I was a talker yesterday... :)

Not sure why this pic hit me this a.m. but it is a good mantra to have.  :)  Yesterday was a run the dishwasher, walk, pit stop at OSJL and saw two things I might be "investing" in.  Have the 2027 desk calendars out.  Saw one I missed last year - smaller, Jan 2027 through Jan 2028 for $2.00 and I was eying some bedsheets...I am down to one fitted queen size sheet.  But that can definitely wait.  I might move on the calendar though. And I am so pleased with my ALDI "investment" in nectarines.  Doesn't take much to make my day gastronomically.  Was getting ready for my noon ZOOM and had a call from my brother.  That lights up my life more than any other sibling call.  :)  Talked to him, then hopped on the ZOOM.  Which was great and I will listen again once I get the tape.  Stories at the Threshold with Jane K. Callahan.  She is definitely someone to follow and of course - CCLD/Emberlight will always be a touchpoint for me.  Durham home for Ms. Callahan and Asheville NC for CCLD.  Went immediately into CA DC at 1 p.m.  Small group but good discussion.  Then right up to return the house key to one of the swimming ladies since she returned and no more cat tending responsibilities for me. Chatted for 2 hours.  My two ZOOMS and call from brother had opened up the chatting flood gates.  Pool did not open yesterday due to weather and I am thinking today might follow suit.  :/  

I have the intention to feel positive about son's encounter with COSM.  Will see if that is to be.  And keeping the good thought that family friend's procedure went well yesterday.  

Today is Wednesday.  Have to remind myself of the day of the week since walk with family friend on Monday threw off my "sequencing of days".  :)  So will clean apt, walk, EOLD at noon and thankfully it is Nervous System Support day, hopefully swim...fingers crossed.  Thursday p.m. Rochester DC.  Friday do my monthly $ report, Saturday Lansing DC.  

I keep hoping to see that Adam Carolla has posted a construction or Home Depot video...none lately.  

Today’s full moon won’t affect you as much as it does some people but it could still affect you, especially if you are the sort of Libra who tends to get emotional. Remind yourself often that nothing in life is worth getting too worked up about.

You'll be in a daring mood as Venus and Mars align, dearest Libra, but lingering fears may cause you to pause when it's best to move forward. Support yourself with self-love and positive visualizations to avoid getting in your own way. The Aquarius Full Moon offers a boost in confidence and endurance, forming elevating aspects with Pluto, Neptune, Jupiter, and Uranus. Charge ahead with a fearless demeanor, and peers will stand in awe of your brilliance. Though the universe will direct your path from time to time, now is your moment to take the reins. Celebrate your wins and plot next moves with someone you love and respect once Saturn stirs tonight. 

You have a keen analytical mind that has served you well in business. Alas, Libra, this characteristic doesn't always serve you well in your personal life. It's likely that someone close has bristled from your lack of empathy. Take time to reflect upon the events of the past few weeks. Did you inadvertently send a wrong message? Correct any unintentional slights. A simple "I'm sorry," will do wonders.

Full Moon.  Will see if I am moved by the cosmos today - good guidance for me to consider for sure.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  2:46 a.m. as we speak so I have plenty of time to do, contemplate, celebrate, not get worked up, take the reins...  Keep the good thought for me for this day.  

Calm was not the word of my day yesterday... :)

And it is already 5:52 a.m.!  But all landed on its feet. Got an early call that family friend wanted to walk on Monday not Wednesday.  She is getting a "day" procedure today - what is not a day procedure these days?...- So did load of wash, walk, ALDI $21.59 day, listened to Michael Saylor and Peter McCormack - long time since I have listened to that group.  One of Saylor's lines I wrote down as to needs of sound societies - "communication protocol with integrity".  Does sound like a good thing to have BUT a bit out of reach right now?  Then walked to pool via library to drop off We Begin at the End just as thunder started so...walked home.  Tuned into Solo-aging ZOOM but "sat in the room" for 2 minutes and signed out.  A bit judgmental but I just was not drawn to stay.  So I headed to the pool and so glad I did.  Rain could shut things down the next couple of days.  Then ZEN DC.  Another "glad I did" hour.  

Very good ALDI feeling yesterday - they refunded me fully down to the $.10 recycling $ for the "juice" I purchased that once I deciphered the ingredients list discovered it included the scientific name for Splenda.  No questions asked, I had not saved my receipt, money back.  One good thing about their "distinctive" brand names. 

Today - Run dishwasher, walk, CCLD Emberlight book club at noon -Stories at the Threshold with Jane K. Callahan, CADC at 1 p.m.  If it is an umbrella walk...might be a bit abbreviated.  :)  We will see.  

Think my son is hoping to talk with COSM today in Detroit at job fair.  https://www.cosm.com/detroit  I can't think of a better match of person and company.  We will see.  He is the "one of one" for this "one of one" company.  

The more of an effort you make to bring people into your plans, the more they will appreciate it and the more likely it is you will eventually succeed. Share your hopes for the future with those who are most likely to understand.

Acknowledge where you come from under the Capricorn Moon, dearest Libra, as it brings a nostalgic, family-oriented energy your way. Appreciate the valuable lessons you've learned over the years and how they've made you stronger today. These vibes also highlight the role you play in shaping a new generation. Be mindful of the example you set, taking time to connect with and understand any young people in your midst. You'll have a chance to showcase unique talents once Luna debuts in Aquarius this evening, and you will easily impress those around you. Consider if past hurts are preventing you from moving forward when Chiron stirs tonight. 

It's a long road to becoming exactly the person you want to be, Libra. You can't change who you are. Input from every person you know and lessons from every bump in the road contribute to who you are as a person. Be proud of yourself, but also realize that there's a great deal more internal development that needs to be done. Meditate or be alone for a little while.

A couple of times yesterday the thought of "I am glad I am me" came to me.  My ALDI shopping.  My walking.  Being heard and seen without saying a word in ZEN DC.  I know it is a gift AND I know there are "awareness-es" to be uncovered.   Keep the good thought.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Just in time - a new "calm" picture

Picture from my cousin (really my mother's cousin but much closer in age to our generation than hers) on his walk with his dog yesterday a.m.  Never have been to where he lives but it must be quite the spread AND in a big city.  Must be the outskirts of said city.  :)  

Yesterday - new "worry".  Laptop screen does not go into a rest mode?  Laptop wallpaper never closes down.  Might call the computer guy this week some time.  Back in the day I thought I wanted it to "go grey" so that the picture does not "burn into" the screen?  No idea if that is even a thing.  Oh well.  

Other than worry about that -  Tended to cat for last "shift". Tide pod-seasoned washing machine water. Owner arrived home early evening yesterday!  Sunday sibling call from sister #1.  She has changed up her travel plans - shorter stay when she comes to town in August, traveling alone, and staying at my apt.  Good news - I get to be there for last day of town pool being open and Alameda DC.  Will see if those plans hold.  Lots going on with sister #3 for which sister #1 is running point, along with sister #3's spouse.  Walked to Unionville. Walked to and from pool.  Albany CA DC closed out the day. 

Today - walk, wash clothes, ALDI, walk to and from pool, 4 p.m. ZOOM by Positive Aging, 7:30 p.m. ZEN.  Tuesday - Emberlight ZOOM, 1 p.m. CA DC.  Wednesday - EOLD Nervous System Support! It has been awhile.  :)  Thursday - Rochester DC.  Saturday AUGUST 1 - Lansing.  

Did register for the Aug 9 Ice Cream Social.  Not so much for the ice cream but for the members only extra hour of pool time.  :)

The sun in the friendship area of your chart means you will get plenty of applause if you put on a show. Yes, everyone thinks you are wonderful, but the upcoming full moon will also make people a bit fickle, so don’t overdo it!

Surround yourself with people you aspire to be like, darling Libra, as the Leo Sun aspects Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus. Take notes on the qualities you admire most, considering how you might authentically embody them. You may grow frustrated by limitations holding you back once the Capricorn Moon squares Saturn this afternoon. Accept any disappointment that follows, lick your wounds, reclaim balance, then find a new way forward. Lingering stress will make it difficult to socialize when Luna aligns with Mercury and Venus this evening. Excuse yourself from social environments and nurture your sense of peace. 

Your receptivity to new ideas is stronger than usual today, Libra. Listen to what people say and remember that you can learn from every person you meet. There's a lesson in every situation. Remember to keep your brain exercised, just like any other part of your body. To keep it working properly, you must make sure you give it the daily stimulus that it requires.

Feel a bit mixed on my cosmic messages...but I will let the full moon do its thing and see where I land post full.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Cat sitting "scare" :)

The cat met me at the door yesterday afternoon so of course I went to worse case scenario.  :)  But I found him "mocking me" in one of the rooms.  I did my chores and left.  This a.m. is my last assignment.  Hope it is a long time before swimming lady leaves town again.  I will never get the "people and pets thing".  Oh well.  

Balance of day - Talked to sister #6 and niece #4.  I had sent them a youtube that I found entertaining.  They did not so much.  Niece due up to my part of state on August 3.  It will mess up my swim schedule, but I am glad she is stopping by.  Email back and forth with sister #4.  I had sent her the same youtube, she agreed with the others...but also sent me an obit for a teacher from former school #2 who was a long standing coach and later field hockey official and lived in sister #4's neck of RI.  Walked to Shoppes, did a recon at ALDI to set my mind on what I will be looking for on Monday.  Confirmed that things I needed were less at ALDI than Shoprite.  Walked to and from pool.  Cat. Called it a day.  Met PD buddy on my walk.  He was off to a concert Sat p.m. of one of his favorites - Kip Moore.  

Today - Cat, walk to Unionville, walk to and from pool, Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  

As the most balanced sign of the zodiac you are used to meeting people halfway, but if you compromise too much others will surely take advantage of you. The closer you get to Wednesday’s full moon the more you must be on your guard.

You deserve a long, hard rest, darling Libra, as the Capricorn Moon and Chiron align. These vibes are all about relinquishing control, feeling your emotions, and allowing loved ones to nurture you. Self-care practices will feel particularly dreamy when Neptune stirs midafternoon, nudging you to enjoy luxury from the comfort of home. A creative renaissance is upon you once the north node debuts in Aquarius and the south node enters Leo. Artistic potential is maximized during this time, helping you attract exposure and opportunities between now and March 26, 2028. Expect to make valuable friends along the way, and allow fears that stem from experience to dissipate. 

Tune into your dreams today, Libra. Do you often feel intensely jealous thinking the people around you are living amazing lives while you're stuck in a dull, boring routine? The only person who can pull you out of this rut is you, so stop complaining and do it. Change is easier than it seems at first. Let your imagination take control and work toward manifesting your most fanciful goals.

Always have to smile when I am referred to as "balanced".  :)  And in spite of what it looks like on the outside, I do feel deep appreciation for me liking the life I have...with my dull, boring routine...will sit with the thought of acceptance or laziness.  Will see where that thought takes me.  Have a good Sunday.  

Early start today

Taking a calm image to start today.  Not sure why.  No hubbub, just an early morning and two visit to the cat today.  I really don't know the how or why of having pets.  Oh well.  Substituted an ALDI white nectarine for any morning juice item yesterday.  Maybe that is how I will approach the OJ/Newman's lemonade item going forward.  :)  And then more meatballs for meal #2.  Guess that is another thing I don't know the how or why of...food items.  :)  Another oh well.  

So yesterday - walk, read - liking We Begin At the End - walked to and from pool, walked up to cat.  Watched the show that is like a "calm" image on TV - Cycle Around Japan.  Most of it is with subtitles, but the people and the scenery "speak" calm to me.  

Today - watch All-In and an interview with Mark Cuban and Calacanis, go to cat, walk, walk to and from pool, read.  See what else pops in.  

Neptune’s influence in your opposite sign means you can be too easygoing where relationships are concerned, and as Saturn is now beginning its retrograde phase that could have major consequences. In a nutshell, you cannot afford to be so trusting.

Your ideas might not be as outlandish as you think, dear Libra. Consider taking a chance on your dreams as the Sagittarius Moon aspects Venus and Mars, even if you're unsure of where you will land. Visualize your goals coming to fruition if you need to build courage. A-ha moments can emerge as a result, helping you find the missing piece to haphazard plans. Give yourself space to evolve and change course to alleviate any lingering fears as Neptune and Pluto align. These vibes are all about trusting the journey, no matter how many twists and turns you encounter along the way.

Consider going on a trip with a close loved one, Libra. A long-term break from the current reality may be just the thing needed to infuse a new blast of romance into your life. If you're unattached, you might find that going on an adventure to a foreign country results in meeting the love of your life. Broaden your horizons and look to new ways of thinking and believing.

Find a missing piece?  Broaden my horizons?  Wish me luck.  :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Would like to have a summer daily mileage count... :)

I know my regular daily routes are in the 5-6 mile range, but adding in the walk to and from the pool...I would be curious.  But not enough to wear any device and no smart phone so I will just leave it be, but I was curious this a.m.

So yesterday - nothing on my paper calendar but my day filled up with writing a bit for the GA DC group.  Conversation on Wednesday night got me thinking and that usually leads to writing.  Which it did again this a.m. with one of the people who responded back "thank you" for what I sent out.  So walk, stopped by library to restock bedside table.  I am a bit tired of my history jaunt so I got 3 books to help "cleanse my palate" - The Quantum Spy by David Ignatius, our Sept W&T book Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey and We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker.  I will get back to Hamilton by Ron Chernow after a break.  Got home and then off to the pool.  Walked up and back AND had meatballs waiting on my stoop from landlady on my return.  She had texted me before I left for pool so I was very efficient with my swim to get home as soon as possible.  Homemade meatballs and focaccia bread!  Definitely lifted my meal #2 offerings.  :)  Watched a bit of news and called it a day.

I did send son some info about the offerings of his local historic cemetery he had mentioned on our call on Wednesday.  Told him to get on the waiting list for the DC.  Twilight Death Café with Kristy Sue Bishop - full moon night and DC - magical in my mind.  :) 

Today - Walk, walk to and from pool, first tending of swimming lady's cat. I have the cat on my intermittent fasting diet also - 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. are my times to swing by the house.  :)  Will see if anything else pops into my day.  

An opportunity that comes up on the work front over the next few days can give your career plans a boost, so be alert for changes that you can exploit for your own benefit. Listen to what your inner voice tells you and act on it quickly.

Appreciate the natural evolution of relationships, dear Libra. As the Sagittarius Moon, Neptune, Pluto, and Jupiter enter a rare kite formation, simple interactions can grow into something more meaningful. Playful flirtations, kind acts, and helpful advice might seem innocent on the surface, but their effects will ripple throughout time and space. In simpler terms, the connections you make now could result in a lifelong friendship, a professional partner, or a romantic companion. An opposition between Luna and Uranus suggests the universe will be eager to surprise and have fun with you. Watch for signs and allow yourself to be taken on a journey. Have direct conversations about long-term goals with someone you admire once Saturn stirs tonight.

Today is a terrific day to express your thoughts, Libra. You'll find your mind especially clear and ready to tackle any mental issue that comes your way. Your tendency is toward free and unconventional ways of problem solving. Express the importance of being able to think for yourself. Write letters, make calls, and surprise someone with a personal visit. Connect with friends you haven't spoken with in a long time.

Meatballs yesterday squelched my desire to visit Shake Shack :), cosmic guidance has me thinking again about the job posting at the cafe down the block - dishwasher job :), the only personal visit I have today is with the cat  :) ...will see how the day develops.  Have a good Friday.  

Distracted by shining objects this a.m. :)

Got an update overnight from The Cheryl Hauser Effect work.  Thaddeus Pope and mention of a new "place" The Bardo Hospice in MN.  Since I spent the evening yesterday with CLI "Sanctuary" creator.  Got me looking at the new documentary trailer.  I sent it out to 4 people I thought might be interested in the update.  Lots of talk about "place" at time of death.  

But back to yesterday's recap and plan for day ahead.  Yesterday was a full day to say the least.  8 a.m. appt for annual oil change set "start time" for the day.  But since I did not go to Shoprite to shop this week and had one plastic gingerale bottle...a stop at Shoprite can room on way to oil change.  Done.  Down the road just a bit to the oil change place.  Small world is that the owner is the husband of a lady I met in 2006 at former school #2.  Talked NASCAR racing with the guy behind the counter who is on his way down to Daytona for a race.  He was impressed that I had been to Bristol Speedway - he had not.  My was a drive-by back in the day when son was on AAU baseball team in high school.  Owner came out and said - no need for the annual oil change.  He did top things off and check air in tires.  He confirmed the "hospice" status of my car.  I said "find me a car with roll up windows and we can talk" about replacing the MAZDA.  But feel good about making this connection with a non-FAST LANE car option now that I do not know anybody at Fastlane and am sad they did not send up a red flag when I first started going to them about the rust...oh well.  I bought my roll up windows 2007 MAZDA in May 2008 with 3 miles on the odometer.  :)  So pick up my dime for the plastic bottle, no charge for my top off and check tire pressure, so I decided that I would fill up my gas tank.  Did not want to do it before the oil change stop in case they found something that would move the car from hospice to life ending.  :)  So I took a spin to Go Happy Gas in Farmington.  Then EOLD.  Good discussion about VSED.  Then...without checking weather report...I headed out to pool.  Son called and we talked as I walked to the pool.  I felt strong after my morning activity so I finally asked him about the picture two of his aunts saw of a tree falling...on to his car?  Yup.  But I am happy that in the mode of "don't share the problem, share the solution".  He walked me through the solution he and his father came up with!!!  Love it.  Mechanically sound car, working on the appearance.  :)  Son was off to an Kresge Gilda award ceremony for one of his buddies.  Vaughn Taormina, Animation  Also talked about a company son hopes to be a part of their Detroit presence.  https://www.cosm.com/  

So arrived at pool post chatting with son.  Got in pool.  No swimming ladies there.  So just did my thing minutes away from completing my "routine"...and then it started to rain - downpour - and I could have just hung out in the pool since no thunder, BUT I knew I had left all my windows open.  So I thought I better hustle home.  Soaked to the bone to arrive home to find out that the microburst did not hit my apt.  :/  Oh well.  It was an energetic hustle home.  Sneakers are on the window sill.  I will hope dry and ready to go for walk today.  So got home.  Meal #2.  GA DC at 7 p.m.  Good discussion about the process of the speaker's trip to Switzerland for her step mother's death and the project that has led to to build The Sanctuary in Vermont.  "Place".  Supported place for people to die.  Seems to be a thing of late.  A bit of aging with privilege but I feel the conversation is moving in the right direction as to supportive and peaceful departures.  

Today - NOTHING on my paper calendar!  Weather looks perfect.  I will do my walk.  Walk to and from pool.  Cat sitting doesn't start until tomorrow afternoon.  SIGH.  5:38 a.m. already.  :)

Someone who has been emotionally volatile of late will suddenly become calm and reasonable again and although you might find it hard to trust them you should do so because their conversion is genuine. They just lost their mind for a while.

Avoid social hierarchies that have grown toxic or intensely competitive, darling Libra. As the Leo Sun and Chiron square off, those in pain will look for opportunities to hurt others. Drama that erupts is likely a byproduct of someone else's issues, but it's not your responsibility to heal people who won't help themselves. Enjoy slow moments and indulge within reason as the Scorpio Moon drifts in a void-of-course state. Professional red tape will be easier to cut through after Mercury stations direct. You'll perk up once evening sets in, and Luna enters Sagittarius. Aspects with the Nodes of Fate and Sun bring levity to dynamics that felt heavy earlier this morning. 

Don't second-guess yourself today, Libra. It could be that you're wavering so much about a decision that even after you make it, you hesitate to follow through with it. Once you make up your mind about something, stick with it. Have confidence in your own mental process. Once you begin to waver, it may be difficult to find the assurance that you need since you'll inevitably slide down the slippery slope of self-doubt.

Tolerance, patience, confidence in my thinking...I will keep that front of mind.  Have a good Thursday.