Well, it seems that as the Red Planet slowly fades away from its proximity to the Big Blue Marble, things are easing up a bit. I've secured a new job - granted at a 30% pay-cut (thank you Mr. President et alia), but at least it's a job with benefits. The environment is great, too. I'll be the Senior Administrative Assistant for the Department of ( Read more... )

Well.... trying to come out of this "funk" ... I'm adopting a modified Manichaean diet ... and trying to work on some of the many projects I've been putting on hold (much longer than I should have ( Read more... )

Well, I finally finished the resume of the life and work of Dr. Edouard Emanuel Blitz ... it's actually quite fascinating, and I've been asked for permission to have it published in a Masonic Annual from Belgium ... pretty cool, I think ( Read more... )

You know... once upon the path, the synchronicities just never cease ... and they keep on coming if we stay on the path we're supposed to be on ... Lately, there have been certain texts and authors to whom I've been strangely drawn... and they keep reinforcing the same message... it's undeniable at this point... at least for me ( Read more... )

Well... just a brief update for tonight...

frought with emotion... happy and bittersweet... my sister is leaving, what will the future hold?

damn those hormones! ... gotta make a trip down south soon...

Roommates are gone, but with obligations unmet. Friend is leaving town to move up in the mundane world. Own situation is getting dicey.

Meeting with European brethren this weekend...

It's so cliche, but I've really been have several of "those days". They have, however, been peppered with enjoyable moments ( Read more... )

And so the struggle continues. It feels like Mercury has gone retrograde and had puppies ( Read more... )

I was speaking with a Priest of a church in communion with us last night... so I decided to do a Votive Mass this morning. Combined the intentions with two Pantacles and a Prayer on Parchment à la Abbé Julio. We'll see how this transpires...

Well... it's Wednesday. My roommates have one week to come up with some cash or they're out the door. I have been generous and accommodating to many people, and I seem to always get taken in the end. Well, now, when I need the favors returned, there is no help from people for me. I have reached the limit of my ability to give ( Read more... )