Monthly Archives: March 2010

Astrology: Full Moon In Libra – Smile, Redecorate!

There was a full Moon in Libra on 3/29/10. The Moon will remain in this sign until Wednesday 5:18am PDT/ 8:13am EDT, so we will continue to feel the effects of this sign’s “put yourself on people” energy.  Smile and … Continue reading

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Book Corner: Zora Neale Hurston

Writer, story teller and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, 1891 – 1960, started to publish right after the height of the Harlem Renaissance.  The ability to support oneself with art that explored the African-American experience waned with the onset of the … Continue reading

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Astrology: Moving Planets – Lots of Activity in Taurus!

The sign of Taurus will be hosting 2 high powered planets- Venus and Mercury- for several weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, 2010. Planet transits vary in length adding energy to a sign and can impact the individual … Continue reading

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The” R” Word – Retired: How Did They Get My Name?

I’ve been retired 6 months and I’m holding fine.  As mentioned in my 3 month update, I’m enjoying my new status, but,  I ‘m now beginning to get strange mail. How did they get my name? How did they know … Continue reading

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Astrology: Last Stages of the Pisces Sun

The Sun moves out of the 12th, final Sun sign of the Zodiac, Pisces.  The Sun has transited all 12 signs and is ready to start the cycle anew in Aries, the 1st sign.  This is a great opportunity for … Continue reading

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Astrology: Spring Equinox- Sun into Aries

Reminder! March 20th is the beginning of the Vernal Equinox – Spring is here. At  10:32am  PDT -1:32pm EDT, the Sun moves into the dynamic first sign of the Tropical Zodiac – Aries. This is a great time for beginnings, … Continue reading

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Astrology: New Moon on 3/15/10

On 3/15/10, the Moon is new in the dreamy, imaginative sign of Pisces- create something! Both the Sun and Moon are in the same Zodiac sign therefore, the time of a new Moon is great for new ideas and implementing … Continue reading

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New CDs: Jazz!

During the past  holiday season, record companies seemed intent on creating a  “Box Set” for anything that wasn’t nailed down.  The good news for Jazz lovers is that there are lots of new packages of Jazz greats in a box. … Continue reading

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Astrology: Moving Planets

Wednesday March 10th is a busy day –”planetarily” speaking. The Moon is currently in the ambitious, business focused Earth sign of Capricorn until 1:59 pm PST Wednesday.  Ruled by Saturn, a Capricorn Moon can be a time of very deliberate … Continue reading

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Youssou N’ Dour

“I Bring What I Love” – is a documentary film about Youssou N’Dour, the pop music superstar from Senegal, West Africa. N’ Dour is revered all across Africa for his “remarkable range and poise and for his prodigious musical intelligence … Continue reading

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