Week winding down

Had a jolt this a.m.  Thought my "e-calendar" entries had disappeared...that would have been an interesting re-construct.  I guess I am sitting with too many thoughts from the Eggers books.  :)  And now it is Friday before the week ahead that will shuffle the deck as to people and activities.  Oct 21-27.  I will get as set in mind as I can, then let it roll.  :)  A very good precursor for this was my N CA DC yesterday.  The group of people in that discussion are the best.  Glad I logged on for that and the meeting I was supposed to have in that time slot had been moved.  

So yesterday - Watched Chicago shows, walked, N CA DC, reading The Every.  Really should finish that today.  Today - watch L&O shows, walk, Mettle - why we talk about illness, grief, and loss with children. Will see how the forecasted rain impacts walk timing.  Not much big thinking of late...I made "a move" to save money by not using conditioner for my daily hair washing...gave that up after a week as hair turned to straw.  Need to get "a bit" bigger on my thinking on how to make things work.  :)  

Self-discipline has never been a problem for you but not everyone in your world is as focused and competitive as you are. Make allowances for that fact over the next 24 hours. Don’t expect others to do what is clearly beyond them.

Having a solid support system benefits you immensely, darling Libra, as Mars and Saturn align. This energy is all about knowing when you could use a pep talk or helping hand, asking for what you need to reach the finish line. Connecting with loved ones throughout the day will provide the morale boost required to keep you moving forward. Check in with yourself as Luna moves through Capricorn, noticing when it's time to slow down and tend to personal needs. Just try not to get too comfortable while Neptune stirs, or it will be challenging to get back on track. Indulge in nostalgic comforts later today when the Moon aspects Venus rx.

Be careful about being manipulated by another person today, Libra. It's possible that someone is putting words in your mouth in order to get you to act a certain way. Don't fall into this trap. Be your own person and think for yourself. Your mind is susceptible and vulnerable now. Use your eyes and ears as a filter and don't let people unload their garbage on you.

Hmmm...I will keep checking in with myself.  I don't see many people as I go through my day except for those I see on my walks.  My "atmosphere" is pretty predictable.  But that will shift a bit beginning next week...will work on setting the table for letting go.  Stop, look, listen - then decide next steps.  Let life come to me.  Fingers crossed.  Have a good Friday.  

Oct 15 2026

Candle lighting picture for today. Need the inspiration. Still a week before company comes to town, but on my mind as to prep.  :)  Heard from TX/NM friend that we will be taking someone with us to visit friend in Boston area on Oct 26. Boston area friend's sister in law who she has not seen in 8 years. Nice development.  

Yesterday - cleaned apt, walked with family friend, EOLD, spoke with son and a guy from Houston - the guy hired to replace myself at the company I left when we moved to NC, Lansing DC.  Read The Every.  Could finish it up today.  Today - watch my Chicago shows.  :)  Walk. N CA DC.  Will see what else pops in.  

SS COLA news - with the Medicare premium increase...I might find myself $20-30 ahead each month.  :)

You find it easy to put yourself in another person’s place and see life from their point of view, but the only view that matters today is your own. Focus on your number one goal and don’t let anyone talk you out of going for it.

Take a good look around, dearest Libra, and you will find yourself surrounded by genuinely special people. You should feel inspired by and proud of your eclectic circle of friends while the Sun and Jupiter align. These rare and elevating vibes squash jealousy to make way for supportive dynamics. Don't pass up the chance to lift peers up. If you're in a position to spread opportunities, do it! The joy you experience will be rewarding on its own, but karmic blessings could also emerge. Enlightening conversations may guide you toward new interests when the Sun, Sagittarius Moon, and Jupiter align this afternoon. 

This is a terrific day for you, Libra, and you will find that the fast pace of the day suits you well for what you need to get done. There's a general feeling of grandeur in the air that reminds you to take your time when getting dressed. Feel free to go all out today. Put on a lavish display wherever you go.

The pace of my day is not known for its "fast-ness" or "lavish" look.  :)  I will see how "going for it" looks today.  Have a good Thursday.  

Fall came to me yesterday

Pictures from cousin's cottage in NYS.  Picture out my front window.  What arrived in my mail box yesterday.  Fall full day.  :)

Ran dishwasher, walked, Noon - PCV program which was very informative.  Not encouraging about what might be in the conversation in DC...  Then CA DC.  Then SD DC.  Wide ranging conversations and made for a full day.  Today - clean apt.  Walk with family friend. EOLD at noon - Navigating Eco-Grief, Lansing DC tonight.  

Not sure what else traveled through my mind yesterday.  We will see where my minds goes today.  

If you get the cold shoulder from a friend or colleague today, that’s fine. They don’t need you and you don’t need them. In fact, you will accomplish a lot more without them, especially as so much of their input always seems to be negative.

You could awaken to sudden fame, dearest Libra, thanks to supportive aspects between the Sagittarius Moon, Pluto, and Uranus. Use this energy to further expose the world to your art, ideas, and unique point of view. At the very least, now is a good time to ask for what you want and pursue what the heart desires. Passion fueled conversations will elevate you to a state of bliss, so be mindful to surround yourself with people who get you. Accept any midweek invitations that find you while Luna, Mars, and Saturn form a grand trine this afternoon, and you may establish valuable connections.

Good news about money could create some excitement in your household today, Libra. One of your goals might be to invest some of the funds in fixing up your living situation. You might even consider moving or purchasing a new home. You may kick around a lot of ideas about how to spend the windfall, but don't go too crazy. Hold on to some of that money as a nest egg.

No fame or fortune felt this early a.m. but maybe it will unveil as the day unfolds.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Week begins :)

This picture seemed to fit my morning.  A couple of un-stop-ables.  Time and the ocean.  And time will take me to this time next week which will lead to people in town...leaving the details to reveal themselves.  :)

Yesterday - washed clothes, ALDI only $16.17/8 item day, walk, read The Every, talked to TX/NM friend, ZEN DC - 2 group members do a reality check on their cognitive impairment diagnoses. TX/NM will be landing in town a week from tomorrow.  Today - run dishwasher, walk, PCV webinar at noon, CA DC at 1, SD CA at 4.  Will see where that all lands with sorting out my thoughts about balance of Oct.  Again that Oct 15 to Jan 15 time period and how life shifts focus during that time.  Will think about my Solstice/Quarter Day occurrences. Samhain 2026 begins at nightfall on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and continues through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Spiritual Significance: Widely regarded as a time when the veil between the physical world and the spirit world is thinnest, making it ideal for honoring ancestors and reflecting.  Will keep that in my mind as my "recovery time" from company.  Massage Friday Oct 30 and Samhain.  Company leaves on Oct 27.  Seems to sync.  :)  

Don’t listen to those who say you are aiming too high because today’s new moon in your sign will both guide and protect you and make impossible things look almost easy. The universe wants you to succeed, and you don’t want to disappoint it!

Social engagement could prove more disorienting than fulfilling, darling Libra. Limit your communication while the Scorpio Moon forms harsh squares with Jupiter and the nodes of fate, or your vision may start to blur. Technology poses another risk to your focus, and it might be wise to keep your phone out of sight so you are not distracted by it. Your mental agility returns once Luna enters Sagittarius this evening, and you'll feel eager to connect with others. Wind down by treating yourself to some extra pampering before bed, as Neptune lures you to a state of harmony and bliss. 

Today, more than ever, you will yearn to escape the daily routine, Libra. You thirst for new sights and sounds, new faces and new places, but you know you must juggle your desires with professional and domestic obligations. It isn't always easy. Trust your imagination to find a way to settle this conflict.

Trust.  Keep a good thought for that and my wandering mind.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Quiet day...putting storm windows down :)

Not sure what this pic has to do with me dropping all but 2 of my storm windows in place, but I guess I am thinking about cold weather coming and upcoming company...  :)  "This too will pass" as my Jacksonville FL college friend said about the water in her lanai and my company coming and cold weather.  Very interested in what I am supposed to be learning from the two weeks ahead.  Again Oct 15-Jan 15 - land mine material timeframe in my mind.  It is interesting to feel how quiet it gets in the apt when I go from screens to glass in the windows.  :)  

So yesterday - walked to Unionville, windows, read The Every, two calls from sister #1 - sibling call early, then another call as she went by a fundraiser location on the Cape for an Omega Home near where she and gentleman caller are staying.  Always lifts me up when I hear about what make people think of me as they wander their worlds.  Great Death Sangha in the afternoon.  Great group of people in that room.  One emergency room doc really has his finger on the pulse of life and death.  What a gift if people encounter him when in a medical crisis.  

Today - wash clothes, ALDI/nothing drawing me to Shoprite - have until 10/31 to use a couple of the PERKS coupons I know I want, walk, ZEN DC.  Read. 

All things will be possible for you over the next few days, so stop worrying what other people are doing and focus exclusively on your own ambitions. With the Sun in your sign until the end of next week, you’ve got plenty of time to make good things happen.

Declutter your space and add uplifting touches to improve clarity, dearest Libra, as the Scorpio Moon and Mercury unite. This celestial union highlights how deeply sensitive you are to your surroundings, even if you're not always aware of it. If you've been struggling to focus at home or work, a minor interior upgrade can help you get back on track. Imagine that mental or creative blocks are being swept away as you tidy up. Then, consider what you hope to manifest while playing with design. Now is also a good time to determine if you're due for a raise or if your budget needs some adjusting. 

You probably think of yourself as a curious intellectual, Libra, but a recent expansion in career and finance has brought out talents for business and money that you didn't know you had. This has been a time not only of success and good fortune but also of learning more about yourself. Don't fall back on old fears or underestimate yourself. You're capable of accomplishing more than you know.

Encouraged by cosmic guidance.  I need all the positive the stars can give me between now and Oct 28.  As to budget, that is one thing that is on my mind as I go into the end of Oct...I will hope that is a "block" that I can sweep away.  Fingers crossed on good things, uplifting touches and accomplishments.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

 

More miles.... :)

One lady in the W&T book club likes to take a picture each time to post on her FB...  :)  Oh well.  It was a beautiful day for a walk.  Left the apt at 12:30-ish and arrived at 1:50-ish and got home at 3:30-ish.  Other than book club, spent much of day reading and finishing and dropping off at library on my way to book club - Don't Be Evil. Felt less than no sympathy for the woman writing that book... Started The Every last night.  Did not realize it was a direct follow of The Circle. 

Today - Walk to Unionville, Death Sangha.  Rain is supposed to come later this afternoon.  Heard from college friend in Jacksonville - "water in her lanai".  Acquaintance near Tampa - rain but no issues.  Sibling call - sister #1 and gentleman caller should be leaving Cape on Tuesday or Wednesday.  Still have one week until TX/NM friend arrives, sisters 4 & 6.  Oct 21 and 24, respectively.  Sisters just an overnight.  TX/NM friend in area for a week.  

Life has been pretty good to you of late, but there is one area that has been in a worrying state of flux. Now things have started to calm down, you can push ahead again with a creative project that has been very much on-off in recent weeks.

Last night's New Moon had you riding a serious high, dearest Libra, but you're called back down to earth as Luna enters Scorpio. To make this transition more comfortable, surround yourself with food for the senses. Anxieties around money could arise when Pluto casts a shadow midafternoon, but try not to equate self-worth with financial success. Trust that you'll have ample opportunities to accumulate wealth when Luna and Venus rx unite, and work on appreciating all that you have. Avoid looking over your shoulder to compare what others have manifested in contrast to your own journey when Mars grows restless tonight.

Someone you care about but haven't seen for a long time could suddenly contact you. You'd usually love this, Libra, but today you could be too caught up in projects of your own to want to put them aside. But you will have a lot of fun with this person, and you might even interest him or her in your project. After finishing your work, get some delicious takeout.

Don't anticipate any other humans crossing my path today but will stay alert.  I do appreciate what I have and make conscious choices based on needs/haves.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Wandering day

My great nephew is ready for Halloween.  :)  Wish my son lived closer to his cousin and her family.  Think they would be great friends.  :)  "One of one day at a time."  As son set the tone of his current life as to the current single status.  Onward and upward.  

Good news for UNC basketball last night.  Will see how football goes today.  

My day yesterday - watched L&O's from Thursday night and then headed out for walk at 10 a.m.  Got home at 1:30 p.m.  Ran into someone on the rails to trails and walked her and her dog back to her car...then retraced my steps back to where I turned around with her.  Beautiful day so no complaints on my part.  :)  

Today - Listen to All-In, watch Boston Blue if I can get it for free, walk to W&T book club.  Not sure what else will pop in to day.  

Don’t listen to those who say you are aiming too high because today’s new moon in your sign will both guide and protect you and make impossible things look almost easy. The universe wants you to succeed, and you don’t want to disappoint it!

You're blessed with renewed hope and a desire to improve your situation, dearest Libra. As the New Moon rises in your sign, you'll feel more aware of how much can change in a year. With your birthday season in full swing, reflect upon what has transpired since your last solar return and what you'd like to accomplish before next year's. Set goals in six-month increments, reviewing progress during the Libra Full Moon on March 22, 2027. You could hear from an old friend when Venus rx squares Mars midafternoon, but tread carefully with anyone who has burned you in the past. Luckily, loyal companions will surround you with love and support once Luna aspects Jupiter later today, creating a buffer against negativity.

Your mind is usually quick, agile, and hungry for information, Libra. Today it's likely to be even more so than usual. Your curiosity is high, and you could go to unusual lengths to satisfy it. You might also feel particularly energetic and want to get in a good workout. This is a good idea. Exercise can clear your head and give you a better perspective on new ideas and information.

Hmmm - between now and March 22 2027.  I will think about this goal setting directive.  Have a good Saturday.