High info input week...

Reaching for another of my "calm" images.  I got distracted yesterday by Conley, MX/CA doula, baby IRA accounts, sister #4 calling from her poolside...  Lots happening in this world and I am surprisingly taken by newest book.  And I ratcheted back my walk distance a bit and felt more in balance with food/exercise/sleep.  I am a bit fragile.  :)  

So yesterday - reaching out to people I knew who had kids/grandkids born in the baby IRA free money 1/1/25-12/31/28 timeframe.  Regardless of all swirling around the concept.  Free money, set it and forget it, check it when 18th birthday comes around.  Sister #4 shared about sister #3's surgery on Tuesday.  In nursing home now and will return to same post surgery.  Sister #1 will go up next week to relieve Sister #3's wife for a bit.  Sister #1 is a road warrior and 1st born to a tee.  Glad I came in 2nd.  :)  So abbreviated walk, writing, swim, ZOOM with MX/CA doula from EOLD group, Music on Main had a very unfortunate for them, good for me rain downpour so it was Silent on Main when I got finished with ZOOM and headed to bed.  Former co worker from Houston sent me WSJ article about "when your friends all start turning 70"...Now I am thinking about "What about 80?"... :)

Today per the weatherman is going to be a "Top 10 day of the year".  Walk to Unionville, walk to and from pool, make grocery list for tomorrow.  See what comes to me today from all my outreach of yesterday.  

If you are overly critical with someone you love you could find they choose to keep their distance over the next few days, which will not only be unfortunate but could also be counter-productive. Try to make your criticisms sound like praise.

Focus on dreams you've already taken initiative on, dear Libra, and avoid the temptation to kick off fresh endeavors. The Gemini Moon provides you with plenty of inspiration, but its void-of-course state will make it difficult to manifest visions. Refine and perfect existing goals to strengthen your work and chances of cultivating success while the Sun and Mercury RX unite. You'll see the future more clearly once Luna enters Cancer, aspecting Chiron, the nodes of fate, Venus, and Neptune as evening plays out. Use the remainder of your weekend to declutter your life and prepare for the next steps.

A friend could put you in touch with a lot of interesting people, some in fields such as law, education, or the ministry. Expect at some point to be treated to a monologue on social and ecological responsibilities, Libra! You'll have a lot of definite ideas on those subjects, but you'll be more likely to listen than talk for most of the day. Enjoy your day.

Guided and led feels so "present" right now.  Life is so interesting as it rolls out in front of me.  Amazing.  I will keep praise and enjoyment in mind.  Have a good Sunday.  

more map gazing... :)

Conversely, New Hampshire took the top spot as the best state to move to, jumping into the top spot from second place last year, dropping last year’s winner, Utah, down to second. Idaho, Virginia, and Maine rounded out the top five states to move to.  A Friday article - more info bits for my map gazing of late.  Mr. Conley might want to get on the radar in those states in his concept of having other people follow his lead in other states.  No cake walk setting up a receptive regulatory environment to get it done.  Why he might try the little house concept on his Mexico property versus in NM. What state is going to court this "where is my last move" location to live supported in community and in peace.  Sort of like healthcare - community and care versus treatment and cure mindset environment.  

Yesterday - walk, great Mettle Health ZOOM.  Contents should be on - if it still exists which it does not - "prime time TV".  Shouting the message from the rooftops. Understanding the Work of End-of-Life Doulas. Can't wait until the Monday debrief/informal discussion. Again something else that was not a historic need but a definite need in this time of solo aging and family structure and proximity so different.  I sent Mr. Conley's presentation to many!  But I forget that others have not been as immersed in the 4th quarter of life contemplation.  So I will see how it lands.  

Walked up and back to pool after ZOOM.  Ended up popping two Advil after my Friday.  Lots of walking and swimming and the timing was off - eating and exercise.  I am so routine on when I do what and I threw that up into the air on Friday.  :)  Oh well.  It will be the same schedule content on Monday so I will shift timing up a bit. I am reminded again that I can overthink anything. :)  One of the swimming ladies asked if I could help move some things around at her house.  She is the opposite from me as to "stuff".  AND she is a decade older...  We will chat about that when I do my work shift.  :)  And I am still enjoying my latest book.  

Today - thinking about whether my walk up and back from pool will be MY walk...May offer up the post swim time to swimming lady for my work at her house.  Will see if she bites on that time slot.  Nothing on my paper calendar so wide open if I feel like changing things up.  

You may be desperate to push ahead on the work front and show what you can do but being desperate could also lead to mistakes you would not normally make. This is one of those occasions when you need to rein in your enthusiasm a bit.

You'll feel driven by a higher calling today, dearest Libra, thanks to a sweet union between the Gemini Moon and Mars. The universe will be watching out for you, illuminating new paths that will lead to a more fulfilling life. Focus on work, activities, or interests you are naturally passionate about. Small opportunities will arise, which can snowball into something bigger down the line. If you're bold enough to take a chance on yourself, rewards are sure to follow. Show extra love to your support system when Luna aspects Saturn midafternoon, especially where romantic partnerships are concerned.

You may have the spark that wants to light things today, Libra. Indeed, there's a fast-paced tendency to the day that is right up your ally. You should be able to accomplish quite a bit under the prevailing trends. Just make sure you're constructive with criticism and be careful that you aren't too abrasive toward the people you deal with. In other words, be nice.

Whew!  Universe will be watching out for me!!!  But keeping calmness in my activity.  :)  Will see where the day takes me.  Have a good Saturday.  

More info...lots happening with us aging people :)

Well another rabbit hole I see myself gazing into.  ONE of the rental options is - on the surface - affordable for me...furnished, utilities included!!!  Was at presentation by the person who did the NYT Golden Girls living situation article.  150+ people in the audience.  I will keep an eye to it.  1 or 2 year rental...could definitely by fill my airbnb thought concept and the "go west old people" thought.  Signed up for updates.

I am way beyond the "middle" demographics, but as my map yesterday and this graphic shows how demographics are not working in our favor to do the "same old, same old".  

So yesterday - walk, 2nd walk dropping off book at library and then to and from pool, Conley ZOOM, reading my new book - Atlas of Unknowable Things.  Not my usual "genre" but it hooked me last night.  Going to rec it to our book club leader for the 2026-27 season.  Heard from niece who is moving back into the work world.  Took some time with her son.  She is a star on so many levels.  Lucky company who gets her.  :)  Made an appt to get my annual oil change.  And got a rec to have my car looked at to see if anyone has a short term McGyver solution to any or all of my shake, rattle and roll.  Would love to get one more road trip to NC out of my car.  Fingers crossed.  

Today - walk, Mettle Health - Understanding the Work of End-of-Life Doulas, and if storms do not keep it from happening - walk up and back to pool.  I am mail girl for landlord/landlady.  They are off to their beach house for a week.  

There may be a mountain between you and your goal but you won’t let that worry you. You are in one of those moods at the moment when you just know that everything will work out for the best. And you’re right, it will.

A performance evaluation or contract negotiation could be on the horizon, dearest Libra, as the Taurus Moon and Mercury RX align. If you're ready for more responsibilities or higher compensation, now is a good time to bring up the topic with your employer. Work on developing skills that make you feel empowered while Chiron aspects the nodes of fate, and consider improving wellness practices. Your luck increases once Luna enters Gemini later today, aspecting Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto throughout the evening. Put yourself out there to showcase talents and network, and valuable opportunities are sure to arise.

Be careful not to be too cavalier today, Libra. It would be wise to adopt a more serious tone than you normally would. You might be inclined to be careless with your words, but people are going to take you very literally. Make sure you say things that you actually mean. Your attention to fashion and pop culture may conflict with a force that's asking you to focus on things of deeper spiritual value.

All over my cosmic guidance today.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Lots catching my eye and mind yesterday...

Made a comment when I saw this on LinkedIn yesterday - "Go West old man(woman).  What is old is new again."  2030.  Interesting map to me.  But the rest of the day - Clean apt, walk, EOLD, Lansing.  Today - think I will call and make an appt for my annual oil change - 1000 miles and change driven in the past year.  Will also see if they have any McGyver type approach to keeping my car on the road for a bit longer.  Walk, swim.  Later today:  Live Event: Where Will You Live – and with Whom – in Life’s Second Half?  by Santa Fe MEA people.  Hope it will not feel overly "of privilege".  Finished This Land is Your Land book this a.m.  Family friend gave me a dozen eggs, two books, and the 250 Celebration Smithsonian mag yesterday.  My beside table - and refrigerator - is well stocked.  

TX/NM friend on road trip back from Michigan via Atlanta to CS and then ABQ.  She does my 1000 miles in a week.  :)  More power to her.  By the end of the month she will be edging very close to a family compound in ABQ. Parents, kids, grandkids all in the same town.  THAT is a total and complete win in this day and time.  

NC friends are in their new home.  Degree of "in" will develop from barely to totally - much quicker than it might have appeared to be last night.  Big accomplishment and big change.  Their number of addresses in last 40 years and mine...a bit different.  But that is why they have been a port in the storm to so many for so many years.  That will continue to be the same at their new address because of who they are not where they are.  

Interesting divergence in me, them, and TX/NM friend.  Case study to take into my zoom today.  :)

Swimming ladies playing bridge this afternoon so I am on my own for swimming.  Not a problem. 

 

As your ruler Venus moves into the most sensitive area of your chart today you may be reluctant to show your face to the world. It’s not that you are being unsociable, you just have matters to think about that require your mind to be calm.

Take meaningful steps to love and care for yourself throughout the coming weeks, darling Libra. Venus debuts in Virgo this morning, kicking off an era of serious self-care. Supportive aspects with Chiron and the nodes of fate add an extra layer of healing, motivating you to embark upon new wellness journeys. Partner up with a friend to keep each other motivated, especially when it comes to cutting guilty pleasures. Business alliances could also emerge, so be mindful of who you work well with. Bold moves yield impressive results while the Cancer Sun and Taurus Moon align this evening.

You might find yourself daydreaming about faraway places, Libra, perhaps toying with the idea of taking a long vacation by air to a place you've always wanted to visit in the future. This isn't a good day to make definite plans. You aren't likely to be inclined to do that now anyway. Love matters may take an unexpected turn, as a spiritual bond seems to be forming between you and a potential romantic partner.

Curious about the "era" referred to in my cosmic guidance.  I will be on the lookout.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Well that was a Tuesday...into Wednesday :/

Coffee was my big concern when I woke up this a.m.  No power to the apt when I woke up...so where to get my morning coffee was a BIG thought.  :)  Then what if no internet for EOLD or Lansing?  Yikes.  But all on and rolling as I write.  Phew!

But this was all a carry over from yesterday.  Our state had lots of weather related damage the last few days and I got caught up in it yesterday.  But I will start from the top.  Ran dishwasher. Soaked to my underwear walk even with my umbrella.  Pit stop at OSJL to go the bathroom was almost a "situation" because of my early start on my walk.  But only had to wait a minute until they opened the doors.  Then got home and made a fruit salad to take for my lunch at one of the swimming ladies. Pool closed for the day so no post lunch swim. THEN got home to no power.  Not coffee on my mind at that stage of my day, but hot shower...BUT back on at 4 p.m. ish and I jumped in the shower.  Watched the news.  Read.  Bed.  Woke up this morning - no power.  Less than an hour and back on.  That brings the story current.

I do think about not having a smart phone when these things happen.  Flip phone gets the notices from power company without power or wifi...but any real research or outreach...stymied without power or internet.  First world problem for sure, but still makes me pause.

Heard from son.  He let me know he was off to NC then GA with a high school buddy.  Fly to NC, drive to GA.  Said he would give me a call on his return.  No info on car - issue or nonissue.  As I shared with the swimming ladies at lunch - his take life as it comes and keep moving forward mode is a point of envy - and appreciation - for his mother.  :)  Certainly did not get that from his mother.  

Today - if all stays powered up - walk with family friend, clean apt, EOLD, swim, Lansing.  NC friends making their big move today!!!  So exciting and positive in my mind.  Hope they are "feeling it" - if not today, soon.  Next move was a big topic of conversation with the swimming ladies at lunch.  All in 80's except me so big house and "what's next" to stay safe and sound mentally and physically...and financially.  NC friends are such good - and inspiring - planners and thinkers.  

You like a challenge and that’s just as well because the next few days will bring news that is not only exciting but which encourages you to up your game and reach new heights of achievement. As a Cardinal sign you were born to succeed.

Love shouldn't get in the way of friendship or vice versa, darling Libra. Tend to platonic and romantic relationships while the Aries Moon aspects Mercury RX and Venus. If your sweetie and comrades can't play nice, you may feel pressured to take a side. Choose to invest in partnerships that inspire you to be better once Luna enters Taurus to aspect Chiron and the nodes of fate. Those who are unwilling to grow alongside you will most likely hold you back. Competitive power struggles will seem particularly exhausting when Jupiter and Pluto intensify rifts this evening. Remember that you don't have to participate in toxic dynamics if you don't want to.

The doldrums are over and its time to pick up the pace, Libra. Come out of your home in full regalia today and be proud of what you have to offer to the world. Be courageous in your dealings with others and take the time to express yourself fully in a creative manner. The bigger the smile you wear, the further you'll go in just about every situation you encounter.

Feeling very fortunate as to how the last two days have gone.  Saw a former co worker as I wrapped up my walk yesterday who had been out of power for 3 days and had lots of "clean up on aisle 6" with trees and debris on her property.  Another reason I appreciate my location.  So onward to a continued positive outcome day.  Eat, clean, walk, zoom, swim, zoom.  Rinse and repeat kind of day works for me.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

 

Mondays do feel better with my change of "schedule"

Feel that I run on a "higher frequency" on Mondays now that they are shopping and wash clothes days.  :)  Always makes me smile when I see/feel change with just the smallest recalibration of activity.  Of course yesterday was helped by being 72 versus 102 from last week.  But there were some other "lifts" too.

Picture of a place I pass everyday on my walks.  My town at the riverbend.  :)  Had already "seasoned" the water last Thursday for washing clothes - that is "a thing" when using those Tide pods to make sure they dissolve and not stick to clothes - when I sprayed cherry juice on my white shirt so I was ready to go there.  Headed out for walk early - 8 a.m.  55/45% without/with umbrella on the walk.  Not as bad as I had anticipated with all the weathermen talk.  Then to FIC "office hours" with new Executive Directors.  Heard about a new IC - https://www.olamina.homes - near Winston-Salem.  Timing is an issue.  IF the concept was going to work for me, I would like to be a renter in a community's ADU to help someone younger pay off their investment...the Chip Conley/Golden Girls approach but less "aging with privilege" feel.  As I shared yesterday - I am looking for a place to live and die supported by like minded people.  But at the same time helping younger people meet their long term goals. A term I saw - "regenerative adult living".  Regenerative adult living moves beyond traditional "retirement" by focusing on restoring the mind, body, and the environment. Instead of just maintaining health, these communities use practices like organic farming and daily wellness routines to help adults stay active, connected, and continuously grow.  I saw stats like - "Boomers represent 42% of all homebuyers and over half of sellers."  "Boomers own nearly twice their share of American homes with 3 or more bedrooms."  Seems to be lots of opps for helping the next generation make their lifestyle move that is appropriate and meeting the needs of so many soloagers.  Just my thought.

So walk, FIC, wash clothes, FEN Chosen Death Forum with a very good conversation.  Took care of balance of 2026 RMD conveyances in my intergenerational transfer way.  :)

As to Shoprite/ALDI.  My ALDI purchases all worked at lower prices - peaches, red grapes, white bread.  5 items, $14.67.  Shoprite:  Spent $13.79/Saved $8.95.  Krusteaz pancake box mix - $2.24, CON coffee - 26 ounces for $9.99, bananas.  3 items, $13.79.  If I could find a cheaper sub for grapes...I will be on the look out.  :)

Did make note of my car mileage yesterday.  184,672.  7/3/2025 - 183,103. 7/27/2024 - 181,415.  Plan to get my annual oil change later this month.  Going to go to a new place that the swimming ladies use now that there is no one I know at the place I have been going to.  Will see if they have any bandaids for the rattle and roll.  

Today it is still raining. Pool was closed yesterday so no swimming.  Plan is run dishwasher, walk, porch lunch with swimming ladies, swim. I will drive the 86 yr old to the lunch...good news is her hearing is bad so maybe she won't hear the rattle and roll.  Will see if pool opens.  No announcement yet...4:12 a.m.

Something you thought was bad will suddenly look good, and something you thought was good will start to look less enticing. With Neptune turning retrograde, your best course of action by far is to stick with the status quo . . . for now.

You'll need a reliable and responsible partner to feel secure in matters of the heart, dearest Libra. As the Aries quarter Moon and Saturn unite, you may grow impatient with carefree attitudes you once found attractive. Try not to view these shifts as selling out, and embrace how your tastes have changed. Desiring a competent companion is a sign of maturity, even if it feels superficial at first. Professional aspirations also weigh heavily on your mind. If you've been stuck in a rut, it might be time to leave your comfort zone and push for better opportunities.

People may be a bit critical of you today, Libra, and you would do well to hear what they have to say. Be receptive of feedback from others so that you may establish a healthy ego. It's important to keep your sense of humility in check. You might find that you're feeling rather critical as you see people moving like sloths compared to your lightning quick mind. Be patient with others.

Feeling a bit of push and pull with cosmic guidance today...status quo, leave comfort zone, humility...wish me luck.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Moved calmly through the day

Walked to Unionville and back.  Walked to pool and back.  Good conversation with the swimming ladies.  Porch lunch tomorrow with them at one of their houses...no porch or lunch at my apt.  :)  No news from son.  Will leave it there.

Today - 11 a.m. FIC, 3 p.m. FEN, wash clothes.  Will see if walking, swimming are in the mix with weather.  Will swing by Shoprite/ALDI at some point.  Will walk even if rain keeps up.  Swimming will be the wild card.  Working my way through "This Land Is Your Land" book.  

The fact that a work colleague is behaving in such an obnoxious fashion should be all the reason you need to put some distance between you. It must be obvious by now that they are beyond persuasion, so cut them out of your life for a while.

This is an important day for you to make valuable connections with others, Libra. You'll find yourself engaged in fast-paced, witty conversations and debates from which you can learn a great deal. You're good at seeing both sides of an issue, but the problem is that this can lead to indecisiveness and an inability to commit to anything. Choose a path today and stick to it.

Your day brings a balanced mix of creative inspiration and practical responsibility. While you might feel motivated by promising personal news or a creative spark early on, everyday errands and work commitments will naturally claim your focus later in the day. Stay consistent, as disciplined effort will yield rewarding results.

This week is light on activities outside of my "chores".  Will keep an eye on what fills in the blanks. Have a good Monday.