2B • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
JAYPLAY
THURSDAY, JAN.17, 2002
HOROSCOPES
ay's Birthday (Jan. 17).
Today's Birthday (Jan. 17).
All is not as it appears this year. The more you learn, the more interesting life becomes. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something else changes. Might as well get used to it. Don't take anything for granted.
Pay attention!
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day,0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6.
Arles (March 21- April 19). Today is 4.
You're good at moving quickly. You see what needs to be done, and you do it. But don't trust that impulse now. Proceed with caution. What you see on the surface isn't all that going on.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is 9:17.
What would you have to do to get that promotion? If it's something you wouldn't feel good about, don't do it. But don't turn down an opportunity just because it's a stretch. That goes for whatever challenge you're contemplating.
Gemini (Mav 21-June 21). Today is a 6.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Today is a G.
All of a sudden you're running into problems.
Something that looked like a sure thing could go sour. It's harder to get your message across or to make the sale. Just wait a while. Things are changing. Pay attention.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today
Something you were hoping for is still just beyond reach, and something you were worried about doesn't materialize. Stop focusing so hard on what might happen and enjoy what you've accomplished.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is a 5.
Leib July 25-August 27. Today is a t
It may be difficult to explain to a loved one why he or she can't have a treat. Expenses are running a little higher than anticipated. Promise a special, affordable adventure on Saturday.
Virno (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is an 8.
An older person — your boss, teacher or one of your parents — has been way too strict. You wouldn't mind normal rules, but this is excessive. But who listens to you? This older person might, with somebody else on your side.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 6.
Scorpion (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 7.
You're scrambling to keep up. You're working overtime, and nothing is going right. You're running into all sorts of glitches, and there's only one more day to make your deadline. If only you had worked instead of playing the first part of this week. Nah, it would have been this way anyway.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6
You're luckier with love now than you are with money. You can promise your sweetheart the moon, but save the fancy presents for some other time. Give each other encouragement instead, and dig in. You can weather a financial setback.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21), today is a b.
Things at home may be a mess, but conditions are shifting in your favor. By this weekend, everything will seem possible again. You will have solved this puzzle.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8.
Hit the books! You'll learn that something you were worried about can't hurt you at all. You might decide to start avoiding something else.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 7.
Stay pragmatic for a little while longer. Close the deal, and get it all down in writing. Take care of business.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7.
Is something happening that you don't agree with?
Is an authority figure trying to push something through? Something that affects your life?
Don't just sit there. Make lots of noise!
Kansan "sexpert" enjoying new job
By James Manning Sex columnist
We all have timid secrets. We all have things about ourselves that we shouldn't be shy to reveal, but that for some reason we can't let pass our lips.
Eventually we become braver, and we tell those secrets to a person or two. These people in turn tell our secrets to others — and soon it seems as the whole world knows about our personal little things.
That has been happening with me for the past four weeks. I had a secret that could either be lame, stimulating, glamorous, or shameful—or all four at the same time.
"Really?" Ally asked. "You'll be good at it. Just don't write about me."
I first told my roommate Ally I was applying for the job.
A couple of days later, at a party, she decided to reveal my little secret to a few others.
My secret was writing this column.
"Dude." one guy said, buzzing off of his beer. "Dude, you want to write about butt plugs?"
I didn't reply. I have no intention of ever discussing butt plugs in this page — I know my limits.
When I got the Kansan's acceptance, I told about it to my friend Wendy. She asked me if I was going to be anything like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. I instantly hoped my life could be half as exciting as hers. Or maybe not.
James Manning jmanning@kansan.com
Then the phone rang. "Hello, honey. It's Mom. What's new in your life?"
I know my limits.
COMMENTARY
What was new? I didn't know
how to break the news, but I did it. Sort of.
"Really?" she asked. "What about?"
"Well, I'm writing for a paper again," I said.
"Well, um . . ." I faltered. "Relationships. I'm writing a column on relationships."
"Really? Well, you should start with me and your father," she replied. "God knows we need the help."
But it wasn't until New Year's Eve that I discovered the full power of my new title.
I guess I wasn't nearly as comfortable with my secret as I thought I was.
I was doing the whole small-talk thing in a bar and I was asked what I did for a living. I replied that I taught Cha-ching at KU. First score. Then I was asked if I did anything else. My friend Wendy volunteered the information about my other job.
"Really?" the woman asked me. "So, what can you teach me?"
I smiled. "After all, you're the sexpert," she said.
Then I realized how much I'm going to like this job. Well, at least until my mother reads this column.
Contact Manning at jmanning@kansan.com.
Let me introduce myself. I am a self-proclaimed student. I come from the land of Minnesota, and I have taken the golden opportunity of working for the Kansan, writing a sex column. I have no plans of hiding or twisting any facts. I am here to tell you how it is. Granted, I might not be as well-versed in some things as others, but I am willing to give things a shot. So here we go.
Sex is important; take it seriously
By Piers Shorrock Sex columnist
I would like to start off with a little safety talk. I will entitle it "Abstinence, or when in doubt, the next best thing."
Everyone knows that we all should hold ourselves back from the blasphemous act of sex until we are married, but we are college students; we are about exploring and uncovering the unknown. So those of you who are practicing abstinence, keep it up. You are doing the right thing, and you should stick to it.
Now, if you aren't practicing abstinence, and if you're in the situation where you really think you're ready to have sex but you just can't find someone to do it with you, then keep looking. Remember that it is a big world out there, and there is always someone for you.
If you already have met the light of your life and if you are having problems bringing the subject of sex up, then there are a few approaches that you could take. A straightforward approach would be to just get naked and say something like "Does this look good to you? It feels good to me. Let's get it on." Chances are the person you're directing your question—and your private parts—to is going to take off running. So I wouldn't recommend it.
COMMENTARY
Piers Shorrock
pshorrock@kansan.com
More than likely, if the relationship has reached the sex level, then you are both thinking about doing it anyway. The other person is just as nervous as you to bring it up. Bring the topic up and see where it goes. YOU HAVE TO TALK ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU DO IT.
Sex is only best when both of you agree that it's what you should be doing. Once you start, it will only get better. Be adventurous. Try new things and different places — but think about it before you jump to it.
For those of you who have thrown abstinence to the wayside long ago, keep it up. Nothing is wrong with an active sex lifestyle, but you should know your partner for at least a few hours before you hop into bed.
No matter if you are new or experienced, sex is about both of you, not just one of you — it takes two to tango. Make sure that the other person is on the same level as you are.
Now, the things that I would like to talk about might not be what you want to read. If you have any ideas, suggestions or questions that you would like me to answer, please contact me. Just think of me as you sexual resources center.
Contact Shorrock at pshorrock@kansan.com.
ROCK SNOB
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exist but, because of their incompleteness, simply aren't worth the time, which is why the box set is the most recommendable.
Drake's strongyet understated voice is paired with a beautifully intricate acoustic guitar style, producing heartwrenching songs of sadness and introspection. As fate would have it, his autumnal, melancholy songwriting style was the direct product of a privileged, but nonetheless melanchoylife. Suffering from bouts of extreme depression, Drake died in 1974 at his parents' home not long after his release from a mental institution.
His death was ruled a suicide, supposedly induced by an overdose of antidepressant drugs, though it was also argued to have been an accident.
The fact that his lyrics seem to prophesy an early demise is yet another fascinating dimension of his music.
Live at the Austin Outhouse,
Blaze Foley, Munich, 1999.
Forthose who like theirtroubadours
with a little twang, Blaze Foley's posthumous live album is the place to start.
Who better to sing a tragic cowboy tune than a guy who led an actual tragic cowboy life, getting gunned down in 1989 trying to protect an elderly friend?
Though he achieved virtually no notoriety during his lifetime, Blaze's minimalist songs of road-weary wryness have been covered by songwriting legends Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson.
Does the fact that an artist led a tragic, mysterious life make his or her music a worthwhile pursuit? Not necessarily, but some rarely sought masterpieces certainly exist. But even when the obscure fails to prove superior, when a record collection is a matter of pride, nothing feels quite as rewarding as fielding an inquiry about one of your rare gems with the phrase, "Well, there's a great story behind that one..."
Contact Gassaway at agassaway@kansan.com. This story was edited by Sarah Smarsh.
WILLIS
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tonight's show at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. have been at his store, 4651 W. Sixth St.. for nearly two weeks.
"A lot of people are interested," he said, "and a lot of people are intrigued."
The flyer's portrayal of Willis — cigar, shaved head and an "I have lint in my eyes" stare — might be the magic image that gets folks to his show, but Jeff Fortier of Lawrence's House of Blues said he didn't doubt Willis' ability to wow the crowd, especially the die-hards.
"I think people view it as a party," Fortier said. "To have fun, lighten up — that's what it's all about. He's very supportive of . . . the blues in general."
Willis is touring several House of Blues venues nationwide because "he wants to jam," said Fortier, adding that he doesn't think "he's taking it
very seriously."
Lawrence's House of Blues arranged the show at the Uptown Theatre.
"I know he can draw a crowd," Fortier said. "From what I've seen so far, he's attracting an older crowd. But don't let that stop you from coming."
Ivan Neville, son of R&B singer Aaron Neville ("Everybody Plays A Fool"), joins Bruce Willis & the Accelerators tonight as a bassist. Ivan also has performed with Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley and the Rolling Stones.
At press time, nearly 800 of 1,700 tickets remained, according to Ticketmaster. Tickets purchased today cost $30.
Contact Beglin at jayplay@kansan.com. This story was edited by Clay McCuistion.
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