Elizabeth, Eristocrat of the Global Village

Dear Friend and Reader: On Monday, Sept. 19, we say goodbye to Elizabeth II, who reigned over the United Kingdom for 70 years. For most people, she is the only queen they can name, except maybe for Freddy Mercury. Elizabeth was born at the dawn of radio, in 1926. The first mass medium, meaning that … Read more

Elizabeth, Eristocrat of the Global Village

The teenage Princess Elizabeth’s eloquent broadcast encouraged strength and courage in the children of the empire who had been evacuated from the cities to temporary homes in the countryside, and even to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States — a move designed to ensure the survival of the next generation (in a time very different from our own).

Beyond the Flake Factor: Sun Conjunct Eris

There is a “why bother?” attitude in the air, which is about depression. This condition is not merely about a disease that nobody actually has; it is about us: who we are and whether we value existence. Dear Friend and Reader: This past Sunday’s Aries New Moon occurred close to Eris, followed by a conjunction … Read more

Beyond the Flake Factor: Sun Conjunct Eris

Watch mini-documentary featuring Eric Francis. Banned by YouTube! There is a “why bother?” attitude in the air, which is about depression. This condition is not merely about a disease that nobody actually has; it is about us: who we are and whether we value existence. Dear Friend and Reader: This past Sunday’s Aries New Moon … Read more