I suddenly realized in a fit of clarity, that we did not have a visit from the Oracle of Pupik last spring! This was quite a shock to me. Obviously my perception of the passage of time and the importance of keeping up a tradition is seriously flawed.
I officially apologize and make amends forthwith.
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From the Pupik* of the world:
Consult The Oracle
This is your chance to consult the controvertible wisdom of the DearDiary Oracle. Your questions should be inquiries into the meaning of Life, The Universe, and Everything. . . or not. The Oracle will entertain most questions. Even those concerning shopping lists, gas prices, shrinking product sizes and other everyday concerns. However the Oracle will not answer questions about the Oracle. (Some semblance of mystery must be maintained after all.)
All mortals may now feel free approach and make your petition.
The Oracle will gather your questions over the weekend and divine the answers beginning on Monday.
*Pupik = Yiddish for navel.
** Many thanks to Roo for the inspiration.