Huey Long – an American phenomenon

Huey Long – an American phenomenon

Huey Long was a left-wing populist Democrat politician in Louisiana, prominent during the Great Depression until his assassination in 1935. A controversial figure, he is celebrated as a populist champion of the poor or denounced as a fascist demagogue, accused of being unconstitutional and authoritarian. His biographer Thomas O. Harris saw him as “neither saint…

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Diane Arbus – Neptune as image and alienation

Diane Arbus – Neptune as image and alienation

Diane Arbus, the late renowned photographer, is presently featured in a  London exhibition which reveals her ‘grotesquely bleak but brutally truthful vision of humanity’. The cultural critic Susan Sontag condemned Arbus for dwelling on misery and ugliness, calling her work anti-humanist. Her defenders say that Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol, Lucian Freud and Velázquez, all shared…

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The Power Of Ansuz During Mercury Retrograde

The Power Of Ansuz During Mercury Retrograde

Mercury is going retrograde again today and, as always, I am already seeing many issues with miscommunication, unnecessary conflict, and misunderstandings come up in readings. I am also picking up a lot of nervous energy with clients. Mercury Retrograde really affects our ability to communicate, and especially to listen and understand each other. My best advice…

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James Watson – Neptunian insight,  less decency

James Watson – Neptunian insight, less decency

James Watson, Nobel Prize-winning biologist who discovered the structure of DNA with Francis Crick, has died. He chronicled the search for ‘the secret of life’ in his bestseller The Double Helix but damaged his career with his scathing judgments of colleagues and comments about race and genetics.   Born 6 April 1928 1.23 am Chicago,…

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The Hit List – Poor things

The Hit List – Poor things

There were times in my life when I was poor. Like broker than the joker. I remember the ache of an empty belly all too well. I also remember working too much, driving a car that required a screwdriver to start, and counting pennies. Crawling my way out of poverty took a lot of effort…

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How to Unplug from Technology and Reclaim Your Peace

How to Unplug from Technology and Reclaim Your Peace

Technology supports our daily lives, but constant connection can leave the mind overstimulated and tense. Every quiet moment filled with a screen makes it more difficult to relax, focus, or feel present. Unplugging is not about eliminating devices. It is about creating intentional pauses so your mind and nervous system can reset. By stepping back…

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