16 October 1962
New York City, NY, USA
40n43, 74w00
Rodden Rating: XX


Notes: My own moon placement is close to this area so it is somewhat familiar.
Ian: "what do you think these riddles mean as a whole? Explain this detailed summary of events."

Chatgpt o1: "These riddles depict an individual burdened by the ache of isolation, continually searching for a bond that remains elusive. There’s a longing for conversation—whether face-to-face or through letters and phone calls—but each attempt at contact slips away or ends in disappointment. Even seemingly promising connections at school, workplaces, or public spaces fall short, leaving an overwhelming sense of emptiness. The scattered references to passing notes, awaiting callbacks, and sharing numbers underscore the deep desire for someone’s acknowledgment, yet every potential interaction fizzles into an echo of unfulfilled hope. Beneath the external frustrations, there’s a growing introspection: the person becomes withdrawn from city life, living instead in rumination and self-doubt. Words on paper, half-formed sentiments, and penned criticisms turn inward, revealing the steady weight of solitude. Memories swirl as the individual records them in writing, thereby highlighting the struggle of feeling unseen. Despite the sorrowful undercurrent, these clues hint at a resilience born of reflection—testifying to how moments of isolation might, at times, fuel creativity or serve as a catalyst for deeper understanding of one’s own emotional landscape."
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