DAILY SNACK
They were running
Around and around and around
The common space of the suburban bungalow.
Through the kitchen and around the corner,
Weaving this way or that around the Thanksgiving table,
Tearing through the living room and vestibule
And back into the kitchen.
Two boys, two cousins,
Two years apart.
Finally old enough to be friends.
I may be calling out to,
“Watch the vase!”
But I am really smiling.
Horoscopes Thursday October 15, 2009.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
When you take inspiration from the runways of fashion week, it won’t be the clothes you focus on. Instead marvel at the delicate balance that’s struck between cutting edge designs and celebrity egos. There might be some elbow jabs and snide comments, but the truth is that they need each other. Swallow your own pride this week and admit to your dependencies.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Wow, you’re really into health and fitness these days, aren’t you? A focus on feeling better is for sure a good thing, but maybe leave the micro minis on the tennis court. And nobody really needs that much spandex in their everyday life either.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You might feel like you’re walking on egg shells today, Gemini, but it could be worse. At least you’re not trying to navigate the fragile ego of your family and coworkers in the ten-inch stiletto hooves that Alexander McQueen sent down the Paris runway last week.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Your funny side is showing, Cancer. Some days are just not meant for contemplating the heavy stuff and zingers are rolling off your tongue before you know it. This is, of course, basically a good thing. Just steer clear of serious people dealing with important issues today because you will be sure to offend.
Leo (July 23-Aug 22)
Math is everywhere this week. From the sheer volume of emails you’ve had to wade through to the geographic lines and patterns featured on the runway. Calculate the number of hours you have to yourself less the sleep deprivation quotient of any given day to find your happiness score.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)
Times are tough. That’s the cold, bare truth that has been ricocheting around your head for months now — and you are sick of it. Drink at the font of glamour and luxury that is Toronto Fashion Week and hope to get enough pizzas to carry you through the rest of the recession.
Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22)
Stop right now and put down that print. Step away from the garment and take another look. Would you hang that print on your wall? Then why are you going to wrap it around your chest? Or plaster your ass with it? C’mon.
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)
Everything old is new again. This holds as true in your life this week as it does on the runway. Look for retro themes and tired old gimmicks to surface in both arenas. Underwear as outerwear? I don’t think you want to revisit that one, Scorpio.
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
You’re all business this week, Sagittarius, and you should definitely dress the part. Think intimation via glamour and confidence clothed in well-tailored separates. You know the cliche, “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.”
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
You are in a in a philosophic mind set this week. Is a reality-show-winning fashion designer as legit as the others? Will Project Runway and Top Model eventually populate the entire fashion world? Or are these glorified contest winners really the laughing stocks you think they are? One thing’s for sure, you won’t be cutting any corners this week.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)
You woke up and suddenly realized your whole wardrobe is nothing but uniforms. Jeans and tee weekend wear, business casual throughout the week and the latest trends after dark. Where is the real you? Have fun finding your one-of-a-kind self this week — and don’t rush it.
Pisces (Feb 20-March 20)
Expect to find fifty percent more ruffles in your life this week. Also, one hundred percent more romance. Soft fabrics and flirtatious frill abound when a certain someone is around. Sometimes the clothes speak louder than words.