Oh Dear, September is Here!

Birthstone: Sapphire










Flower: Aster








September is National Hispanic Heritage month.








Famous (and not-so-famous) people born in September:
1st - Gloria Estefan & Barry Gibb
2nd - Salma Hayek
3rd - Charlie Sheen
4th - Beyonce Knowles
5th - Bob Newhart & Raquel Welch
7th - Buddy Holly & Pat Laschober
8th - Patsy Cline, Peter Sellers, & Bill Laschober
9th - Hugh Grant, Otis Redding, & Colleen Maples
10th - Roger Maris & Arnold Palmer
11th - O. Henry
13th - Mel Torme
15th - Agatha Christie
16th - BB King & Lauren Bacall
17th - John Ritter & Anne Bancroft
18th - Ryne Sandberg
19th - "Mama" Cass Elliot & Jessica Falk
20th - Sophia Loren & Dr. Joyce Brothers
21st - Bill Murray & Steven King
23rd - Bruce Springsteen & Ray Charles
24th - Jim Henson
25th - Barbara Walters
27th - Shawn Cassidy & Wilford Brimley
28th - Ed Sullivan
30th - Johnny Mathis & Truman Capote

2008 is the Chinese Year of the Rat:
Being born a Rat is nothing to be ashamed of. In China, the Rat is respected and considered a courageous, enterprising person. It is deemed an honor to be born in the Year of the Rat and it is considered a privilege to be associated with a Rat. Rats know exactly where to find solutions and can take care of themselves and others without problems. They use their instinctive sense of observation to help others in times of need and are among the most fit of all the Animal signs to survive most any situation. Being born under this sign determines many talents, as well as other characteristics that may not be so commendable. Rats are very lively and need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. They can be calm and perceptive, but sometimes their brains can cause a mental restlessness, tempting them to take on too much, only to discover they are unable to meet their commitments. Rats are blessed with one of the best intellects going. Add to their intelligence a curiosity and a bright imagination, and they seem as sharp as a needle. The sign of the Rat is the first sign in the cycle giving Rat people exude great leadership qualities and are good at taking the lead. They don't mind a lot of responsibility and they demonstrate a strong presence that other people respect. For those with the Rat nature, status and monetary satisfaction are the greatest motivation. Generally friendly and sociable, the Rat is one of the extroverts of the Animal Zodiac. Often, the Rat is lively and genial, and has a special gift for easing the minds of others. It is not surprising that Rats have a lot of friends. They are great speakers and intriguing conversationalists, and can generally find something to say on just about any topic or subject. Of course, there is always that renowned Rat lure that allows them to charm the pants off of people! To the people they love, Rats can be amazingly charitable, popular and supportive, and will go out of their way to be certain their loved ones are content. On the other hand, if the Rat does not like someone, he is considered fair game and can be used to achieve any and all of the Rat's desires. At the end of the day, though, the Rat is a loyal friend and will be there for his companions through thick and thin.
2008 is "The Earth Rat". The Earth adds solidity to the Rat's personality. An Earth Rat is conventional and a good achiever who likes to establish roots early in order to make a secure future for himself and his family. These Rats have the typical Rat ingenuity and mental capacity, but a strong sense of reality often alludes them preventing them from going after anything that could be impromptu. Earth Rats are honorable and love to be stabilized. Slowly and steadily acquiring wealth gives them a sense of inner peace. Although they are capable of being stingy with their finances, they do possess warm feelings for their family and friends.

Compatible Friends: Dragons and Monkeys
Mortal Enemy: Horses

Famous people born in the Year of the Rat:
Galileo
President Jimmy Carter
Mozart
Johann Strauss
Monet
Toulouse Lautrec
Charlotte Bronte
Shakespeare
Leo Tolstoy
Prince Charles
Al Gore
Samuel L. Jackson
Bono
Burt Reynolds