I woke up this morning thinking about how my colleagues are measuring out their lives in coffee-spoons and are happy with this, while I always wanted to be involved in a large project of revolutionary love. That is the difference between me and the faculty and I saw it in my first job, where everyone … More Adventure Quest

My Chinese horoscope describes me in an unattractive manner but also gives me a good year. You should perhaps check yours out. Also, I am Winter in the Forest and I want to find a reference to this. And I’ve been depressed. It’s the lack of self-love–the feeling of precariousness–knowing you have been rejected for … More Fire Monkey

I realized I needed a log again. For work, mostly research/writing, but also some other things I want or need to get done. So I can work well. I want to get things written AND remain healthy and in control of the rest of life, and gain muscle mass–and see film, concerts, and things like … More Logging Aquarius 2023

It’s so easy to make a wry remark that can be misunderstood. But look, be aware of this if you have PhD students in languages. Yes, the job market is so tough that some weird comment by some committee member can get the committee to turn toward one of the many other excellent candidates. And … More PSA

Reading whole house, not Placidus. Sun / Mercury 8H in Capricorn: likes depth and extremes and doesn’t do surface level very well. Not afraid to explore the taboo. Very practical way of speaking and likely good with business and money. Ascendant in Gemini: comes across as talkative and intelligent, especially that your ascendant is at … More Horoscope 2023