has our horoscope been rempoved for some reason?

JJB does it again.

I live for Joan’s comments. always perfectly right on, always finding that intelligent and original way to express what i wanted to say, and saying it better. thanks.

wonderful wonderful discussion. i’m with you joni. more more!

Donna, it sounds like you have your feet on the ground about your retirement. wishing you the best of luck with it. Best wishes, elisabeth

Diana, how fascinating. Thank you so much for this info.

Wow, you really have been through some tough stuff. I wonder what you mean by recovering and regathering scattered straws in a new configuration?

Dear Tinka, you really have that right, it is about healing. But while the illnesses weren’t /aren’t fun, i really think they look worse when strung together and set out in print. i feel quite good these days, and although I know i won’t feel like that every day, i am grateful for it and hopeful that one of the drugs currently in the pipeline will be the one that works for me. i’d also like to hear more about your theory that things lurk and hide until the coast is clear. have you had personal experience? Elisabeth

Dear Lorraine, I really know how you feel and you have my sympathy and best wishes. Which of the problems appeal to you most? Elisabeth

Dear Janet, many people share those fears. I do think knowing as much as you can about what can happen during the first six months, as you get your feet on the ground, is useful. Do you have any friends who have recently gone through similar changes, or will be doing so at the same time? If so, spend time with them and make some plans. You sound like someone who needs structure… can you arrange for some ahead of time? My best advice, without knowing you, is to plan to take some time off, then get back to an organized life. Best of luck with it, Elisabeth.

Dear Kitty, I love your picture! Thank you and may I say….me, too!!! Best, Elisabeth

Dabney, I’m new to this system and there is a reply for you slightly further down the page. I don’t know how that happened! Best, Elisabeth

Lily of the Valley, my health is greatly improved— it sounds so much worse when lumped together and set out in writing— and it will continue to, thanks to the support of people like you. I love your moniker— especially since it is my birthflower. Warmly, Elisabeth

Dear James, It’s interesting to hear about your friend. Yes, I found at the time that everyone I spoke with who was going through similar job changes experienced some of my PISS symptoms. especially sleep. Perhaps you should keep an eye on him/her… the symptoms you observe do sound like classic signs of depression (although I’m not a doctor!); the change could have kicked off something more serious than jus a need to adjust to a new lifestyle. Thanks for writing to share your thoughts. Best wishes, Elisabeth Coleman

Dear Dabney, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I agree with you and Diana entirely, and as i told her, the “sleeping thing” was what I heard about constantly from friends/colleagues who went through similar changes. As to the illnesses, do you think they were lurking, able to emerge only when you had time to entertain them? or do you think they just came out when they were supposed to come naturally? it’s an interesting question, i think. Warmest wishes, Elisabeth