2 NOV 06
Marriage (a visit to the fortuneteller)
hers:
"I see the three wise men. The white is an angel, the red is a devil, gold is god. The black and blue are missing. The red has a point but no lead. The others stop short. Do you have a question? There are three choices. Two go straight through--they're like pipes. But one points up. It's your choice. They're all good. Though you have a defined mission, there are different ways to go about it. There are three ways it can succeed, but basically yes. No warning, just don't worry about the grey.
"It might not feel very artistic. The production is modest, more on the order of a school play than a broadway show. But when the extra is taken away, there is strength."
his:
"I see words, right now it's reversed. It's the type for an old printing press, where each letter must be set individually. If you ink it, it will be a G. Big G, small G, but both uppercase. The black is contained. The crow serves a function. There is no cardinal, but a bluebird--or maybe a jay. I like this blue.
"Because you have chosen the life of an artisan, you can't expect things to go fast. It's slow. You knew that. But you just have the one idea--in two sizes--and that's good, it's not split. Slow down and remember the original idea. Your job is technical and complicated, though basic--it's done with the hands. Her job is done with the mind. She is more the ornament? Though not very glittery--it is pretty banged up. You are more the backstage manager. But your tools are more fabulous, so it evens out."
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