"Everybody needs his memories.  They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door."- Saul Bellow


So this week will be about cooperation, slow productivity, careful supervision, childhood, children, playtime/work that is fun and feels like play, nostalgia, what we could/would/should have said or done, what that person over there could have been to us (because some like to imagine they have control over how others feel), where and who we could/would/should have been, the simple things that bring us joy, and, of course, taking time to smell the roses.  This can be a pretty enriching time for some.

I'd suggest we don't allow too many hands to take on one simple project or assignment that can be completed by one person or a small group.  Shit can get messy fast.

If you're usually the life of the party, you may decide to sit one out this time around.  If you're always a wallflower, you may dive into the fun.

Some may feel enchanted, inspired, reenergized by the presence and/or creativity of someone younger or youthful.  (And don't be quick to get pervy thoughts here, folks-- this is not the site for you if that's your bag.)

Others will become motivated or cheered up by memories of their youth.  Some may even pick up a box of an old favorite box of cereal at the store for the pure joy of it.  Nothing wrong with that!

Reminders of our past come in this week, whether through subtle signs, items, occurrences, and visits or run-ins with people we haven't seen in quite some time.

This is a good card for individuals who work well with children.  Same goes for those who wish to work with children, perhaps providing a creative/learning/stable environment, counseling, training, and so forth.  Offers and gigs come in, and go out, regarding work with children.

 Like it or not, some are gonna be called to spend more time with their own children, and to be more responsible with and around them.  I hope some of you don't owe any back child support payments, stuff like that.  Be prepared to pull up your pants and start doing what's best for them-- not you.

Keep in mind that there's nothing wrong with taking a trip down Memory lane...  unless you decide to live on Memory lane and refuse to confront and take responsibility for real and current circumstances.  So if you want to use memories of your past to put a novel together, great.  That's just super.

What I wouldn't do is drunk-dial an ex.  It's kind of a shameful act especially if said ex has moved on.  Same goes for pushing it with someone who is simply not interested in you romantically.

C'mon, folks.  No pride left? Slim pickins?  What's the deal?

I also wouldn't count on what we had together ten years ago to help make any important decisions this week.  The year 2002 is long gone and it ain't about to make a come back. 

Take people as you know they are, not who they were, and not who they say they are now.  Don't be quick to forgive and hope all will be well this week.  You may wind up sorely disappointed.

And some things cannot be undone.  Or avoided, like a walk of shame.

That is all. 

Enjoy your week!