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SATURDAY'S PLANETARY SALSAS, SAUCES AND SONNETS - 5-29-10

Submitted by bowerysphinx on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 22:41

Saturday really rocks out, up and over! What a planetary spoonful of aspects!

It's a Holiday Weekend but the celestial star-ship is working over-time!

No siesta for the planets -

At 5:13AM[E.S.T.], the transiting Moon [still in Sagittarius] trines Mars.

If you want to head-out early, the wind has your back - especially so for those born between 20 March and 20 April, 20 November and 20 December, and 20 July through 20 August!

By 9:38AM [E.S.T.], the transiting moon squares Saturn - what a gloomy, grumpy, grouchy vibe that may beget.

Certainly time for THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW chorus! Pronto!

By 11:17AM [E.S.T.] the transiting moon will trine Neptune - now that's a groovy, gentle, 'good times-seeking' aspirational aspect.

But by 11:40AM [E.S.T.], the transiting moon will square Jupiter - everything seems either too good, too bad, too large, too small - perspective is off-kilter.

Time for a Sunday sojurn - coincidentally the moon will go void-of-course 'til 1:44PM [E.S.T.] - talk about 'as above, so below': a cosmically pre-ordained time to still one's Self.

Immediately thereafter the transiting Moon will enter Capricorn - and the next two and one-half days are the monthly high point for those born beween 20 December and 20 January [any year].

At 1:50PM [E.S.T.], the transiting moon squares Uranus in Aries - talk about unpredictability, upsets, stormy moods!

And just in time for dinner - 6:06PM [E.S.T.], Mercury and Jupiter become sparring dinner partners - the gloves are off - immoderation rules, there's no appetite for realism and only exaggeration is on the menu!

By 10:49PM [E.S.T.], the transiting moon will square Pluto; power struggles run rampant, deep secrets are shadowed, and authority will not yield.

Don't say you didn't know!

It's Been Fun

Submitted by Becky on Thu, 05/27/2010 - 10:27

Well, the 2010 Blogathon is coming to an end. I want to thank all of you at OATS (especially my beautiful daughter, Barbara) for giving us a place to vent, brag, complain and just have a good time talking (writing) into the ether. Thanks also, to my granddaughter, Asia, for sponsoring me this year. There is a great need for an organization such as yours. The work you do is wonderful and, as I've said before, we could really use you down here in sunny Florida. Every time I stop at the library, every computer is occupied by seniors. The thirst for knowledge, information and new experiences doesn't stop at any age. Once again, thank you all for this fun opportunity to voice our opinions..................see you next time!

"No Problem"

Submitted by Garrison.phillips on Thu, 05/27/2010 - 08:32

Grumble, grumble. Please, someone tell me - where did this obnoxious phrase originate? I pay for my groceries at the market, say ‘thank you’ to the checkout clerk who has just dumped my change in a clump in my hand (and whatever happened to counting out change back to a customer??? Grumble, again.) The clerk responds, not to me but to the next customer, the wall or the room at large - ‘No problem.’ What does that mean and whatever happened to ‘thank you?’

The other day I finally ‘lost it’ a bit with an apparently young girl who responded to my questioning of my Verizon account. As so often happens, I was having difficulty understanding her due to my acute hearing loss. Also, it seems so many young folks mumble, or are on a speaker phone or don’t talk directly into the receiver. At any rate, I explained that I had a hearing loss and requested that she please speak more slowly. Her response was ‘no problem.’ That day the phrase just hit me the wrong way and I said, ‘Miss, I beg your problem but it is a very serious problem with me.‘ Again, she repeated, ‘No problem.‘ I then explained, with a bit of passion, that I was a Korean War veteran which is where my hearing loss began and that her response was discourteous to a veteran, lacked understanding of a serious problem with many seniors and was, frankly, rude. There was a short silence from her and then she asked if I wished to speak with a supervisor. I said ‘no’ - I didn’t want to make the occasion a mark against her performance so I simply thanked her and said I would call back another time.

Friends of mine have also complained of the over use of this awful phrase. So, please - where did it originate and should I begin a campaign to educate the younger generation as to the inappropriate usage of this vulgar expression? Okay, I’m kidding about the education part but am I alone in despising this phrase? Your response will be welcomed.

Thanks a heap.

ON THE EVE OF A COSMIC DOUBLE-HEADER

Submitted by bowerysphinx on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 09:33

Thursday, 27 May, 2010, features not only a FULL MOON at 6:08pm [E.S.T.] but also the emergence of URANUS - the modern planet associated with creativity and visionary advances - into Aries at 8:50PM [E.S.T.]!

Now that's a strikingly remarkable cosmic cheek-to-cheek.

Many people will have never experienced the transit of URANUS in Aries inasmuch as that has not occurred since 1934!

Aries itself is associated with daring, pioneering spirit, and bellicose tendencies - an inclination to roam where Angels dare not!

Hence the combination of URANIAN independence coupled with Arian forcefulness will create quite the Cosmic Cocktail.

Take sips.

And tonight at 8:03PM [E.S.T.] the transiting Moon [still in Scorpio] squares Mars affording us a cosmic red-tease for what the 'morrow bears!

Chill the Cosmic Crater.

Music from the Soul

Submitted by atomuser2 on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 20:21

I watched the Buena Vista Social Club tonight and had one of those total emotional experiences that a certain kind of music creates and that real artists produce. The musicians weren't trying to impress, but obviously played for their mutual enjoyment. And I as the listener got caught up with them. No commercialism here. Some of the musicians were in their 80s and 90s when the film was made (1998). It is so rare in our multi-tasking society to find people whose whole life consists of one passion, in this case, music. A Cuba that looks destitute by American standards, when seen through the Cuban music, becomes transformed. Perhaps it was a romanticized view, but the people are remarkable in finding the joyful essence of their life, totally devoid of materialism. Who would believe it?

I'm tired of buying toilet paper.

Submitted by Becky on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 15:21

Has anyone else noticed that everything we buy in grocery stores is smaller? I remember the first time I became aware of it. It was during the 'supposed' shortage of coffee. The prices were through the roof and people were drinking more tea. Then the prices came down a bit, but coffee was no longer in 1 lb. packages. It was 12 or 13 oz. We got over it and moved on. I also remember when the paper bags in the supermarket got smaller. Now, the plastic bags in the stores are so small they barely hold 3 or 4 items. I guess it's to make you feel like you're getting a lot of shopping for your money. Check out the size of tuna cans. You can barely make 1 sandwich. Candy bars are smaller, but the wrapper is still the same size. The list goes on and on, but MY pet peeve is TOILET PAPER. Besides having less sheets on them, look at how narrow the roll is. It used to go end to end on the paper holder, now there's nearly an inch of space. At this rate, in another few years, it will be like a roll of scotch tape. I am now buying 24 rolls at a time. HELLLOOOO, I live alone!.. When company comes, I need a trip to COSTCO. This is one instance where less is not more!!!!

The American Dream-----is dead---rest in peace this memorial day weekend

Submitted by tomfox2535 on Tue, 05/25/2010 - 09:53

HER EYES WERE THE COLOR OF FAR AWAY LOVE AND SHE HELD HER TORCH HIGH

IT IS SO HOT IN THE JUNGLE THAT I ALMOST MISSED HER--THE RAIN IS HARD AND BOUNCES OF THE LEAVES --THE LEAVES ARE THE SIZE OF ELEVANT EARS--EVERYWHERE NATURE IS CRYING IN DISPAIR--I COULD DROWN WHILE WALKING IN THIS OCEAN OF MUD AND ROCKS THAT MOVE--I AM SOAKED THROUGH AND THROUGH --WILL I EVER BE DRY AGAIN--AND THERE SHE IS BEAUTIFUL AND KIND--STANDING UNDER A GIANT TREE WHOSE LEAVES PROTECT HER FROM THE RAIN--I STARE AT HER IN AWE AS THE SNIPERS BULLET RIPS THROUGH MY BRAIN---THE SMOKING RIFLE LEADS TO WALL ST-- AND THE BANKSTERS OF GREED AND DISHONER---

REST IN PEACE THE --AMERICAN DREAM

Mystery, Magic, Manipulation: Scorpio Moon, Anyone?!

Submitted by bowerysphinx on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 22:47

On Tuesday, 25 May, 2010, at 1:18AM [E.S.T.] the Moon will enter Scorpio [born 20 October through 20 November].

In a NY-second, moods will turn intense, brooding and searching.

It's really a good time to wear black - it's Scorpio's Cosmic colour!

If you want to play Sherlock Holmes and uncover the real nitty-gritty about 'whatever' - then the next two and one-half days are the ideal time for such pursuit.

By 9:45AM [E.S.T.] the day begins to take shape - a better mood, a better perspective, a better 'humour'!

By 1:11PM when the transiting Moon trines Venus in Cancer everyone is ready to smile and invite the whole world to smile with them.

By 6:16PM [E.S.T.] through 11:44PM [E.S.T.] however feelings undergo a seismic shift and suddenly adpatable yields to ornery; open morphs into closed; and groovy surrenders to glum.

Enjoy the top half of the day - it's got it goin' on!

Flushing73 Flushing15 Flushing88

Submitted by nysenion on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:42

I hope you all con com and trd my work"3D" HAIR CUT.

More Cleaning Out

Submitted by atomuser2 on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:39

Rick Moranis writes an occasional very funny (or clever) article on the New York Times Op-Ed page. This one makes me feel better as I continue to try to get rid of "stuff" (mostly paper)

MY DAYS ARE NUMBERED

I have two kids. Both are away at college. I have five television sets...I have two DVR boxes, three DVD players, two VHS machines, and four stereos. I have nineteen remote controls, mostly in one drawer. I have three computers, four printers and two non-working faxes. I have three phone lines, three cell phones and two answering machines. I have no messages. I have forty-six cookbooks. I have sixty-eight takeout menus from four restaurants. I have one hundred and sixteen soy sauce packets. I have three hundred and eighty-two dishes, bowls, cups, saucers, mugs and glasses. I eat over the sink . I have five sinks, two with a view. I try to keep a positive view . I have two refrigerators. It is very hard to count ice cubes . I have thirty-nine pairs of golf, tennis, squash, running, walking, hiking, casual and formal shoes, ice skates and roller blades. I am wearing slippers . I have forty-one 37 cent stamps. (?) ...I read three dailies, four weeklies, five monthlies and no annual reports. I have five hundred and six CD, cassette, vinyl and eight-track recordings. I listen to the same radio station all day. I have twenty-six sets of linen for four regular, three foldout and two inflatable beds. I don't like having houseguests. I have one hundred and eighty-four thousand fequent flier miles on six airlines, three of which no longer exist. ..I have fourteen digital clocks flashing relatively similar times. I have twenty-two minutes to listen to the news. I have nine armchairs from which I can be critical. I have a laundry list of things that need cleaning....I am missing thirty-seven umbrellas. I have over four hundred yards of dental floss. I have alot of time on my hands.....

This helps me keep going with cleaning out......

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