A different "holiday"

Week 2 of weaning myself off Shoprite.  :)  $20.53 shopping day.  Will not try to do comparison every week...but still all items less at ALDI and self check out.  Shopping is definitely not a social occasion at ALDI.  :)  So yesterday in prep for sister #1 and company, cleaned apt, did load of wash, tended cat-1, walked, parade called off so no need to adjust time for walk, ALDI, tended cat-2, ZEN DC.  

Today - run dishwasher, cat tending-1, walk with family friend, CA DC, cat tend-2, sister and friend arrive (driving) in at 4-ish.  Hope they will want to get settled in their airbnb and call it a night early.  Road trip to Florence Griswold Museum and beach tomorrow.  Saw that son got TURO car for his trip here.  I will pay for it.  Don't want to rely on my car or drive while he is here.  I need to try that out as an instead of buying a new car transport option for me going forward.  People in my town participate.  We will see if I am moved to travel.  :)  

Will take poll worker check with me today on walk in case I want to cash it.  

You don’t have to do something just because others expect it of you, but you should certainly do it if it will be good for you personally. You may be a good guy by nature, but pleasing other people is not always the best way to show it.

Your interactions could feel a bit off this morning, dearest Libra. As Luna forms harsh aspects with Venus and Saturn, it will be difficult to read loved ones and vice versa. If you are preoccupied with pressing responsibilities or work demands, take some space to catch up. Just let family and friends know, instead of avoiding connections. You'll benefit from creative exploration when the Gemini Sun and Pluto align. Catering to your interests will provide a much-needed boost in mood and endurance. Flex your intuitive muscles and connect with your higher power while Mercury stirs later tonight. 

The key for you today is to use your heart more than your head, Libra. Base your actions on your feelings and your inner knowing of the situation. Facts may deceive you. It could be that you've come to rely so much on a linear, logical way of thinking that you can't see any other way. It's important that you see the interconnectedness of many of the different areas in your life.

I will be looking forward to putting the cat tending behind me...and human company...what am I supposed to get out of this week?  Time will tell.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Bench

In the spirit of the weekend, on Friday I walked by "the bench" in the upper cemetery.  Nobody is buried there, but it put in after my father died.  The spot overlooks the town we grew up in and where I live.  No flags on the upper section, but both parents were veterans.  Coast Guard for mother and Army Air Corp for father.  Savannah GA for mother, "the hump" - India to China flights - for father.  But with all that said, 8 a.m. they will decide whether rain will cause the cancellation of the parade.  I was not planning to watch so it will make the day more manageable for me to get my day done if they do cancel.  Plan is - cat tending, walk, ALDI, wash clothes, cat, ZEN DC. All will flow easier without the parade which routes right in front of my apt and overlaps on walk routes.  :) Need to decide what day I will clean apt since we will be doing a road trip on Wednesday and one on Thursday...

Yesterday - cat, abbreviated walk (Burlington and back) due to cold rain, Albany CA DC.  Tomorrow - walk with family friend, cash check from poll work?, CA DC, meet up with sister #1 and friend from Paraguay.  Wednesday - Florence Griswold Museum, lunch - Hallmark?, beach house of my landlord and landlady and sister #1's classmate. Will see if I get to GA DC on Wed night.  Thursday - road trip to Willimantic to visit with Paraguayan friend's "sister" from her exchange year here in the US in the 1968-69 school year.  Cat twice a day thrown in to each of these days.  

This morning started - Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda Vaill is a 2025 biography that tells the story of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler, focusing on their lives, loves, and divergent paths during the American Revolution, moving them from the background of Alexander Hamilton's story to the center stage of American history. I am feeling more comfortable reading about history these days.  

Now the Sun is moving in your favor, those restrictions that were holding you back will lose their power and soon you will be hurrying ahead again. Don’t move too fast though, or you could miss some interesting sights along the way.

The Moon enters your sign, dear Libra, aspecting Uranus, Neptune, the Gemini Sun, and Pluto as the hours pass. Encourage mindfulness by reflecting on your goals before starting the day. You could encounter a crossroads while the Sun and Nodes of Fate form a t-square this afternoon. If you stay spiritually connected, it will be easier to determine the best path forward. Reflect on any signs you received recently if you must make quick decisions. Challenge yourself to unlock opportunities and creative potential when a grand trine forms this evening. Embrace change without abandoning core truths once Mars squares Pluto tonight. 

 Issues involving fashion, magazines, and the spoken or written word will all slowly begin to take a turn in a positive direction today, Libra. You may find that these things have been somewhat obscured lately, or at least their development has been more backward than forward. The good news is that the tide is turning. You should notice over the next few weeks that things are getting back on track.

I will keep the good thought about "getting back on track" - cat and company between now and son's visit in June...throwing me some curve balls. Feel I got some signs in dream last night...but no recall this a.m.  Oh well.  Have a good Monday.  

PS:  looking back at what I wrote a year ago today - I mentioned that I was watching to see if we had 350,000 visitors to the GDS blog by June 1 2025...as of this a.m. at 687,690.  :)  

And the "A" is back!

Did not expect it so soon, but computer guy called right after I got back from my walk yesterday and said he had the new keyboard insert.  So I hustled up and sat in his yard while he fixed it.  Reading my Roosevelt.  So no more external keyboard and no more soft typing to make sure all the letters kept working.  

So yesterday, walk and computer.  Cat tending starts today.  Sister #1 arrival on Tuesday.  Will hope that it is after my CA DC and we are back from our Wednesday travels for 7 p.m. GA DC.  Should work.  No other schedule items except the cat which is flexible and just a few minutes walk from apt.  

Today cat, umbrella walk to Unionville is my thought, Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  See if anything else appears.  3:33 a.m. as we speak.

Anyone who thinks you lack the killer instinct is going to learn how wrong they are over the next few days. Pluto in the most dynamic area of your chart will inspire you to take the battle to your rivals and shock them into surrender.

Meditation is a powerful tool that can help actualize dreams, dear Libra. As the Virgo Moon aspects Mercury and Jupiter, merge mindfulness with spirituality and practical thinking to improve your chances of manifesting success. Romantic outings can provide a much-needed distraction once the Gemini Sun and Neptune align. Getting lost in the moment with someone you adore will clear the path for divine inspiration and psychic downloads. If there's a specific topic you need guidance on, let the universe know before venturing out. Experiment with more efficient routines to free up space in your schedule when Mars aspects the nodes of fate.

You might find that your brain is chugging along in the slow lane today, Libra. It could even be gradually creeping over to the breakdown lane! It may be more difficult to come up with your quick, witty rebuttals in conversations. Take your time and make sure you choose your words very carefully. Communicating with others might be a bit like pulling teeth today.

I will take my time and seek guidance from the universe.  Fingers crossed.  Life has been unsettling of late...  Have a good Sunday.  

PS:  just what the doctor ordered.  Adam Carolla has a Home Depot episode!!!  

PSS:  family friend brought me two dozen eggs from their farm!  Another perfect timing.  

"Holiday" weekend begins...

I am going with kindness week as my holiday of choice.  No plan except my cat tending starting tomorrow.  Sister #1 and friend coming in on Tuesday.  

Yesterday - walk with family friend, read more Roosevelt - many more incidences of "what is old is new again" in our country's life and times, SDHS presentation.  Speaker wowed me as always.  

Today...Boston Blue, All-in, walk.  Uninspired is giving me more "oomph" than I feel this a.m.  Barometric pressure dropping?  

Now the Sun is moving in your favor, those restrictions that were holding you back will lose their power and soon you will be hurrying ahead again. Don’t move too fast though, or you could miss some interesting sights along the way.

You'll be in a contemplative mood as the Virgo quarter Moon causes grand visions to surface, dearest Libra. A whirlwind of thoughts sends you deeper within while Luna aspects Mars, Neptune, the nodes of fate, Venus, and Pluto. You'll suddenly feel more aware of your ultimate goals, limitations, need for discipline, and issues around love. With so much thrown at you, it might be difficult to connect with others. You'll benefit from solitude and the chance to work out these inner stirrings. However, it's important to confide in any partners who are impacted by your actions and goals.

“Evidence” is the word for today, Libra. Everyone knows that you have a facility for spending your time thinking and analyzing. Today, on the other hand, you're going to be "seeing” things. They will be clear. It will no longer be necessary to study, ponder, and review from every angle. It's a little like you've just invented a new theory that repeatedly gets confirmed by others throughout the day.

Contemplative, benefit from solitude (don't I always?) :), clarity!  Keep a good thought for all the above.  Have a good Saturday.  6:05 a.m. already!

What it takes to keep me going :)

Don't know if you can see the red circle around the "A" on the external keyboard that gets called into play if my laptop A sticks...But I thought I would highlight my "2026 technology" - Dell laptop, external keyboard, flip phone, paper calendar with requisite pencil, and my digital picture frame that son and others send pics to me that they think I need to see.  Sad - to people REALLY living in the 2026 world - but totally working compilation of what it takes to keep my train on the tracks.  

BUT nobody could get to me yesterday as I signed up to and will be "attending" this afternoon a talk by Dr. Thaddeus Pope.  Doesn't get much better than that.  

And more of the "so could be today" quotes from Roosevelt book. Of the monied classes: "These men were not weak men, but they permitted themselves to grow shortsighted and selfish." "...while others were purely of the glorified huckster or glorified pawnbroker type."  And "Cuba Libre"...versus President McKinley's motivation - "to protect the interests of Wall Street...He had come into office wanting to be the prosperity president, not the war president."  And what really hit me this a.m. - "fault for this lackluster state of affairs did not lie with the occupants of these offices but with the American people, who had allowed Congress and other national leaders to slide by for decades..."  And this was in the "Remember the Maine" days...  :/

Back to yesterday - walk with former co-worker, 1 p.m. FEN workshop - repeat but always hear something new, 7 p.m. very interesting Rochester DC.  Today, walk with family friend, noon - SDHS with Dr. Pope.  Nothing on my paper calendar for Saturday.  Rest up for next week's company and cat tending.

If you believe that what you are doing is right then you must give it 100 percent effort. Others are looking to you to provide a lead and if they see you pushing ahead fearlessly they will be inspired to do the same.

You'll sense a charge in the air while the Gemini Sun and Uranus unite, darling Libra. Indulge your mystical side and have fun believing in the unbelievable. The universe will send signals that you're not alone, and random blessings could emerge. If you're hoping for more specific manifestations, ask for divine intervention when Mercury aspects Saturn. Take your wellness journey seriously as Venus aligns with the nodes of fate, and use visualization techniques to map out your best life. Enjoy a harmonious hangout session with your favorite people before retreating into solitude once the Leo Moon nods to Chiron, then debuts in Virgo.

Your heart is going pitty-pat, Libra, and you're tempted to escape to a romantic fantasyland in which you play the starring role. The bad news is that something could be trying to hold you back. It could be that responsibility is coming on the scene and reminding you that work needs to be done here in the real world before you can go off to your little fairytale world.

No worry about the romantic fairyland destination, I will stay clear as always.  :)  But will look for some random blessings.  Have a good Friday,  

May 2026 is going to go down as "a" month...

Temp solution on my laptop keyboard issue...but I will take it at this point.  May is putting me through my paces.  Referendum, handing in my name badge for poll worker work, heat wave, sister #1 and friend coming to town, planning for June son visit, "a" issue, cat sitting, input from DCs, Shoprite "seniors' desertion", no more Chicago shows until next season, going from "immersed in" to "head in sand" on town doings...Lots for someone where one ( me, myself and I) is SOOOO not the loneliest number kind of gal.  :)  And I read this line in my T Roosevelt book this a.m. about our country, but it fits for me too.  Americans learn only from catastrophes and not from experience. Theodore Roosevelt.  Enjoying the book.  To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower.

Very restless sleep last night.  So yesterday - cleaned apt, early walk alone - family friend was picking up a new queen bee for one of her hives, great EOLD, paced a lot, call from computer guy came a few minutes after 7 p.m. so I hustled up to his house to find out - wrong part for my laptop.  So now I have my laptop keyboard and an external keyboard for any dysfunctional letters...Not ideal but will work until part comes in.  Tossed and turned and now it is Thursday.  Brave and courteous...I tried.

Today - walk with former co worker from my first job "back home" in 2006, 1 p.m. FEN program, 7 p.m. Rochester DC.  

Forget about your cashflow problems and get out and about over the next few days. If you need money, the universe will channel it to you, but most likely you won’t as your friends will be happy to pay your way. They feel they owe you.

You may sense dark clouds forming within your community, darling Libra, as the Leo Moon opposes Pluto. If you constantly struggle with drama or negativity, it might be time to find new friends. Where broader matters are concerned, try not to emotionally absorb the world's burdens simply because you know what they are. Staying informed should not come at the expense of your emotional well-being. Combat grief by searching for beauty and connecting with your higher power while Luna aspects Mercury and Saturn. Big dreams emerge once Venus squares Neptune, though they'll disappear in the ether without a plan of action.

If situations get too hot and heavy, Libra, your first instinct is to run away or jump to the next subject before anyone notices you're avoiding the serious ones. That's one way to deal with today's intensity, but deep down you know it isn't the best. What you really need to do is dig deep and take advantage of this emotional energy to thoroughly take care of things instead of skim over them.

I am all over that cashflow comment - poll working $, cat sitting $ will both help my "a" issue and my mind and sister #1 is always picking up the check thankfully because her taste is a also a bit "richer" than mine.  As to dark cloud and community - I am feeling that in my bones.  Glad I am turning away.  LOVE that second cosmic guidance in today's life and times of the world, BUT then guidance 3...better seek some balance between avoidance and being responsible...keep a good thought.  

Have a good Thursday.  

Problem with the keyboard...

Yesterday was a challenge.  I am losing the use of the letter pictured. :(  Trying to use it as little as possible.  :)  Computer guy ordered me a new one - keyboard not letter.  Will go to his house at some point today. 

 
Finished my W&T book yesterday - some quotes that got me.  "My apology was real, even if the agreement was not."  "In her remaining life there was only room for the truth, ...only what was essential could be allowed to reach her now."  "It's been my observation over many years that those who most powerfully resist convention quite peaceably accept the state of being reviled."  Had to dig dipper on that last word:  Reviled means to be criticized, spoken to, or written about in a highly insulting, abusive, or scornful way. It describes a person or thing that is the target of intense hatred or contempt.

Tues - walk, CA DC, call from son, run dishes, resigned as poll worker for town.  Family friend can't walk today.  So walk and EOLD and wait for computer guy to call. Clean house.

The Sun’s move into the most adventurous area of your chart today will encourage you to broaden your horizons. If you stick with what you know and trust, you will probably do OK. But if you are brave, the sky will be your only limit.

Simple courtesies can elevate your professional standing, dear Libra. Go above and beyond to grow your reputation as the Cancer Moon and Jupiter unite. You'll be ready for a break when Chiron activates this evening. Set boundaries with colleagues who reach out after hours. Loved ones might feel resentful if your career gets in the way of spending quality time together. You're drawn to grand adventures and spiritual exploration once Gemini season kicks off. Expanding your horizons and honing your intuition may lead to rewards under this solar placement. Instant connections expand your social sphere while Luna enters Leo, aligning with Uranus and Mars. However, you should avoid trusting too quickly.

The current configuration of the planets will make you the bearer of a new philosophy, Libra. This doesn't mean that you'll be New Age, but more precisely that you'll have ideas that evolved from it. It's easy to imagine you attending conferences given by the leading minds of the day. Most assuredly, you're searching for answers. Be careful about being too easily convinced by any "truth" that comes your way.

I will try to be br_ve and courteous.  H_ve _ good Wed.