Lovely County Citizen: Columns: Beth Bartlett

Wisecrack Zodiak (08/13/09)
Aries: If you're not asking for whom the bell tolls, you need some louder ringtones on your cell phone. Think less Hemingway, more Metallica, or set your phone to vibrate; a better day will be buzzing soon. Taurus: You've looked under the hood and kicked the tires, but is this an opportunity you can cruise with, or will it leave you stranded on the interstate? If you don't take a test drive, at least buy some good walking shoes...

Wisecrack Zodiak (08/06/09)
Aries: You think you've hit a bright spot, but it's just some kid with a magnifying glass and too much time on his hands. Grab some shade under a leaf before you lose a limb to that laser beam. Taurus: You're feeling wild this week; there's chocolate for dinner, you've turned off the TV before Law and Order, and you're wearing your sexiest Tweety nightshirt. The night was made for redneck love...

Wisecrack Zodiac (06/23/09)
Aries: You don't have to be Diogenes with a dim glowstick to find someone worthy. Just look to your left. C'mon now, your other left. Don't bogart that light, let them check you out as well. You both could be ready for prime time. Taurus: Being stubborn as a bull is one thing, but you're getting all horned up over someone who won't back down, and your best pointy parts might end up as a trophy on a wall...

Wisecrack Zodiac (06/18/09)
Aries: You're like a 1970s cop show: fast and loud, but you get the job done. Work hard this week, and everyone will laugh with you before the ending theme music starts up. Taurus: Need some quiet time? Kick everyone off the island, order some sharks online and let 'em loose before you stretch out on the beach. Don't go cheap; the frickin' laser beam option is always worth the extra cash...

Wisecrack Zodiac (06/10/09)
Aries: Your fear is getting a turbo boost from your imagination, because that chasm you're facing isn't as deep as you think. You might get teased by kids for bungee-jumping from the curb. Taurus: As the master of the deal, you should realize that not everything cheap is a bargain, especially when it comes to love or life insurance. Pass on a fiery encounter, and you won't burn holes in your pocket paying out for both...

Wisecrack Zodiac (06/03/09)
Aries: Your favorite chair's broken, and you only have yourself to blame; a 600-lb. gorilla is hard on the furniture. Address what you've been avoiding, and teach him some home repair. Who knows? He could end up a DeVry graduate. Taurus: You're tough, stubborn and immobile; a rock of stability. ...

Wisecrack Zodiac (05/28/09)
Aries: Not every question can be answered with a boot to the head; some questions require a wiffle ball to the groin. Step up to the plate for your helping of cosmic knowledge. Taurus: There's more to life than weekend marathons of Molly Ringwald movies; brave the pollen this week and get out there; you might even meet your own adorable yet spunky redhead. Or you could just find a good yard sale. Either way, you win...

Wisecrack Zodiac (05/20/09)
Aries: Your week is so tasty, it's been sealed for your protection. Enjoy this freebie from the universe as you rip open a new bag and sniff that cosmic puff of air; mmmm, factory-fresh! Taurus: Monday only feels tragic enough to be a country song, but by Tuesday, it's sounding more like a Ray Stevens hit involving streakers and loose squirrels. Tap your toes and hum the tune through Friday; you'll be fine...

Wisecrack Zodiac (05/06/09)
Aries: You've been digging in the cereal box for a prize, and only coming up with well-fingered Fruit Loops. Have faith, because this week you'll finally hit the jackpot, and it's not a cheap Wolverine decoder ring. Taurus: Hey, you've got the looks and moves, that goes without saying. What you're really going to need in order to score is a dash of humility. Call your relatives for a reality check, and you'll have a slice of humble pie in no time...

Wisecrack Zodiac (04/22/09)
Aries: You're sniffling at cute commercials, and you haven't flipped the bird in traffic for nearly a week. You're not sick, just having a rare flash of warm fuzzies. Watch five minutes of Fox News -- that will cure it. Taurus: Some days you're the dog, but this week you're the fire hydrant. Pop open that umbrella before the Great Dane of the Universe hikes his leg; otherwise you'll be yellow, but not so mellow...

Wisecrack Zodiac (02/23/09)
Aries: Sure, the cold weather sucks, but you need to do more this winter than just argue on-line about who would win in a fight: Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Bundle up and get some fresh air; Buffy would totally beat down Sabrina, anyway...

Wisecrack Zodiac (02/18/09)
Aries: Sometimes the only way all the pieces will fit is with a good pair of scissors and some Super Glue. Sure, the picture may not be pretty when you're finished, but you've solved the puzzle. Taurus: All the small stuff, like the bills, will work themselves out this week, leaving you to ponder the big questions, like why anyone would hook up with the sea when Brandy is such a fine girl, or how do you call a horse with no name?...

Wisecrack Zodiac (01/20/09)
Aries: Your hard-headedness has smashed down many doors, and you have the splinters stuck in your scalp to prove it. But a new opportunity won't respond to brute force; you'll have to use your crash-rattled brain this time to figure it out. Taurus: Winter has you craving some quality hibernation time, but hang in there, Yogi: you can't spend days napping, eating and letting your back hair grow when there's stuff to get done. ...

Wisecrack Zodiac (01/13/09)
Aries: Wrestling a pig only gets you dirty and lets the porcine victim file for sexual harassment. Stay out of the mud and politics; you'll remain clean, sane and emotionally stable through these long Eureka winter months. Taurus: Your stubborn streak is wide, long and hard this week; someone may finally take the bull by the horns and get through to you. Listen to them on Tuesday, because their wild idea may be the next big thing...

Wisecrack Zodiac (11/24/08)
Aries: You're feeling a little naked this week, and not just because your eyebrows were singed off during that deep-frying turkey accident on Thanksgiving. Scale back on sharing those deep, dark secrets, and buy an eyebrow pencil. Taurus: That amazing, money-saving plan you've concocted for the holidays? Do a little re-think, because not everyone will appreciate getting their gifts on Jan. 3, when the big sales hit. Even Ebenezer wouldn't go that far...

Wisecrack Zodiac (10/01/08)
Aries: Lately, you've felt like a pair of brown shoes surrounded by sharp Bond tuxedos; a little out of place and less than stylish. Use that headbutting charm of yours, and you'll set a brand new trend. Taurus: Autumn brings experiences money just can't buy; long walks in falling leaves and gorgeous sunsets. Let someone know you're a cheap date this season, so you can enjoy yourself...

Wisecrack Zodiac (09/17/08)
Aries: Instead of charging forward, you've danced the Charleston, with a little Electric Slide thrown in for good measure. You're not where you wanted to be, but knowing your planning skills, is that so bad? Taurus: You're good in a pinch. Trouble is, no one's pinched you lately. Try a new outfit, a French accent, anything to get your game on again...

Beth Bartlett
Wisecrack Zodiac