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16 street roots Aug. 5 2011 Be a part of somethingspecial tTjis summer. Join tfie more than 15,000 readers of StreetRoots who support critical and engaging journalism with each edition of the paper, in the process, become a friend to a Street Roots vendor who, rain or shine, works daily to bring you the news, f » Street Roots creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts Z fo% individual and social change HOROSCOPES O By Soup Can Sam, staff astrologist Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) A long trip is what you need. It could be as simple as purchasing an all day bus pass and riding to the end of the lines you’ve never been on before. Or, it could be something more adventurous like Amtrak to Oakland and back — brown bagging it on the Coast Starlight in coach both waysor stepping it up with a roomette that includes meals, if funds allow. Whatever you choose, look out the window and let yourself go. Consider all the raw beauty there is in the world. S a g it t a r iu s (N o v . 2 3 -D e c . 2 3 ) Ever wonder what it’d be like to have gills or wings? Ponder this a little. Picture what your life would be like if were you a fish or bird. What color would you be? Where would you live? Would you be a black capped chickadee that stays local or perhaps a more colorful “fly. south for the winter” kind of gal? Would you be a small-mouth river bass or a mighty sockeye salmon that migrates to the Pacific andback? C a p r ic o r n ( D e c . 2 4 - J a n . 1 9 ) “Ah ya.” “That would be a yes.” “Sure, why not.” “OK then!” Say yes more than no this month and see what kind of difference it makes. necessary to keep in good health arid spirits. My advice to you., dear readers, is this: Be sure your own financial affairs are squeaky-plate clean. And tell your local and national • government “The all you can eat smorgosbord has gone out of business”. T a u r u s ( A p r il 2 1 - M a y 2 0 ) It has been proven that dog saliva has many antibacterial qualities. In ancient history dogs had the important role of being healers. If you are a dog lover try letting your sandpaper-tongued friend give you a facial. If you aren’t that fond of the tail wagging creatures at least try petting as many as you can during the month of V ir g o (A u g . 2 4 - S e p t . 2 2 ) This month it’s time for a nickname. If you don’t have one there’s no reason on earth why you can’t just make up your own. Consider something funny and unexpected such as Prince William, even if you are bearded and burly. Then insist that your friends show you proper respect by calling you “your majesty” or “your highness”... maybe there’s a play on words for this fatter . one? If you already have a nickname consider adding a second one, kinda like a middle name, used together with the first like they do in the south. I might just morph from simply “Call me Soup Can” into “It’s Soup Gan Larapin to all y ’allnow.” L ib r a (S e p t . 2 3 - O c t . 2 3 ) You got it. Keep on trying. You’re nearly there. S c o r p io ( O c t. 2 4 -N o v . 2 2 ) I can’t say it enough. Get out in the sun, while it’s here, and soak up the D. Recharge your batteries so to speak. You’ll thank Soup Can later when the cloudy days roll in without producing gloomy feelings inside. A q u a r iu s ( J a n . 2 0 - F e b . 1 9 ) Troubling times are ahead. Don’t let yourself be part of them. Steer clear of high maintenance people, friends who often have hair brain ideas and anything that just doesn’t feel right. You can side step, be unavailable or, flat out, go out of your way to NOT be involved. August... be sure and ask each owner before jutting out your hand, just to be safe. Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend for nothin’ and their healing power isn’t just in the slobber. G e m in i ( M a y 2 1 - J u n e 2 1 ) Journaling these next two weeks could be a good thing. Don’t worry if you are in need P is c e s ( F e b . 2 0 - M a r c h 2 0 ) Peas porridge hot, peas of ,a proper writing book. Think outside the lines and write on porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot... how many days old? Left overs are great but eat ‘em up before they overstay their welcome. Let’s don’t eat anything that smells the back of grocery sacks or in the margins of the Willamette Week. Tear out what you’ve scriptically bantered fragrant in an unappealing way. If something new is growing on your week old nibbles don’t yell “Bonus!:” Also, resist the urge to cut it off and call it good. It is good — for the earth, but not for you. Put it in compost where it belongs. A r ie s ( M a r c h 2 1 - A p r il 2 0 ) Congressman Soup Can about arid place the content chronologically or in whatever order suits you.Voila! A slice of your life circa summer 2011. C a n c e r ( J u n e 2 2 - J u ly 2 2 ) A hot beverage is in order. here. I for one am tired of the country running a deficit. If all us little guys could borrow and borrow and still borrow some more, we’d all be living pretty phat, at least until our debtors came knocking. Didn’t their mothers teach them to take only what they could eat and no more? A proper diet is now Drink one a day, regardless of the outside temperature. Did you know heated libation counteracts shock and additionally is a stress reducer. It’s also a good way to getthings moving in the morning and a great way to calm things down at night. Ahhhh. SUPPORT STREET ROOTS WITH A CONTRIBUTION OF; 211 NW Davis St. PorMand’°R97209 Return service requested. $35 $50 $100 $250 $500 $______ Send your check to: Street Roots, 211 NW Davis, Portland, OR, 97209 Street Roots is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. Your donation may be tax deductible. Or donate securely online at www.streetroots.org
