Chore schedule :)

I did get clothes washed yesterday, no walk, ride to and back from Cambridge, GREAT food - chicken pot pie again and apple walnut cake with maple syrup whipped cream..., home in time for ZEN DC.  So little reading over the last few days.  Today after TX/NM friend swings by to drop off trash/recycling for my dumpster/bins, and some food for me, I will see about reestablishing equilibrium.  "Equilibrium means a state of balance or stability where opposing forces, influences, or actions cancel each other out, resulting in no net change".  I will not complain if I end up in a change up and to the right, but I can find comfort in no net change.  :)  This time of people and things to do over the last week has felt very guided and led - only one night of overnight company, did not have to turn the heat on due to good weather, meals felt right, sleep felt right, did not miss any of my paper calendar events.  Incredible guided meditation on Sunday which pretty much pushed the reset button for me.  Think I mentioned it yesterday, but it was worth two mentions if I did.  I will be doing some readjusting next week on the dreaded post time change week.  Why do we continue doing this to ourselves.  Oh well.  

Weather has continued to be my friend!  Incredible as I saw a bit of news from southern parts of West and East coasts.  Today will be another good one.  Plan for the day - Shoprite/ALDI run.  Very limited needs with all the food leftovers/gifts.  Walk a bit.  Visit with TX/NM friend before she heads to airport. Then a bit more walk.  Then CA DC.  Then a bit more walk.  Nothing on my paper calendar except the CA DC. 

Will reach out to swimming lady who wants to go to Shake Shake for her first time.  Reach out to a college friend who I did not hear from after I sent b'day wishes...hope she is OK.  She was battling some stuff.  Start getting myself ready for next "adventure" - Thanksgiving at sister #1's.  AND it is massage Friday this week - she will have lots of work to do.  :)  Will hope to hear from son before he and his father head to West Texas for their adventure.   Son found one of his old "go-pros" so there will be a video for this trip.  

If people you work with are too scared to start something new, that’s up to them, but don’t let their fears hold you back. The Sun in your sign gives you a high degree of protection when it comes to taking calculated risks, so why worry?

Seek meaningful interactions without becoming overly familiar, dearest Libra. You'll crave connection that scratches beneath the surface while the Taurus Moon aspects Mercury Rx, Jupiter, and the nodes of fate, but others may be slow to open up. Now is also a good time to review the terms of any new commitments you're considering, but hold off on deciding for now. Major news could trickle in and shift your perspective once Luna enters Gemini this evening, helping you avoid costly mistakes. Follow your heart and enjoy playful exchanges with the people you love as Neptune and Pluto activate tonight.

Emotions stemming from past experiences might cause you to assume undue responsibilities, particularly concerning family members. This is fine as long as you realize what you're doing is as much for you as for the other person. Whatever tasks you assume may allow you to release old traumas and give form to your plans and ambitions. And don't be surprised if those you help today go to bat for you later.

No plan for risk taking :), no problem for not making any big decisions right away :), release old traumas - I will take any of that :).  ANOTHER great gift bag from cousin (more peeps) and great card from dear friends in NC.  Set the table for good end of day yesterday when I got home to my mailbox.  Will take that all that good energy into my day today.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Winding down. Phew!

Sister #6, her daughter and a cousin's daughter met for a sec in NYC yesterday.  Lots of people covering a lot of ground over the last few days in my world.  Yikes.  But today we are closing in on "back to normal".  Wish me luck.  

Yesterday - sister #4 and I were off to LaSalle for breakfast.  Then a walk.  TX/NM friend was off with her brother.  Her sister showed up on Main St just as sister #4 was pulling out to head home.  She took her parking spot and she and I sat outside LaSalle while she had a snack and we enjoyed another incredible day of weather.  Then I headed to apt for Death Sangha.  Incredible guided meditation.  The facilitator hit the nail on the head for me in making that our activity.  Then I did a walk - but only to Burlington versus Unionville.  Had already done 3 miles with sister #4 earlier.  I was done outside for the day and got ready for Albany CA DC.  Great day of input. 

Today - TX/NM will be over to pick me up at 9:15 a.m. and we will pick up our passenger and head to MA to see an old time friend.  Passenger is her SIL.  Fingers crossed for no road construction or traffic as we head north and east.  ZEN DC tonight which I will hope to be home for.  Think it will work.  

Sister #4 shared that the word on the street of late is niece #2 is moving back east after a decade or so in California.  We will see if that materializes.  That will be very interesting for sister #1/mother.

Shocks to the system could brew insecurities, darling Libra, due to a harsh aspect between the Scorpio Sun and Pluto. Whether you're dealing with missed opportunities, financial woes, or a broken heart, try not to let these disappointments affect how you see yourself. Be mindful of how you seek comfort as you navigate these choppy cosmic tides. Avoid overspending and unhealthy indulgences, since compulsive behaviors are hard to stop once they start. Luckily, the Taurus Moon strengthens your resolve if you maintain a steadfast devotion to empowerment and self-improvement. Watch out for peer pressure when Luna squares Mars this evening, and remember that true friends won't sabotage your progress.  

Past impressions that you may not even know you have could enhance your ability to deal with practical matters today, Libra. You might need to handle some paperwork regarding a settlement of some kind. The thoughts and feelings of those closest to you are more apparent than usual. You may tailor your behavior toward them accordingly. Spend a quiet evening with your loved ones. You won't even need to talk.

My other cosmic guidance not posted yet...  :)  Will look later.  Road trip, visit, home by 7:30 p.m. I have had a very supportive few days that could have been chaotic.  Stayed within myself while still mixing and mingling within a comfortable range of motion.  Keep the good thought for today.  Have a good Monday.  

Up until 10 p.m....that should tell the story of yesterday :)

This saying was in my stoic weekly email yesterday.  Spoke to me as I was starting a very peopled, front-facing day.  How people define self-actualization was a good way to start.  

After my morning routine on the computer, I took a walk around the block and waited for sisters #4,6 to arrive and then down to LaSalle for lunch and then cupcakes that sister #4 brought up.  Sat outside on the picnic table in the sun then headed to the high school for the athletic complex dedications in the name of two family friends.  One older - 89 yrs old and still alive, and one younger, 65 when she died two years ago.  Older honoree - I babysat for her kids, godmother to her youngest son who I saw yesterday.  Long history with their family, very little contact of late.  I borrowed a snow shovel from her husband in 2006...still have it.  :)

We walked up to the school, then I walked back with sister #6 who needed to take off to go to her daughter's for an NYC trip today.  Then I walked back up to school to watch some of the field hockey game with sister #4, then we walked back to apt and then head to gathering at family home of the younger honoree.  Did not get home until 10-ish!  

Today - meet up with TX/NM friend depending on her family activities.  Walk with sister #4?  Everything up in the air but I will hope to get to Death Sangha at 1 p.m. and then will get to Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  Tomorrow of to Boston area.  TX/NM friend leaves on Tuesday.  Will be lots of unwinding for me to do on Wednesday.  :)  

Do you tell the truth and risk hurting a loved one’s feelings, or do you twist the facts so it’s not such a shock to their system? The full moon makes the answer crystal clear: Give it to them straight now or they will suffer more later on.

Venus retrogrades back into your sign this morning, dear Libra, stirring up uncertainties around love, money, and your public image. Curb negative thoughts that cloud your judgment, breaking cycles that cause you to be overly harsh with yourself. Loved ones swoop in to improve your outlook, thanks to sweet connections between the Aries Moon, Jupiter, nodes of fate, Chiron, and Venus rx. As family and friends shower you with compliments and encouragement, trust that their kindness is authentic and deserved. The Taurus Full Moon rises this evening, forming a tense square with Pluto. Though you may be eager to secure romantic or professional commitments, now might not be the best time to push such agendas. 

Upsetting news that you receive from far away, perhaps by phone or email, could send you into an emotional tailspin. There's an aura of uncertainty about what you hear - it may not make sense. Before you pass along the news or panic, Libra, make sure you know all the facts. You're likely to find that it's been blown all out of proportion. In view of this, you deserve a fun evening.

Will watch my mood today.  Full moon.  Straight talking.  Let's hope I do make the Sangha.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Can't see the ocean for the people, but good pic :)

Weather has been a gift during all the people time.  I have spent as much time outside as possible.  

So yesterday - watch L&O shows, walked to library to drop off Bronte book - couldn't soldier on with it/and picked up another Eggers and Paper girl : a memoir of home and family in a fractured America ..., talked to former Houston co-worker on my walk, met up and walked with TX/NM friend, she headed off to her massage, I headed out for another walk.  So pretty much left apt at 9 a.m. and got back at 2:30 p.m.  Had my stuffed pepper from landlady (who also left some cookies for sister visit today).  Called it a day.  

Today - Watch All-In, Boston Blue, waiting for sisters #4, 6 to arrive if #6 has not reconsidered and simplified her day by choosing not to come here but go directly to daughter's for their trip to see a Broadway play tomorrow.  We will see.  Field dedication at school for family friend who died last year is at 2:15 p.m.  We will go to LaSalle for some lunch before, sisters will go up to gathering after at friend's sister's house.  I will pass on that.  Don't know yet if anybody is staying with me tonight.  

I might swing by store tomorrow since we are off to Boston area on Monday.  TX/NM friend leaves on Tuesday.  I will recircle my wagons on Tuesday afternoon.  :)

You may dislike being told what to do by someone you don’t respect, but if you think about it you will realize they are right and that, on this occasion, they could be doing you a favor. Good advice is good advice no matter where it comes from.

Curb impulsive shopping throughout the coming weeks, dearest Libra, taking note of any triggers you'd normally resolve with retail therapy. Cleaning up your finances should be a top priority as Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio, especially if you've accumulated debt. Don't let shame deter you from thoroughly examining your monthly bank and credit card statements. Though this process may feel rough at first, you'll gain a sense of control when the Aries Moon and Saturn unite. If you're seriously struggling with the fallout of irresponsible spending, consider joining a support group when Luna and Mars align midafternoon. 

If you've been planning a long trip by air, Libra, today you might doubt whether you should continue with your plans. Money or safety might be the issues. Be aware that your fears may run away with you. The situation may be more secure than it appears. You might want to attend an online class or lecture, perhaps on computer science or some other technology. As with the vacation plans, try to view this objectively.

Will keep mind and ears open today to see what comes to me.  No worry on shopping.  No retail therapy for me.  Retail trauma is more like it. No travel plans or trauma. :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Lots came to mind...

Waiting for my beach picture from yesterday but in its stead I send one "from our balcony" from NC friends. Beach was the word of the day. I am reliant on sister or TX/NM friend to send me the pics taken yesterday, but were sent to everyone's phones...you know where that leaves the pictures for me...black flip phone hole.  Will see if I get it this a.m. to my email.  So much got my attention yesterday, but but I got caught on "next time sun will set after 6 p.m. is...March 14, 2027.  Yikes.  That gave me pause. So that landed with me as a "live in the present, make the most of the sunlight" mood for yesterday.  :)

23 incoming as to wishes for the day, down to 26% memory on my phone after walk #2.  Good day.  Up early if you can notice the time stamp from yesterday's post, but got all my Chicago shows watched and I was ready to go when TX/NM friend came to pick me up, then pick up her sister and BIL, then headed to the beach.  GREAT walk on beach, sister #4 met us a few minutes in, then to Lenny & Joe's for GREAT lunch.  My first lobster roll of 2026.  Ride back home, and it was beautiful out I went for another walk.  Finally took my sneakers off at 6 p.m.  Felt like I was getting a pedicure on walk #2 with the sand in my sneakers, but left what was left of the sand on the back stairway before I headed to the shower.  :)  AND landlady had left me a stuffed pepper on my stoop.  Dinner for tonight!  I did treat myself to 6 rather 5 cookies as my dessert.  Another year with the bad but adored store baked cake with bad frosting.  :)  But good day.  TX/NM friend and her sister/BIL were off to meet another group at 6 p.m. for dinner...I passed on that.  SOOOO over my quota for people and travel in one day OR month for that matter.  And I need to get ready for next influx on Saturday.  :)  Very apt that I ran in to PD buddy at town hall parking lot at end of walk #2 as the cap for my day.  California niece closed out the outreach at 7:03 p.m. 

Today TX/NM is meeting a friend this a.m., will call me about walking after that.  No other plan for the day except to watch L&O shows. :)

The Sun leaves your sign today but that does not mean life will grind to a halt. On the contrary, there will be plenty of opportunities to keep the momentum going, and your main task will be to make sure it takes you in the right direction.

Scorpio season kicks off early this morning, darling Libra, highlighting your relationship with money, emotional security, and material goods. Your priorities may shift as you begin to prioritize stability and empowerment. Supportive relationships will play a significant role in your willingness to take initiative once the Moon enters Aries this afternoon. If your closest companions don't inspire you to fight for more, review shared and individual goals in an effort to rev each other up. Exciting developments come on quickly if you follow your instincts this evening, thanks to sweet aspects between Luna, Pluto, and Uranus. Give neglected valuables a second life when the Sun and Venus rx unite tonight. 

A sudden and unexpected opportunity to take a journey by air could come your way today, Libra. This might be something you've wanted for a long time finally manifesting. Certainly, adventure is in the air, although it might be mental adventure as much as physical. Some information could come your way that catapults you into a new and exciting field of interest. This promises to be a thoroughly stimulating day.

Was not looking for stimulating today after yesterday, but we will see.  Keep my eye on the prize, passion project...but stay present.  Lots to ponder on many levels. Another "where did this week go" week. :)  Have a good Friday.  

It will be a day. :)

Here we go again.  Part of my Oct 15-Jan 15 land mine event line up.  Have to smile when I look back at what I wrote last year.  AGAIN the thought passed my mind to buy a store baked cake with hideous frosting (which I love) and once again I stopped myself.  Sister #6 hinted that there might be some cake coming to town on Saturday.  We will see.  

Yesterday - Watched NCIS NY, cleaned apt, walked with family friend, EOLD, back and forth with niece #1 about a Duke basketball player whose family is friends of sister #6.  I know niece cannot not say "D" out loud in her household, but just in case the kid gets any press in the area.  :)  Talked to sister #4.  She will be TX/NM friend and I at beach today for lunch.  Will give her the signal when we land there.  TX/NM friend arrived in the state, rented a car so all good with transport, met up with a friend for dinner and headed to the condo she will be staying at.  I still am not sure if I have any sisters here for Saturday night.  Game day decision.

Today - watch Chicago shows, beach, lunch...no other plan.  As I shared with family friend - I will buckle in and ride out the weekend.  :)

There will be major upheavals at home and at work over the coming year but every last one of them will be to your long-term benefit. Resolve to be positive each and every day and look for the silver lining in every cloud. It may even be gold!

If you spend the day thinking about what you have done over the past month or so you will be in a great position to do more and do better over the next few weeks. That applies to all areas of your life but especially to your money situation.

You might struggle to make your mark this morning, dearest Libra, as the Pisces Moon and Mars form an unbalanced aspect. Though you'll feel keenly aware of how dazzling and brilliant certain peers have become, these revelations could also stir insecurities. Instead of trying to keep up with people who seem to have more talent or experience, work on sharpening your own skills. It's possible your enthusiasm has caused you to skip ahead, when you should be developing your craft. Educational breakthroughs find you once Luna and Mercury align this evening, especially when you prioritize hands-on learning.

A career goal you've been hoping to reach may seem uncertain now, Libra. You could be wondering if your work has gone for naught. Don't think this way. There's a lot going on behind the scenes that you aren't aware of yet. When you hear about these developments, you will know that you're still in the running. Don't waste your whole day thinking about work. Try to relax. Tomorrow it may all come together.

I do feel some undercurrents, just out of sight type things happening.  I do have my passion project.  And I do think it will see sunlight.  Gold?  We will see.  Have a good Thursday while I enjoy the sand and surf - from the shore.  :)

I threw in the towel early yesterday :)

Surprise, surprise - I overthought a few things yesterday and closed up my machine early - missing both IOWA DC and Death Sangha.  Guess the weekend ahead is keeping me from being present in the moment.  Oh well, but this too will pass.  Just sent TX/NM friend Willie Nelson song - Energy Follows Thought.  Lots of moving parts to her visit this week per her email from yesterday.  

Yesterday - Watched FBI.  Ran dishwasher, walk, ran into PD buddy who was off on a sick day but needed some fresh air, CA DC and then I passed on evening schedule.  Had turned off my laptop before the message that IOWA was last night and not Thursday as facilitator's email said a few days back.  But I am thinking that I needed to shutdown.  :)  

Today - Checked TX/NM flight info.  All on time as we speak. Clean apt.  Watch NCIS:NY. Walk with family friend.  EOLD at noon.  Nothing else on paper calendar.  

Thursday - being picked up to head to beach for beach walk and seafood lunch with TX/NM friend and sister #4 and maybe cousin.  Nothing else on my paper calendar until Saturday.  Radio silence from sister #4 & 6 re this weekend.  As to when/if they will be arriving and/or they will be staying with me. Will have to figure out when I will watch my Wednesday shows.   Shows do not speak well to my high-brow thinking, but they all are a bit of "calgon take me away" frame of mind.  :)

Post next Tuesday I have very kind offers of Shake Shack and Parkville Market "linners" to help in my re-entry to quiet life - Good way to move into November.  

There may be no limits to what you are capable of, but that does not mean you should try to do it all in one mad rush. Neptune’s influence could get your thoughts a bit mixed up over the next 24 hours, so err on the side of caution.

The Sun is highly active in your sign today, dearest Libra, aligning with the nodes of fate and Chiron. You'll become increasingly aware of how certain connections shape your outlook and identity, which can help you pick and choose how you are impacted. Gravitate toward people who elate and inspire you, doing your part to share your own unique traits. An orderly energy comes into focus as the Pisces Moon aligns with Venus rx and Uranus, asking you to consider what it will take to manifest your best life. Establish sustainable habits that will act as stepping stones to your hopes and dreams. 

Although your financial situation appears to be on the upswing, you still might be feeling pessimistic and indifferent about money and life in general. You might want to soothe your discontent by overspending, overindulging in food or drink, or both. Don't let this feeling get the better of you, Libra. Get together with some friends, if possible, and have a good time. Treat yourself to a little something without going over the top!

I am so not known for breakneck speed in my non-work setting.  The next 5 days will find me on alert as to what or what not to get involved in.  Orderly energy toward those who elate and inspire me. No worry on the overspending or overindulging.  That is not where I live, but I will certainly be in the company of "high live-ers" the next few days.  Always interesting for me to watch.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.