Saturday, September 26, 2026

Here we go! :) Weather and weathermen :/

Sister #4 sent this pic from yesterday from her area...nothing as of that time - mid day Friday.  We will see if things change.  :)  Sisters #1,4,6 are all coastal as we speak today.  I have nothing outside my window as we speak.  Waiting for the morning update from the hype-master meteorologists.  But I will stay ready.  

Yesterday Friday reservoir route, in car to go to massage and swung by the library to stock up in case I am in the house a lot because of rain.  AND I got a notice when I was home that my Eggers' requested book is in - The Every. Have to pick up by Oct 1.  But right now on my bedside table - A Fortune of Sand/Sepetys, A Vast Horizon/Thomasson, Don't be Evil/Stapleton, God's Country/Krueger.  Did I already read that Krueger?  I will check my library history but I think not.  Then from library, drove to massage.  Tires and car behaved.  It is only a mile up and back but I had not driven the car since I topped off my tires with my new pump.  :)  Great massage.  Then I walked up to swimming lady's to cat tend.  Will head back later this morning and possibly this afternoon.  I will do what I need to do so that if it is too rainy and windy, I don't have to go out.  Then a phone call from TX/NM friend.  She is still both.  She and her husband are not the proud owners of 3 homes - 2 NM and 1 TX.  Furniture still in TX house.  She is guesting at her sister's.  

Today - walk before rain is my plan - fingers crossed.  Then cat tend.  Then become one with my couch if the storm does appear.  I will hope that lights and cable stay on.  This week's All-In cued up to listen to next.  Will see how day unfolds from there.  

An NC friend called.  He wanted to let me know what my brother had already shared with me.  His wife got her official diagnosis - Alzheimer's.  I did not share that I had heard from his wife a few weeks back when she "happened on" her phone and gave me a call.  Fortunate that they are where they are, getting the care they both need, AND have the money to fund it all.  

The time for thinking is over and the time for action has arrived. The full moon in your opposite sign will give you plenty of excuses to do nothing but if you don’t act decisively now you will always regret it. Don’t do it tomorrow, do it today!

The love, joy, and kindness you put into the world are reflected to you, dearest Libra, as the Aries Full Moon rises. Sweet aspects with Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto underline just how far your influence goes, and distant friends may return to your orbit. You might also feel inspired to reconnect with estranged companions, but it's important to be intentional about who you invite into your life. Seek only the affections of those who bring out the best in you, and avoid dynamics that have a competitive history. Indulge your romantic side before the day comes to a close, allowing Luna's dreamy vibes to engulf you.

Today you may feel a passionate attraction for someone intelligent who perhaps makes a living in law, education, or publishing, Libra. Conversations with this person could touch on some deep issues, such as spiritual matters, the human psyche, or the nature of the universe. You should be deeply affected, not only by the person but also by the subjects. Take a walk later to clear your head.

Cosmic guidance looks to be putting me through my paces.  :)  We will see if I follow instruction.  Have a good Saturday and keep a good thought for the coastal sisters.  


Friday, September 25, 2026

Add a N'easter to my thoughts...all I need are more thoughts :)

Dinner with boss from former school #2 has me seeing horses.  :)  Finally made it to the new Shake Shack.  I could have eaten twice the portion amounts, but probably just as well that Shake saved me from overeating.  Loved the report of former school #2 boss chaperoning an event last weekend at former school #1 and interacting with former co workers there.  I love that when my worlds collide.  :)

So full yesterday report - walking...Regular Thursday reservoir route, stopped at library to read the latest NYT Sunday Magazine.  Got home.  Finished CIRCLE.  Yikes.  HOW did Eggers write what he wrote in 2013 when what pretty much captured exactly what is happening today!!!  Then walked to the Shoppes to meet former boss via library to drop off CIRCLE. THEN she and I went on a walk before we ate.  Then in the PTL category, she offered to give me a ride home!  I could have made it...but I had covered some ground yesterday.  :)  A lady did stop me in the parking lot of OSJL when I popped in to use their restroom, said she had been looking forward to running into me and share that she applauds my walking.  Always entertaining to me when people want to meet "the walking lady".  But yesterday was a 10+ miles day when I try to do the math. For the record I had a Smoke Shack single burger, order of FF, and an incredible chocolate milk shake...yes, with whipped cream. Got home and started October Book Club Book - Good Morning, Midnight.  Good day all around.  

Today - Massage Friday!!! Another item in the PTL category.  Very good timing after the walking yesterday.  Will do Friday reservoir route, drive to massage to test out my post pumped up tires car.  Heard from TX/NM friend via email yesterday.  She said she would give me a call today.  Will be good to hear what her landing in NM, closing on new house, and general life update.  Just a bit different from my chosen range of life motion.  :)  I will reach out to sister #6 to offer her a visit here this weekend if she does not want to stay on the Cape this weekend.  Will see what Mr. Weatherman is talking about, but always taking the hype of weather people to up their viewing ratings and the reality of a particular storm.  Also first day of my cat tending job...swimming lady off to AZ today to see 90 yr old sister and brother in law both in infirmed states.  My MO has been 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. pop ins.  It will never cease to amaze me why people of advanced age...or any age in my mind...take on a pet.  Oh well.  I am thinking she might slip me just enough money to pay for my tire pump so as always - "I never get ahead but I get even", when it comes to money.  

Don’t be surprised if what you were planning for the weekend falls apart for no apparent reason over the next 24 hours. It’s probably because you did not plan carefully enough and overlooked certain factors that make failure more likely than success.

The hours move quickly under the Pisces Moon, sweet Libra, forcing you to jump from one task to the next. Unfortunately, you may feel as though time is slipping through your fingers while Luna forms unbalanced aspects with Jupiter and Mercury. Requests for help will likely fall on deaf ears, as peers will be wrapped up in their own agendas. Remember to take breaks and collect your breath to avoid burning out before your agenda is completed. Plan to escape your worries with a dreamy date once the Sun aligns with Pluto and Neptune this evening, or get lost in a creative project.

An unexpected opportunity to go on a long journey, perhaps business-related, could come to you soon, Libra. A partner might be involved. Your enthusiasm may be almost boundless but remember that your physical energy isn't. If you choose to travel right now, make sure you take necessary precautions. Otherwise, have fun!

As long as nothing happens to my massage appt nothing else on my docket to really mess up...and travel to and from massage is my only real plan...so I will breathe and start my day and pace myself.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Thursday, September 24, 2026

More developments... :)

Another high input day - in my low input life.  :) Wednesday - cleaned apartment, watched an All-In with Pratt and Hilton, walked with family friend, EOLD, swimming lady's house, GA DC.  BUT the interlude right before walk and then right after got things rolling. Fanttik X8 APEX tire pump.  Ordered by sister #4 as we talked on the phone while I walked to ALDI on Tuesday.  Was to arrive between 4-7 a.m. on Wednesday per her info.  Sister #4 does not get up as early as me, so it was 8 a.m. when she texted to say - "says it has been delivered but it does not look like a pic of your stoop"... I went out my front door and went up and down the block.  No package, then I decided to look at parking lot side which did not make sense as a drop off spot, but on the way to parking lot I saw an Amazon package on the loading dock of the store at the end of my block.  And there it was!  So I hustled upstairs to my apt.  Got it plugged in to charge so I would be ready to pump up any tire need when I got back from walk.  I was going to ask family friend to be my wingman, but she did not offer, so I said I will try it on my own.  But in my "led and guided" mode of late, my landlord was in the back parking lot when I went down.  Very helpful having someone else there AND especially someone like him who is completely and totally handy!  So all tires checked and pumped.  None were very low.  Very mind settling in the current "what if" list of things as to things obsolete-ing around me in my silly life.  :)  

So got that done.  Then EOLD.  Putting things in perspective - me and my tire pump versus the lady speaking to the group fighting incurable cancer...  Then off to swimming lady's house.  She had mastered the Shoprite app.  :)  And we talked about her medical directives and getting a MOLST.  But more talking about her trip to AZ to see her 90 yr old sister and brother in law.  Brother in law is back in the hospital.  Out of my range of mental motion.  Doctors talking about the next thing to do..."how about if we do nothing?" was a question I told the swimming lady to add to the list of questions when she gets out there.  Just my thought.  Then home.  Talked to sister #4.  She was out walking and wanted to check in on my pump progress.  :)  She had car stuff at a maintenance stop at her car place.  I also shared with her that I saw 3 of her high school classmates as I was walking and they were having a snack at the cafe down the block.  She is also doing some prep work in yard and around the pool to batten down the hatches as the possible storm is forming for this weekend.  Could be interesting for sisters #1,4,6 based on their locations.  Then GA DC.  Good discussion.

Today - only one thing on my paper calendar.  Meeting former school #2 boss for walk and dinner - meet at Shoppes, walk a bit, dinner at Shake Shack.  Will walk to and from Shoppes as I think about it at 4:45 a.m. (meet time is 4:45 p.m. in front of Shake Shack)  :)

Development yesterday from swimming lady visit - she leaves Friday for AZ with open return date...so it will be me and cat care while she is gone, but I have to smile.  In my "never get ahead, get even" as to money - she pays me for my care and maintenance of the cat visits.  So I should make just around the same as what I owe sister #4 for my pump.  :)  Led and guided.  :)

A little bit of frustration could creep in today as you feel you are being held back by people who don’t share your vision of what is possible. You may be right but your efforts will only be restricted for the next two or three days, so be patient.

Don't sweat the small stuff while the Pisces Moon and Uranus square off, dearest Libra, even when plans go strongly awry. Though plot twists will feel frustrating in the moment, the strange nature of this celestial alignment has auspicious undertones. You could stumble into some unexpected luck, especially if you relinquish control and allow yourself to be guided by faith. The atmosphere steadies once Luna and Venus align, helping you uncover blessings amongst any messes you face. You'll also have a chance to get back on track and improve existing structures if you approach the day's lessons with that in mind.

You may be ready for some major career changes, Libra. You could be fed up with the stress and long hours of the corporate environment. Surely in this age of technology there's a way to spend more time at home without sacrificing the quality of your work. Think about it for a few days. If you propose a feasible alternative to your boss, the positive response may surprise you.

Patient, don't sweat the small stuff, plot twists/guided :).  Think about my glee with hamburger, french fries and milk shake in my future!  Have a good Thursday.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Can I say "it was an interesting day" again? :)

This roller coaster ride picture that a former school #1 made with me photoshopped in feels right for today. And a good reminder that her birthday is Friday so I made a note on my paper calendar so I remember to email her.  It has been that kind of month.  Lots of input from lots of angles and now we are passed the autumnal equinox and on to...we will see.

I should have taken notes yesterday.  :)  Ran dishwasher. But here is what I am piecing together.  Spent time in a.m. looking at the tire pumps.  Was ready to send my son a note to help his mother make an online purchase, but sister #4 called while I was walking and she placed the order and with her "purchasing power" she has a pump coming to me between 4-7 a.m. today so I will hope I am off to the races and will get it into my routine to check tires weekly to keep me on the move.  I will hope it is not too complicated.  I have my landlord in the loop now as to my "issue" so I will reach out to him if needed.  So back to the top of the day - watched some more of the All-In Summit videos, researched my pump, then with a 1 p.m. CA DC headed out for my walk which was to ALDI and back.  Decided I would finish up my weekly shopping on foot again so a $14.70/6 item ALDI day, so a $21.76 week.  I am rounding up and will owe sister #4 $100 for pump and the "block" thing I needed in order to charge it.  Sister #4 said most people have a drawer of them in their house...I have none.  Arms were getting a bit tired from carrying - peaches, grapes, bread, eggs, (family friend's chickens are transitioning to the cooler weather laying quantity), vanilla sandwich cookies but I made it.  CA DC.  Then went to walk around the block to wind down from my satchel walk and pump purchase.  Ran into landlord.  Landlady purchased a new all electric car so I reminded him about the free charging station in the town hall parking lot.  So he and I drove the block to plug in.  Much faster and more convenient than plugging it in to the back of his building.  AND landlady left quiche and cookies on my stoop yesterday for today!  I had texted her after seeing the new car - now she and landlord both have red cars - "feel like I am living at the firehouse".  :) Reading CIRCLE.  Death Sangha at 8 p.m. as a good place to spend the actual hour of the equinox.  Also had a fun back and forth with a DC participant in Australia in the early morning for me, meat of day for her.  She is moving into Spring as we are moving into Fall.  In the mail I got a coupon array for the month of October for Shoprite.  Will need to make sure my TX/NM friend knows about the ones for the week she and other family members are here in October.  $10 off/$50 - and their group will definitely have purchases over $50.00.  :)  I might try and figure out how to use the one for next week or the week after if I can find enough sales stuff to buy to get the $10 off/$50 or if I spend $15 - the free eggs the first week or the free lb of butter the next.  Did hear from former school #2 boss and she will meet me on Thursday for a walk and Shake Shack dinner!  As I shared with her - "Complete and total "Roger that"!    Somebody said their chocolate shakes are "too" chocolate-y.  I plan on debunking that myth!  And I have to smile as I was having hamburger, fries and shakes with my Bates' sister at GRAZE in Westerly Sept 10!  Theme of the month - Bates and burgers!  See you Thursday."   And not knowing that I was going to get the pump so quickly, I did set up our get together so I could walk to and from.  I think I will stay with that plan even if tires are full and reading to ride.  :)

Today - clean apt, walk with family friend sans daughter and grandson.  Daughter came to the end of her 3 month maternity leave.  EOLD at noon.  2 p.m. to swimming lady's for Shoprite coupon tutorial and take a look at what she came up with for her medical directives.  7 p.m. GA DC.  One of the members was scheduled for Switzerland last week.  We will see if update is shared.  Friday is Massage Friday!  We will see if rain disturbs my weekend walking.  

Although the Sun is now moving through your sign you probably won’t notice much of a change to begin with. Come the weekend though the pace of life will pick up dramatically and you will enjoy the challenge of keeping up, so save your energy for then.

You'll awaken to a world you feel you can be your best self in, dearest Libra, thanks to a sweet aspect between the Aquarius Moon and Mercury. Emphasize the unique qualities you are most proud of, and compliments are sure to roll in. Now is also a good time to push the boundaries of what is considered normal, especially when working with creative outlets. Remember that innovation and fearlessness often coincide, but be mindful to keep one foot on the ground. Your heart receives a healthy dose of cosmic healing while Luna aligns with the nodes of fate and Chiron. Show yourself some love by infusing your bedtime routines with sweetness after the Moon enters Pisces tonight.

Have you been going crazy with all the demands placed on you? Don't despair. Reflect on all that's been going on. Think about where you want to make changes. Once you've come to a decision, don't hesitate to implement it. This is easier than waiting for one big opportunity and doing it all at once. That chance may never come. The step-by-step approach can bring satisfying results.

Cosmic healing step-by-step...keep the good thought that I learn how to use the tire pump and my tires PSI and my mind get to where they need to be.  Have a good Wednesday.  


Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Well that was a start... :)

Good news, not-so-good news from yesterday BUT I did feel guided and led.  Lately I have been going to Shoprite/ALDI post walk, but yesterday was a full day online so I headed out early.  Pancake flat driver's side rear tire.  So with a day with 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. zoom getting this news earlier in the day than later - good news.  So I called AAA and the wait began. Did start the clothes washing machine. But as I reported out to PD buddy after AAA guy did his magic and I drove over to Zeller Tire - "Dry rot leak...no solution except keep adding air till it falls apart.  AAA guy was very kind, and Zeller guys were dead beat honest.  And told me to just stop in and they will fill.  :/"  So action AAA, Zeller, walked from Zeller to Shoprite where I got the bag-o-salad that was on sale-2 for $5.50 and my bananas just to get the "must haves" dealt with - $7.06/$2.48 day - and then walked back to Zeller to see what was up and got the dry rot news.  So then I emailed sister #4 to see what the brand is for the tire pump she uses when she tops me off when I am in Westerly.  No response yet, but I will hope to get my son involved in reaching out to Amazon to get it for me.  I am not an Amazon shopper and don't want to start.  Then got my car home. Landlord felt I was a bit dramatic as usual about how life was falling apart..."because of a flat tire?"...But moving to life without a car will be dramatic when it finally happens.  Walked to library to drop of Crying at H Mart and I picked up "A Fortune of Sand - SEPETYS.  And put a hold on my next Eggers - The Every.  The Circle has completely hooked me and I keep thinking about he was writing it in 2013...Prescient beyond belief.  So with my bananas and salad in hand, car in parking lot, I went into my ZOOMs.  All were just what I needed.  MEA, Mettle, and PA DC.  MEA in their signature super salesperson mode for their next offering outside of Santa Fe, NM and outside of my range of motion travel wise and money wise.  Oh well.  I am just glad they offer these free promotional sessions that I can go to.  I need a BREATHE session after my flat tire start to the day.  Mettle Health follow up conversation to Friday's webinar - wonderful.  PA DC kind and gentle people in the room as always.  There is something about my being in rooms with midwesterners or southerners that is just softer than the E/W coasts...  And I will ad a DC participant from Australia who I sent a video to and she came back with her update.  Kindness in living form.  The video was https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcgnZ55sAAs&t=718s  The Weight of Regret:  Finding Peace in Life's Messiness.

My car's "hospice" status feels real-er now.  Zeller guy said he could put a new tire on but it would need rim too and..."not worth it" based on state of car.  Sort of like when the doctor says - "Nothing else we can do".  There goes my drama again.  :)  

Today - another outreach to sister #4 about my pump.  Crickets from yesterday's outreach.  Run dishwasher.  CA DC at 1 p.m.  Death Sangha at 8 p.m.  What a perfect way to end the autumnal equinox.  On my clock I will be in the Sangha when it "officially" happens.  Walk will include a swing by ALDI.  Grapes, bread, eggs.  Had an outreach from former school #2 to get together on Thursday.  Walk/dinner.  I put it out there to meet at Shake Shack at our local Shoppes area and walk the rails-to-trails by there and then eat.  Will see if she bites.  That way I know I can get there regardless of state of car.  I can walk to Shoppes AND Thursday was the only day this week with nothing on my paper calendar so it feels like it was meant to be.  Will see if she bites or not.  

The Sun joins Mercury in your sign today and almost immediately you will notice that your thoughts are clearer and your words are sharper. Anyone who thinks they can bamboozle you with facts and figures is going to learn you are nobody’s fool.

Romantic connections and creative projects may require some maintenance, darling Libra, as the Aquarius Moon and Saturn align. Be considerate of how improving boundaries or personal structures will bring more harmony to your life, strengthening the relationships and goals that matter most. If you've felt restricted by what's considered acceptable, now is a good time to bend any rules that have been holding you back. A burst of hope finds you once the Sun enters your sign this evening, setting you up for an auspicious astrological month. Reaffirm your desires and aspirations as the universe offers up extra support. Attention from peers could feel overwhelming when Luna opposes Jupiter tonight, though these vibes can be harnessed for self-promotion.

Inspiration for writing, music, drawing, painting, or other creative activities could hover just out of reach today, Libra. Great ideas could pop into your head and out just as quickly. The only way to avoid the frustration of missing out on wonderful ideas is to write them down as soon as they come. Making notes can also stimulate further inspiration. Go for it!

The beginning of the Sun in my sign and autumnal equinox.  This week had no way it was NOT going to be something.  Will see what that something becomes.  No bamboozle and lots of notes...onward and upward.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  


Monday, September 21, 2026

What is old is new again.

Finally reached back to find the interview that introduced me to Dave Eggers. (Kelly Corrigan).  Of course his flip phone is what hooked me.  :)  But of course he has "people" who fill the gaps he might have when it comes with living without a smart phone - is my thought.   https://www.pbs.org/video/dave-eggers-xfesuu/

Picture from that Chip Conley poem from his substack.  Keep coming back to that and Eggers and tech company.  I did have a question as I am reading CIRCLE...are there no chapters so you get that "can't stop and get my bearings" feeling?  Just my thought as I keep looking for a comfortable place to stop reading which chapters usually provide.  CIRCLE does not encourage comfortable stopping points.  :)  I can overthink anything.  

Yesterday - soggy but not soaking walk to Unionville, sibling call while walking, read CIRCLE, "seasoned water" for washing clothes today.  Interesting segment on ICT news yesterday about the fact that the government is considering closing National Archives in Seattle, San Francisco and Chicago...more freedom of information/access questions.  

Today - wash clothes, 12 noon MEA sales pitch, but I will go anyway - Live Event: Alchemy of Breath: Breathe Into Clarity, Courage, and Inner Guidance, 2 p.m. Mettle - Dive In and Digest: When Caregiving Comes to Work, 4:30 p.m. PA DC.  And fit in with that - Shoprite/ALDI - have to recheck what I need, walk, return Crying at H Mart...  But it is early so I think all will fit.  :)  Salad mix sale at Shoprite might be the clincher.  

Venus, your ruler, makes a challenging link to Uranus this weekend, so you could be in a rebellious mood. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but try not to say or do anything that might upset people in positions of power, including your employer.

Moody companions could dampen your morning, dearest Libra, as the Capricorn Moon aligns with Mars, the Sun, and Chiron. Rather than catering to those who only wish to complain, keep a low profile and tend to your own needs. A lighter and more communal energy makes it safer to socialize once Luna enters Aquarius. Meanwhile, Mercury and Jupiter form an auspicious alignment, and spreading joy can elevate your reputation. Think outside the box when practicing self-care or planning a date night as the Moon aspects Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus throughout the evening. Slow down with a relaxing project while Venus stirs tonight.

Don't be surprised if money comes from an unlikely source. It could be a surprisingly good return on an investment or a bequest from a relative. Pay attention to any dreams that seem to repeat. They may hold a lesson about understanding your life path. You may receive an unexpected visit from a dear friend you haven't heard from in years. All in all, this is a great time.

I will be all in on "this is a great time".  Looking to the balance the universe will bring in to play for autumnal equinox tomorrow.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Very interesting day in a quiet way :)

Checked on the UNC-Clemson game at some point yesterday and it was in a weather delay. UNC up. Sister texted me at some point to say - UNC had lost...Yikes.  And NC State did something that had not happened in 1000+ games.  Duke won.  Wild day in the RTP.  

But sports was not a big part of my day - I went on an extended walk enjoying the weather.  Came home to homemade soup on my stoop.  Perfect timing.  I was trying to decide about meal #2.  Finished Crying in H Mart.  Will return that tomorrow in advance of the Tuesday due date.  Started CIRCLE by Eggers.  Very interesting segue from - Careless People book, All-In interview with Dina Powell McCormick, and now CIRCLE.  AND CIRCLE was written in 2013...The Circle is a 2013 dystopian novel written by American author Dave Eggers. The novel chronicles tech worker Mae Holland as she joins a powerful Internet company. Her initially rewarding experience turns darker.  

Big day in the flip mattress, move bed, flannel sheets.  Had planned to do it today but tomorrow it just called me.  So now I am set for the next quarter + a week as fall into winter.  Bed away from window walls, reading chair with lots of opp for light coming in as it gets colder.  

Set a 2 p.m. time on Wednesday to go to swimming lady's house to finish up with the Shoprite coupons and look at her medical directives.  Need to see if she addressed the MOLST form with her doctor.  Heard from a lady in CA who I knew would know many of the people associated in the "The Death Within the Death" program but a couple of people I knew were new to her. LOVE that when that happens.  

Today - dodge raindrops on my walk to Unionville and curl up with CIRCLE once the rain starts.  :)  Will check in to make sure TX/NM friend made it to NM with their caravan - her in their suburban with trailer and her husband in a rental truck packed to the gills.  It is normally a 12-13 hour drive. Not sure if all the load slowed them down.  House is still not sold in TX so I will leave the TX/NM in place until it does.  

Reached out to two birthday people - both in NC.  :)

A new solar year gets underway on Tuesday when the Sun moves into your sign, and with mind planet Mercury on your side as well, you most likely know exactly what you will be doing. It’s good to have a plan, and even better to put it to work.

Family obligations may cause you to miss out on more exciting events, dearest Libra, as the Capricorn Moon forms difficult aspects with Mercury and Jupiter. Instead of wallowing in misery, hatch a plan so you might have the best of both worlds. Splitting your time or inviting friends over can help you feel included without abandoning kin. Don't let a fear of upsetting the balance prevent you from changing up plans while Venus and Uranus form an off-kilter aspect. As long as you're willing to take initiative, loved ones won't seem so resistant to going with the flow.

If you've been having trouble reaching a romantic partner, Libra, it might be a good idea to stop trying. Your friend is having a rough day and might not make the best company. In fact, your beloved could view a call from you as an unwelcome interruption and be short, if not downright rude. If you speak with your friend, keep it brief and plan to get together - just not today.

3:41 a.m. as we speak.  Plenty of time to get do my morning routine and have the best chance to dodge raindrops. But I might delay my outreach to anyone today..."just not today". :)  Have a good Sunday.