Ma Wet, Wet Peeps

Our team left for Sri Lanka this evening. Stay tuned for reports of their progress. Today was also my first practical sitar class, followed immediately by a nasty 2 hour ashtanga yoga class which was held in benefit of our tsunami relief efforts –a long day of Indian stuff.

But while my fundraising efforts have been focused on Sri Lanka, my own homeland is experiencing a slightly less famous deluge. Here’s a pic, skimmed from the ‘Net, of a flooded city street in Guyana. Note the clever sign, “tsunami ride.” Dems ma peeps:

A friend sent me my 2005 horoscope from Mysticstars.com:

“The first 3 months of the year 2005 will be emotionally demanding and mildly confusing. Before February 15th expect loved ones or long predictable romantic partners to express a deep need for social change or new home plans. Much of this is purely emotional: don’t expect lovers or close friends to take action. Before March 22nd others may vent their feelings or daily frustrations, but will make little efforts to change their immediate circumstances. Remain open to the thoughts and criticism of loved ones, but don’t expect significant change early this year. Shortly after the end of March a powerful wave of creativity and rekindled passion will arrive in key relationships. To some degree past feelings of career disappointment or low confidence may have recently affected the available levels of intimacy with loved ones. Distant emotions, lost workplace ambitions or key financial changes over the last 14 to 16 months may well have caused loved ones to be listless or only vaguely committed to present day relationships. Now, however, and through April, May and June, watch for lovers or close friends to steadily improve their self-image, business potential and ability to explore key relationships. Although positive these 3 months will bring a decision phase into your romantic life. Before late June expect several new relationships or romantic proposals to arrive. Some Leos may this year experience a powerful split between ongoing romantic duties and exciting new relationships. Trust your instincts: unless current romantic partners begin expanding their lives or improving their outlook, new relationships will captivate your attention. A difficult but highly productive year: expect to make key decisions in your emotional life before the end of August. Leave emotional and romantic compromising in the past: this is a year of decided action, shared goals and vivid passions.”

Why am I sharing this with you? No reason; I just need to save it somewhere.

In other news, you may note that there is now a small ad to the right of this blog. Click on it a couple of times and let’s see if Google actually pays me!