Glad and sad tidings from the Internets
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): While riding my bike along a route I've often
traveled, I spied an unexpected sight: Standing amidst a twist of vines
was a red signpost that said "Cherry Blossom Lane." How could I not have
seen that before? I pedaled over and found the beginning of a narrow
road that had previously escaped me as well. I felt like I was in one of
those dreams where you discover a hidden magic room in the attic of a
familiar house. My heart filled with an irrational, child-like anticipation of
imminent delight. I pedaled up a steep incline, disappointed to see there
were no cherry trees in bloom. But as I reached the end of a cul-de-sac, I
spotted a glint of gold in the mud. It was a statue of Jesus and Buddha
holding hands, and there was a $20 bill taped to the bottom. Everything I
just described is a metaphor for what I predict you'll soon experience.
The BBC has this to say.*
If I were smarter I'd make some glib connection between the two. But right now what I'm really interested in is researching the best way to pressure China into putting the brakes on what's going on in Darfur. Your opinions and insights would be helpful. So would Baudrillard's quote about the sky going out.