My Super Mario Maker Levels

Super Mario Maker Levels - Updated March 22, 2016

Four Coins to the Exit:   SMW Ghost Level (March 21, 2016)

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Koopa’s Air Battle:  SMB Airship Level  (March 21, 2016)

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Koopa Garden: (Feburary 29, 2016)

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SMB3 World 3-1 Remix (January 23, 2016)
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Cave of Peril
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Bullet Cruise
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Giant Trouble
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Slippery Cavern
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The Sky is Falling
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Walking on Glass
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Luigi's Halloween (v. 2)
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Enjoy!  Eddie

Music of the 1980’s (my favorite songs)

Music of the 1980’s

I know a lot of these songs growing up the in 1980’s, however, there are some songs of this list that I heard for the first time well after the decade was over.  Note, there is no order to this list.

Enjoy!  These are some of my favorite songs from the decade that brought us Super Mario Brothers, the Rubik’s Cube, Indiana Jones, and lots of game shows:

Walk of Life – Dire Straits (Album: Brothers in Arms, 1985).  I definitely thank my dad for introducing this song to me.  Dad played this song whenever he got a chance for a while.

I Love Rock ‘n Roll – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (Album:  I Love Rock ‘n Roll, 1981).  A definite go-to rock song for me, is pretty much an anthem for most (if not all) lovers of rock and roll.  This song is a perfect combination of edge, guitar, and beat. 

Weird Science – Oingo Boingo (Album: Dead Man’s Party, 1985).  My creation, is it real?  I can safely say yes to Oingo Boing.  It’s an all-around fun track.  The best version is the album version, lasting 6:10, as opposed to the most familiar 3:45 version from the movie’s soundtrack, oddly titled Weird Science. 

Faithfully – Journey  (Album:  Frontiers, 1983).  It was tough picking a favorite Journey song for this list.  I went with Faithfully because of its powerful ballad, tender-hearted lyrics, and how the background music helps tell the story.  Honestly, it was between Faithfull and Don’t Stop Believin’. 

Sailing – Christopher Cross (Album: Christopher Cross, 1979.  The single was released in June 1980).  I can just close my eyes, imagine myself on a sailboat sailing across the ocean on a perfect day.  Or if I am not sailing, I am walking the beach during sunset.  This song is just peaceful.

No One Like You – Scorpions (Album: Blackout, 1982).  A rock ballad that tells how a man misses his love and desires to be with her again.  The guitar riffs and melody beautifully portrays the emotion of the lyrics. 

Thriller – Michael Jackson (Album:  Thriller, 1983).  One of the stable songs of Halloween.  One year, my cousins and I played this song on repeat until we got sick of it (which was at least twenty times).  The music video is epic and puts most horror-themed music videos to shame.  Who can forget the zombie dance?   

Thing Called Love – Bonnie Raitt (Album:  Nick of Time, 1989).  Thing Called Love is about a well-adjusted single woman asking a prospective male if he is ready for love.  Bonnie Raitt brings solid guitar licks and a voice of a confidence.  “I ain’t no queen of Sheeba”, “I ain’t no ameba”, and “I ain’t no porcupine, take off your kid gloves” exudes that confidence.  It’s a very solid song. 

Love Shack – The B-52’s (Album: Cosmic Thing, 1989).  I think this is my favorite B-52’s song and is also one of mom’s favorite.  It is just a feel great track. 

I Feel For You – Chaka Khan (Album:  I Feel For You, 1984). (Originally:  Prince, 1979).  This song is well put together, containing lyrics from Prince (who also sung “I Feel For You” and that track itself is kickass), harmonica from Stevie Wonder, rap from Melle Mel (of Grandmaster Flash), and Khan’s powerful voice.  This song got a lot of play during my childhood.

Naughty Naughty – John Parr (Album: John Parr, 1984).  This is one the songs I first heard of later in life, which is a good thing because the suggestive lyrics would have gone over then my seven-year old head. 

Magic – The Cars (Album: Heartbeat City, 1984).  At first I thought the song was about romance and falling in love.  After watching the music video, it is more about a guy whose magical powers attracts people like flowers attract bees.  Nevertheless, the music is mesmerizing.   

I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters (Album: Break Out, 1983).  This song changed meanings for me from my childhood (a great dance track) to adulthood (where I learn the real meaning of the lyrics). 

The Look of Love – ABC (Album:  The Lexicon of Love, 1982).  This is a fun track and the video is also fun too.  This song beautifully asks what makes true love.

Shadow Boxing – Teena Marie (Album: Robbery, 1983).  This is a track I first heard well after the 80’s have passed.  I wish I did hear it sooner, the easy listening track with solid lyrics makes this song addictive.  Teena didn’t have to break it down for me to understand.  She went way too soon.

Together Forever – Rick Astley (Album:  Whenever You Need Somebody, 1987).  This track is full-on romantic.  The man, so in love for his woman, will do anything for her as he pledges his everlasting love.  It is a good song for romantic nights or Valentine’s Day. 

Head Over Heels – Go-Gos (Album:  Talk Show, 1984).  Another feel good track. 

Let it Loose – Gloria Estefan (Album: Let It Loose, 1987).  This song stands out for me is beat and backing lyrics accompanied with Estefan’s smooth singing. 

Notorious – Duran Duran (Album:  Notorious, 1986).  It was tough picking a Duran Duran song for this list.  I ultimately went with Notorious because it stood out the most.  Little did I know that the song’s lyrics highlighted the internal struggle and fighting the band member were having during that time.

Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard (Album: Hysteria, 1987).  Want a 1980’s rock anthem?  This song is a great one to consider. 

Whip It Good – Devo (Album:  Freedom of Choice, 1980).  This is the guilty pleasure for me.

Shiny Shiny – Haysi Fantayzee (Album: Battle Hyms for Children Singing, 1982).  One more guilty pleasure.  This is probably the most unusual track I ever heard in my life.  Shiny Shiny is a perfect example of musical dissonance.  In this case, the music is very happy, when the song is about post-nuclear war.  I believe Fantayzee’s entire album had musical dissonance.

The 1980s Song I Wish Are on iTunes (they are not as of December 20, 2015):

Should I Love You – Cee Farrow (Album:  Red and Blue, 1983)

The Lover In Me – Sheena Easton (Album: The Lover In Me, 1988)

I’m Never Gonna Give You Up – Frank Stallone & Cynthia Rhodes (Album: Staying Alive soundtrack, 1983).  (This is not available as a single track)

Earworm of the 1980’s AND Iconic Song of the 1980’s

Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr. (Album: Ghostbusters soundtrack, 1984).  If the Ghostbusters and everything associated with them aren’t icons of the 1980s, then what is?  This song remains stuck in our heads even 30 years later. 

I’m pretty sure I missed a few, but these are songs I can think of for now.  What are your 1980’s favorites? 

Eddie

This blog is property of Edward Shore, 2015. 

2015: The Year in Music

2015:  The Year in Music

My take of 2015 in music.  First the positive. 

My Favorite Songs of 2015

These are my six favorite songs that were released in 2015.  To qualify, the song had to either be an album released from December 18, 2014 to December 17, 2015; or it was a single.  There is no order, these are just my favorites.

“Glorious You” – Frank Turner (Album: Positive Songs for Negative People). First of all, given the album’s title, how does Frank Turner know about me?  A loud track where Turner aims to pull the veil and superficial masks from the listener to revel the listener’s true beauty, if only for a moment. 

“I Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd.  (Album: Beauty and the Madness).  I may get some slack for this, but there is a reason why this song was very popular last summer.  The song has a slick beat and the lyrics match the melody well.  The music video is very comedic (or tragic depending on your point of view).  I can only hope that the Weeknd is able to feel his face again. 

“Adventure of a Lifetime” – Coldplay (Album: A Headful of Dreams). I think this is my favorite Coldplay song of their entire catalog song.  The song is colorful and uplifting.  I first heard Adventure upon a recent visit to a coffee shop and I ended up holding off what I was doing.  This song has a message of hope and gives excitement for the adventure ahead.

“Wicked Game” – David Cook (Album:  Digital Vein). Wicked Game was originally sung by Chris Isaak in 1989 and it was wickedly great.  Cook’s cover is also super powerful and he just pulls you into the emotion of the song.  If Cook’s version isn’t part of a dramatic movie, it should be.  Well done, Cook.

“Then Comes the Wonder” – The Landing (Album:  “How Strange To Be”). This is a feel good track, as the lyrics suggest.  The song encourages the listener to life live out loud and to be what they ‘wanna be’.  The melody is well-put together and definitely worth a listen. 

“No Sleeep” (that’s not a typo, the song’s title has 3 e’s) – Janet Jackson featuring J. Cole (Album: “Unbreakable”).  Sleeep is a soulful anticipation of love and promising that when the couple reunites they will get no sleep (they will be too busy making love).  Jackson’s song is a solid jam to kick back to.  The single is 3:26, while the album version includes an interlude by guest rapper J. Cole is 4:21.

Honorable Mentions:

“Aquaman” – Walk the Moon (Talking Is Hard).   The album Talking Is Hard was released December 2, 2014.  Walk the Moon is not only bringing back the New Wave era of the early 1980s, they are making it cool for the 21^st century.  Aquaman is a smooth irresistible track. 

“Bad Blood” – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar (single).  I think this is the revenge track of 2015.  The original track from the 1989 album was good, but Lamar gave the track the extra kick that it needed.  Lamar and Swift combined was gold.  The video was also good (but did they have to put Lena Dunham in the video?  Eeek! Yikes!)

2015 Album of the Year

This is an easy pick for me:  Unbreakable – Janet Jackson.  Each song is a power groove while some having powerful messages.  In addition to “No Sleeep”, “Unbreakable” is a strong first track that I can’t stop listening to.  “Shoulda Known Better” the powerful ballad of learning from the past and asking that we do better in the future.  “BURNITUP!” with Missy Elliot is great dance track.  “After You Fall” is the song you would listen to when life gets rough, anyone signing this to you is your true friend or the family member that sticks by you when you are not on your best.  I also find “Dream Maker/Euphoria” a hopeful track and one I can’t stop listening to.

Now for the earworm, parodies, sin counts, and most annoying song of 2015….

The Earworm of 2015

“Focus” – Ariana Grande (Album: Moonlight, to be released in 2016).  I don’t know she does it: Grande seems to butcher the English language in some parts of the song, and the song seems to be used from template of “Problem”.  Yet Focus accomplishes what it does, it gets us to listen and indeed, focus on Grande.  And her song, especially the chorus (including an uncredited Jamie Foxx) will be stuck in your head. 

The Bart Baker Parody of the 2015: Parody of “Bitch I’m Madonna”

The reception on Madonna’s “Bitch I’m Madonna” has been brutal, despite the original song having two power pop stars Madonna and Nicki Minaj.  Baker, playing as Madonna, acts like she is over the hill and refuses let her youth go.  Tiffany Tynes raps and pretty much nails Minaj’s style.  Unlike the real video, Diplo, played by Roland Lutigaarden has a vocal part.  If you like parodies of song, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2Zcym44dBQ

(Not for the Faint of Heart.  Sense of Humor required.)

And if you want the official video of Bitch I’m Madonna, here it is:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hPMmzKs62w&feature=youtu.be

(I almost named “Bitch I’m Madonna” as Earworm of 2015.)

Best Video Sins of 2015

I am addicted to Sins Media (Jeremy Scott and Chris Atkinson), which has popular YouTube channels Cinema Sins, Music Video Sins, and Brand Sins (hosted by Bobby Burns).   The Music Video Sins channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/MVSins ) launched January 8, 2015 covering Miley Cyrus’ “Party In The USA”.  (“Party In The USA” had Miley before she cut her hair, sprinkled donut sprinkles over her lips, and twerked on anything she could get hands on).  Here are five favorite sins videos of mine:

“Darude” – Sandstorm.  The video has a lot of running, and running, and running, and running…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2UuTTSlrHc

“Flawless” – Beyoncé.  First, Jeremy introduced Ed McMahon to a new generation.  We also learn what happens at one of the hipster Beyoncé parties.  Gives a whole new meaning to “I woke up like this!”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMhrsF4e7wg

“Hypnotize” – Notorious B.I.G.  Two reasons why this made list of favorites: the video is so “sintastic”, and I learn what the human centipede is.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeSMBVriVSg

“Where Are Ü Now” – Skrillex featuring Justin Bieber.  A gallery, a bunch of pictures of somber Bieber, accompanied by a weird beat: what could possibly go wrong?  Video Music Sins points all the things that do.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85T6PqATs2s

“Hotline Bling” – Drake.  Few music video sins videos contain a bonus round, and spoiler alert, “Hotline Bling” includes one.  Let’s just say Drake has been very sinful.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hc_7gOzu1o

Most Annoying Songs of 2015

“Pretty Girls” – Iggy Izelea and Brittany Spears.  Two grown women who act like bratty entitled teens in this song.  The lyrics encourage people accentuate any and all things superficial.

“Worth It” – Fifth Harmony.  Worth It is definitely a swing and a miss. The lyrics “I’m worth it” and “Gimme” sung so many times the song doesn’t sound empowering but people on being so bratty that hearing nails screeched on chalkboard sound preferable.  The background music is flat. 

(As a rule, I would have probably included a song from Justin Bieber but I go out of my away to avoid his music.) 

What 2015 songs have registered as favorites for you?  Which ones have would you rather never hear of again? 

Eddie

This blog is property of Edward Shore.  2015.

Collectivism vs. Individuality

Collectivism vs.  Individuality

Disclaimer:  I am not an expert of philosophy nor claim to be a psychologist.

I wonder why what is so attractive towards collectivism.  Could it be safety in numbers, where a group has a better chance of surviving a battle than an individual?   Could it be that it could be easier to adopt someone else’s ideology?  Maybe it is the comfort of being in a group, which most of the time a supernatural angel or god (goddess) would be involved in group worship.  In collectivism, it is often one person who is elected (in the implied sense) to determine the ideology of the group.  Examples of collectivism is present in feminism, religion, and fandom of sports and other entertainment venues.

On the surface, collectivism is attractive, taking the “We are all one” attitude.  (sounds like New Age)  Everyone is the same and therefore, everyone is expected to have the same attitude and goals. This extends to how people of a group treat other people. 

As much as someone wants to be part of a collective, often that person starts to demonstrate a difference or a disagreement.  This is where it can get dangerous.  Hopefully the collective allows for personal differences and accepts people for who they are.  Unfortunately, this is usually not the case.  As seen with religion and third-wave feminism, anyone who exhibits even a difference, no matter how small, has been deemed to breach the collective.  Punishment comes swift and harsh: anywhere from psychological trickery to being banished outright.  Regardless how many times the “offender” apologizes, that person will be marked as the enemy.

Individuality is the recognition that everyone is an individual human, complete with his/her set of beliefs, values, and lifestyles.  Compared against collectivism, being an individual can get lonely.  One might feel that no one is there for them.  It happens to me every once in a while.

To recognize individuality takes work.  First, a person has to determine his/her own personality and philosophy.  This may include research, observation, and learning from mistakes.  You are not told how to live, how to believe, or what philosophy to follow.  It may also include having to survive criticism (and possibly attacks) from both sides of the political or social aisle.  It may also be harder to make friends being an individual.

Despite this, there are positives to embracing individuality.  First, you are you own person.  You are not controlled by a collective and what you do is up to you.  Second, individuality gives you the gift of being genuine, which is an attractive trait.  Third, it is easier to stand out and be recognized, at least in some capacity, if you are an individual than participating in a collective. 

What do you think?  What would you choose: collectivism vs. individuality?  I lean towards individuality. 

Eddie

A Story Using Titles of Taylor Swift Songs

A Story Using Titles of Taylor Swift Songs

 A young, genius lady named Tessie, 22, just graduated college about to embrace her professional life.  Upon the plane landing at Kennedy Airport, Tessie notices Bryan, who got her attention by saying with affection “Welcome To New York”.  Always one to have a trusting soul, Tessie thought she felt that Sparks Fly between her and Bryan. 

As Bryan and Tessie were having some Starbucks coffee, a picture of Eddie slipped out of Tessie’s pocket.  Curious, Bryan asked Tessie about Eddie, and Tessie told him that she used to wish that she could go Back to December.   Last December, she left Eddie to start her new life, which took a toll on both of them.  Bryan and Tessie would part ways.

At her new apartment in New York, Tessie saw the place as advertised, ready to Begin Again.  It wasn’t long before Tessie met Tim, who told her he was named after Tim McGraw.  Ever the romantic, Tessie saw a Love Story in Tim’s eyes.  Little did she know, Tim was on the rebound.  That night Tessie met Tim’s friends, Kerry, Mike, and Julie.  It would turn out that they were all Tessie’s new coworkers.

Several weeks at the office pass by, with Tessie and Tim courting a relationship.  Tessie couldn’t believe her good fortune, a great job, new friends, and a relationship Sweeter Than Fiction. 

Then that fateful Tuesday came.  Tessie saw Tim and Kerry recalling their love, in which Kerry kept in her diary titled The Story of Us.  Naturally, Tessie asked Tim about it, and not surprisingly, he was evasive.  5:00 came.  In the ladies’ room to freshen up before heading home, Tessie overhead Kerry, Julie, and a few other female co-workers stating that Tessie was just another Picture to Burn. 

The troubles continued on Wednesday.  Tessie found a Dear John letter from Tim, which the letter concluded “I Knew You Were Trouble”.  Looking up Tim and Kerry were displaying PDA, while the other Mean coworkers laughing at her.  Kerry whispered in Tim’s ear, “Tessie is just another Blank Space, just using you to get ahead.” Tessie had enough. 

Thursday, Tessie confided in Mike, who introduced Tessie to new friends, Serena, Jessica, and Kathy; where they convinced Tessie to Shake It Off.   

That Friday at work, after some more teasing by Kerry and her catty friends, Tessie, Fearless, stood up to Kerry, and aside her were Mike, Serena, Jessica, and Kathy and all sang Bad Blood.  The office cheered for Tessie, and Tim was very embarrassed.  Embarrassed, Tim begged Tessie for forgiveness.  She did.  Tim asked if there was a chance, and Tessie smiled, cheerfully and loudly telling Tim, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together!”

Returning to her apartment, Tessie, confident and smiling, saw Eddie with roses at her front door.  “Your mom and dad told me where you lived, I just wanted to see you again. I always knew you’d make it because you are always in Style.”   Tears in her eyes, Tessie hugged Eddie as they whispered to each other “You Belong With Me”.

Hope you enjoy it.  – Ed

P.S. Keep on rocking, Taylor Swift!

Legends of Zodiac Constellations in One Sentence

Legends of Zodiac Constellations in One Sentence

Aries: 

A ram that holds the fleece that Team Jason uses to save the day. 

Taurus:

What Zeus changed into to get it on with Europa.

OR

Persephone teaches out of control bull to calm down.

Gemini:

Pollux and Castor: an example of true brotherly love.

Cancer:

Just another errand on Hercules’ his twelve labor to-do list.

Leo:

Hercules’ first labor on his twelve labor to-do list. 

Virgo:

Demeter risks Earth’s well-being in order to find her missing daughter, Persephone.

Libra:

Scales of justice that are used by the goddesses of justice and harvest.

Scorpio (Scorpius):

The scorpion that puts an end to Orion’s hunting activities, permanently. 

Ophiuchus:

A man who somehow can’t get along with snakes and also crushes scorpions.

OR

The good doctor Asclepius to tried to kill death. 

Sagittarius:

Commonly known as Chiron, a wise centaur who has venerable heels.

OR

A centaur who’s into archery.

OR

A satyr (human with a horses’ tail) named Crotus, who invented the bow.

Capricorn (Capricornus):

Lusty sea-goat, Pan, who plays the flute and is an excellent security system.

Aquarius:

Zeus’ water bearing hunk toy, Ganymede.

Pisces:

Fish that rescues love goddesses and god Aphrodite and Eros. 

For detailed information, the Wikipedia articles are good or you can go here:  http://www.gods-and-monsters.com/constellation-myths.html  (godsandmonsters.com), except for Ophiuchus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiuchus).

How the Astrological Personalities Came to Be (Comedy)

HOW THE ASTROLOGICAL PERSONALITIES CAME TO BE

I have a theory on how all the characteristics were assigned to the twelve astrological signs. If you are expecting a double-blind study of astrologers completely analyzing people with a complete survey and spending decades carefully analyzing the results, you’re going to be disappointed. 

Maybe it went something like this:  A group of twelve astrologers got together one night, trying to figure how they were going to market the constellations for pure massive profit clarity and enlightenment.

It was bright and early in the morning.  The main astrologer said, “We have 12 zodiac signs.  If we work quickly we could be done by nightfall.”

The group decided it was best if they assigned one quirk to each of the 12 signs.  Full of energy, the astrologers quickly finished with Aries.  In fact, Aries was assigned the “full of energy” characteristic. 

Then breakfast came.  One astrologer noted who cows and bulls continuously eat grass.  Eating became Taurus’ number one trait. 

During breakfast a two of the astrologers, who looked very similar to each other, started talking and talking and talking.  It was noted that the two talkative astrologers looked alike, and said, “Doesn’t Gemini represent the twins?”  And that is how Gemini got the eternal-mouthpiece characteristic.

This didn’t please a female astrologer who wanted to have breakfast in peace, and asked the two talking astrologers to stop.  Annoyed, the two talking astrologers called her the disease of the group for ruining all the fun.  Another fellow astrologer said, “Eureka! We have the defining characteristic for Cancer!”  That female astrologer cried and left the room. 

The rest of the astrologers finished breakfast, they wrote more details about Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer when said female astrologer walked in, dressed in a lion’s suit, and screamed “I am woman! Hear me roar!  ROOOOOOAAAAARRRRR!”  After looking at her, astrologers noticed Leo was next on the list.  Next to Leo was the words written:  “Proud.  Loud.  Desires to an idol at all costs.”

One of the astrologers noticed that all the notes weren’t organized.  And it was noon and the astrologers were not half way done.  The main astrologer wasn’t pleased, and chastised the group.  One sarcastic astrologer told the main astrologer that he needed to get laid.  In an opportunity for revenge, the female astrologer dressed in a lion suit said “doesn’t that mean he’s a Virgo?  Virgo stands for virgin.”  To the main astrologer’s ire, Virgo got the “virgin who has to have everything organized” characteristic.

It was well into the afternoon and the astrologers were clearly running out of ideas.  For several hours, they argued over what characteristics Libra should have.  Half of the astrologers liked that the signs have been assigned cartoonish characteristics, while others wanted the practice to realistic as possible.  Out of frustration, the main astrologer wrote “Can’t decide” next to Libra.

This pissed one of the astrologers off.  “How dare, you!  You can’t just arbitrarily decide the characteristics without us agreeing!” 

The main astrologer was tired and annoyed.  “Really?  We’ve been fooling around trying to make up stuff for twelve signs and we’ve only been through seven!”

The sarcastic astrologer added in, “We’re doing this in one day, it’s not like we are actually asking people and listening or anything like that.”

“Shut up or I sting you!” retorted the main astrologer.  “We chose this method! If you want to spend eons talking to people go right ahead!”

The female astrologer wrote down “therapist” next to Scorpio.  Then she noticed one of the astrologers giving her the come hither look.  Next to “therapist”, she wrote “into sex”.   The main astrologer was angrier than ever, “What did I say about determining characteristics without all of us agreeing?”

The female astrologer then added “eternally angry” to Scorpio’s list.  She then threw her notebook down and had a stare down with the main astrologer.  The astrologers started arguing.

Ten minutes later, six astrologers let their cool heads prevail, shook their heads, and collectively said, “Forget this, we’re out of here!” and wrote for Sagittarius:  “sane traveling person who clearly sees astrology as it really is: useless”.  Those six astrologers would never look at a horoscope ever again.

The main astrologer after breaking the last of the fracas and seeing half of the crew leave and ultimately live better lives as real scientists, declared “We need a break.  And I need a drink.”   All of the remaining astrologers reluctantly agreed.

A few hours of drinks, drugs, and probably sex with a few patrons at the local tavern, our astrologers returned to the table, all feeling supremely good – and woozy.

“Wow, only Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces left, groovy,” one of the astrologers said with a drunk smile.  As she looked a picture of a goat, thinking it represented what her dream boyfriend would own as a pet, she declares “Hard working and gets the groove on, yeah, that’s my Cappy!” Without thinking, she planted a big kiss on the picture of the goat.  The rest agreed that Capricorn was described perfectly. 

“I’m feeling electricity, colorful vibes, peace, harmony, and a supreme love for all humans,” the main astrologer began to sing.  The other of astrologers, despite having little of their faculties left, managed to write what the main astrologer said.  “Man, I can’t want for this age… it will be the age of humanity, man,” the main astrologer continued, “and I truly love you all, I’d give you all water if I could. I wish there was a song for Aquarius.”

The other astrologers smiled and sung, “Aquarius.”

“Love, sweet love.  That should be Pisces too.  I’m seeing spirits,” one of the astrologers added.  The female astrologer wrote love next to Pisces, and drew a picture of a beer.  “Spiritual baby.” She added.  And then the remaining astrologers fell asleep, full of smiles.

The End

** Please note that this is for humor, in case you didn't know.