3+ week, 2+ day ago (520+ words) John Thomas "Tom" Bisset, a retired president of the Peter and John Radio Fellowship and a Christian broadcasting executive, died of complications from dementia Oct. 30 at Arden Courts in Towson. The former Lutherville resident was 86. Born in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John Osborne Bisset, a Baltimore pastor who founded the Peter and John Radio Ministry with his brother, Peter. His mother was Barbara Orange Bisset, who worked alongside her husband in the ministry. Mr. Bisset " who never used the title the Rev. " moved to a dairy farm in Manchester in Carroll County in 1952 as his extended family and church friends worked to turn River Valley Ranch into a Western-themed Christian youth camp and retreat center. He was a graduate of Manchester High School, the Moody Bible Institute and Greenville College in Illinois. An ordained minister, he…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (493+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): Just say "no" to that impulsive money temptation floating before you " it"s unlikely to be a boss move. Old rules or old habits could be restrictive, see what isn"t serving you anymore and let go. Go slow on pushing something through with force. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get active with a partner today, restless energies will be best released proactively. Workout together or tackle a joint project. Refrain from doing something spontaneously without careful thought today. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your sense of self should feel fairly solid even if a small anxiety is floating around just a bit. Intuitions come when invited, not when forced. The Universe moves in its own time; you"ll get what you need exactly when you need it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too much will be too much, keep a limiter on…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (35+ words) Thursday was the first Thanksgiving polka Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Hope, which is carrying on the tradition after Sacred Heart of Mary, the Polish-American hub in nearby Graceland Park, closed last year....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (455+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): A focus on the past might not be productive now, just draining. It may be the weekend but building an alliance in the workplace or elsewhere could be a great strategy to consider. Friendships could be uneven. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some fresh air could finally be possible in a work situation that's been going in circles for a while " you should know soon. Instead of seeing a partner or housemate as a rival, seek out common ground. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A retreat for specific inspiration might not deliver as you might wish, but just getting away for a simple reset could be just right. Get active in service to others. Friends could be stubborn or wildly authentic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go big or go home sounds great but seldom delivers the real treasures of life: Purpose, love,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (465+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): Shifting into a new perspective could be exciting. You might be emotionally attached to upcoming evolutionary changes or feeling a bit insecure. New ideas are likely to create radical success " go with the flow. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Crown your inner child today to get all your magic to rise and come to the forefront. The child within can bring creative problem-solving, along with joy. While giving service to those that matter, give yourself a gift as well. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Nostalgia for past can arise today, even while you're moving away from old limitations and toward new and expanded possibilities. A problem you've been working on might have had some movement, allowing for resolution. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A longtime friend can bring you back to yourself if you've forgotten who you are and what you stand for....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (501+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't let a home-related worry sabotage your day. Handle what you can, let go of what's out of your control for now. A collision between holding on to what's familiar versus making changes could arise in a money matter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A financial fear could heat up for a few hours today'don't act on it, fear-driven choices are seldom helpful long term. Don't underestimate the power of paying it forward, there's a direct link between what you give and what you receive. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Authenticity can feel strange when you're just learning how it's done. If you've masked in public, going full "real' can spark anxiety. Learn to be comfortable with the real you so your real vibe can attract your real tribe. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you are dating, the choices could vary from…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone could passionately embrace an illusion and defend it strongly. A money matter could gradually move toward an improved outcome as energies bringing push-back are easing off. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Romantic times with a partner could be on the agenda, heart and heat should combine well today. If you are dating, a meeting of the minds is more likely, at least as initial, pre-sizzle activity. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Getting the facts on what a task actually entails could be a challenge today, don't turn the issue into such a mountain that it upends your calm. A creative solution to something could be deeply satisfying. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): After a period of stress or inward focus, you could be ready for simple fun. If you are dating, there could be lots of possibilities, though at least one potential…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (470+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today is an excellent opportunity day if your individual cycles line up and the opportunity checks out. If you've staged something " and only if cycles all align " today could be the day for your big drop. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might have embraced some "no good deed goes unpunished' cynicism after frustrations. Some of the blocks in your sector of service are gradually dissolving and there can be a return to the simple joy of giving. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Not to be repetitive but the repeating theme is in your stars now. If you're a creative of any kind, this is the artistic [and more cosmetic] equivalent of being a pig in mud. Roll around with gusto in it if life permits. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Much of the recent tension in your home space is gradually, maybe…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (493+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): November is a buoyant month, tomorrow is a rare poor day " do it today, don't procrastinate, you get better odds of better outcomes on above-zero days. One of the best ways to feed your soul is to give back to others. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As much as you can, make your home a space that nurtures you and recharges your batteries for getting life done. If home isn't these things, consider how to eliminate pain points and increase available support. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your own intuition, your own inner guidance, is the purest inspiration for your soul " look within before you look without. That said, an aligned partner could offer a uniquely helpful message too. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A money situation that's been dragging on could feel more urgent today, but that could be just a passing…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago (461+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you're working today or just visible in the world, your talents and abilities should take center stage, you could be the person with all the answers. Planning a new bucket-list trip could give you something to anticipate. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work out with a partner or someone close to keep motivation strong. Apply gentle wisdom rather than force to improve a money matter; finances could be poised to grow. Over-the-top messaging won't likely land well. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you're dating, you could meet a real charmer " if you're in individual soulmate cycles too, this could be the real thing. Committed partners can each bring happy and supportive energy to the relationship. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Making a difference in the world makes a real difference inside you too. Delivering goodness to someone in need circles back…...