Holiday over!

Lots of pictures from holiday.  On the way to pool I took pic of sister #1's new donation to the flower bridge array, obelisk that I keep looking at since son sent me the mother's day book about the significance of obelisks and a NC 4th picture from my favorite place on earth.  :)  Walked early to get it in before 11:30 a.m. opening of the town pool.  "Walked" into my PD buddy - once on road as he drove by reservoir entrance and again when he was on his run and I was making the final turn to home on Main St.  So walk, swim, done by 1 p.m....filled a gap in the day reading book.  Hope to finish it today or tomorrow.  

Today Lansing at 10 a.m., think I will walk to pool.  Weather is cool enough and I don't think I will be ready to walk as early as I was yesterday to get long walk in before DC.  We will see.  Nothing else on my paper calendar.  On second cup of coffee at 4:58 a.m.  :)  Blog team also committed to stay off the internet for the holiday weekend.  I have some things "schedule send" ready for 8 a.m. on Monday.  Big decision this week are car related - timing of filling up on gas and when to do oil change.  

Travel and social activities are under excellent stars now and the more you are on the move the more you will attract some very interesting people into your orbit. Some of them may seem strange at first but they will also be a lot of fun.

  

The Cancer Sun and Scorpio Moon form a supportive aspect this morning, dear Libra, bringing stability to your world. Spend your Saturday morning reaping the rewards of all your hard work, indulging in leisure, luxury, and perhaps a decadent breakfast with loved ones. As the hours pass, focus on what your existing goals look like and how you can build upon them. Try not to limit your manifestation goals, especially when Luna aspects the nodes of fate this evening. Harness these vibes by considering how lifestyle changes can provide you with the energy and organization needed to accomplish more. 

Certain love and romance matters may cause some tension, Libra. Inflated egos may get in the way of important communication that needs to take place for harmony between you and your romantic partner. You're a bit more argumentative than usual. Sparks of disagreement are likely to flare into bonfires if you aren't careful. Keep a fire extinguisher handy. 

No worry about the fire extinguisher situation. Or travel and social strangeness. :)  I will keep an eye on signs of stability in my world and lifestyle changes that avail themselves.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Saturday.  It has felt like Saturday for the last 3 days...  Now it is here.  

 

July 4 2025

Picture that made me smile yesterday with the basketball jersey.  Today a pic set my hair on fire. States where health care is the largest employer - the dark states.  SO dark in my mind.

Another "stat" - July 2024-July 25 as to MAZDA mileage...1,688  miles driven.  Not a road warrior anymore.  Will contemplate an oil change.  Last one was July 2024.  :)  

Took care of my car tax bill yesterday, RMD processed.  Onward and upward for the second half of 2025...

‘[T]here is another tradition that we share today. It calls upon us never to be indifferent toward despair. It commands us never to turn away from helplessness. It directs us never to ignore or to spurn those who suffer untended in a land that is bursting with abundance.’   LBJ quote written in real time 60 years ago by Doris Kearns Goodwin's husband.   My response to the post:  Thank you for the inclusion of the LBJ quote from 60 years ago - ‘[T]here is another tradition that we share today. It calls upon us never to be indifferent toward despair. It commands us never to turn away from helplessness. It directs us never to ignore or to spurn those who suffer untended in a land that is bursting with abundance.’  Elected by the people officials passed this bill. I think that is a good place to begin my contemplation. I will hope that people who find their lives changed by this bill will speak out and vote their reality - on the local, state and federal level.  

Lots of blog work yesterday. Looking at the end of life tourism business arising in Vermont. I will try to sign off for the weekend as my colleagues are doing.  Everything is upside down today - pool is open early closing early so I will flip walk and swim sequence.  :)  Nothing else on my paper calendar.  Yesterday - walk, swim. Will look for a chunk of time to read River book.  Loving it.  Tomorrow a.m. Lansing DC.  

You know what you are talking about but are you communicating your meaning to other people so they know it too? You will need to spell out your ideas in words of three syllables or less today, because some people can be incredibly dumb.

Don't let your insecurities rule you, dearest Libra. As the Moon enters Scorpio and squares Pluto, challenge yourself to stay grounded and confident. Luckily, Venus' debut into Gemini brings an extreme morale boost, making it easier to embrace boldness and optimism. Keep your prospects open while Jupiter activates midafternoon, especially when it comes to financial and career opportunities. Meanwhile, Neptune stations retrograde, which could create confusion or dissatisfaction in romantic matters. Avoid being swayed by the opinions of peers when Mercury becomes agitated. Instead, consider spending some time alone to nurture your instincts once Luna aspects Mars later tonight. 

This is an excellent day in which your thinking is clear and your emotions stable, Libra. Use this powerful combination of a solid frame of mind and compassionate feelings to express yourself in a sincere, positive fashion. There's a great deal of power on your side helping you track down your goals and get exactly what you want.

Love the cosmic guidance for my day.  4:21 a.m. as we speak. On last (4th) cup of coffee.  11:30 a.m. pool opens.  Deep a good thought that I feel the power to track down my goals.  :)  Have a good Friday.   

Late start today 5:51 a.m. :)

Love it when I get a pic that makes me smile.  You can make up this world.  :) 

I am getting a "late" start.  Great night's sleep and I am getting distracted by my latest book - There Are Rivers in the Sky - I did not think it was going to get me, but it did.  Love that when it happens.  Yesterday - clean apt, walk with family friend, stopped by library on the way to swim to return/restock - can't run out over holiday weekend, swim, talked to Cape Cod DC facilitator.  She asked if I would consider speaking at one of her Death Conversation group.  I told her "of course".  We will see if anything comes of it.  

5:55 a.m. as I look down just now...  :)  Good start to a "holiday weekend".  Not that it will impact my comings and goings except deciding what time to go swimming tomorrow based on different time - 11:30 am-3:30 am instead of 1:30-8 p.m.  I think I will swim and then walk.  Completely enjoying the cherries, blueberries from this week's shopping.  Doesn't take much to impress me.  Fingers crossed that my peaches will ripen appropriately...  Waiting for the picture of the latest family contribution (aka sister #1) to the flower bridge.  She gave more this year so "we" got a bigger spot.  :)

Today - walk and swim.  Go by tax office pay my car tax bill pre walk.  Deciding if I take the car to get oil change soon.  Last time was July 24 2024.  Have not gone 3000 miles yet...but at least once a year is a good thing?  :)  

Venus, your ruler, moves into the most adventurous area of your chart tomorrow, so if you dream of living a different lifestyle in a different place then now is the time to plan your escape. Make it the best move you’ve ever made.

There's a bit of rigidity in the air today that might leave you feeling as if you're butting heads with everything you come in contact with, Libra. Try not to get too bent out of shape if people disagree with your opinions. People need their space, and emotions will be operating at a fairly high level. Consider this during all your encounters.

You might be more emotional today because the moon has been in your sign since yesterday, and it will stay there until tomorrow — and most of this window has been a moon alert. You’re not losing it. Relax. Avoid important decisions and shopping (except for food and gas).

As always, I will see where the day takes me.  Have a good Thursday.  

July 2

7:30 p.m. 3:30 a.m. but with a quick wink wake up at 1:11 a.m. Don't worry.  Be happy.  :)  Yesterday started the day talking with sister #6 on her way to meet her son in law to pick up new car and keys to new rental house for her daughter and son in law.  No report from sister #4 re pool. Shoprite $27.76/$26.14 spent/saved.  Ran dishwasher.  Did load of wash. Talked to Solo Aging person about writing an article for FEN blog.  Walk.  Ran into former school #1 co worker.  Finished walk.  Overdid a bit...  :)  Pool.  

Today clean apt, walk with family friend, library-restock for holiday, pool.  4 p.m. talk to Cape Cod DC facilitator.  She has some questions and I have some questions for her.  Looking forward to that.  Waiting for RMD to hit my bank account.  Guess it won't show up until tomorrow.  

If a business or social relationship has become too restrictive for you then it may be time to call it a day. You may not be ruthless by nature but you can see how much a partner has been holding you back and must cut ties immediately.

The quarter Moon rises in your sign, darling Libra, aligning with Jupiter and Mercury early this morning. Take time to fully assess your highest aspirations, taking into account how much a desire for status drives these goals. Now is also a good time to recognize if chasing success has negatively impacted your social sphere. Before you make any further sacrifices within your personal or professional path, take time to fully come to terms with what you desire most. Close out the day by doing something just for you, focusing on activities or indulgences that provide comfort and boost morale. 

Your family life will give you a lot of work today. Some of your relatives may express a desire for independence and some might even try to rebel. If you don't want to lose your cool, Libra, you should try to step away from all the excitement. It shouldn't be too difficult for you to succeed.

Will see where the day takes me.  Swimming ladies' schedules will change up over the next few days.  Family coming to town for holiday time.  Might be "alone" (in the old lady category) at the pool some days coming up.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  Going to look back where July 2 had me last year...

Interesting day for sure

Sister #4 had "the big dig" for her pool yesterday.  She called me off going down there to watch the work while she was at work.  She took the day off and all was going along well.  It was an angel day for me - work up to 4:44, as I walked out of the door for pool 1:11, as I walked out of pool 2:22; work up to 3:33.  Hmmm...will put some thought to that.  Did my financial report - things look OK based on what it is.  

Yesterday - lots of blog work, made an appt for this a.m. with the area solo-ager person, walk, pool, talked to cousin.  Today - Shoprite, phone call, chores, walk, swim.  No CA DC this Tuesday, no EOLD discussion on Wednesday.  Holiday week has interjected itself in my schedule.  

You may not have accomplished as much over the first half of the year as you had expected to but you have still done a lot and can be proud of your efforts. A slight adjustment in your plans can make the second half of 2025 truly memorable.

The universe encourages you to make quick and decisive decisions, dear Libra. As the Virgo Moon aligns with Venus and Uranus, the spirit of transformation will be upon you. Seize control of your situation by identifying what is and is not working in your life and cutting ties accordingly. You'll feel elevated and sure of your choices once Luna enters your sign midafternoon, further supporting your desire to evolve. Just beware that loved ones could offer pushback this evening when Saturn and Neptune become agitated. Rather than succumbing to negativity, spend time with your biggest cheerleaders once Pluto activates later tonight. 

Even though you should watch your finances, you have a tendency to spend a lot of money, Libra. Happily, you have the opportunity to make a lot of profit. Your investments are solid, and you will soon benefit from them. Don't spend your newfound wealth on frivolous things. You will fulfill your objectives if you're vigilant.

Copy that as to not having the first half of 2025 being what I had expected...  No worry about spending for me.  I will look to the spirit of transformation. Find my cheerleaders.  Fingers crossed.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Out like a light yesterday :)

Yesterday was a full day and a full dream night.  And a 4:44 a.m. walk up.  Sibling call from sister #1,  Walk to Unionville.  PD buddy was getting coffee at the shop down the block and walked with me for a bit, pool, call from Cape Cod facilitator.  She has a client in New Haven.  I shared some info with her.  Read my latest Crais.  

Saw a very interesting update to The Completed Life Initiative web site - The Sanctuary in Vermont opening up in 2026.  Was wondering when this type of offering would be open in Vermont.  

Unfreezing the leftover milk that TX friend left behind after her visit.  Will have latest batch of gifted granola go free-standing as a breakfast option.  :)  Today write, walk, swim.  Last day of June.  2025 half over... Will do my monthly report to son report later after the markets close.  Also have a pending RMD.  Wed 4 p.m. call scheduled with Cape Cod person.  2 p.m. DC on Thursday.  Saturday a.m. Lansing.  No 4th plans.  

Take care that your feelings didn’t get the better of you this weekend. It may be the case that some kind of injustice enrages you but getting emotional about it won’t change a thing. Stay calm and come up with practical solutions that make a difference.

The universe orders an emotional and mental deep dive, darling Libra, as the Virgo Moon moves through your solar twelfth house. Acknowledge your obsessions, compulsions, and self-defeating behaviors, but leave shame at the door. The more honestly you can view your patterns, the easier it will be to correct them. Outlining a sustainable plan for adopting better behaviors will serve you, especially when Luna aspects the nodes of fate later tonight. Trust that the future can be brighter than you'd previously imagined, but prepare to make sacrifices and fully shed dead weight in this journey toward self-actualization. 

Today the stars advise you to get back into the swing of things, Libra. You will forget your past frame of mind and be able to prepare for a new adventure. Your vitality will be as strong as it has ever been. You will probably meet someone who has a beneficial influence in the days to come.

I was a bit riled up after my conversation with the Cape Cod person...leave some stuff behind, refresh and renew.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Monday.  

Tossing and turning night...

Oh well.  Interesting night.  Lots of toss and turn, but still enough sleep.  4:25 a.m. as we speak.  Clicked off all the Shoprite digital coupons today.  I won't miss anything - just in case.  Yesterday I filled out the PD's special needs form.  DNR, DNI, Do not Transport.  We will see if I get "in the book".  Did a reservoir route rather than Shoppes for walk.  Wanted some down time between walk and pool.  Good since son called.  He was on his way to the pizza place for his outside work.  Most of his work is online so he likes working with this group on the weekend to get out of the house and around people.  Asked him about 4th of July and he said he and the juice cart buddy were setting up on Thursday and Friday, pizza place over weekend.  Keeps life pretty simple.  He and father went to double header Tigers game for combo father's birthday and father's day.  Back to me - lots of FEN blog work in a.m., walk, swim.  Today walk to Unionville and swim.  Writing about my "constellation" thought.  Will see if anything comes of it.  Signed up for a local, IRL solo-aging event for last Saturday in July.  Will see if the organizer OKs that.  :)

Sister #1 should be calling this a.m. for sibling call.  I was glad to hear that son and cousins are staying on their cousins texts.  Next to youngest cousin turned 32 yesterday.  

Do you stick with what you know and trust or do you try something new and put your reputation on the line? Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart means if you don’t make a move now you may regret being too timid later on.

Keep away from unkind gossip this morning, dear Libra, as Mercury and Pluto form a shady aspect. Don't believe everything you hear, and try to pivot conversations into a more positive direction as the Leo Moon squares Uranus before entering Virgo. If certain friends can't play nice, it may be necessary to take some space. Solitude will be particularly beneficial this afternoon when Jupiter stirs, offering inspiration that will improve long-term plans. You'll be busy moving from behind the scenes when Luna aspects Mars and the Sun this evening, motivating you to invest in your path to success. 

You may be tormented by an important decision today, Libra. The good news is that once you make up your mind, you will feel much better about yourself. Until then, however, you may vacillate from one side to the other. Asking others for advice may put you in even more of a quandary. The only one who can decide your path is you.

More RMD work in July.  What a game.  Oh well.  I chose the path. Landlady delivered homemade granola Friday.  Will be in my pancakes this a.m. :)  82 degrees at 4 p.m. high temp today.  Yesterday it was just me and the swimming ladies in the pool yesterday.  Swimming ladies have other engagements today so might just be me.  Oh well.  Have a good Sunday.