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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Neighborhoods Employment Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend June 15, 2006 Touch not so golden After careful consideration I have decided I would like to have the Midas Touch. Can you tell exactly what it is, where to get it, and what to expect once I have it? Thanks for your help in this important matter. -- Steven B., Medford No problem, Steven. Long story short, it's the power to turn stuff into gold. We have it here at Since You Asked World Headquarters though it sits unused in a closet because the subscription ran out. King Midas of Phrygia was kind to Silenus, a teacher of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry, when Silenus showed up in Midas' court after getting so drunk he lost his chariot and couldn't find his way home. In gratitude, Dionysus granted Midas a wish. The king chose the power to turn whatever he touched into gold. The only place to get this is in Phrygia. Maybe just anywhere in Phrygia, we don't know. Come to think of it Midas got it in Pessinus, so that's where we'd start looking. What to expect is the beauty part. This power was mostly peachy but not so good when Midas touched his daughter, or his falafel. So he begged to undo the deal. Lucky for him, Dionysus was a sport. So what Midas got was the familiar warning to be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. So you cannot only expect some good advice, you'll become a metaphor that lives through the ages, like Midas, Steven. Either that or you will become a franchisee with a muffler company, or possibly Warren Buffet. [email protected] . Advertisement s Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing GMAT Prep Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com