Author Archives: David Crampton

Horoscope

Posted on by

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “For those who are walled up, everything is a wall . . . even an open door.” in conveying this thought from the French poet René Char, I don’t mean to imply that you’re any more walled up than the rest of us, Taurus. My reason for mentioning it at this particular moment is to prod you into taking aggressive action to un-wall yourself in whatever ways you can. According to my reading of the omens, the cosmos will reward your efforts to topple facades that are obstructing your view and preventing you from being touched.

Flight Details

Posted on by

10 OCT
FRONTIER AIRLINES F9 668
From: SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Departs:915A
To: DENVER, CO, Arrives:1243P

10 OCT
FRONTIER AIRLINES F9 625
From: DENVER, CO, Departs:215P
To: DETROIT METRO, MI, Arrives: 700P

This may take some of you by surprise…

Posted on by

I’m going home.

I’m smiling, I’m enjoying myself, I’m relaxed, and happy. All it took for me to enjoy California was the decision to leave it.

I feel crappy, at the same time, about letting people down. Mike at Yahoo, , , . Sometimes, I guess that you’ve got to let people down to do the things that you need to do to be happy.* Still, I’m sorry.

I resigned today from Yahoo, and will be booking a flight back to Detroit Metro for as soon as is 1) reasonably priced and 2) convenient for my parents to pick me up. I do have other prospects, so I won’t be out of commission for very long.

I know that every time I write about writing, I’m slashing the chances of actually getting down to it. I’m doing it anyway. I have the next portion of Adam’s Name to edit, and I’ve re-read what I’ve got for The Glass Crown. (OMG CAN HAZ REWRITE KTHXBAI) I’m at a spot, I think, where I can pick up and keep going. Don’t have a heart attack, . You know, I’ve not been very nice to Chuck, and I really think that should continue. I think that Caroline and the Right Hand should get some torment, too. :)

*The irony here hasn’t escaped me.

Horoscope

Posted on by

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change,” said psychologist Carl Rogers. I suggest you make that your guiding principle in the coming weeks, Taurus. You’re overdue for a purge of bad habits and a surge of fresh approaches, but that won’t happen unless you can conjure up a relaxed acceptance towards those bad habits — as well as a big dose of self-forgiveness.

Distrurbingly apt.

Horoscopes

Posted on by

For 19 September 2007, the day before my flight to California:

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): *Symphonie Fantastique* is widely regarded as one of the most important pieces of music of the 19th century. French composer Hector Berlioz wrote it in 1830 as a response to being rejected by the woman he loved, hoping to seduce her with the power of his artistry. Your assignment in the coming week, Taurus, is to emulate Berlioz: Capitalize on a refusal you’ve had to endure; create a masterpiece in rebellion against a repudiation you’ve experienced; make a thing of beauty to compensate for being shunned or ignored. (P.S. The woman in question, Harriet Smithson, eventually married Berlioz.)

For 26 September 2007, the day before my breakdown:

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Which kind of person are you?” asks editor Paul Somerson. “Are you a spineless lickspittle wage-slave cog toiling away to make someone else wealthy, destined to lead a bleak anonymous Wal-Mart life of relative poverty? Or are you someone with guts and brains who wants to get out from under the thumb of capricious, unappreciative bosses, create something new, and reap financial rewards?” Personally, I think he’s engaging in a bit of hype. There’s lots of fine territory to stake out in-between the extremes he describes. Still, it’s a good idea to push and prod you with his provocative question. You’re in a phase when you have more potential than usual to change your livelihood for the better.