What will Wednesday bring...

I have to look back and see if I was supposed to stay to myself yesterday...this cliff climbing picture is relatable to me as I wake up this a.m.  :)

Two newsflashes from this a.m. - Pistons win, Basinski cancelled.  Will see if I hear from son re either of those.  

Yesterday I got all off schedule (mentally, physically and emotionally) :) - Shoprite $43.54/$14.70 day BEFORE I did my word work...with a "Q" red square result..., I hit town hall to share with town clerk how impressed I was about the WPCA meeting but then couldn't help myself and went into the Superintendent of Schools office to tell his admin if she could ask him not to part on Main St with his fancy car and take a spot of someone who had business or was supporting business on Main...He did move his car at lunch time and did not return.  We will see about today.  THEN I shot an email to BOS, BOE, BOF about the "new" money coming from state.  Wanted to see if the referendum voters on May 14 needed to be made aware of anything before casting votes.  "No" at this time per BOF chair.  Landlady delivered a meal.  I had already had meal #2 but will eat it today!  

So yesterday - Shoprite, run dishwasher, walk, PCV discussion.  Today - walk with family friend, EOLD, clean apt.  Try to recalibrate my mood - get my attention back to what it needs to "attent" to and off the shiny objects I keep letting myself be distracted by.  

According to the planets, there is something you should have done recently but did not and now you are annoyed because the opportunity has passed. Maybe it was a foolish oversight on your part, but you can’t change the past so move forward instead.

Tune into your body to receive intuitive messages, dearest Libra. Psychic abilities amplify while the Capricorn Moon enters a kite formation with Mercury and the nodes of fate. Release tension, enjoy healthy foods, and notice how others affect your emotional or physical state. You may struggle to say "no" when Saturn wavers, especially where family and romantic partners are concerned. Needy companions will drain your energy if you fail to set boundaries. Pluto's Retrograde journey acts as a reminder that sometimes it's more helpful to let others solve their own problems. Your relationships will recover from any strain that follows once the Sun and Luna align later tonight.

Things are coming to a difficult stalemate regarding the love in your life, Libra. Perhaps you've felt like everything was going fine and you had nothing to worry about. In reality, this notion of "fine" was just your self-denial hard at work making you think that you could continue on your path without really considering how your actions affected others. Be prepared for a reality check that you didn't see coming.

Move forward, be prepared for reality check...keep a good thought that I do tune in to the real meaning of my current journey and how it impacts me...and others.  I do feel stumped.  I will try and stay on schedule today.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Shiny objects on steroids Monday a.m.

Email from cousin with AGT clip.  Call from sister #6.  House hunting in IOWA and NEBRASKA. AGT clips...  listened 3 times yesterday and just now.  :) Incredible.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8aKpK2zA_c

As to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder meeting.  So jealous that sister #6 got to go!!!  She saw and was smitten with Bill Ackman. Would love her deep pockets gentleman caller to buy a house in that area and I would be the caretaker.  :)  Or maybe his property in Charleston SC...

Other than my distractions - walked, washed clothes, FEN DC, WPCA meeting.  Good input from both meetings.  In person on the WPCA.  Walked up.  Family friend was there so she gave me a ride home after a parking lot talk with a couple of the cmte members.  I used to babysit for one of the member's kids...he is a bit old but I think it is OK.  Landlady left me dinner but since I did not retrieve while I was at meeting, she retrieved it and will return it today so that takes care of meal #2 today!  Sister #1 will be area May 26-30.  

Today Shoprite, walk, and Patient Choices Vermont zoom at 7 p.m.  

Something you did for a friend or family member earlier in the year will be repaid in full today. You may have forgotten about it but they have not and are determined to balance the books. It’s good that they think so highly of you.

Connection feels extra magical while the Sagittarius Moon and Chiron align. Be vocal about your admiration for others, and don't be afraid to put your heart on the line. A grounding and sensual energy finds you once Luna enters Capricorn. These vibes are perfect for making decisions centered on family or the home. You might have to contend with rebellious personalities or erratic behaviors when Mercury squares Pluto. Be mindful of how you react to conflict and avoid prolonging feuds. Romantic notions threaten to cloud your vision as Neptune stirs. Get organized to regain clarity while the nodes of fate activate tonight.

Your physical vitality should be quite strong, Libra, and you're encouraged by greater self-confidence. At the same time, however, someone seems to be trying to ruffle your feathers by being selfish and disrespectful of your space. This is likely to lead to conflict that you don't need. The good news is that it's likely to open you up to a different perspective, one that can ultimately be useful in understanding the situation.

Will see if I am moved to shift back to my thoughts about Senior Center.  Or wait until after the referendum on May 14. Heard from ROV and I will be working.  5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  :)  But good for some "folding money" before son's visit in June.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  See where my mind flits today. :)

More thoughts on Sunday

The brain is an interesting place.  IRL I could have walked to Burlington but did not.  Did my route closed route in reverse.  Dropped off Walk in the Park at the library then headed to Burlington. Thoughts about town government, sister #1's visit at end of month, whether I will speak at the BOF meeting on May 18 after referendum on May 14...  

Watched final minutes of Detroit Pistons game.  Didn't make the local sports news.  :)  

Today - Walk, FEN DC, walk up to WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY.  Curious as to who is on the committee and what they are talking about.  They seem to operate out of view or spotlight...  Stepping away from my Senior Center project too.  

Mars in your opposite sign is at odds with Jupiter, planet of excess, so it’s likely that you will clash with someone who cannot be reasoned with. They won’t change their ways, so there is no point in you getting annoyed. Avoid them if you can.

Thoughts and dreams manifest in surprising ways while the Sagittarius Moon opposes Venus, darling Libra. Take a moment to collect your bearings and set an intention for the day. Be selective about who and what you give your energy to as Mars and Jupiter square off. These vibes highlight the realities of having too much of a good thing. Manifesting desires piles on responsibilities, making time fly by. Before you know it, you may feel stretched thin and unable to juggle demands. Professional and romantic partnerships can alleviate burdens, but you'll need someone who can match your enthusiasm.

Uncertainty about professional matters can lead to an increased determination to get ahead, Libra, despite confusion as to how to do it exactly. It might be wise to do some research, organize all your information, and use that to formulate a plan of action. The resulting advancement may be slow moving, but it's sure and steady. A wealth of experience that enriches your life should follow.

Have a good Monday.  I will see where my energy takes me.  

More news and good W&T

Retirement of a state official was music to my ears yesterday. "I will share that the Senate President has said he will never call this bill even if it were to pass the House. It has passed out of the Public Health Committee multiple times (with my vote), but it has never cleared the next hurdle of making it out of the Judiciary Committee as the House Chair is deeply opposed and maintains that his committee doesn’t have the votes."  Will hope that the person he has anointed will be an independent thinker and not a puppet to is mentor's beliefs.  A gal can dream.  And a gal can dream that more will say - enough.  Too old.  Make way for new people.  Now the challenge is finding people to run for office.  

And I finished Walk in the Park this a.m. and the writer's summation spoke to the Grand Canyon as a bit of a symbol of how something of beauty can become tainted by people looking to take advantage.  Us people are a trying lot sometimes.  

But then there was Lansing DC and W&T.  Out of context - but my comment for the chat spoke to what I was hearing and appreciating - Honoring transition.  Personal archeology.  Bringing peace into my life.  The gift of not having the answers. Produce items. More of why I keep coming back.  Produce reference - long story, but wonderful part of a story told by one of the participants about how community is what it is all about.  Landlord and I had a long conversation about that on the front stoop about that post W&T.  I left the apt at 12:30 p.m. and got home at 3:30 p.m.-ish but did not make it upstairs until 4-ish.  :)

Waiting for Main St to liven up this a.m.  We are the end point of a 5-K race that is part of the Hartford Marathon series.  I am thinking this might have been part of the thinking of re-opening the local coffee shot down the block.  They will be slammed today and that is the good news.  Watched the K Derby yesterday.  "With no Lukas horse in the race...will have to go with another silver fox trainer: Litmus Test or Potente. I am nothing if not shallow.  :)"  Scary sight when that horse flipped over on the way to the starting chute...I bet some gamblers had a bad day when that happened.  Where my mind goes during the day.  

Moved my digital picture frame to my office yesterday.  Don't look at enough as it sat on the entry table.  

Today - figure out a route today.  Race Day, maintenance on the rails to trails...I wonder how they are maneuvering that today?...I might have to make that my walk to see if today is the day it is re-opened.  

Try to avoid discussions that touch on controversial topics this week, because the planets warn there won’t be much room for compromise. You may be able to see alternative points of view, but not everyone is as understanding as you.

You'll be in ultra romantic spirits while the Sagittarius Moon and Neptune align this morning, sweet Libra. Use this energy to build up your sweetheart with affection and compliments. If you're single, go out on a limb and flirt with any secret crushes you've been harboring. Creative expression presents an opportunity to showcase how deep and talented you are, thanks to a helping hand from Pluto. Share your work with anyone you're hoping to impress, but avoid nitpicking your efforts as Luna squares the nodes of fate. Seek advice from wise companions when Saturn activates this evening.

Old memories, traumas, and phobias from the past could affect your mood today, Libra. You might feel depressed without really knowing why. An event in your life has brought these feelings near the surface without revealing the source. If you've had any disturbing dreams or visions lately, write them down. They might offer a clue as to what's bothering you. Meditation or free association could also bring the release you need.

Have to smile when I think of the dream sequence I recording upon waking this a.m...  And as to avoiding controversy this week...Have a couple of town meetings I will be attending.  See how that goes.  

Have a good Sunday.  Wish me luck on a good walk route choice.  That is always the anchor of my day. 

From the wide world internet:  Note: Trail construction currently underway will not impact the race date. Race staff is working closely with town officials to ensure safe passage on race day for course sections impacted by the project.  I might have to take a wander to see if I can pass post race.  

Wow! Lots of news yesterday.

Look out my window in 2016 at my "new office" at former school #1.  Texted my boss of that time to wish him a happy birthday which is today.  He did not encourage outreach during our time on weekends so I texted him on Friday afternoon for his Saturday birthday...AND he sent me the letter announcing his retirement at end of 2027-2028 school year.  HUGE.  This school has been his only work place since he joined as a newlywed to teach in the 90's...leaving as a grandparent.  Lots of memory lanes thoughts after our back and forth.  More than just my acquired taste for the sausage links at my daily breakfast on campus.  :)

Balance of yesterday - 9-noon wander.  No work on Senior Center stuff.  Letting it sit until Monday.  Read but did not finish walk in the park book...  

Sister #4 sad that she was taking her road trip on the day the gas prices went up $.30/gallon.  But that did not keep her from heading to Maine.  Sister #1 called.  Paraguay friend is in town and they will be heading this way at end of month.  Money no issue for #1.  :)  

Today - Lansing and W&T.  Will do my long walk to W&T.  Leave apt around 1 p.m. and get home at 3:30 p.m. is the plan.  Hope no rain drops. As I shared with PD buddy yesterday -  "Since no Lukas horses in the race, will have to go with another silver fox trainer: Litmus Test or Potente. I am nothing if not shallow.  :)"

End of an era - Spirit out of business...Son was a big fan in the beginning.  

If someone gets on your nerves this weekend and your hints that they might like to stop talking so much don’t have the desired effect, just get up and go someplace else. Sometimes peace and quiet are more important than friendship.

Abundance finds you early this morning, beloved, Libra, thanks to a sweet connection between the Scorpio Moon and Jupiter. Take stock of your resources upon awakening, and look for opportunities to multiply investments. Your business savvy improves once Mercury debuts in Taurus. You’ll have a firmer grasp of what you want and how to negotiate for it throughout the coming weeks. Direct communication will prove most efficient, so don’t mince words when going after your desires. Forget dropping hints while Luna enters Sagittarius  tonight. This celestial shift is all about owning your truth, using your voice, and cranking up the volume.

Just for today, Libra, ignore your habit of always trying to find an explanation for everything. Something is changing inside you and in the way you react to situations. The desire to incorporate life's more unpredictable aspects into your personality is the basis for these changes. A lot of your theories are only there to reassure you, but you probably know that. Why not try being honest with yourself?

Peace and quiet, not's mince words, try being honest with yourself...Lots on my plate for today.  :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Refrigerator - where my thoughts have drifted

Fixated a bit on noise coming out of refrigerator yesterday and now hoping to hear more noise...  20+ years old.  Not theoretically my problem, but I don't want to make it the landlord's problem as all his costs are going up and even though he raised my rent in January, I know I still have a very favorable deal...  Will see if all keeps cool today - literally and figuratively.  

Yesterday - did not go out for my walk until 1:30 p.m. so the first part of my day looked a bit different.  Watched Chicago shows, worked on senior ctr application, ketamine zoom, a couple of LinkedIn posts that got me reaching out - the solo aging prof in Maine who got back to me and shared her work.  And more back and forth about the Wed EOLD speaker.  Did my monthly $ report.  

Stopped by library on tail end of my walk and picked up another book.  Almost done with walk in the park.  So now have two non-fictions on my bedside table after that one.  Wild Thing - A Life of Paul Gauguin and To Rescue the American Spirit - Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower.  

FYI - just went into kitchen for #2 cup of coffee and refrig is humming.  :)  Spoke to sister #6 yesterday - she knows I am jealous of her gentleman caller and his annual trip to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting - so she let me know he was on his way.  And she was reporting out that Ocean State Job Lots is stocked with one piece bathing suits if I need to re-stock for the summer.  I will check my local OSJL on Tuesday walk.  Think I am fine with what I have, but will take a look.  I don't go over $15 so not a big outlay of cash, but no reason to buy if I don't need.  

Definite full moon this a.m. The Full Flower Moon peaks on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:23 p.m. EDT. As the first of two full moons that month, it will appear full and bright on both Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1. This, the first of two full moons in May (the second on May 31 is a blue moon).  Between the streetlight outside my window and the full moon and my never pulling window shades down - apt is illuminated day and night.  :)  

Today - nothing on my paper calendar.  Will wander to the Shoppes.  Which I am told have renamed itself Shops...I will check the signage.  Watch Thursday L&O shows.  Tomorrow Lansing and W&T.  

The importance of establishing secure foundations is amplified under the Scorpio Full Moon. Take stock of your partnerships and financial investments to ensure emotional or monetary resources aren't being mismanaged. At times, you may view certain situations from a transactional headspace. If you feel the scales are off, don't hesitate to advocate for what you deserve. A direct yet graceful approach toward personal desires will help others understand your position. Though you might not get everything you want all at once, you can still make major progress. Focus on softer, more romantic topics when Mercury and Chiron cozy up this afternoon.

You're apt to speak and act with a great deal of power, Libra, but be careful that you don't get swept away by emotion. There's a surrealistic quality to the day. It could lead you to believe a mirage is real. You might get so caught up in the drama of your feelings that your power of reason gets watered down to the point where you lose track of your objectivity altogether.

Too early to see my 3rd cosmic guidance - 2:41 a.m. - will check back later.  Have a good Friday and Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit day.  May Day. 

You know you should never get emotional about money but the current full moon could make it difficult for you to let go of the idea that what other people gain is a loss for you personally. That’s wrong. Life is not a zero-sum game.  3:15 a.m.

Got distracted by shiny objects for sure on Wednesday :)

Started the day thinking about the local town Senior Center and putting together notes to submit to Director along with my "membership" form.  What happens when someone submits the form and the requisite $5?  I do not part with $5 easily so I want to make sure I get my money's worth.  :)  And build a following to keep the Senior Center attractive to a wider audience.  Will work on that more today.  Then I got completely distracted by EOLD presentation about The Cheryl Hauser Effect documentary that is in the works.  Sent the teaser clip to the FEN media person thinking he had probably heard of it already - but he had not so I feel good about that.  Sent the info to my FEN blog "boss" as it is all Minnesota based as to the players.  And to see if he had outreached to the Minnesota Death Collaborative.  I will be reaching out to one of the people mentioned in the discussion. 

Rest of yesterday - cleaned apt, walk with family friend who got an earful on the Senior Center and other town meeting thoughts of mine...then EOLD and post outreach to FEN people.  The a second short walk to calm myself down for all my thinking.  :) Then son reached out and we zoomed to chat about his visit to the east coast in June.  Also that he sold one of his lots.  One that is not connected to the ones he owns that are in the neighborhood where he has his house.  He will head back home in May for a bit before he heads east for a NYC wedding in June. Thought full day to say the least. 

Something that I am not quite sure why I am putting it on my worry list, but the lithium discoveries in NC and ME...what happens if there is a "gold rush" type response to this mother lode of valuable mineral...  

Today - rainy start and a ZOOM at 12 - "An Introduction to Ketamine Therapy for Palliative Care.".  So depending on the weather walk might be after that at 1:30 p.m.  Watch Chicago shows at some point. Monthly $ report.  Will see what else works into the day.  Woke up at 2:22 a.m. so plenty of time to work with.  :)

It may seem as if a colleague is keeping something from you today, but it is unlikely to be of any real significance, so don’t make an issue of it. Most likely, they are trying to get you to pay for knowledge you can get for free elsewhere.

The Moon takes her final steps through your sign this morning, dearest Libra, aspecting Mercury and Chiron on her way out the door. Loved ones may deliver harsh truths or unexpected opinions that throw you for a loop. You could also struggle with challenging emotions stemming from the disapproval of others' behavior. Give advice with grace, as pushing your views might cause companions to pull away. You'll feel more at ease with your situation and how others impact it once Luna debuts in Scorpio this afternoon. Work on cleaning up your finances and check your emotional spending habits when Pluto activates tonight.

Yes, Libra, your projects have taken some time to get set up. This is because you haven't been concentrating hard enough. You are doing several things at once, with the result that things have been moving more slowly than you expected. Your change in orientation requires you to focus your energy in a single direction. However, the question remains - what direction?

Love that focus "tip"...what direction is the key...I am a bit of a scatterbrain when it comes to finding that focus.  Keep a good thought that I find my way - for today.  :)  Have a good Thursday.