I just emailed my sister's mom. Her birthday is next month, and I was wondering what would happen, as well as whether I should contact her (and how to do so). She's now in a foster home (not sure if it's a group home), and still goes to her Dad's every weekend. They're supposed to go to court tomorrow, but her mom is pretty sure there will be an extension. The reason is that she cannot live with her Dad because there would be no supervision whne she got home from school at 4pm. Sheesh, I was such a latch-key kid, I can't imagine.

Her mom said I should call over there one weekend and let her Dad know I'd like to talk to her if she'd like, and maybe send her a card to her Dad's address for her birthday. I'll probably do that, but I'm not sure about calling. I'm guessing that she has put me in league with her mom, who has also had no contact with her, ever since all of the incidents a few months ago (running away, burglary, etc.) since I gave her no slack. I thought that she would be out of the system at 17, but apparently the papers say she'll be in this home for 8 months. I say that's a good thing for now, as long as she doesn't run away. Not sure of her attitude or behavior lately, or if the therapy is helping or if meds have been started.

From Free Will Astrology:

Gemini Horoscope for week of September 15, 2005

The Epson laser printer I got for my computer two years ago has worked great. It serves my needs beautifully. Our household also has a newer, more expensive Epson printer, which I bought for another computer, but it doesn't work nearly as well. Unfortunately, the beloved original now has a malfunction, and I can't find a single printer repairperson who'll even try to fix it. They say it's an antique, and Epson doesn't make parts for it anymore. Nonetheless, I'm determined to save it. I'm scouring eBay for old parts, and will learn printer repair skills myself if necessary. This is one time when the older version is definitely worth preserving. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Gemini, you're facing a similar problem with a comparable solution.