September as the new January? :)

I am leaning into the seasons and solstices as the opportunity for change.  The summer to fall being especially pronounced as to changes - and sneezing.  :)  And I am reminded that in a couple of weeks - moving my bed to its fall/winter position, flip and turn mattress.  Physically inviting change to come in.  Will see where this season takes me.  But not to Cape Cod.  :)

Yesterday - ran dishwasher, read, walked, picked up the new Eggers book.  “In this satisfyingly old-school novel, an artist tries to find his place, and hold onto his spark, in a world that values fads and flash. . . . Contrapposto is an earthy, warm return to form . . . . To call the book ‘moving’ would be a smelly cliché, so let’s say undulating, with both despair and hope.” —Alexandra Jacobs, The New York Times Book Review  Finishing up Careless People - I will need a "satisfyingly old-school novel" after this read.  Would love to know what the REAL conversations are that are happening at the social media company as we go into the mid term elections...OR maybe all is realigned over the decade since the setting of the book.  Fingers crossed.  Or the social media has its fingers crossed behind its back.  After walk - CA DC, FEN DC, "late night" for me Death Sangha - guided meditation no sharing aspect to this session.  Each session different depending on the facilitator. 

Feel I do not know the whole story about what might be happening in son's life...but I will "let life come to me" on that front.  Son knows his mother's limits as to information processing as it pertains to his life and times.  

Shared with sister #4 that I will land at her house on Thursday.  Event for niece #4 on Friday and will return home at some point over the weekend when sister #4 leaves for Cape.

Today changed up a bit after landlady invited me up for dinner tonight to see her sister-in-law/my friend since nursery school who will be in town from FL.  So today - clean apt, walk with family friend, dinner and we will see if things wrap up in time for me to catch a bit of Lansing DC.  

What you have been going through lately is no doubt tough, but in the greater scheme of things, it will do you more good than harm. Keep telling yourself that the good times are just around the next corner. What you believe today will be your reality tomorrow.

Distant friendships evolve into something more meaningful as the Leo Moon aspects Venus and the nodes of fate. Be open to exploring deeper connections with kindred spirits you haven't gotten a chance to get to know. Conversations grow increasingly intimate once Luna enters Virgo and aligns with Chiron, and sharing your story can feel both validating and healing. Opportunities for romance also come into play when Luna, Pluto, and Saturn enter a rare yod formation this evening, though the clues will be subtle. Risks could lead to rewards later tonight, thanks to a lucky aspect between the Moon and Uranus.

Your world is changing, Libra, both internally and externally. You feel a need to broaden your horizons. You may be contemplating a move to a new neighborhood or trip to a faraway land. The people in your life will change as a result of this. You're about to embark on a new phase of life, and these new friends will act as able guides.

Cosmic guidance seems to be singing the same "September is the new January" tune...  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Things I forgot from yesterday... :)

From Monday.  Washed clothes and went to ALDI. $10.96/6 item day. Only needed bananas and grapes and threw in some bread, relish, salt. From Monday N&O reminded that 30 years ago Sept 6...Hurricane Fran and our evacuation from our trailer park...Sept 1996, arrived in North Carolina June 1995.  Put earrings in to make sure the holes were still open in case I wanted to wear earrings on Friday.  :)  Dropped off A Long Winter.  Walked.  Read - if I wanted to dislike a certain social media company any more, reading Careless People would seal the deal. Almost done.  Full dream night with former school #1 back to school day.  Back and forth with brother on text for his birthday.  First "Fall-ish" weather day = full blown hay fever day.  Sneezed LOTS while walking.  Had to smile with how happy I was with my meal #2.  1/4 portion of a bag-o-salad, piece of a homemade bread item from party on Sunday, hard boiled egg, chunk of cheese, chips and dip, nectarine, corn from my 10 for $2 buy, half glass of gingerale.  :)  

Today - run dishwasher, walk, CA DC, FEN, Death Sangha.  With reading in between.  Will also let sister #4 know my plan for Thursday through Saturday.  Tomorrow EOLD and Lansing.  Thursday - sister #4's and RPCV ZOOM and FEN webinar.  Friday YNH for ceremony for niece #4.  Saturday or Sunday back home.  Want to be home by 1 p.m. on Sunday.  

Have nothing to do with someone who says one thing but then immediately starts doing the opposite. If they are unable to make up their mind about their own activities, it’s unlikely they will be able to help you. They are not to be trusted 

You have the power to influence others and start a movement, darling Libra, as the Leo Moon aspects Saturn and Jupiter. Refine your message to strengthen your voice, earn the admiration of peers, and gain support. These vibes will have you thinking on a grand scale, but it’s important to know your limits and what you can sustainably advocate for. Don’t push yourself to solve world issues you’re not qualified to take on. Instead, focus on fights that are a little closer to home. Even small improvements within your community can have a greater impact down the line.

You've probably had a busy week, Libra, and may feel out of sorts today. Perhaps you had too much good food last night, stayed up too late, or both. It goes against your grain to stay in and rest, but this is the perfect day to curl up with a good book. You're going to want some exercise, but don't overdo it. As you well know, you can get too much of a good thing!

Too early for my third guidance.  Will check back later...  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

That was different ... :)

Memory lane items - creating a winding road - did tried to outweigh the awkwardness at the gathering.  A bit of a "you can't go home again".  Hard to gather people on a holiday weekend and turn back the clock.  But I got to visit with two people I do enjoy.  The surprise classmate of mine...not as uplifting.  He was there with his 4th wife.  My massage therapist and her mother were fun to talk to.  So the age range was 90-ish to Class of 77.  My chips and dip did not even get out of the bag. That was a totally wasted effort.  Too much food set up where no one was hanging out.  I do have "a thing" about wasting food.  Not sure how many there were expecting, but I would say 15-20 tops with food with twice that.  Oh well.  Me and get togethers...always a challenge - my 6 person limit is reinforced. Will take my chips and dip with me on Thursday and hope it gets eaten over the weekend.  

Yesterday - walked to Unionville, read - Careless People.  Very good so far.  Walked to party 4 p.m.  Walked home at 7 p.m.  Sibling call.  Sister #1 off to PA, then Cape Cod on Tuesday. Fun call with facilitator of Albany CA DC on my walk. Will check in with sister #4 to make sure my coming down to her house on Thursday works.  Two ZOOMS on Thursday night.  Niece #4's graduation from nursing school on Friday.  Back home for me by 1 p.m. on Sunday.   

Today - Wash clothes, drop off A Long Winter at book drop at library.  Walk.  Read. 

Setbacks of one kind or another are inevitable over the next few days, but they don’t have to be harmful. Deal with them as and when they arise and then move on to the next thing that needs to be done. Move toward success with every step you take.

Lack of self-care may cause you to hit a wall before the work week has a chance to kick off, dear Libra. Honor your needs and set better professional boundaries while the Cancer Moon squares Venus. Disgruntled peers could make a power grab once Luna enters Leo and clashes with Chiron, so try not to leave anyone in a lurch. Luckily, there will be plenty of people who are ready to defend and support you if necessary when Pluto and Neptune activate midafternoon. You'll be in an impulsive mood as Uranus activates this evening, and should explore your community.

Issues regarding love and romance are at a climactic point right now, Libra, and you could be rather combative. Your energy in this area may come in waves, and you're likely to be so charged up about the situation that you feel like a time bomb ready to explode. Don't destroy something wonderful by wanting a great deal more than you really need.

Calm and focused will be my approach today.  Do not envision any encounters with other beings for the day so I will try to stay out of my own way.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Guided by the light :)

SO happy that I did my snack shopping on Friday.  Late start yesterday, got rained on on my walk which would have made toting my satchel even more troublesome.  Choices reek havoc with my word work and are always there everyday as I decide "what now?"... Friday was such a better shopping day, yesterday was such a better - no "have tos" day.  Except for the Lansing DC which is like a breath of fresh air on the 1st Saturday and 2nd Wednesday of each month.  

Lots of input from GA DC group this weekend - NY Times articles about Quietus, Wendell Barry, France passed MAiD law.  Blog work a couple more articles approved and put in the queue.  Watched an interesting show about University of Wyoming program trying to keep "Made In the West" still alive in the arts - Rather than a standalone academic degree, it is an acclaimed integration of traditional Western craftsmanship into higher education curricula designed to preserve dying art forms. I get encouraged by all apprentice type programs or the like of what sister #6's school is trying where a project rather than essay is a part of their progression. Obviously don't know much about it, but sounds like a good option for many students who need more hands on as part of their day.  

Ran into birthday girl and her brother as they drove by me on my wander.  Brother said there was someone from my high school class who would be there...party and surprises...two favorites.  :)

Ouch on the Clemson score.

Today - walk to Unionville, par-tee at 4 p.m., nothing else on paper calendar until Tuesday when it is CA DC, FEN program, Death Sangha line up.  Should be ready to return A Long Winter to library drop slot tomorrow.

You have taken a lot of decisions on the heart level over the past few weeks but not so many on the head level. That will change when Mercury enters your sign in midweek, so keep thinking and keep looking for new ways to prosper. 

It's okay to admit that you're out of energy to give, dear Libra. The universe encourages rest and strong boundaries while the Cancer Moon aspects Saturn and the Virgo Sun. If loved ones truly want to spend time with you, let them know what you need to feel supported. A bit of peace, quiet, and pampering is likely all you require to reclaim balance. You'll benefit from a sudden burst of motivation when Mars stirs this afternoon, and should use this boost to catch up on responsibilities. Review long-term goals and the progress you've made once Luna and Mercury align tonight, adjusting your plans if necessary.

Weariness may have you feeling a bit listless today, Libra, and you're likely to want to stay home in bed rather than go anywhere. This goes against your normal inclination, so you could be tempted to bite the bullet and get out in spite of your malaise. Don't fall into this trap. Get some rest so that when you absolutely have to go out, you'll be your old self again.

Will try to be "un-malaised" at the get together today.  It is only 3 hours.  I can do this.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Full Friday - in my silly life's way :)

Got this from Emberlight in my email box this a.m.:  Two gatherings this season ask a version of the same question: What does it take to become someone a community can lean on, and what happens when that person is the one who needs holding?  Leaning in and leaning on...Always an interesting balance for me.  But yesterday I had another example of me being guided and led.  Not in any monumental way, but in the "snack item" pursuit.  I decided to take the bull by the horn and do my shopping - on foot - on Friday and not today. ALDI is packed on Saturdays and I had my additional task of getting store credit for the Millville pancake syrup that was uneatable. So, reading and writing, set off for walk with a satchel with plastic bottle to cash in at Shoprite - name brand Lemonade sister #1 had purchased when she was here and I finally finished off.  Then to ALDI - I had looked at their weekly flyer and decided I would go with chips and salsa and chips and dip AND hope to get out for $10.  So with my store credit of $2.35, I walked out at $7.17/4 items. Done.  It was a long feeling walk home with my satchel AND salsa was heavy and did not want to crunch any of the chip items.  :)  Life in my world is a funny thing.  Did drop off Eggers at the library on front end of walk.  About half way through A Long Winter.  Very good and very short.  Also glad I did my errand yesterday as I have Lansing DC at 10 a.m. this morning and that would have put a time restraint on yesterday than I do not have today and I can do my regular Saturday route.  

GA DC member shared the NYT article about Quietus.  Did not take NYS long to figure out a cottage industry approach to MAiD.  I keep thinking if more people see there is money to be made...the bandwagon and the range of motion will increase.  BUT my hair did get on fire with the latest GeriPal episode...the elderly and GLP-1s... per the internet - "More than 600,000 seniors have signed up for GLP-1 weight-loss medications in the first two months of the new federal program."  More from the internet - "Scott Galloway argues that GLP-1 medications will have a greater, more transformative impact on human well-being and the U.S. economy than artificial intelligence."  What a world...

AND got home from my walk to find the landlady had dropped off some of her homemade ginger snaps.  She must have "sensed" that I was have a day.  

So today - Lansing DC, walk.  "Pack up" dishes to take with my sharing for Sunday.  I don't want to have to bother the birthday girl or her brother so I will bring my bowls and such.  

Got a text from son yesterday - "All good with tornado Detroit new on my end :) seems to be making national news.  Nothing else.  I will see if he calls today.  He has been working on projects of late that have been full days so last week he called before he headed to his pizza work.  :)  

Have nothing to do with someone who says one thing but then immediately starts doing the opposite. If they are unable to make up their mind about their own activities, it’s unlikely they will be able to help you. They are not to be trusted.

Wishes are granted early this morning, darling Libra, thanks to sweet aspects between the Gemini Moon and nodes of fate. Muster the courage to dream big, gathering the strength to see these visions through. The universe rewards determination once Luna enters Cancer and aligns with Chiron. Double your effectiveness by partnering up with someone you've been wanting to collaborate with. These vibes also bode well for matters of the heart, helping you move romantic connections forward. However, you'd be wise to protect yourself from those who have a habit of making empty promises when Neptune stirs up deceptive vibes this afternoon.

Some new information could come your way that causes you to focus on a new interest, Libra. It'll set your mind traveling to faraway places and times. You may also communicate with some new people who are highly educated, from foreign lands, or both. They might have fascinating stories to tell! Whatever happens, today promises to excite your curiosity and stimulate your intellect.

Listening to All-In as we speak.  Great email from niece #1 yesterday.  Can't get a better pic than the one of her husband walking their son into school on the first day.  What a gift that she found this man in the Southern Part of Heaven!  AND his school is right across the street from their house.  Magic.  Have a magic Saturday.  

Challenge of the day...snack item?

I should have stuck to what I know and said I would bring a bread item...snack item?  Chips and salsa and chips and dip are in my mind now.  I will see if anything else strikes me today as I wander ALDI and Shoprite.  Friday is not my usual day to walk to Shoppes, but I needs some extra nudges.  I also am not a fan of "get togethers" and I am thinking Sunday will be a greater than 6 people crowd.  Oh well.  I said yes to going and "a snack item" so here goes.  Good news I can walk back and forth so I don't have to add driving my car to my list of "angst items".  :)

So yesterday - texted TX/NM friend re anniversary - big gathering this weekend at her TX house for kids and families to say good bye to that house.  Walk.  Finished Eggers book (will return that to library on my wander today), started A Long Winter, CA DC (there are lots of CA DCs).  Very good group and now that swimming is over, I will try to make more of these 1st and 3rd Thursday gatherings.  Did watch a GeriPal episode about old people and GLP-1s...I am so not happy with that family of drugs.  "Scott Galloway has frequently written and spoken about GLP-1 receptor agonists having a more profound and immediate impact on human well-being and the economy than artificial intelligence."  or "An "Ozempic baby" is a popular term for an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy that happens while taking GLP-1 receptor agonist weight-loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro." Yikes! 

Today - nothing on my paper calendar.  I had noted "pay insurance" but I took care of that last week.  So walk and making a plan for "snack item" acquisition...  :)   Keep a good thought that something jumps off the shelf at ALDI or Shoprite.  And that I get my store credit for - in my mind - not edible pancake syrup I bought at ALDI.  

With Venus, planet of beauty and pleasure, moving through your sign, you are unlikely to look kindly on anyone who tries to hurry you along. Travel at a speed that feels comfortable to you and ignore those who say you are lagging behind.

The Gemini quarter Moon puts you in a mysterious yet outgoing mood, dearest Libra. Enjoy the company of others while Saturn and Jupiter stir, but keep your secrets under wraps. You'll have a gift for reading the people around you, which could help you identify who to connect with when traversing large crowds. If someone grabs your attention, walk up and introduce yourself. A boost in charisma makes you difficult to resist, and the friends you gain may elevate your status. Speak less and listen more once Luna squares Mercury midafternoon, and you'll be surprised by how much peers are willing to reveal.

You could be in a fanciful mood all day, Libra, so you may not be too focused on this world. This is great for artistic or metaphysical studies, as well as being sensitive to others. Beware of a tendency to daydream when you should pay attention! You might want to break out of the mundane world and follow your dreams, but this isn't the day to do it. It's a good day to plan.

Will see where my mysterious mood takes me today.  Keep a good thought that if nothing else I "encounter" my snack item.  All planning, no daydreaming.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Well that day filled in nicely :)

Those early start days always have me starting with "now what?" But not to worry it all filled in.  Cleaned apt.  Walked with family friend and her daughter and youngest grandchild.  Got my 10 for $2 corn off the cob and ready for my meals. Got info for the quilt raffle/chicken dinner event in Oct from family friend to share with the swimming ladies who wanted to get a look at the quilts and I am fine with maybe tagging along for the chicken pot pie dinner.  :)  Acquaintance who works at Safety Harbor Spa and Resort is back in town for 3 weeks.  She invited me to her birthday party on Sunday.  I have to bring a snack item...I will stew about that today and put that on my list of things to do on my walk on Saturday.  Also need to return for store credit the pancake syrup I bought at ALDI.  Not eatable.  That will help offset the off day purchase of a snack item.  :)  Good EOLD conversation.  Why do we do what we do when it comes to end-of-life work?  Getting people from point A to point B is something I always say about what has guided my energy...EOL addresses that last "point B".  :)

Zipper broke in the only pair of shorts that really fit me any more...rest are getting a bit baggy.  Oh well.  It is fall and I will take the shorts with me next week to sister #4's to see if she sees a way to fix them.  But it is fall and I will be out of shorts for walking shortly.  :)  

Today - TX/NM friend's 43rd wedding anniversary.  Her sister texted me yesterday.  She is off to TX next week to visit.  And now that swim season is over, I will try and pop in on a CA DC that I don't go to often.  Reading my Eggers book.  Nearing the end, glad I stocked up.  Nothing else on my mind or calendar to tackle today.  

If a friend or loved one makes a mess of something that is important to you, don’t criticize them. Instead, point out in gentle terms where they went wrong and how they can get it right next time. They won’t make the same mistake twice.

Self-discovery doesn't always have to be a solitary adventure, dearest Libra. As the Gemini Moon aspects Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus, consider how loved ones have shaped your outlook and sense of self. Be mindful of what you have learned from others, and how past and present influences have impacted the trajectory of your life. Admitting that certain relationships have changed you doesn't make you any less fierce or independent, but shows that you are wise enough to keep an open mind. Continue with these sentiments close to your heart, and explore with someone you love.  

Your mood may be a bit detached and scattered today, Libra. This attitude could get you into trouble if you aren't careful. Make sure you keep at least one foot on the ground. It's important to stay strongly connected with reality or you could find yourself up a creek without a paddle. Feel free to get more deeply involved in a project that you might otherwise leave to others.

A quieted day with a quick stop in CA may be the trajectory for the day.  Hope it is a dry sneaker walk which it feels like it will be once this morning rain stops.  Have a good Thursday.