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Has anyone noticed how similar the cover to Life in the So Called Space Age is to, let's say, a modern rendition of the tarot card "The Fool"?

http://home.comcast.net/~vilex/ShipofFools.html

With light step, as if earth and its trammels had little power to restrain him, a young man in vestments pauses at the brink of a precipice among the great heights of the world; he surveys the blue distance before him-its expanse of sky rather than the prospect below. His act of eager walking is still indicated, though he is stationary at the given moment. The edge which opens on the depth has no terror; it is as if angels were waiting to uphold him, if it came about that he leaped from the height. A bag at his side contains everything he needs on his quest, which can lead to or from any number of different paths.

Except that the bag is open, and his tools are scattered to the wind. It's indicated that this fool's errand will end in disaster.

-JSL

wow. good catch. had to be intended. wow.

that is pretty wild. I like it. wtg!

NIce way of putting it....

good call! i wish i had noticed that... but for the last few months something about that cd cover has been making me ask questions i dontknow why i just get this sense that theres some sort of underlying meaning maybe you nailed it. either way cool.

edit (5 minutes after initially posting this): hi guys funny that i just read this cuz i opened up my email and got this 'tutorial' about this particular tarot card (i had subscribed earlier in the year to a mailing list that has to do with tarot card info) and it just so happened that i got it regarding THE FOOL:

"Hi Hilary,

The Fool represents a free spirit with a lust for life,
knowledge, and adventure, who has little fear of taking
risks. Does this sound like your card?

THIS WEEK'S CARD: THE FOOL
Innocence and naivety are associated with The Fool,
for the young have no fear of new experiences or change.

As you grow older you can lose that childish innocence and
enthusiasm, and can become fearful and cynical of change
and new experiences.

The mind of The Fool is always open, an empty vessel
eagerly waiting to be filled with new knowledge. Any
experience, pleasant or challenging, is life knowledge that
he accepts as part of his learning.

The Fool does not sit on the fence waiting for life to come
to him; he always takes the first step himself. The Fool
does not analyze all the possible risks of a new adventure;
he learns as he goes along.

The fearlessness and sheer enthusiasm associated with The
Fool makes for quite a maverick character, and often this
card can signify such a person, male or female, may step
into your life.

It is your attitude that influences the choices and
decisions you make, and often your mind is so full of doubt
and fear that you become closed-minded to the possibilities
of change.

When The Fool appears, ask yourself how open-minded you are
being at that moment in time, how enthusiastic are you
about life, and do you desire new experiences and
excitement but fear taking that first step?

Any journey starts with the first step, and motivating
yourself to take it is the hardest part. The Fool
encourages you to discover your inner child and harness
that youthful enthusiasm to help you on your way to a new
life and future.

A time to exercise caution is when The Fool comes up as the
first card in a reading for you. You may want to question
your motives or judgment, since as this is the first card,
it can indicate folly. Perhaps you are motivated for the
wrong reasons, so look before you leap.

You will have to deal with many twists and turns, paths and
crossroads on your life journey and The Fool can help as a
sign post when you need to take a new path.

Love and Joy,
Alison

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