Our beautiful autumn- our crisp afternoons and pleasing zephyrs, floating leaves of gold and crimson- has turned dark.

Really dark.

We make our way home from work like moles, like miners with headlamps or cave dwellers bearing torches.

We have gone from saving daylight to chucking it, and our psyches and bodies naturally react.

ST. PAUL, Minn.- The good news is that, eventually, the NHL will solve its labor problems, and the players will return to the ice. The bad news is that, eventually, the NHL will solve its labor problems, and the players will return to the ice- and the same old boring, tired brand of hockey will take up right where it left off.

For her daughter’s wedding, Karen Egan wanted a personal touch. Her and her daughter, Elizabeth McNutt, were both adamant in what they wanted for Elizabeth’s special day, so Egan, a former flower arranger and self described “crafty mom” decided to take no chances and do it herself.

The talent of Salve Regina students will be on display starting Thursday, as they present “Medea,” by Euripides. The play has been adapted and directed by Patricia Hawkridge. Dates of Performances: November 11: “Pay What You Can.” 8:00pm November 12, 13,

Nov. 8-14, 2004

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Several weeks of romantic communications will now fade. Over the next few days expect loved ones to resolve family disappointments or lingering social doubts. Breakthroughs will be meaningful and dramatic: Remain dedicated to long-term promises.