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