Have to smile...

Spent part of my day wondering why I could not get my Chicago shows to play...maybe because they had not been on the regular TV yet...  Doing my family friend walk on Monday really got me on fast forward as to what day of the week it was yesterday.  TODAY I will look and "voila" I bet I will find them.  And without the family friend to start my Wednesday...and rain - very different Wednesday.  Woke up very early, broke my 139 day streak at Wordle when I did not get the word in 6 tries.  Cleaned apartment.  Read.  Noon EOLD.  GREAT speaker - Barbara Karnes.  Doulas and what their role could be within hospice.  THEN walked.  Landlady delivered red lentil soup for meal #2.  I think I hustled a bit on my walk with that as an incentive.  GA DC.  Great discussion.  New addition is an author who wrote - Death Without Fear: Collective Wisdom for Making Peace with Mortality.  We talked about the book last month and continued the conversation this month.  Have people all along the spectrum as to their thoughts.  And most of the members are psychologists so that always make the conversation lively as to lived experiences or clinical work they have done.  Son reached out about a baseball card he thinks I might have in his stuff in my closet.  He said he will be doing some looking in those buckets in June when he is on east coast for a wedding in June. 

So TODAY is Thursday.  Sent a birthday email to sister #1's gentleman caller.  83 today.  Will look for my shows to watch.  MASSAGE THURSDAY!  Sun is supposed to be out so long walk pre massage.  Nothing on paper calendar for Friday or Saturday.  

Make it your business to find out why certain facts and figures no longer add up. There may be a simple answer that no one is at fault for, but if someone has been deliberately misleading you, it’s essential that you find out why.

Don't let a fear of upsetting the balance prevent you from going after success, dearest Libra. Be mindful that growth often comes with some level of disharmony or ruffled feathers while the Cancer Moon and Chiron square off. True allies won't try to stand in your way, and may even go the extra mile to help you get ahead. Pay attention to who lends a hand or acts as a deterrent when Venus and Uranus unite. Keep your interactions and conversations positive to avoid dark waters under this evening's Leo Quarter Moon, which aligns with Neptune. Invest in your spirituality to trigger major blessings throughout the coming weeks once Venus enters Gemini tonight.

You could have a “eureka!” moment today, Libra, as events from your past unexpectedly bubble to the surface of your mind and crystallize in a surprising new way. Suddenly, you have a clear understanding of how these past events affect your present behavior. You can use this new knowledge to bring about change. There is clearly a situation at work or at home that is in need of transformation.

Would love to have a eureka moment.  Major blessings.  Clearly something that is in need of transformation.  Here we go.  Have a good Thursday.  

Mid week reset

Walking with family friend on Monday got me a bit off kilter as to where I was in my week.  :)  But I will work to get back on track today.  Had a 2:22 p.m. angel time number show up after CA DC yesterday so that felt right.  But as to Tuesday - Shoprite $48/$9.51 day...nothing I needed was on sale and I "splurged" on a couponed Dove soap - $6.99 for 6 bars.  Grapes at $2.99/lb.  Oh well.  Ran dishwasher.  Walked.  CA DC.  Had a notice for a IOWA DC, but link did not work. Watched the balance of the BOF meeting from Monday night.  Not sure what happened to the even tempered chair...will see what the public hearing brings on Monday. Read my W&T book.

Today - up early - 2:12 a.m. as we speak.  Not sure if any Chicago shows were on last night.  Will check later.  EOLD at noon.  GA DC at 7 p.m.  Thinking I will clean apt before EOLD and walk after.  Will see if that holds.  Sister #1's gentleman caller came through his heart procedure OK, his 83rd birthday tomorrow.  

You are an expert at reading between the lines and know that what others are saying is unlikely to be the whole story. Keep your opinions to yourself for the time being because you will gain a lot more from listening than from talking.

You'll tire easily listening to other people's problems, dearest Libra. Check your impatience to avoid drama while the Cancer Moon squares Mars and Mercury. Work-related stress or demands at home are likely throwing you for a loop. Politely set boundaries with anyone who dumps their issues on you. Changing the subject, removing yourself from the situation, or explaining that you aren't in a place to offer emotional support are all valid ways to protect your energy. You'll feel protected and more in control once Luna and Jupiter unite later today. These vibes also bring a touch of luck to your aspirations, helping you break through barriers.

Don't take anything you hear today at face value, Libra, especially where money is concerned. A well-meaning friend could approach you with an opportunity not to be missed. Listen to the pitch and take down all the information, but don't make any kind of commitment. You'll likely see several flaws when you review the information later. Point them out to your friend. You'll save this person money and embarrassment by speaking up.

Will go with the listening over talking today.  Always good advice.  Have a good Wednesday.  

More sun today :)

Good day yesterday - family friend called and said "how about Wednesday walk on Monday" since she and some high school friends were off to NYC for a couple of days.  Perfect.  And later in the a.m.  More perfect.  5 a.m. already so I have to stay focused for today.  :)  Balance of yesterday - load of wash, walk, PA DC, BOF meeting.   Set up a coffee klatch with one of the swimming ladies on Saturday.  2 hours 1 minute for Boston Marathon winner.  Yikes. 

Today - run dishwasher, Shoprite, CA DC, decided not to go to the BAA meeting, will get recap from minutes.  TX/NM friend made her way from a Bermuda trip back to TX.  Her travel schedule is something else...especially for me who does not travel any more.  

Did walk up and back to library for a second walk to return my latest book.  Too nice out to sit inside.  Also noticed that one of my idols, Dr Chris Kerr on Dead Talks.  Will listen later.  FBI to watch too.  :)

Your aim today, and for the rest of the week, must be to look at what is going on in your life through a lens of total honesty. Don’t try to ignore the bad bits, because those are the bits you can learn from and profit from.

Though it can be painful to admit when you're wrong, accountability plays an important role in maintaining healthy relationships. A sweet connection between the Gemini Moon and Chiron offers encouragement, making it easier to apologize and forgive. You'll feel emotionally elevated and prepared to take on professional hurdles once Luna debuts in Cancer. Keep an eye out for negotiation opportunities or valuable partnerships as the Taurus Sun showers you with prosperous vibes this afternoon. Beware of bad advice while Neptune and Saturn activate later today, stirring up mixed signals. Optimistic sentiments and overly critical reviews can both do serious damage if taken to an extreme.

Today you could encounter a work colleague and suddenly feel an unexpected romantic attraction, Libra. This could catch you off guard because you never before thought about this person in that way. Before jumping in with both feet, give yourself some time to come down. You're feeling especially sensual today, so this might well pass by tomorrow. Stay grounded for now. If the attraction is still there in a few days, think about it!

Yesterday there was that graupel again on the walk yesterday...never saw it now twice in one month AND that month is April!  Interesting.  Today should be kinder temperature wise.  Have a good Tuesday.  

 

Rainy day

Probably could have ventured out later in the day when rain stopped, but was happy to take the walk I did get in sans umbrella as my time outside for the day.  Discovered a video that started my day off on the right foot.  Wrote this to some people to introduce them to the video.  

Mary Oliver Wild Geese and being in the moment - where I am, who I am. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqMpOSBsjDI&t=13s  Last line in video and last line in poem Walk Slowly - Danna Faulds   "As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowly into the mystery." Good start to my day.  Have a peaceful and present week.

Other than reading, watching and writing yesterday.  Walked to Burlington and back.  Sibling call with sister #1.  Sister #6 and niece #4 had just left after their Friday/Saturday visit.  Sister #6 texted that she arrived home at 5-ish.  Thought Scheffler would pull out the win, but no.  Sent son a link to Milk Street show in CDMX.  Wanted to see if any of the eating places looked familiar to him.  

Today - walk, load of wash, PA DC, BOF meeting which I will tune into online.  Will see if anything else slips in.  :)

What you hear from a friend today may sound shocking, but if you look into the situation, you will soon find out that it’s the truth. The question then, of course, is how did you miss it for so long? Maybe you just didn’t want to see it.

You'll play well off others under the Gemini Moon, dear Libra. Make it a point to go further in your exchanges. Veer away from standard small talk to cultivate more meaningful interactions. The connection you experience will boost morale and leave you with interesting tidbits to mull over. Meanwhile, Mercury unites with Saturn and Mars to echo these sentiments, underscoring close relationships. It might seem as though there's not much left to learn about your significant other or best buds, but there surely is. Grab your partner and seek challenging, exciting, or unfamiliar activities. While outside of your comfort zones, you'll both discover something new about the other.

Are you going on a trip or possibly moving, Libra? Is education involved in some way? Whatever your reasons for going away, you're going to gain whatever you hope for - and more. Writing, teaching, and anything involving communication should go very well right now, including conversations with a romantic partner. Your mind is quick and retentive right now, so make the most of it.

Will review my plans (nothing come to mind as we speak at 4:20 a.m.) with my cosmic guidance in mind.  :)  Have a good Monday.  40's and cloudy but no rain today.  

People day

After all my thinking about where to have lunch with sister #4 pre lacrosse game (I kept saying field hockey when taking about it yesterday...)  :)  We went to Panera because we got talking to too many people as we took a quick walk after she got here and were running out of time before the game.  Worked out.  I had a soup/salad combo and she had a half sandwich so it was not too much food and left room for Grassroots for ice cream after the game. 

So yesterday - took an early walk, family friend shared that she and grandsons were at the town fishing derby but I was waiting for sister to arrive, short walk with sister where I took her by the house of one of her elem/HS friends that had recently been redone and put on the market, lots of memory lane talk with one of the neighbors.  Then Panera, Westminster School for game, Grassroots, she checked the tire pressure in my tires again with her gadget and all were fine...can't figure out how I got to 17 PSI on Easter Saturday.  Then checked email and heard from son - Back in CDMX :) They opened a coffee spot just for me downstairs since I left ha.   Getting hot down here :) Good trip from LA to Laguna to Tijuana to Mexico City though.  Always good to see some old friends. Glad to get the update.  He was there Dec 23-March 23.  Now back until...I don't know. Reached out to former school #2 co worker who has a birthday this week and worked at the school we were at yesterday and has a birthday this week. Then LA DC.  Good conversation.  I had finished The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda. Interesting story about Teddy Roosevelt's sons and the US/China Giant Panda relationship beginning.  Started W&T book club book last night - The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich.  Thought I had read all of hers, but no.  

Today - long walk IF it is not raining too much.  Will calibrate distance with weather.  :)  40's and rain...What a roller coaster week of weather.  

Have a good Sunday.  Week ahead - Monday PA DC, BOF meeting, Tuesday CA DC, Wednesday EOLD, GA DC, Thursday MASSAGE Thursday!  

Circle of the Year

Trying to place my life and times on the Circle of the Year.  Yesterday heard from the CA DC facilitator checking in.  And it made me review my walk yesterday and the people I interacted in as I walked.  I walk alone most days, but interact with many driving by and then those I talk to along the way.  It does feel enough and meaningful in a way.  

Talked to sister #6 after she landed at sister #1's.  Sister #4 regarding her visit to my area today.  Lunch and field hockey game.  Early walk.  #4 does not seem inclined to making a long walk part of her visit.  Feet issues.  

Thinking a lot about son and his travels.  Not sure where he is.  April 15 from a pic sent I think he was in Laguna Beach.  I have to encourage my thoughts to land with "enjoy and be safe" as I share with him.  

Today - watch All-In, early walk, lunch/game with sister #4, 6:30 p.m. LA DC.  Like that LA is my last stop for the day.  :)  

You are about to be confronted by a situation that calls for crystal clear thinking followed by decisive action. You may be worried that others won’t agree with some of the choices you make, but you cannot let that hold you back.

You won’t be in the mood to play coy when it comes to matters of the heart, darling Libra. The time has come for dramatic declarations of love and passionate embraces, thanks to a romantic alignment between Mercury and Pluto. Validate what the soul desires, whether it is a relationship, artistic outlets, or something more abstract. If you’re involved with someone you can’t envision a future with, address the situation while the Taurus Moon aspects Jupiter this afternoon. Commitments and breakups are equally possible under these cosmic conditions. Luckily, either should go well. Fortify your path toward transformation with self-care practices once Luna and Venus unite later tonight.

Whatever you're working on at this time can be expanded tremendously with the help of a partner, especially a creative project or written work, Libra. Watch as one seed of an idea blossoms into a whole field of creativity. There is more than meets the eye as you find yourself soaring higher and higher. Remember that you're only restricted by your own imagination, so dream big.

Appears that collaboration might move things forward for me as I sit wherever I am on the Circle of the Year...  Not my usual mode.  We will see where today and the week ahead go.  Have a good Saturday.  I am looking forward to some good food!  :)  

More adjustments :)

This pic spoke to me this a.m.  Phone "pinged" this a.m. at 3:13 a.m.- no indication of call or text...I block numbers everyday but someone keeps trying.  Will see if I get more pings today.  I will try to be kind to myself. 

Yesterday - No Wed shows, walked with shoes that now feel broken in!, sister #6 called, sister #4 texted that she will be in the area tomorrow for a field hockey game where one of her former students is playing.  I will join in with her for that and linner.  And have her bring her tire fill up machine to check my tire.  

Hoping that family friend reaches out to walk today now that it is cooler...we will see.  It was toasty yesterday - even for me.  

So today - Thursday shows (update no new L&O shows - feels like I am getting to the rerun phase of shows) and walk.  Do need to put some thought into warmer weather food items to add to my rotation.  Yesterday's eating felt very heavy with 90 degree heat.  :)

Either you will come to someone’s rescue today or they will come to yours, but the important thing is that fate is about to throw you together. The reason for that will become clear early next week. It will be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Give more energy to your romantic goals, darling Libra, as the Aries New Moon supercharges your solar sixth house. Steps taken to improve relationships or find a mate will have a significant impact throughout the next six months. Personal empowerment plays a huge role in your ability to establish healthy commitments once Luna enters Taurus. Begin this journey internally by making room for change and negotiation. Inflated egos could stir up drama when Pluto grows restless this evening. Remember that you don't have to engage in battle if you're not in the mood to fight. Clear away tension by tidying up or tending to your health while the nodes of fate activate tonight.

Guilt can be a powerful motivator, Libra, but it isn't a pure one. Today you could feel obligated to help a family member with something you'd prefer to take no part in. There are times, like this, when familial duty trumps personal desires. Do your best to be helpful and gracious even though it could be a trying time for you. You'll feel good about yourself once it's all done.

Feels like "be kind" is a good mantra for today.  Have a good Friday.