Lydia Aswolf

You know those songs, books, interviews and so on where various people in the public eye groan and moan about not being seen as they are; you know, as a real person?

They can never trust anyone new on the scene; never know if the person is genuinely interested in them or only interested in what they can provide for the new ‘friend’ in question?

Know what I call these poor unfortunate people who have ‘friends’ approaching them just to glory in their exalted presence?

I call them lucky bastards.

Because I and every psychic, seer, medium, and Oracle are not people; didn’t you know?

When you grab a candle when the lights go out, it’s because you want to see your way forward without breaking your neck on the damned shoes the kids left on the stairs.

Or maybe because you left your own shoes on the stairs; who cares?

You don’t note the unique pattern of each candle you burn while the electric company sends out their vanguard; again, all you want is to see your way forward and avoid any obstacles in your path.

Which is traditionally what Oracles are; candles that give you what warmth and light they can before you no longer need their light.

You don’t realize the candle is jaded and cynical when you hold it, unless you tilt the fucking thing and it sprays you with burning hot wax; then you might hold a grudge.

The candle sure as shit does.

Is this because I’m the Oracle for quite a few people?

Sure it is.

Because no Oracle in recorded history is known for their slamming social life or vast network of loyal friends.

Instead, they are known for their sight.

No name assigned; even the Delphic Oracle; who is referred to as a she, but her name is not commonly mentioned; if it’s even known…anymore than the other Oracles names that time has produced.

Oh they were important; we can glean that much from history.

But they were prized for their ability to see; not to be.

So it is with those of us who walk today, and because of it, I find myself at a crossroads I arrive at regularly every year.

It is my choice if I can recover some enthusiasm for another crop of callers should I go forward with the next season of Psychically Correct.

I like my callers; don’t get me wrong.

I like helping them with their problems, and showing another side to every Oracle; the side that contains (gasp) a real, foul mouthed person who calls it like she sees it.

This is not what people expect in their Oracle; but it is vastly entertaining, I gather.

People have been consistently shocked for six or seven seasons of the show; guests entertained, and what’s more, other entertainers and metaphysicians invite me on their show…and why do they do this?

Because they see a person, not an Oracle; they deserve more credit than you know for this.

My beloved Tweeps, as I call them; the people I know and adore on Twitter (you know who you are…and there are A LOT of you) know me as a person first, and don’t even think about the Oracle bit of things…well, most of the time it works that way.

Every now and again someone wants the Oracle, and asks a question; I suppose they figure I owe it to them.

A lot of people figure the Oracle is for the good of all, so why not use it?

Same thing happens on Facebook, where I have a smaller cluster of good friends, clients, and people i just flat out like.

It doesn’t matter where I turn; there are always a few who want the Oracle, not the person.

Some are friends hailing back to grade and middle school; once we reconnect they have lots of questions needing answers; why recently one called into the show believing preferential treatment would be shown, then added insult to injury by leaving a voicemail on my personal number and when she didn’t get her answer fast enough; she texted me.

Some are friends I’ve chatted with online for years as a person… when they find out I’m the local Oracle the email hits my inbox; asking if I have a minute to ‘help’ with some issues that have come up.

A few are people who know exactly what I do for a living, and decide one fine day they’ll do me the great favor of consulting me…without paying any inconvenient fees, of course.

Because they are my friends.

Some make a friend request on facebook and then email to ask me to see their future…and for the love of God, provide more details, not less.

A few are psychic/medium colleagues who should know better, but don’t.

All expect the Oracle to answer.

This Oracle doesn’t.

Unlike superstars in the public eye, I don’t have anyone willing to bask in my exalted presence.

What I do have is a lot of people willing to take every minute of time that I have to function as their own personal candle shielding them against the darkness.

Amazing how few realize the most important step to take in the event you need a candle to protect you from the dark and unknown.

At some point; you have to light it.

Forgot entirely that I had scheduled a vision appointment for my son tomorrow…and as it turns out, precisely at the time Psychically Correct airs. His vision is pretty important, so I’m going to cancel for tomorrow, but as the season winds down (we go on summer hiatus after May 26th) I will be coming back to the airwaves next week barring any visual complications…or uh, anything else that might crop up!

Already wrapped up season on Lydia’s Literary Lowdown…and yes, because of this I SHOULD blog more, and will certainly give it my best go, but things heating up with books, work, and clients, so will keep you in my loop as best as I can, as often as I can!

Okay.

Move is over, I’m settled in, and itching to get back on the airwaves; luckily for me, I have the delightful Daria Anne DiGiovanni guesting this coming Tuesday, April 5th, at 2pmEST right here:

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Daria DiGiovanni was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in the nearby suburb of Media. The youngest of five children in a close-knit family, she earned a B.A. in English from Villanova University before relocating to South Florida at age 27. A passionate wordsmith from a very early age, DiGiovanni’s experience includes copywriting, website content, e-proposal and RFP writing, blogging and book editing. Her first novel, Water Signs: A Story of Love and Renewal, loosely chronicles her own 16-year spiritual and personal growth journey in a simultaneously heart-wrenching and uplifting tale of first love, family, second chances, forgiveness, gratitude and patriotism.

DiGiovanni has also appeared on numerous internet talk radio programs, as well as traditional AM channels. Thanks to her performances during these interviews, show hosts Premo Mondone, Stephen Rhodes and Steven Rosenblum invited her to assume regular co-hosting duties on their unique Blog Talk broadcasts – opportunities the author/activist happily accepted. Until recently, on the first and third Saturdays of  the month at 9 p.m. Eastern, she co-hosted Red State Town Hall with Premo Mondone,  and on Tuesday evenings at 9 p.m. Eastern, The Republican Temple with Stephen Rhodes.

Every Saturday at 6 p.m. DiGiovanni continues to co-host Conservative Republican Forum with Steven Rosenblum, which has received rave reviews from Parcbench.com. She also makes recurring visits to BTR programs Neidner’s Talk Show,  Freedom’s Wings, The Black Sphere , Patriot Action Live, The Fritch Show and Young Gun Conservative. And you can find her occasionally on Kevin Price’s excellent show, Price of Business on CBS Radio.

On January 7, 2010, DiGiovanni launched her own internet TV program called The Liberty Belle Hour on WAFS-TV. A high-energy combination of entertainment, insight and debate, the show features accomplished guests from a variety of fields including politics, pop culture, health and wellness, small-business and publishing. With the closure of the WAFS-TV studio at the end of June, 2010, DiGiovanni relocated The Liberty Belle Hour to Blog Talk Radio, where she now broadcasts every Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. Eastern. The new show debuted on August 5, 2010 with Philly Sportsradio personality Steve Trevelise. And just as before, live chat is always open and calls are gratefully received!

In other news, Ms. DiGiovanni won the Book of the Week Award from Blurb! Talk Radio, competing with several other fiction writers for that coveted title. She appeared on Blurb! Talk Radio with Dr. Kent and Sally to discuss her book on July 15, 2009. Listen to the interview here.

On September 23, 2009, DiGiovanni addressed the Hawthorne Writers Group in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Watch the video of her presentation here.

Ms. DiGiovanni was also selected as one of twelve authors to participate in the Delray Beach Library’s Eleventh Annual Author’s Showcase, which took place on January 10, 2010. She appeared in a promotional piece prior to the event in the Boca Raton Forum, having been interviewed about her work by journalist, Marcie Shatzman.

She currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

On Psychically Correct, Suzanne and I are going to be fielding YOUR questions all show long, so don’t forget to call into (347)237-5339 to chat with us!