stargazer8

 The effects of the solar eclipse of oct. 23 will be felt for 3 months. The area of your chart ruled by scorpio will be highlighted. Some examples are: 1st house- appearance, 2nd  house - money, values, etc. Eclipses energize the areas in your chart ruled by these signs. Planets in the early degrees of the signs will be energized also.

Last weekend I saw 'The Judge'. Robert Duvall, one of the greatest actors played the dad. He was  perfect for the part. He was an old grumpy, resentment- filled man but I still loved him. It was a truly touching movie and his portrayal was award winning. It brought up a lot of 'father' memories for me so I thought I would share the poem I wrote about my dad. remembrances of dad i sit here looking at the world war II photo of you in your lt. commander's uniform. you loved to garden and photograph us in front of the old magnolia tree. your blue eyes would melt into pools when you spoke of your mom- my nana. she had your same blue eyes and you both loved to dance. on st. patrick's day we'd go down to the basement and dance a jig. we'd watch the fights on friday nights and 'budgie' would fly onto your beer can and take a sip or two. you kept your promise to mom, not to die 'til she did. i'd bring you home for dinner and you...

i watched pieces of you disappear. first, you staggered due to a stroke...i remember walking you out of the hospital... your one hand clutching your belt the other my arm... like a baby you'd turn your head back to look at me as i pushed your wheelchair. those same watery blue eyes smiling at me as you cried tears of joy- i guess you thought i was nana...or mom.  wordless, we'd hold hands and you'd cry each day when you saw me... i'd cry when i left you- sobs rocking me- 'please god let him go...' it was new year's eve. you had the flu. i sat on your bed watching the priest sprinkle you with 'holy' water... i held your hand...you kissed it like mommy did before she died. i told you mom was waiting and not to be afraid.  i said the prayers you used to like... i still cry.