y odd -- like Seemore Talkless who has one HUGE eye on his face, but can't talk. There is also Armee, who has one arm and no legs, and scoots around on a skateboard. There are other characters, all worth mentioning, but for lack of time and space I will have to leave it up to your imagination. If you can request shows in your area, perhaps the Canadians will grant you permission to have the show there -- it's worth it!
I need to make four apple pies for the middle school for Wednesday evening -- we are having a raffle to raise money for the school and some projects This must be what Saturn in the tenth house means -- that I will be constantly busy until it leaves ! It has not disappointed me so far... Fortunately I also have Jupiter transiting