My tennis buddies and I are discussing the pros and cons of purchasing services on line. I bought a designed logo, business card and letterhead from an online service that allowed me to choose submissions from 3 or 4 designers who bid on my job/design request. The company is crowdSpring and I loved their service and the options I could exercise. My friend John is a graphic designer and he sees this type of service as inferior to consulting directly with an artist. As you will see we are having some good fun with the subject.

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Jupiter
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Oh mighty Jupiter, Lord of Fortune, Time and Expansion, bring me good fortune in the coming year and I’ll dance till the cows come home. Or as long as my wonky knees will allow me.

My friend Dawn told me it will be a very fulfilling year for me as Jupiter is entering Aquarius. Jupiter, Lord of Fortune and Expansion will bring prosperity to many levels for me. Oh boy, I’m due for a boost as I’ve begun a career change and stepping forward into the public domain as I never did before. Here is an excerpt from Astrology on the Web. You can click here to find out how Jupiter will effect your sign.

Aquarius, the Water-Bearer

Every year, Jupiter, Lord of Fortune, moves from one sign to the next, setting the stage of human consciousness for the ensuing year. January 2009 sees the change from earthy Capricorn, the Goat, to airy Aquarius, the Water-Bearer, generating better chances for general success in life, but invoking a restless, nervous and erratic atmosphere in the collective, especially at a political, financial and religious level (these are the areas mainly governed by Jupiter). Rob Tillett, one of the founders of Astrology on the Web, discusses the effects this new transit will have on the various signs of the zodiac.

Jupiter is an optimistic and expansive influence, so in the coming year a good deal of benefit comes your way, as Jupiter transits your sign. Your unique way of presenting yourself to the world comes under the spotlight and it is a great time to push yourself forward and achieve your ambitions. It’s the ideal period in which to pursue pleasure, advancement and executive honours. It’s just the year to follow that urge to travel! As your health and physical appearance improves and your individuality comes into focus, you’ll be uncharacteristically bullish and noticeably more outgoing and optimistic about the future. Pleasure is to be found just about everywhere! You should not hesitate to put your plans for advancement into action, as you will naturally attract attention and will exude confidence. Travel for pleasure, higher education or spiritual development is favoured, as people from distant parts or other religions and cultures to your own take the focus. You will benefit through interaction with them, so relax and enjoy the experience. Jupiter is expansive, but your expansion should not be mainly in the waistline! Avoid overindulgence in all forms, especially in food, drink and the pursuit of excitement, particularly gambling and speculation. Overconfidence will be the big trap.

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First, the Rules:

1) Post these rules before you give your facts

2) List 8 random facts about yourself

3) At the end of your post, choose (tag) 8 people and list their names, linking to them

4) Leave a comment on their blog, letting them know they’ve been tagged

Now, the facts:

1. I have an identical twin and we communicate telepathically but prefer face to face.

2. I love to play tennis and I’m working hard to get a year round covered structure so we can play all year around (it’s cold in Aurora).

3  My mother is going to be 96 in 2 months, lives in her own apartment in my house… and is a true joy to have with me.

4. I’m venturing into the consulting field with my new business “Social Media Tools for Work & Learning” and my first project is to apply social media tools to help disseminate research project reports so they can be more widely understood and utilized in the community. (so exciting)

5. My daughter is in her 2nd year at the Toronto School of Naturapathy and she loves her career path. My son is completing his apprenticeship in cabinet making and loves his career path.. What blessings.

6. I’m a veteran of the new age movement (60’s, 70’s) and I’m still as passionate as ever with growing, learning, changing, sharing, discovering who I am and enjoying life to its fullest.

7. I played basketball in high school and college, winning the first ever national high school championship tournament in 1967.

8. Although a skeptic at first, I am totally into Eckhart Tolle’s book (and writings) “A New World – Awaking to Your Life’s Purpose”. His perspective is so clean, clear and deep (Michele, his approach to the monkey mind is life changing)

Now I’m tagging:

Emma Rooney

Evelyn Rodriguez

Robb Wall

Ewan McIntosh

Leigh Blackall

Alan Levine

Brian Lamb

Danah Boyd

That’s all folks,

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