Yesterday’s “New York Times” alerted me to the existence of a website and online support network for people addicted to psychics and their alluring, expensive forecasts. Founded by Sarah Lassez, an actress who was, at her worst, spending $1000 a month on psychic consulations, PsychicJunkie.net is filled with advice for the many who just can’t “wait and see.” They gotta know, if you know what I mean.

Lassez has also written a book that sounds fun–it’s called “Psychic Junkie: A Memoir.” Aiding others has bolstered her own recovery.

I never had a psychic habit, but I did enjoy a productive visit with a professional oracle after a hiatus from my dating relationship with Mr. Chattering many years ago, when he was far too youthful for serious commitment. If you must know, he was 23 when I met him. And I was a worldly 31. Oh! Oh! Readers, this was painful! I was rolling the I Ching like crazy! Finally I got a roll that said something like “Cautious, watchful, waiting will render a family.” And the psychic I ran to agreed: she said Chattering was a stellar, thoughtful person hurrying to get ready for me, but that he needed more time. True enough, it was five more years before we pulled up to the altar, relieved, happy, and completely exhausted.