Happy Birthday. Harp players are born in Lyra!

Happy birthday to two of my favorite people - I miss you both way too much and I hope you are having excellent days, (every day.)

Robin Williamson

Photo by me, in Philly a couple of years ago


and Robin Wood

Photos by me or Jim, a million years ago. Actually, the pic we call "The Texaco Man from Middle-earth" was taken in Lancaster, PA and the balloon hat is in Hasbrook Heights, NJ both in sometime about 84(?)See Robina? Not the most embarrassing photos I could find - you are not even on fire in these!

found tarot

Knight of Swords

Direct, blunt, frank and outspoken, can be tactless and rude
gets straight to the point, does not spare the feelings of others
can't hold their tongue, gives honest answers, shows little discretion

speaks with assurance, commands attention, acts with certainty
does not welcome dissent, has great influence
Incisive, cutting, has a keen, forceful intellect
prone to biting sarcasm, penetrates to the core
expresses ideas succinctly, can be critical, is sharp and alert
cutting wit, derides stupidity

Knowledgeable/Opinionated, can expound on any topic
lacks tolerance of other viewpoints, must have the last word
is arrogant, can be dogmatic and close-minded, logical and unfeeling
reasons clearly but undervalues intuition, doesn't temper justice with mercy

A Present for Robin

Not much I can send you through the journal, but while I was looking for old pics of us last night, I found this one from when Elisa dressed Spoo up as the Spanish Infanta from Blackadder the first. I still can't believe he sat long enough for you to take this shot!

Fellowship

I am now officially tired of getting cranky emails telling me that Frodo is the hero after all. Bull.

This book has always been about the fact that there are some things that can only be done if everyone is willing to do their part. Fellowship.

If I were going to say there was a hero, it would, without a doubt be Sam. But I'm not going to say that. So, just stop emailing me now, whoever you are. I assume you are the same person who decided to harass me at HASA?

Gah. I want nothing more from this night than a few good words on the page, Faramir, and lowcarb peanutbutter sandwiches. And to stop feeling so lousy.