People day on steroids... :)

Chance meeting to say the least and huge news from NC.  I went way down memory lane yesterday and then got a big dose of future happenings via email this a.m.  8:30 a.m. "lift off" (the way sister #1 drives feels like a rocket launch...) and off to Old Lyme and incredible tour of Florence Griswold Museum and ran into part of the founding family of the beach we went to from 1956-1976.   https://www.hawksnestbeach.com/  And obviously we were just a nanosecond on their history.  Started going there post losing our house in the Flood of  '55 and I remember having a graduation from college party there in 1975.  And sister #1 took her daughter and some of the local cousins there in the early.mid '90's.  We were having a problem with the timeline yesterday.  Beach was picked because it was where they would rent to Irish back in the 50's.  Each beach had its ethnicity.  Glad we were Irish.  :)

So cat tending, "lift off", beach to see the old cottage, museum, Hallmark Drive-In for lunch, then to see my landlord/landlady at their beach house "across the river" from ours on Long Island Sound.  Then home in time for cat tending and then close out the day with GA DC.  

Then woke up to hear that NC friends are moving out of their home for 43 years...that home was the safe harbor for our family during Hurricane Fran and they have been my safe harbor ever since.  I am so glad that the puzzle pieces have all come together.  As I said it was a full dose of memory lane items over the last 24 hours.  

Today - cat tending, Willimantic with sister #1 and friend from Paraguay to visit friend's AFS family from when when she traveled from Paraguay to CT for her senior year in college.  So close, but she and sister #1 would meet in Paraguay in 1973.  I kept using the term "bien emocionante" yesterday.  Lots of emotions.  :)

You may find it hard to be the life and soul of the party, but that’s OK. No one expects you to be at your best every minute of the day, so don’t expect it of yourself. It’s OK to give the social whirl a miss for a bit.

Winning won't feel very rewarding if relationships are damaged on your way to the top, dearest Libra. Be considerate of others as you pursue your desires, as the Scorpio Moon aspects Pluto and Mars. Stepping over peers to steal the spotlight won't lead you to happiness. Instead, try cultivating an environment that allows everyone to be seen, valued, and validated. Your own confidence will flourish, and it will be easier to rally support when you need it most. Prosperous opportunities could find you once Venus aligns with Luna and Saturn this evening. Enjoy breakthroughs, but avoid the temptation to hoard success. 

Take off to the stars today, Libra, and keep your mind and heart open to all that's possible when you have faith in yourself and the work you do. Mastery of a skill comes when you have the guts to always take it to the next level. Consider different areas of your life that require more of that confidence at this time. Balance courage with common sense as you implement this attitude in as many ways as possible.

Faith in myself...courage with common sense.  Wish me luck.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  5:49 a.m. already.  

People week underway... :)

Rooftop restaurant for linner yesterday.  Sister #1 and friend from Paraguay arrived for their 4 day visit.  We are off to the Long Island Sound today, Willimantic tomorrow, nowhere (PHEW!) on Friday.  They leave Saturday a.m. and cat owner comes back on Saturday so I will push the reset button on Saturday.  :)  Did get a great gift bag from Paraguay friend.  All things Paraguayo! 

So yesterday - ran dishwasher, cat tending, walk, CA DC, cat tending, linner, very short walk with sister (she had been in car all day).  Today - cat tending, getting picked up at 8:30 a.m., no EOLD for sure, will hope to be back in time for GA DC, but we will see, cat tending.  Will meet up with sister #4 for lunch today.  And with landlord and landlady at their beach house after lunch.  

You don’t have to do something just because others expect it of you, but you should certainly do it if it will be good for you personally. You may be a good guy by nature, but pleasing other people is not always the best way to show it.

Are you being held back by your own comfort level? As Luna moves through your sign, aspects with Jupiter and Chiron emphasize the importance of embracing new challenges. The idea of losing control and having to reestablish balance can be a serious deterrent. Catering to these concerns puts your success at stake. Opportunities won't always come when you are ready for them. At times, you will need to push yourself. Take stock of your current affairs. Acknowledge if you've been dragging your feet on projects or goals that will elevate your position. Even small steps can reroute your course in meaningful ways once Luna debuts in Scorpio this evening.

It may be that you've returned deeply changed from a long voyage, Libra. Of course, we're all changed to some extent by travel, but in your case, the change is truly profound. You're going to have some problems getting back into the life you had before you left. Your old life is likely to feel too limiting to you. So what are you waiting for? Change it!

Change/no change, feet dragging, challenges...lots to think about with my cosmic guidance BUT it is travel day so I will stay present and see what comes.  Have a good Wednesday.  

A different "holiday"

Week 2 of weaning myself off Shoprite.  :)  $20.53 shopping day.  Will not try to do comparison every week...but still all items less at ALDI and self check out.  Shopping is definitely not a social occasion at ALDI.  :)  So yesterday in prep for sister #1 and company, cleaned apt, did load of wash, tended cat-1, walked, parade called off so no need to adjust time for walk, ALDI, tended cat-2, ZEN DC.  

Today - run dishwasher, cat tending-1, walk with family friend, CA DC, cat tend-2, sister and friend arrive (driving) in at 4-ish.  Hope they will want to get settled in their airbnb and call it a night early.  Road trip to Florence Griswold Museum and beach tomorrow.  Saw that son got TURO car for his trip here.  I will pay for it.  Don't want to rely on my car or drive while he is here.  I need to try that out as an instead of buying a new car transport option for me going forward.  People in my town participate.  We will see if I am moved to travel.  :)  

Will take poll worker check with me today on walk in case I want to cash it.  

You don’t have to do something just because others expect it of you, but you should certainly do it if it will be good for you personally. You may be a good guy by nature, but pleasing other people is not always the best way to show it.

Your interactions could feel a bit off this morning, dearest Libra. As Luna forms harsh aspects with Venus and Saturn, it will be difficult to read loved ones and vice versa. If you are preoccupied with pressing responsibilities or work demands, take some space to catch up. Just let family and friends know, instead of avoiding connections. You'll benefit from creative exploration when the Gemini Sun and Pluto align. Catering to your interests will provide a much-needed boost in mood and endurance. Flex your intuitive muscles and connect with your higher power while Mercury stirs later tonight. 

The key for you today is to use your heart more than your head, Libra. Base your actions on your feelings and your inner knowing of the situation. Facts may deceive you. It could be that you've come to rely so much on a linear, logical way of thinking that you can't see any other way. It's important that you see the interconnectedness of many of the different areas in your life.

I will be looking forward to putting the cat tending behind me...and human company...what am I supposed to get out of this week?  Time will tell.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Bench

In the spirit of the weekend, on Friday I walked by "the bench" in the upper cemetery.  Nobody is buried there, but it put in after my father died.  The spot overlooks the town we grew up in and where I live.  No flags on the upper section, but both parents were veterans.  Coast Guard for mother and Army Air Corp for father.  Savannah GA for mother, "the hump" - India to China flights - for father.  But with all that said, 8 a.m. they will decide whether rain will cause the cancellation of the parade.  I was not planning to watch so it will make the day more manageable for me to get my day done if they do cancel.  Plan is - cat tending, walk, ALDI, wash clothes, cat, ZEN DC. All will flow easier without the parade which routes right in front of my apt and overlaps on walk routes.  :) Need to decide what day I will clean apt since we will be doing a road trip on Wednesday and one on Thursday...

Yesterday - cat, abbreviated walk (Burlington and back) due to cold rain, Albany CA DC.  Tomorrow - walk with family friend, cash check from poll work?, CA DC, meet up with sister #1 and friend from Paraguay.  Wednesday - Florence Griswold Museum, lunch - Hallmark?, beach house of my landlord and landlady and sister #1's classmate. Will see if I get to GA DC on Wed night.  Thursday - road trip to Willimantic to visit with Paraguayan friend's "sister" from her exchange year here in the US in the 1968-69 school year.  Cat twice a day thrown in to each of these days.  

This morning started - Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda Vaill is a 2025 biography that tells the story of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler, focusing on their lives, loves, and divergent paths during the American Revolution, moving them from the background of Alexander Hamilton's story to the center stage of American history. I am feeling more comfortable reading about history these days.  

Now the Sun is moving in your favor, those restrictions that were holding you back will lose their power and soon you will be hurrying ahead again. Don’t move too fast though, or you could miss some interesting sights along the way.

The Moon enters your sign, dear Libra, aspecting Uranus, Neptune, the Gemini Sun, and Pluto as the hours pass. Encourage mindfulness by reflecting on your goals before starting the day. You could encounter a crossroads while the Sun and Nodes of Fate form a t-square this afternoon. If you stay spiritually connected, it will be easier to determine the best path forward. Reflect on any signs you received recently if you must make quick decisions. Challenge yourself to unlock opportunities and creative potential when a grand trine forms this evening. Embrace change without abandoning core truths once Mars squares Pluto tonight. 

 Issues involving fashion, magazines, and the spoken or written word will all slowly begin to take a turn in a positive direction today, Libra. You may find that these things have been somewhat obscured lately, or at least their development has been more backward than forward. The good news is that the tide is turning. You should notice over the next few weeks that things are getting back on track.

I will keep the good thought about "getting back on track" - cat and company between now and son's visit in June...throwing me some curve balls. Feel I got some signs in dream last night...but no recall this a.m.  Oh well.  Have a good Monday.  

PS:  looking back at what I wrote a year ago today - I mentioned that I was watching to see if we had 350,000 visitors to the GDS blog by June 1 2025...as of this a.m. at 687,690.  :)  

And the "A" is back!

Did not expect it so soon, but computer guy called right after I got back from my walk yesterday and said he had the new keyboard insert.  So I hustled up and sat in his yard while he fixed it.  Reading my Roosevelt.  So no more external keyboard and no more soft typing to make sure all the letters kept working.  

So yesterday, walk and computer.  Cat tending starts today.  Sister #1 arrival on Tuesday.  Will hope that it is after my CA DC and we are back from our Wednesday travels for 7 p.m. GA DC.  Should work.  No other schedule items except the cat which is flexible and just a few minutes walk from apt.  

Today cat, umbrella walk to Unionville is my thought, Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  See if anything else appears.  3:33 a.m. as we speak.

Anyone who thinks you lack the killer instinct is going to learn how wrong they are over the next few days. Pluto in the most dynamic area of your chart will inspire you to take the battle to your rivals and shock them into surrender.

Meditation is a powerful tool that can help actualize dreams, dear Libra. As the Virgo Moon aspects Mercury and Jupiter, merge mindfulness with spirituality and practical thinking to improve your chances of manifesting success. Romantic outings can provide a much-needed distraction once the Gemini Sun and Neptune align. Getting lost in the moment with someone you adore will clear the path for divine inspiration and psychic downloads. If there's a specific topic you need guidance on, let the universe know before venturing out. Experiment with more efficient routines to free up space in your schedule when Mars aspects the nodes of fate.

You might find that your brain is chugging along in the slow lane today, Libra. It could even be gradually creeping over to the breakdown lane! It may be more difficult to come up with your quick, witty rebuttals in conversations. Take your time and make sure you choose your words very carefully. Communicating with others might be a bit like pulling teeth today.

I will take my time and seek guidance from the universe.  Fingers crossed.  Life has been unsettling of late...  Have a good Sunday.  

PS:  just what the doctor ordered.  Adam Carolla has a Home Depot episode!!!  

PSS:  family friend brought me two dozen eggs from their farm!  Another perfect timing.  

"Holiday" weekend begins...

I am going with kindness week as my holiday of choice.  No plan except my cat tending starting tomorrow.  Sister #1 and friend coming in on Tuesday.  

Yesterday - walk with family friend, read more Roosevelt - many more incidences of "what is old is new again" in our country's life and times, SDHS presentation.  Speaker wowed me as always.  

Today...Boston Blue, All-in, walk.  Uninspired is giving me more "oomph" than I feel this a.m.  Barometric pressure dropping?  

Now the Sun is moving in your favor, those restrictions that were holding you back will lose their power and soon you will be hurrying ahead again. Don’t move too fast though, or you could miss some interesting sights along the way.

You'll be in a contemplative mood as the Virgo quarter Moon causes grand visions to surface, dearest Libra. A whirlwind of thoughts sends you deeper within while Luna aspects Mars, Neptune, the nodes of fate, Venus, and Pluto. You'll suddenly feel more aware of your ultimate goals, limitations, need for discipline, and issues around love. With so much thrown at you, it might be difficult to connect with others. You'll benefit from solitude and the chance to work out these inner stirrings. However, it's important to confide in any partners who are impacted by your actions and goals.

“Evidence” is the word for today, Libra. Everyone knows that you have a facility for spending your time thinking and analyzing. Today, on the other hand, you're going to be "seeing” things. They will be clear. It will no longer be necessary to study, ponder, and review from every angle. It's a little like you've just invented a new theory that repeatedly gets confirmed by others throughout the day.

Contemplative, benefit from solitude (don't I always?) :), clarity!  Keep a good thought for all the above.  Have a good Saturday.  6:05 a.m. already!

What it takes to keep me going :)

Don't know if you can see the red circle around the "A" on the external keyboard that gets called into play if my laptop A sticks...But I thought I would highlight my "2026 technology" - Dell laptop, external keyboard, flip phone, paper calendar with requisite pencil, and my digital picture frame that son and others send pics to me that they think I need to see.  Sad - to people REALLY living in the 2026 world - but totally working compilation of what it takes to keep my train on the tracks.  

BUT nobody could get to me yesterday as I signed up to and will be "attending" this afternoon a talk by Dr. Thaddeus Pope.  Doesn't get much better than that.  

And more of the "so could be today" quotes from Roosevelt book. Of the monied classes: "These men were not weak men, but they permitted themselves to grow shortsighted and selfish." "...while others were purely of the glorified huckster or glorified pawnbroker type."  And "Cuba Libre"...versus President McKinley's motivation - "to protect the interests of Wall Street...He had come into office wanting to be the prosperity president, not the war president."  And what really hit me this a.m. - "fault for this lackluster state of affairs did not lie with the occupants of these offices but with the American people, who had allowed Congress and other national leaders to slide by for decades..."  And this was in the "Remember the Maine" days...  :/

Back to yesterday - walk with former co-worker, 1 p.m. FEN workshop - repeat but always hear something new, 7 p.m. very interesting Rochester DC.  Today, walk with family friend, noon - SDHS with Dr. Pope.  Nothing on my paper calendar for Saturday.  Rest up for next week's company and cat tending.

If you believe that what you are doing is right then you must give it 100 percent effort. Others are looking to you to provide a lead and if they see you pushing ahead fearlessly they will be inspired to do the same.

You'll sense a charge in the air while the Gemini Sun and Uranus unite, darling Libra. Indulge your mystical side and have fun believing in the unbelievable. The universe will send signals that you're not alone, and random blessings could emerge. If you're hoping for more specific manifestations, ask for divine intervention when Mercury aspects Saturn. Take your wellness journey seriously as Venus aligns with the nodes of fate, and use visualization techniques to map out your best life. Enjoy a harmonious hangout session with your favorite people before retreating into solitude once the Leo Moon nods to Chiron, then debuts in Virgo.

Your heart is going pitty-pat, Libra, and you're tempted to escape to a romantic fantasyland in which you play the starring role. The bad news is that something could be trying to hold you back. It could be that responsibility is coming on the scene and reminding you that work needs to be done here in the real world before you can go off to your little fairytale world.

No worry about the romantic fairyland destination, I will stay clear as always.  :)  But will look for some random blessings.  Have a good Friday,