Scheduling shift :)

End of the quarter but rotate, not flip quarter.  Don't know if I could have pulled off a flip after this month.  :)  Also washing sheets.  Also decided to move washing clothes to Sunday not Monday this week.  So yesterday - walked to Unionville and back, sibling call along the way with sister #1, call with TX/NM friend along the way.  Walked up and back to pool.  No swimming ladies - they went to a chamber music concert with their music group of friends.  Washed clothes. Worked on my grocery list.  Went to East-West DC.  Albany CA DC.  Good conversation at both.  Lots of same people at both.  That is why I had dropped off of East-West when original facilitators handed it off to someone new.  Rotated and remade bed, got into said bed.  :)  Saw that Travelers golf will be decided today...weather missed me, but not a few miles away.  :/

Today 4:48 a.m. as we speak.  Thought is walk, drive to pool, then to Shoprite on the way back.  Too many sale items that I need to boycott Shoprite today.  :)  Need to think about my monthly $ report.  Wonder how that is going to feel.  :/  From my picture frame, looks like son was lakeside somewhere yesterday.  TX/NM friend said she and husband are off on another adventure (just back from 3 wks in Italy).  TX to Chicago IL, Chrystal Lake MI, and ABQ - quite the drive.  Took all the gumption I had to get me to Wickham Park/Parkville Market.  :)  "One of One" mantra comes to mind again.

So yesterday wash done, today Shoprite, tomorrow dishwasher, Wednesday clean apt. July 1!  Yikes.  Summer window ballet - closing back windows, putting shade down in BR east facing window.  Window ballet summer, car ballet winter.  :)

Some people can’t help but make a drama out of a crisis, and one such individual will get on your nerves today. If you can, go some place where you can’t hear them. If that’s not possible, let them know how stupid they sound.

Today could feel like you’ve awoken after a rough night’s sleep, Libra. You’re groggy, can’t get moving, and don’t even know which clothes to throw on! No matter how much coffee or caffeine you force down your throat, nothing will seem to do the trick. This is because mental Mercury, our cosmic messenger and the planet of the mind and communication, has frozen in the heavens above. He will begin a nearly month-long retrograde. It can be a very confusing energy to navigate. This is currently known as the Mercury retrograde storm period. Go with the flow.

As you follow the path toward acquiring the latest, greatest, fastest, and best, you might find that you're leaving behind some fundamental principles and values along the way, Libra. Don't lose sight of your foundation. Things could get shaken up today. Your ego might be on trial for pig-headed behavior. Keep yourself in check and be aware of the way you project yourself to others.

Looks like I need to be cautious with my words.  Keep a good thought for that.  :)  Have a good Monday and send good feelings that I have a good Shoprite day.

Alone again - Day 1 :)

Another "calm" pic received yesterday from a cousin. I had sent him pics from the pool party for his birthday.  Really my second cousin.  He is the youngest (79) and my mother the oldest (she would have been 104 this year) of their generation of offspring. I am thinking he and his two brothers are last men standing of that generation. His father and my grandmother were siblings.  His branch of the family inherited this cottage in NYS.  My mother inherited the house she and my father moved to in the 80's.  Again one of those "what ifs"..."when you get to the fork in the road, take it" moments in what life would have been if that was flipped or no inheritance was made. But I got this from my son yesterday on his arrival back to his current homebase - "Probably a few different versions of myself and ourselves living out different lives if there is some kind of multiverse but who knows.  I am happy that I feel like I have the best relationship with both of my parents right now and love yall both."  So that was a gift.  We are a "one of one" group in the "multiverse" we find ourselves in.  :)

Some sad news from sister #6 yesterday.  The niece who joined us at the pool party had a miscarriage. Glad we had the day we did all together on Thursday.  I think she knows she has a good cheering section.

Yesterday - slipped right back into almost routine...abbreviated walk with a nice chat with someone on the trail.  Then walked back and forth to pool.  Had meals of my usual making.  Call from cousin from the road.  She and her gentleman caller on their way to MA for the weekend.  Son did a photo drop to my picture frame of his NYC wedding and our visit.  Trying to finish my latest book about Abigail Adams and her sisters...a bit too much detail for me.  But I want to see what the WH years were like.  We will see if I stick to it.  :)

Today - walk to Unionville, pool at 12:30 p.m., Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  Maybe East-West Coast DC at 4 p.m.  "Holiday" week is a bit open.  EOLD on Wednesday and maybe Lansing on Saturday.  I am hoping the facilitators take the day off, but we will see.  Don't need much in the food stuff area this week.  Bananas, grapes, peaches and bread might be it - but I will check Shoprite sales and then get my "staples" at ALDI.

Just because a friend or family member has a negative outlook on life does not mean you must be negative too. The world is a marvelous place and the events of the next few days will have you smiling. Hopefully others will smile with you.

It may feel as though you're being guided by unseen forces throughout the coming weeks, dear Libra. Trust your instincts as Mars moves through Gemini, and notate any recurring signs that seem to hold important messages. Passions take on a life of their own, helping you break through blocks that have left you at an impasse. These vibes are also perfect for adventurous vacations and exploring your spirituality. Avoid taking in too much information while the Sagittarius Moon and Mercury form an unbalanced aspect this evening. Put your ideas on paper once Jupiter stirs tonight, or you could struggle with sleep.

Today is a good day for you to simply get things done. Take care of those annoying tasks that have been building up for a while. You have a great opportunity to accomplish quite a bit. People are less concerned with frivolous drivel and gossip than they are with setting a plan for meeting an important goal. Contribute to this trend by getting serious about the tasks at hand.

I will hope for guidance of unseen forces and no drivel.  :)  Have a great Sunday.  

Company - Day 4

No pic from yesterday but this river pic son took on Wednesday is my new "calm" picture.  :)  Yesterday was a no walk day, we met family friend, her husband, daughter and 3 of their grandsons at the town pool to visit and watch two of the boys in their swimming lessons.  Glad that son got to meet that group - family friend was my brother's first high school girlfriend and her husband's father and mother went to grammar school with my father in Naugatuck CT back in the late 20's/30's.  Son got lots of memory lane items for his family on my side during this visit.  So pool, wandered around the neighborhood (so glad son realizes I am a better talker when I am walking), then he took off at 1 p.m.  Goal was to get his TURO car back outside LaGuardia by 6 p.m. with a stop at Crust Issues pizza place in Norwalk.  Family friend had signaled me that he had posted from Crust, so I knew he got there and then son texted me that car was dropped off at 5:58 p.m...we had talked about what could be traffic issues, but I guess the Mets game was an issue.  His flight was leaving at 8 p.m. so I will hope for a signal this a.m. that he made it back to Detroit.  GREAT visit.  I think that I was good on my patient and present intention.  Could not feel better about where son is in his life and times and what he has on his horizon.  Always a good thing for a mother.

So yesterday for me - swimming lessons stop with son, teary send off from River St, drove to the pool to meet up with the swimming ladies, then home to have my leftovers from Taiwan Night Market!  And some of my standard meal items.  :)  Got laptop back into my office.  Watched some news - for the first time in days.  :)  Got a text from NC friend.  I will be watching The Bens at the Travelers - NC and CT new golfers on the block.  Read for a bit. Called it a night.  Had a 4:44 p.m. post eating and settling in to watch news.  :)  Feels very true.  Renewed energy.  The angel number 444 is a powerful symbol of divine protection, stability, and reassurance. Seeing it frequently indicates that you are on the right path, your hard work is supported, and you are surrounded by the guidance of your spiritual guardians.

Today - think I will take it easy, listen to All-In, walk to pool for 12:30 p.m. swim, then maybe a walk after depending where my mood takes me.  

You will be in one of those moods when you prefer to think rather than act this weekend, and that’s fine. You may be one of the zodiac’s cardinal signs but you don’t have to be on the go all the time. Give your body a well-earned rest.

Partnerships pay off while Mars and Jupiter form a sweet aspect, dearest Libra, especially when you're willing to share the spotlight. Remember that there's enough success to go around, and align with people who bring out the best in you. The Sagittarius Moon sparks your curious side, helping you ask the right questions. Romantic relationships strengthen as Saturn stirs midafternoon, and intellectual exchange will cause you to feel more connected and in love than ever. Take your sweetie out to a museum or bond over niche interests to make the most of this energy. Do some mingling if you're looking for a mate once Venus activates tonight.

An increased understanding of distant cultures as well as curiosity about the people who live there could spur you on to further learning about those places, Libra. Friends or groups with which you're affiliated could be involved in some way. You're likely to channel a lot of energy into intellectual activities today and inspire others to do the same. Take a walk at some point during the day to clear your head.

This is a re-set day in my mind.  I am loving my little paper notebook that sister #6 got at the Berkshire Hathaway annual stockholder meeting with her gentleman caller.  :)  It is those little things.  Have a good Saturday.  

Company - Day 3

Pool party Thursday thanks to sister #4.  Great set up in her backyard. 3 sisters, cousin, and 2 offspring.  Good group and my son came up with a new slogan for sister #6's chex mix contribution to every family gathering - Chex Mix:  It tastes like family.  :)  Long day for me for sure but worth it.  Started the morning at LaSalle.  Ran into a lady who has know my family for generations, my landlord, Town First Selectman - so we were the last to arrive at sister #4's.  Sister #6 and her daughter, sister #4 home from work - all already there.  Then us, then cousin from New Haven.  Swim, lots of talking, eating.  Headed home, stopped at J Timothy's for son to try their chicken wings, then arrived at apt.  Introduced son to Happy Gas stations.  :)  

Good visit with each other and all we encountered over the last 3 days.  Feel very good about where son is in his life and his "one of one" concept.  Like the chex mix slogan he came up with - he has a good way of saying things.  Not in the amount of words he shares, but in the content...I should take some lessons on that.  

Plan was to get walk in with family friend for walk this a.m.  Son not leaving until noon, so we will reschedule.  I shared with her not this morning, but everything else today is open...for the rest of my life. :) Last time I saw son in person was 1/1/25 so I don't expect another visit in person for a bit.  I don't get a lot of visitors.  

I will put my office back together later today, think I will only need bananas on Monday grocery list so might just walk over and do that on Monday - have not eaten my regular regime since Monday.  Tuesday - Fish House, Wednesday - Parkville Market, Thursday - split pancake order at LaSalle, GRAZE.  Only miss was milk shake machine was broken at GRAZE.  Albany DC on Sunday which will be another "reset" moment for me to go into the next week and beyond.  

Might swing by with son to family friend's grandkids swimming lessons this a.m. to he can meet her daughter and grandkids.  Will see when he gets up.  

You have so much energy at your disposal at the moment but you need to make sure that you use it in the right way. Focus on a goal that not only benefits you personally but also helps the people around you in your community.

It may be necessary to make a few power moves, dearest Libra, but don't dismiss the benefits of compromise. Get your point across without making enemies as the Scorpio Moon aspects Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter. Speaking directly and logically will give you an edge and help you win the support you need. Keep your eyes on the clock once Luna enters Sagittarius and squares off with the Nodes of Fate this afternoon. Socializing with peers could cause you to lose focus and make you work late. Impromptu plans will lead to magickal moments when Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto stir later tonight.

You may feel some indecision regarding a loved one today, Libra. Something could be urging you to act in this department, yet you might find that you just want to lay low. Realize that there's an important next step that you must take. Think the situation through before you make a move. In fact, this day is best spent gathering data. Perhaps you should wait before doing something about it.

So here goes Day 4, final day of company.  I will stick with my intention of patient and present.  Feel good about it so far and feel like son has had a good visit too.  Travel days are always nervous ones for me, but he is a good traveler in his "one of one" way.  Have a good Friday.  

Company - Day 2

Well that was a day.  Very pleased at how my plan held up.  Wickham Park, Parkville Market, AC Petersen, Elizabeth Park.  No EOLD or GA DC populating the Wednesday.  Wickham Park was a real discovery as to what a chunk of land open to the public overlooking the vista of our state's capitol city and then rose time at Elizabeth Park.  AND my Taiwan Night Market "Pick 3" and AC Petersen's hot fudge sundae.  I will have to take some time to readjust to my eating regime once son is gone.  Will see what the by the pool day at sister #4's holds.  

Great conversations with son as we strolled and ate at our various locations.  Talked a bit about how he became him and I became me...or "why make things easy?"  :)  I have a feeling - and am fine with - that I will go right back but not all the way back to pre visit me after the discussion.  

So this a.m. - coffee, grapes, banana.  LaSalle for breakfast.  Westerly.  Nice having a driver and a companion.  Will go back to austerity after visit.  

If you have any spare cash in your pocket today, you will be tempted to spend it on something that is both frivolous and fun. It’s your money and you can do with it what you please, but maybe you should set yourself a spending limit.

You'll feel deeply for others while the Scorpio Moon and Venus square off, darling Libra. Though your altruistic nature is admirable, it's important to maintain a healthy perspective so happiness isn't compromised. Balance your news consumption by enjoying an uplifting story for each bad or tragic article you read. Find joy and simplicity within your own little bubble when the world seems too chaotic and vast. Building up relationships can offer a welcome distraction as Venus and Saturn align. Be on guard for anyone or anything that appears too good to be true once the Cancer Sun squares Neptune this afternoon.  

Uptight is the word for today, Libra. At some point you might find yourself the center of attention. While you normally might not mind, now it could make you a bit nervous. When you find everyone looking at you and expecting you to say something, say it, keep it short, and then withdraw. You aren't in the mood. Read about subjects that interest you or explore a topic you enjoy to relieve the stress.

I will definitely get back in tune with budget after visit.  :/  Chaos around is an issue, but I feel good about the path my son and I are both on as we travel different routes to reach goals.  We are who we are.

So the weather is cooperating and the cosmos feels on my side with this visit.  Have a good Thursday.  I will hope for town pool and regular walking schedule at some point on Friday.  

Company - Day 1

Picture of a cousin's flowers.  He and his wife just back from Ireland and found their home garden in full bloom on their return.  Sister #1 did not make it to visit with them at their home yesterday.  Will get the report on that - maybe - on the sibling call this upcoming Sunday.  

Yesterday - trying to piece it together in my mind.  Walk, voted (budget passed), CA DC, son arrived.  He did some "closet work" as to things I have kept for him for...25 years.  :)  Went to Saybrook Fish House and had the fried oysters again.  Got that craving out of my head.  Went for a walk around the neighborhood.  I called it a day.  No swimming.  Timing and weather factors.  

Today's plan - Wickham Park, Parkville Market, AC Petersons, Elizabeth Park.  I will see if I can "go to" GA DC at 7 p.m.  Tomorrow sister #4's for day.  Son rented a car so I don't have to think about driving mine.  

Feel good about what son shared about his life and times after not seeing him in person since 1/1/2025. In person conversations are fuller than phone.   

Writing from the dining room table this a.m.  Son in my office sleeping.  I decided no moving out of my room for company.  Office or hotel/airbnb are the options but not a decision I have to make very often. 

3:45 a.m. as we speak.  Can't remember what was happening in my dream that woke me up with a start...

You always take responsibility for your decisions and actions, but it would appear that a co-worker is trying to lay the blame for their own mistake on someone else. If that someone else is you, don’t let them get away with it.

Sometimes you have to put your ego to the side, roll up your sleeves, and play nice with others. As the Scorpio Moon aligns with the Nodes of Fate, the Cancer Sun, and Pluto, career security should be a priority. Failing to get along with peers could slow your aspirations, dearest Libra. Show that you are professional and experienced enough to advance in your field. Double-check your work and try not to rush through tasks. Stay motivated by promising yourself a little treat once you've clocked out. You'll be ready for luxurious indulgences before the day comes to a close.

Trying to get too much work done in the course of one day might prove self-defeating today, Libra. Your energy isn't what it usually is, and you're probably operating on nervous energy. Consider the situation and list your tasks in order of urgency. The world won't come to an end if you don't get them all done today. In the evening, stream some favorite shows, order a pizza, and relax.

Being present and patient were the intentions I spoke to yesterday in the CA DC.  Send good thoughts my way on that one through Friday.  Have a good Wednesday.  

 

Rain and less mileage :)

Not happy about the last flag flying when I checked the baseball score this a.m. but a very good run for "the home team". 

Yesterday was a good day to catch up mentally.  Rained pretty much all day which was a good situation for around here.  Cleaned apt. Washed clothes. Walked to library to restock. This land is your land : a road trip through U.S. history NF and Atlas of unknowable things - F.  Kept on walking up to the pool to watch grandkids of family friend at their first swim lesson of the year.  Met up with her daughter and husband.  (Friend is at her family farm in NYS).  Walked home.  Set a plan for grocery shopping.  Shoprite/ALDI combo platter.  Items on sale at Shoprite ($22.58/$7.76 8 items) and then the rest at ALDI ($23.17 9 items).  Might have to be my approach going forward.  All the things I bought at ALDI were less expensive than what they would have been at Shoprite.  Did splurge on orange marmalade at ALDI.  Grape jelly would have been cheaper, but...I just bought it.  $2.25 for 18 ounces.  All other purchases I am proud of.  :)  I wonder how others approach grocery shopping.  Son texted me while I was at Shoprite so I got to buy the Cold Brew coffee that was on sale per his "specifications".  Home to a cable TV Comcast outage...came back on.  Will see if there is any news about it.  ZEN DC to end my day.  Landlady made cookies for me to take with us on Thursday to sister #4's.  

Today - will wait to hear ETA from son as to when he will land in town.  If left to my own devices - run dishwasher, walk, CA DC at 1 p.m., pool if son is not here yet.  Saybrook Fish House for linner/dinner depending on arrival time.  Son was talking about stopping by Crust Issues restaurant on his way here.  

Goal of being positive and present AND flexible and open to what comes for the next 3 days...not my usual approach, but again - it does "work" when I realize how guided I am as I watch the happenings of my days.  

You may not be worried about what’s going on in your neighborhood but it seems others are not so laid-back about recent events. Do what you can to soothe their fears and show them that even negative events can have positive outcomes.

Try to view success from a more holistic lens, dearest Libra, as the Cancer Sun aspects the Nodes of Fate. These vibes urge you to pursue a lifestyle, not just a career or status. Be cognizant of how one day bleeds into the next. Change up your routines to ensure you're getting the most out of life. As Luna continues through your sign, it should be easier to uncover your ultimate desires. Unfortunately, challenging squares with Mercury and Jupiter prevent you from skipping steps. You'll have to earn each blessing with patience and determination. Luckily, the scenic route won't seem so bad if you enjoy simple indulgences once Luna enters Scorpio later tonight.

Recent spiritual breakthroughs might have you feeling both exhilarated and downcast. Your sensitive side tells you that this is a definite step forward on your spiritual path, but your logical side might cause you to doubt the reality of it. Take comfort in the fact that reality is relative, Libra. What you're sensing is at least valid for you. Then keep moving ahead.

Good cosmic guidance...but...patience and determination - wish me luck. Days do certainly bleed into the next... :)  Have a good Tuesday.