Quenby’s Birthday:

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Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and that’s pretty much how those born under this sign see themselves: first. Aries are the leaders of the pack, first in line to get things going. Whether or not everything gets done is another question altogether, for an Aries prefers to initiate rather than to complete. astrology.com

Perhaps together, we can find balance…

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Temple

ChurchinStPetersbergRussia

St Petersberg, Russia

 blue sanctuary

for Quenby on her Birthday

from Russia and Jeanne.

George Washington

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It’s the birthday of the first president of the United States, George Washington, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia (1732), whose favorite foods were mashed sweet potatoes with coconut, string beans with mushrooms, cream of peanut soup, salt cod, and pineapples. He lost all of his teeth except for one by — according to second president John Adams — cracking Brazilian nuts between his jaws. He got dentures made out of a hippopotamus tusk, designed especially to fit over his one remaining real tooth. But the hippo dentures were constantly rubbing against that real tooth so that he was constantly in pain. He used opium to alleviate the pain.

He snored very loudly, and instead of wearing a powdered wig like other fashionable people, he put powder on his own hair, which was naturally a reddish brown. He was not good at spelling and he had a speech impediment. George Washington’s inaugural address was the shortest inaugural address in U.S. history: It was only 133 words long and took him just 90 seconds to deliver.

President George Washington established the United States Post Office on this date in 1792. He did so by signing the Postal Service Act. Prior to the Revolutionary War, there were very few official standards when it came to mail delivery. Some people hired couriers, or asked friends to deliver letters for them. Taverns served as informal mail-gathering centers. The British government established the post of postmaster general in 1707, but that task was managed from Britain, and it didn’t have too much practical effect on how the mail was handled in the colonies. Benjamin Franklin was named postmaster general in 1737, but was fired and sent back to America after he abused the power of his office to spy for the colonies.

A printer named William Goddard brought the original plans for a formal American postal service before the Continental Congress in 1774. Goddard published a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Chronicle, and he wanted to make sure that it would be delivered to his readers. His paper supported American independence, and postal agents working for the British crown constantly undermined his delivery efforts. He decided to draw up plans for an independent colonial post. Benjamin Franklin backed Goddard’s plan, and Franklin was named the first Postmaster General when the Constitutional Post began operations in 1775. Franklin held the position for about year, during which time he established overnight mail delivery between New York and Philadelphia, and standardized delivery rates.

The Postal Service Act guaranteed a free press and the inexpensive delivery of newspapers. It also made it illegal for postal officials to open private mail, and laid the legislative groundwork for Congress to expand the Post Office as the new nation grew. It established 75 regional post offices and 2,400 miles of postal routes, and it set the framework that the U.S. Postal Service still operates within today.

Definition #308 Birthday

Balancing on the Birthday

Balancing on the Birthday

balance on the bridge

 birthday junction: wild to tame:

father-son steering

Children Without TV #7

Oliver will be three on February 9, 2014

Oliver will be three on February 9, 2014

For Bday bought him
“pull-ups” with Disney toon trucks-
disappear when wet!

Uh! Oh! Nana needs
some too; had to point the toes
past the knees and pull!

Pattern#17 August 27, 2013

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Photo by Frank Scotti

Wilderness nomad:
1977 birthday
Sabian symbol!

August 27 Zodiac

As a Virgo born on August 27th, you are characterized by your intelligence, generosity and discipline. You have outstanding social skills and seem to understand people with ease. You use your understanding to help others, often realizing they need assistance before they do. Your generosity is especially strong towards your loved ones, who it seems you would do anything for. In work, you are very attentive and will devote all your mental energy to a tasks you feel are worthwhile.

August 27 Element

Your paired element is earth and as a Virgo, you are the only zodiac sign with a fixed relationship to the element. While earth’s influence can make you slightly stubborn at times, it drives your need for stability. You find comfort in standing on solid ground, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. Your interests and goals are practical and you tackle life in a prudent way. While your cautiousness often supports you, be careful to not allow it to overly dominate your life, as you may miss out on some rewarding opportunities.

August 27 Planetary Influence

The Virgo’s ruling planet is Mercury and as you were born in the first Decan, or part, of the sign, you receive twice the planetary influence from Mercury. As the planet of communication, Mercury’s influenced is tied heavily to your mental agility and gifts as a communicator. You rarely choose to use your gift with words for manipulation, instead choosing to be helpful with your words. At times, your practicality causes you to be reserved with your energies and finances, but, for better or worse, these principles are often thrown out of the window when your loved ones are concerned. As you have a strong moral compass, you will find the most fulfillment in life from worthwhile causes and relationships. As long as you maintain these things, your generosity will continue to be one of your greatest assets.

August 27 Career [Career]

Although finding a career is difficult at times, your natural social skills and discipline will allow you to be successful in a variety of careers. The world of science, engineering or mathematics may do well to satisfy your intellectual interests. Your outstanding attention to detail would also be well-suited for a career in finance or writing. If the entertainment world is your passion, a career in acting or music may be a good fit, which was the career path of Alex Lifeson, who was also born on August 27th. In any field, use your leadership abilities for success, much like the path of Lyndon B. Johnson, another of your birthday twins.

August 27 Sabian Symbol [Sabian]

The Sabian Symbol for your birthday is a man becoming aware of nature’s spirits and unseen spiritual energies. While this symbol could relate to a new found spirituality, in a more general sense it relates to expanded levels of consciousness and awareness within. Embrace the connected nature of the world, as a great deal of inner peace can accompany this realization.