And if only fools are kind, Alfie, then I guess it’s wise to be cruel. — Burt Bacharach WHEN I WAS living in Brussels, the seat of the European Commission (akin to the central government of Europe), I got to know some of the sex workers there. Belgium is close to the Netherlands and prostitution, … Read more
Dear Friend and Reader: THIS WEEK in the Seattle area, the subprime mortage crisis appears to have arrived at the top of the housing market. A development of model homes called The Street of Dreams, located in Snohomish County, Washington, was burned in an apparent arson. The homes, which were for sale for $1.6 to $1.9 million … Read more
Dear Friend and Reader: This week is a fine example of just how intriguing the astrology can be; how many choices it offers us; and potentially, how strange and indeed how amazing things can get. There are two main aspect structures developing. Last night, Mars and Pallas Athene moved signs. Mars, in its long retrograde … Read more
Dear Friend and Reader: I’ve noticed that holidays tend to be associated with events relating to their names. For instance, a lot of people experiment with independence on Independence Day. We tend to get crucified around Christmas (it’s too long of a wait till Good Friday), and we can take a leap on Leap Day. … Read more
Dear Fellow Fish, At long last, the Sun is in our sign, that always feels good. Fish need water. I said to a friend yesterday that there should be four water signs, not just the usual three. Then I realized that in some ways Aquarius (which is an air sign, though nobody seems to know … Read more