Company coming...glad that airbnb have become the thing for family visits

My block from back in the day and where sister #1 is staying is the homeplace for the owners of the hardware back in the day.  Keeps thing in a radius of a couple of blocks for later today through Friday morning.  :)  

Yesterday - Start dishwasher, Shoprite, dropped off book, walk, CA DC, run load of wash, IOWA DC.  IOWA is like going over to a friend's house for a visit.  Me, a fellow DC'er in CA and the facilitator as the conduit from her seat in Iowa.  The facilitator is the 40-something listening to the two old 70-somethings.  She is a patient soul.  

Today - clean apt, walk with family friend, prepare for sister #1 visit, dinner tonight at Fish House. 

Window wide open this a.m.  40 degrees outside.  Last day of the "warmer" weather and rain forecast for tomorrow.  First real rain in months.  

The message of the stars today is that although you might be able to get away with just about anything that doesn’t mean you should deliberately cut corners and break rules. In the long-term there are always consequences, good and bad, for the choices we make.

Start the day off with your wellness in mind as the Cancer moon forms a grand trine with the sun and Neptune, sweet Libra, properly pampering and fueling your body before getting to work. People will look to you as an example worth following once Leo enters Aquarius, though a harsh connection with Pluto may cause you to shy away from the limelight. Try to operate slightly outside of your comfort zone, accepting the praise you deserve. Sparks fly when the moon aspects Mars and the nodes of fate later today, helping you solidify blossoming friendships and deepen romantic connections. 

Unusual and unexpected opportunities to better your career could come to you today through friends. These friends could provide you with valuable information about making maximum use of your skills, Libra. Efficiency could get a boost from technology. Expect a number of interesting communications, all bringing good news. This could prove to be a stimulating, exciting day.

I will give everything I have to be comfortable outside my comfort zone... :)  And be open to new information and direction.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Wednesday.  Thank goodness tomorrow is massage Thursday.  :) 

McDonald's coffee morning!

I had coffee with cream and sugar at McDonald's yesterday!  Big change up for me.  Family friend reached out early Monday morning to see if I wanted to go for coffee before my walk.  So not my usual start to the week, but a welcome change.  She picked me up at 8 a.m.  AND then we went to the drive through car wash with her car.  Another not the usual.  My car is a bit rusty these days (years) to put it through those paces.  :)

So coffee and talk.  Then headed out for walk.  PA DC and NY DC rounded out the day.  Did watch True Grit farmer youtube about wife making sweet potato pie and baked spaghetti.  Have to smile about the peace watching that series and Justin Rhodes brings me.  

Sister #1 due up tomorrow.  Fish House with some of her classmates tomorrow night.  Thursday chicken pot pie up at the landlord's. (landlord is one of her classmates).  She will head back home on Friday.  Sisters #2,4,6 will head to her house in VA on Wed a.m. for Thanksgiving.  

Today run dishwasher, load of wash, Shoprite - very short shopping list, CA DC and IOWA DC.  

If that little voice at the back of your head tells you to avoid certain people you must listen to what it says so you don’t get dragged into a situation that can only end in tears. Be especially wary of people who claim to know all the answers.

The Cancer moon forms a harsh square with Chiron this morning, dearest Libra, bringing forth challenging emotions. Now is the time to examine if you have been putting unrealistic expectations on yourself or a loved one, finding the strength to call in harmony and grace. Your creative voice will go through some exciting changes throughout the next 20 years once Pluto enters Aquarius and your house of self-expression. You may also need to adjust the way you view friendship, putting less effort into an oversized social sphere. Congratulate yourself on a recent milestone with an impromptu reward when Luna aspects Uranus tonight.

You can expect your mood to improve today, Libra. The professional and private projects that you have at the moment should be progressing well. You feel reassured, and you're encouraged to make some new plans. If you continue to keep up the good rhythm, you will have success in redefining your goals and life direction.

Looks like it will be another walk in shorts day.  Very interesting November weather to say the least.  "Record setting" is loosing its oomph when it is happening all the time.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Warm Sunday in November!

Quote from CCLD email.  They are doing incredible work in Western North Carolina in the recovery process.  

Sent a niece (daughter of a cousin, but she is connected like a niece) the pictures I got yesterday from a cousin.  The pictures included her family when she was little.  She had not seen them before.  Glad I sent them along. 

Talked to sister #1 yesterday.  She is due up on Wednesday.  Leave Friday.  Then get ready to host Thanksgiving in VA.  Other than that - walk to Unionville in shorts!  Same should be appropriate for today's weather too.  Signed up for a walk for next Sunday with a group Joyce is putting together.  And then lunch to follow in Litchfield...will be curious as to who shows up.  

Today - walk, some thoughts about packing for Thanksgiving and then for trip with Chris.  Discovered yesterday when I was checking football info that UMASS quarterback had season ending injury at MSU.  I will reach out to him when season is over.  He has had quite the run.  We will see where he takes it all. 

Although you would prefer to take a no-nonsense approach with those you deal with both at home and at work you can sense that probably isn’t the best idea. If you come on too strong today you could soon be mopping up tears!

Your sense of determination heightens as the moon enters Cancer, dearest Libra, though a harsh connection with the nodes of fate may cause you to push too far. Strive to maintain a sense of personal balance when Venus becomes agitated this afternoon, especially if emotions fluctuate. Treat your body to healthy foods, gentle movement, and plenty of stretching when the sun and Neptune align, helping you dissolve stress and embrace wellness. You'll crave order when Saturn activates this evening, inspiring you to get organized. Meanwhile, Mercury blows a kiss to Chiron, putting you in a flirtatious and romantic headspace. 

Take cover, Libra, because today promises to be an emotional roller coaster! Something seems to be askew with your relationships, and you feel torn in opposite directions. One force is pushing you to enrich your inner universe and another force is pushing you into the arms of someone you've recently met. Stay busy to avoid confrontation.

Stay quiet and stay to myself are my thoughts for today.  Wish me luck with that.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Pictures in my inbox this a.m. :)

My lobster roll cousin sent me some pics this a.m.  I was always a sharp dresser.  :)  Yesterday watched Blue Bloods and All-In.  Great walk.  Talked to TX friend for a lot of my walk.  Also Kyle Bass interview.  Interesting listens.  

Starting a week that has 2 DC's Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday sister #1 driving up from VA...not sure why since she is hosting family at her house in exactly a week. :/  Thursday is Massage Thursday!  LA CA DC on Saturday.  It will be an interesting week.  

Today - walk to Unionville.  One project dealing with a clothes storage unit that needs to go.  Will see if I make progress on that today.  Good result for UNC football, UMASS dropped their game by a point...  

You may not be able to stop what you can see is about to happen but you can make good use of it. If some people are stupid enough to believe there will be no pushback against their actions they probably deserve to be taken advantage of.

Follow your heart while honoring your intuition this morning, dearest Libra, as the Gemini moon aligns with Mercury, Jupiter, and Chiron. This cosmic climate offers inspiration and healing, making it important that you slow down to honor the voice within. Signs and synchronicities may also guide you during this time as the universe opens the door for mystical dialogue. If you've been drifting or felt lost recently, reclaim your center through meditation or spiritual practices. Don't feel guilty about leaving some items unchecked on your to-do list when Luna squares Neptune this evening, permitting you to zone out before bed. 

Your optimism is likely to receive a little boost today, Libra. A memorable emotional encounter may be the source of some extra zeal. Or you may derive great satisfaction from being part of a group. The nagging chores of daily life will be forgotten for today at least. The outlook is nothing but positive!

I will go with that "nothing but positive!"  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Sunday.  I plan on taking that route.  :)

Sunny day

Need for sighs yesterday.  Started with a 9 a.m. walk. Former co worker was game for one of my regular walks so 5 miles it was.  :)  Then I got back home and picked up the book that needed to be returned to the library.  So walked up there for a book drop/pick up.  Son called on the way home so I sat on a picnic table near the river in the sun and chatted with him for a bit.  

UCONN-UNC women played last night.  Looks like it was a Geno night.  UNC men fared a bit (hugely) better.  :)

The thoughts you allow yourself to have will very much affect how you experience the events of the weekend. No matter how disruptive what occurs may be, keep telling yourself that it is all part of the wider plan and will come right in the end.

Venus squares off with the nodes of fate this morning, darling Libra, putting you in a sensitive mood. Avoid going with the flow simply to please others; choose what you need to feel nurtured instead. Luckily, people will be eager to support you as the Gemini moon aligns with Mars and the nodes, though you'll need to get comfortable with expressing yourself. Disagreements around money could create a rift within your romantic or business relationships this evening due to a harsh opposition between the sun and Uranus. Bring order to your ambitions later tonight when Luna and Saturn square off. 

The person who is most organized and stable will win the race, so let it be you, Libra. Be careful, though. Other people may try to distract you from your work. You may be in the middle of an important project and decide to take a break. Before you know it, the phone rings and suddenly you're trapped with no escape. The break that you hoped would take no more than five minutes has turned into a big interruption.

Will keep cosmic guidance in mind as I go through the day.  Super moon is the sky.  Anything is possible.  Have a good Saturday.  

Ducks fell off the window sill yesterday

I went from ducks in a row to which way do I go.  Not a surprise with my life and times, but food for thought today.  "Easy" has never been moniker for my life.  Oh well.

But I did get a good walk in.  Chill came off as the day went on.  I am wrapped up in blankets as I write this a.m.  4:12 a.m.  Warmer this a.m. 31 degrees as we speak.  Conversations yesterday added to "the chill" of the day rather than warming me up.  Will examine that more today.

Today walking with a former co-worker at 9 a.m.  Nothing else on the calendar. Will take a walk after my walk to return a book to the library.  I did watch all my Chicago shows by end of day yesterday.  Will be tuning into Justin Rhodes once I finish writing this a.m.  We canned apples the other day with Meghan on another video.  :)  The western North Carolina life "vlogs" are so relaxing to me.  

You may not have accomplished everything you set out to do at the start of the year but you have achieved enough to reach round and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. What resolutions are you planning for 2025?

It's all about intimacy and emotional security, sweet Libra, as the Taurus full moon rises in your solar eighth house. Now is the time to challenge your own jealousy and insecurities, investing in self-worth to shake away what you do not need. A charge flows through you when Uranus activates, so allow your inner genius to shine through. This energy can also lead to breakthroughs within personal goals, though you'll need to bring order to your visions when Neptune stirs this evening. Close out the day with your favorite spiritual practices from the privacy of home when Luna aspects Pluto before entering Gemini. 

If things haven't been going too well with those you spend most of your time with, Libra, it might be time to consider your expectations of them. Ask what kinds of demands you place on others and if they're fair. Is it possible that you expect the same from others that you give, but perhaps they aren't able to match your level of performance? Consider talking with the people involved to find out how they feel.

Have to smile when I read my cosmic guidance for today...  Have a good Saturday.  I will hope for some breakthroughs within personal goals!  (insert praying hands emoji)  :)
 

27 degrees to welcome me this a.m.

No windows this a.m.  But I do feel that I have some ducks in a row after yesterday.  Cleaned the apt.  Walked with family friend.  Joyce at 4.  Lansing at 7.  Today 12:30 p.m. talk to Virginia and Crystal.  Takes a village to keep my train on the tracks these days.  DC at 2 p.m.  It is one I don't usually go to, but something is drawing me in.  Walk this a.m.  Need to pick up a new book.  Finished Jance book.  Talked to the guy who took my job over when I left Houston in 1995.  I had to remind him that meeting one of our agent's husband at our company holiday party in Dec 1994...made it possible for me to tell the owners on Valentine's Day 1995 "I'm leaving, but we got our guy."  :)  We had gone on a road trip in 1994 across North Carolina deciding at Chapel Hill as our 1995 destination.  Finding my replacement was my mission post that trip.  

Don't know if I shared this yesterday - lots of passion running deep in the world right now.  Someone in one of my discussions said to "turn passion into compassion"...I will give that a try.  

Tomorrow walk in the a.m. with a former co worker.  Ran into her on Sunday as I started my walk, she was finishing hers.  

Try not to be suspicious when dealing with people whose aims and ambitions don’t seem to make sense. Just because you don’t understand their motives does not mean they are up to no good. Chances are they don’t understand your motives either!

Set aside drama to focus on the people who elevate your life, dearest Libra, as the Taurus moon aligns with Venus, Mars, and the south node. You'll sense a change brewing within, but holding onto the past could slow your path forward. Watch for opportunities to transform as the hours continue to pass, even if these shifts are small. Now is also an excellent time to work on your relationships, opening yourself to mental, emotional, and physical intimacy. Catch up on chores and errands as evening sets in and Saturn activates, asking you to get your affairs in order. 

The energy of the day should have you feeling pretty good, Libra. Your spirits should be high, and laughing may well be a good part of your day. When you laugh, it gets other people going. This is a powerful effect to have. You may find that you can transfer the enthusiasm and good feelings you have to those around you. Share your positive energy by smiling, laughing, and just being yourself.

Liking the tone of my cosmic guidance.  No suspicion, set drama aside, share my positive energy...that lays a good roadmap.  Keep a good thought that I take it all in and reflect back all that is good about what is going on and all the mental and moral support I am being given.  Have a good Thursday.  (writing that reminded me that "my" Wednesday shows are out there to watch.)  :)  Great moon in the sky today!