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.  

Took a bit of a roller coaster ride...

I was calm during the day...except a couple of interludes with sister #1 and 6 re a picture my son posted on instagram of a tree falling on a car and that car perhaps being his?  The only info I got from son during day was "Happy 4th!" and that he was making sister #6's onion/cheese dip.  And some pics from a place I had never seen before that looked like a version of Wickham Park.  Hmmm...nothing about losing a car to limb-age.  Will see if anything surfaces today.  

Balance of yesterday - weather broke to a degree so did full walk to Shoppes. Chatted with the Clemson grad tri-athlete who lives in town. He knew Wickham Park from his son's HS cross country meet days. Caught in a couple of rain events but not an issue.  Watched some of Paraguay-France game.  Sad about ending.  

Today - walk to Unionville, pool, ALDI and Shoprite/ALDI?  Tomorrow is looking a bit tight in the a.m. - walk, 11 a.m. FIC "office hours" online, 3 p.m. FEN, pool in between or rain.  Will see what feels right post swim today.  Only things on my list are CON coffee at Shoprite, Peaches, Bananas, bread at ALDI.  Tuesday lunch bunch with swimming ladies, Wed EOLD, Lansing, Friday Mettle.  

You will be incredibly ambitious over the next few days but you need to be sensible about the goals you decide to set for yourself. Even a Libra has limits and if you aim too high you may never even get your feet off the ground.

Listen closely to the wind, for the answers are blowing around right in front of you today, Libra. Contact people you haven't heard from in a while. You'll find that you can be quite productive where you least expect it. Ironically, the less you plan, the more you'll get done. Be spontaneous in your actions. Revelations will come to you like lightning.

This week asks you to be open to new possibilities that could elevate your life, wellbeing, and happiness.  Mars in Gemini trines Pluto retrograde, opening multiple pathways aligned with your passion. Have fun exploring to see what fits. 

Ambitious looks different to me these days than in the past.  Open.  Spontaneous. :) ...High goals for sure for me. Keep a good thought.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Fan on, Pajamas to bathing suit...that says it for the day yesterday

Put the table top fan on yesterday a.m. at 7:30 a.m. to noon in my office.  Turned it on this a.m. at 4:30 a.m.  Yesterday morning started uncomfortably.  Today was...why not?  :)  Sleep was sound last night.  Today all should break.  It has been an interesting few days AND I said to myself many times - SO glad son was visiting last week and not this past week!!!  Guided again.  :)

So yesterday put the fan on.  Decided not to walk.  All the swimming ladies back at the pool.  Pool closed today - part of budget cuts. So today - Lansing DC and then I will walk to the Shoppes.  Plenty of places to pop into if it gets to hot.  Spoke to son yesterday.  He was making a mussel dish for a BBQ party at a friend's house today.  Spoke to sister #6 after her 5 hour should have been 3 hour drive home in 100+ degree heat on Thursday.  No summer job work for her until tomorrow so she is taking some down time.  Woke up to a text from one of my former school #1 bosses.  Good to hear from him.  Happy 4th and come and visit message.  He is in AZ so during a New England heat wave is not the best time to try to entice me to more 100+ weather.  But I will keep it in mind for when it might be inviting.  :)

Change is good for you. Change is what you need. If you keep repeating those phrases to yourself the changes that occur this weekend, and they could be major, will work in your favor. Positive thinking isn’t a meaningless phrase, it’s a very real thing.

Get your priorities straight while the Pisces Moon squares Mars and Uranus, darling Libra. Some dreams will need to take a back seat as the universe throws more intriguing options your way. If you're in a position to hire help, now is a good time to do so. Though it may seem costly to onboard a new employee at first, you'll have plenty of chances to make up the difference with less on your plate. Success grows quickly when you are free to focus on the bigger picture. Set strategies that reflect your goals for the next six to twelve months. 

Your mind may seem rather cloudy today, Libra, but don't let this hinder you. In fact, you'll find that you can use this feeling of fantasy to your advantage. Try to bring more magic into your life. You'll discover that the more you accept your bizarre feelings and ideas, the more things will fall into place. Don't think that everything in life has to be completely rational.

Love that last guidance...interested to see where the day leads with all this talk of change, strategies and bizarre feelings and ideas.  The stars are singing my tune.  :)  Have a good 4th of July Saturday.  

Wowser...6:54 a.m. already

End of Day poem from niece. At the end of the day - a mirror of questions.  Good reminders of questions to ask myself at the day wraps up. As to yesterday...hot it was.  A bit of tossing and turning but then - out.  Hence the "late" start.  Also forgot to include peeps arrival from cousin on Wednesday.  Thought I would need some "salve" from all the family news and son's return home.  :)  She is a good person.  And I put her and - as I shared with another cousin re his inclusion in my "36".   https://agingalmanac.substack.com/archive  I was taken by the author's last two posts.  

So peeps, swimming and walking.  Getting me through the heat wave week.  No AC or fans yet so all is well.  I am glad I was not sister #6 yesterday.  She left her house at 3:30 a.m. to get to her daughter and then left her daughter and SIL at 1:30 p.m. and did not get home until 6:30 p.m. for a usual 3 hour drive.  Holiday and heat...everyone was going in her direction to get to the water.  

So for me - shorter than normal walk.  Picked up book at cooling station/library - Judy Blume a life.  Did not want to run out of reading material over holiday/library closed starting today weekend.  Pool.  Today...pool.  Will see what fills in the balance of the day.  Lansing tomorrow a.m.

Took a look at Shoprite coupons for the week ahead.  Save $7.30 on Chock full o'Nuts Ground Coffee When you Buy ONE (1) 23 to 26-oz. can,, Any Variety *Redeem up to 4 times in a single order.  That might get me in the Shoprite buying mood.  But balance of needs can be ALDI on Monday.  Don't need much more than grapes and banana replenishment after last week's shopping.  

What occurs today may not turn your world upside down but it will set the scene for what’s coming over the weekend. As one of the zodiac’s cardinal signs you know that opportunities tend to come in batches, and the first batch is on its way.

You won't gel with judgmental peers while the Aquarius Moon and Venus face off, dearest Libra. Weak egos are revealed by those who waste time putting others down. Be an advocate for kindness to discourage unkind gossip. If your pleas land on deaf ears, it might be best to look for new friends. Luckily, the universe will anticipate your needs and send kindred spirits your way once Mars and Uranus unite. Allow connections to evolve quickly when they hit at a soul level. Get a full night of rest to shed work week related stress after Luna enters Pisces tonight. 

You may say one thing one minute and the opposite the next, Libra. Usually you can jump from one issue to another with no problem, but today people are likely going to call you on it. Think about what you really mean before you say it. Don't do all your thinking aloud where other people can hear. Your continuous thought process might be mistaken for a final analysis. Confusion could ensue.

I used the word "muddled" this a.m.  Good word for me on this week of lots of input.  Will try to keep mind clear and body cool and look forward to the break in the weather this weekend.  I know my muddle is nothing compared to what others carry so I will be grateful for that reality.  Have a good Friday.  

PS:  fan on at 7:25 a.m.  

So far, so cool

At swimming pool on Tuesday watching family friend's grandkids at swimming lessons and I got called in to hold the youngest of 3 in the swimming lessons family.  Grandfather was very excited to get this pic.  As I told him...not a look of a person comfortable with the concept of nurturing.  :)  Surprise, surprise.  

Yesterday - 8:30 a.m. start for walk with family friend, returned Dear Abigail to library on way to pool, pool at 1:30 p.m.  Dipped into my worry spot about some money stuff yesterday but confirmed all was OK.  Sent a birthday email to niece #4.  Her D&C is today.  Sent her these words this a.m.: "I am reading a good book - This Land is Your Land.  And it had a quote from my always enjoyed Teddy Roosevelt - "Do what you can, with what you've got, where you are"  Feels calming and removes the frenzy in my mind.  And 4 words that felt to me to be a good way to attack quandaries:  PAUSE: Take a moment to breathe. REFLECT: Think and research before you act.  QUESTION: Look for red flags. CONFIRM: Verify the details. Reach out to those you already trust."

Today - short walk.  Need to swing by library for more books. Library closed Fri, Sat, Sun this weekend.  Pool.  Not much else.  Need to check on what paid for my car tax last year.  Car is only valued at $1,450...but tax went up - $47.07 - from last year from my memory bank.  Need to see what I paid last year.  :)  

Sad report that one of swimming ladies got a diagnosis of macular degeneration.  Shots everyday will keep it at bay?  Yikes.  Will see if we talk more about that or let it sit.  

If you are in any way dissatisfied with your lot, then what is taking place in and around the career area of your chart will offer a remedy. You will, though, have to accept that your best future lies a long way from here.

Keep projects and goals under wraps until you've had a chance to perfect your vision, dearest Libra. Sharing ideas prematurely leaves you susceptible to outside opinions that might throw you for a loop and diminish confidence. Be selective when asking for early feedback while the Cancer Sun and Aquarius Moon form an unbalanced aspect. Enjoy some light-hearted fun to maintain a positive outlook as the day continues to unfold. Bond over hobbies or interests you can pursue with your sweetheart or bestie once Luna aspects Saturn later this afternoon. Now is also a good time to consider if artistic outlets have earning potential. 

Get up and get going today, Libra. You have no time to lose. Your quick mind will be busy working on many tasks, but this suits you just fine. You're well equipped to deal with the many frantic situations that are apt to crop up. There is a great deal of strength to your emotions that you can use to connect with others and communicate your thoughts in a healthy manner.

Remarkably comfortable sleeping night last night.  No AC, no fan.  I am a lucky gal.  Window ballet is working.  I will go with that thought for today and tomorrow.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Settling back in...

Woke up to a 4:44 a.m. on the clock as I headed to my coffee.  I will see where the weather takes my mood today.  Woke up to emails from niece who had the miscarriage  and D&C scheduled for Thursday, sister #1 sharing that her gentleman caller's brother died yesterday and that sister #3 fell and has to have her knee operated on July 14.  Yikes...  But a great balance of good news with NC friends moving - first time in 43 years - on July 8!  Exciting.  

Yesterday for me - did my financial report :/, ran dishwasher, long walk, popped in at swimming lessons. Good visit with family friend, her husband, daughter and grandsons. Left apt at 9 a.m. on foot, got home at noon.  Pool at 1:30 p.m.  Cleaned apt to get that off my schedule as the heat ramped up.  AND finally finished Dear Abigail.  Phew.  Moving on to This Land is Your Land (timely with July 4 this weekend) and then Atlas of Unknowable Things.  

Today - walk with family friend, EOLD - Planning the Journey: Exploring Medical and Legal Options at EOL with Bill Knight, pool.  Setting the bar low for activities.  See if the heat hype happens.  :)

Take time out of your busy schedule to remind yourself that what’s going on in your life is part of the cosmic plan. It may seem as if so much is chaotic but that’s only because you are looking at it from too narrow an angle.

You may be forced to backpedal as the Capricorn Moon opposes Mercury RX this morning, dearest Libra. Issues at home or work will be difficult to manage, especially if others are disappointed or hurt by your actions. Take accountability and correct mistakes without hesitation to expedite resolution. Some will be more forgiving than others once Luna enters Aquarius this afternoon, forming a harsh t-square with Chiron and Jupiter. Offer sincere apologies, but don't grovel just because someone feels like holding a grudge. You'll have bigger and brighter roads to travel when Mars and Uranus throw unexpected blessings your way this evening. Show your soft side to evolve romantic relationships while Neptune and Pluto stir tonight. 

Your physical stamina is apt to be quite strong today, Libra. You should consider working out to release some of that pent-up energy. Engage in a sport or something that involves strategy and good coordination. Pick up a tennis racquet or join a basketball game, if possible. You'll find that your high level of energy will be the key to coming out on top.

Hmmm....I am wondering what today will bring.  That backpedaling seems a bit daunting/ominous?  Will see what develops.  Heard from one swimming lady - no swim today.  Other one - swimming today.  Will see if family friend wants to pop down to the pool.  :)  Have a good July 1, rabbit rabbit, rabbit day, Wednesday.  

More shifting AND "extravagance" :)

Sent this pic to my niece.  She is having a D&C on Thursday post miscarriage.  So sad for her and her husband.  She and I went back and forth on text yesterday.  Life...

My day yesterday - walk, Shoprite, walk to and from pool.  I was pretty much done by the end of the day.  :)  Especially "done" with my $76.33/$47.98 shopping day.  No ALDI.  "Splurged" yesterday on 2 or $5 Klondike bars, $3.69 Oral B dental floss, $14.99 20 roll Scott TP, 4 for $5 Schweppes Gingerale, cherries/peaches/corn/grapes all on sale, $2.99 - 8 package Nathan's beef franks.  Oh well.  Feel I am stocked up. ALDI next week for just produce.  

Lady crossed a major road to introduce herself to me on my walk.  I see her all the time walking, but had never met her.  :)  

Sick about Scheffler, giddy about Paraguay on the sports front.  

Today - dishwasher, do financial report, walk by swimming lessons to see family friend's daughter and grandsons.  Swim.  Might drive to pool today and through this heat wave.  Will see what I decide.  

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.

The Capricorn Moon and Saturn square off this morning, dearest Libra, suggesting that you've been carrying too much. Tending to family, household duties, romantic partners, and work demands can quickly become overwhelming without proper structures in place. If you feel irritable or tired, try expressing your needs so loved ones can offer support. Just avoid pointing fingers or blame shifting where shared burdens are concerned. Seek wisdom from someone you respect when Luna and Venus form an unbalanced aspect later today. A bit of encouragement might be all that's needed for you to see the situation from a higher perspective. 

You might find that there's a quality of dreaminess to your emotions today that keeps you from focusing on the task at hand, Libra. People are likely to be stubborn and confused, and you could be one of them. It might seem as if your mind is going in two directions and you aren't sure which way to proceed. Try to incorporate more of your dreams into your waking reality.

I will try to keep me out of the stubborn and confused cohort and give myself a rest.  Will see.  Have a good Tuesday.