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,  

May 2026 is going to go down as "a" month...

Temp solution on my laptop keyboard issue...but I will take it at this point.  May is putting me through my paces.  Referendum, handing in my name badge for poll worker work, heat wave, sister #1 and friend coming to town, planning for June son visit, "a" issue, cat sitting, input from DCs, Shoprite "seniors' desertion", no more Chicago shows until next season, going from "immersed in" to "head in sand" on town doings...Lots for someone where one ( me, myself and I) is SOOOO not the loneliest number kind of gal.  :)  And I read this line in my T Roosevelt book this a.m. about our country, but it fits for me too.  Americans learn only from catastrophes and not from experience. Theodore Roosevelt.  Enjoying the book.  To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower.

Very restless sleep last night.  So yesterday - cleaned apt, early walk alone - family friend was picking up a new queen bee for one of her hives, great EOLD, paced a lot, call from computer guy came a few minutes after 7 p.m. so I hustled up to his house to find out - wrong part for my laptop.  So now I have my laptop keyboard and an external keyboard for any dysfunctional letters...Not ideal but will work until part comes in.  Tossed and turned and now it is Thursday.  Brave and courteous...I tried.

Today - walk with former co worker from my first job "back home" in 2006, 1 p.m. FEN program, 7 p.m. Rochester DC.  

Forget about your cashflow problems and get out and about over the next few days. If you need money, the universe will channel it to you, but most likely you won’t as your friends will be happy to pay your way. They feel they owe you.

You may sense dark clouds forming within your community, darling Libra, as the Leo Moon opposes Pluto. If you constantly struggle with drama or negativity, it might be time to find new friends. Where broader matters are concerned, try not to emotionally absorb the world's burdens simply because you know what they are. Staying informed should not come at the expense of your emotional well-being. Combat grief by searching for beauty and connecting with your higher power while Luna aspects Mercury and Saturn. Big dreams emerge once Venus squares Neptune, though they'll disappear in the ether without a plan of action.

If situations get too hot and heavy, Libra, your first instinct is to run away or jump to the next subject before anyone notices you're avoiding the serious ones. That's one way to deal with today's intensity, but deep down you know it isn't the best. What you really need to do is dig deep and take advantage of this emotional energy to thoroughly take care of things instead of skim over them.

I am all over that cashflow comment - poll working $, cat sitting $ will both help my "a" issue and my mind and sister #1 is always picking up the check thankfully because her taste is a also a bit "richer" than mine.  As to dark cloud and community - I am feeling that in my bones.  Glad I am turning away.  LOVE that second cosmic guidance in today's life and times of the world, BUT then guidance 3...better seek some balance between avoidance and being responsible...keep a good thought.  

Have a good Thursday.  

Problem with the keyboard...

Yesterday was a challenge.  I am losing the use of the letter pictured. :(  Trying to use it as little as possible.  :)  Computer guy ordered me a new one - keyboard not letter.  Will go to his house at some point today. 

 
Finished my W&T book yesterday - some quotes that got me.  "My apology was real, even if the agreement was not."  "In her remaining life there was only room for the truth, ...only what was essential could be allowed to reach her now."  "It's been my observation over many years that those who most powerfully resist convention quite peaceably accept the state of being reviled."  Had to dig dipper on that last word:  Reviled means to be criticized, spoken to, or written about in a highly insulting, abusive, or scornful way. It describes a person or thing that is the target of intense hatred or contempt.

Tues - walk, CA DC, call from son, run dishes, resigned as poll worker for town.  Family friend can't walk today.  So walk and EOLD and wait for computer guy to call. Clean house.

The Sun’s move into the most adventurous area of your chart today will encourage you to broaden your horizons. If you stick with what you know and trust, you will probably do OK. But if you are brave, the sky will be your only limit.

Simple courtesies can elevate your professional standing, dear Libra. Go above and beyond to grow your reputation as the Cancer Moon and Jupiter unite. You'll be ready for a break when Chiron activates this evening. Set boundaries with colleagues who reach out after hours. Loved ones might feel resentful if your career gets in the way of spending quality time together. You're drawn to grand adventures and spiritual exploration once Gemini season kicks off. Expanding your horizons and honing your intuition may lead to rewards under this solar placement. Instant connections expand your social sphere while Luna enters Leo, aligning with Uranus and Mars. However, you should avoid trusting too quickly.

The current configuration of the planets will make you the bearer of a new philosophy, Libra. This doesn't mean that you'll be New Age, but more precisely that you'll have ideas that evolved from it. It's easy to imagine you attending conferences given by the leading minds of the day. Most assuredly, you're searching for answers. Be careful about being too easily convinced by any "truth" that comes your way.

I will try to be br_ve and courteous.  H_ve _ good Wed. 

BIG change day for me... :)

First shopping day of my Shoprite boycott/ALDI shopping life.  As I shared with those who follow my angst of shopping. "No cart, so no quarter issue.  Just filled my bags AND I used self check out!  Big day for me and week's "investment" - $18.25.  Didn't need much.  Good week to begin with.  Savings versus same items Shoprite.  $9.46.  ($7.64 of saving is 3.64 lbs of green grapes - on sale at ALDI, not Shoprite) :)  Will not do this every week but was curious today.  Looks like Monday post walk is my new grocery day/time.  Also stopped at Fast Lane and tires were AOK.  Good day all around.  :)"

Perfect image for my yesterday.  I also put BOS, BOF, BOE on my list of silent protests.  I will leave them to do what they do to right the budget ship.  Nothing that I have shared with any of the powers that be has stuck, so I will let it go.  Change = Chance for me to stay in my lane and not be distracted by shiny objects that are not within my reach.  

Had to smile when I saw this in my inbox this a.m. - Board of Finance Meeting UPDATE - The air conditioning is currently NOT functioning at the Community Center and the meeting room temperature is 82 degrees. We are requesting that you log in remotely online for this evening’s Board of Finance meeting if possible.

Forgot to report yesterday that I did my Sunday walk to Unionville and visited with swimming lady about my "assignment".  :)

So Monday - in a form of "first day of the rest of my life" - walk, ALDI, wash clothes, PA DC, read my W&T book.  I read it before, but I don't remember the ending and am curious why I recommended to the library lady...so I am giving it a second read.  

Today - Walk, run dishwasher, CA DC, library consortium speaker - "Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal".  Nothing else on my paper calendar.  

It’s not like you to let your fears get the better of you, but that appears to be the case at the moment. Fortunately, Mars in one of the more secretive areas of your chart will encourage you to do something about it. Don’t suffer in silence.

Dreams feel just within reach as Venus and Mars align, dear Libra. However, you might not get everything you want at once. Fixating on a singular agenda can create tunnel vision and prevent you from seeing alternate routes. Accept opportunities that bring you closer to major goals, viewing incremental wins as springboards to the top. Be mindful to cultivate well-rounded routines while Mercury aspects the nodes of fate and Pluto. All work and no play can lead to burnout and challenge your sense of self. Tensions arise within matters of the heart when the Cancer Moon squares Saturn. Outline new boundaries or shared aspirations if necessary.

Your lighthearted social demeanor could find a hard time fitting in with the general mood of the crowd today, Libra. You might find that you're better off simply locating a quiet place and retreating from the group for a little while. Read a good book or magazine. Plan for the days ahead and let your mind prepare for the things you have in store.

Quiet place and alternate routes...will see where the day takes me.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Overload day in my easily overloaded way :)

My sister #4's cat who died on Good Friday, but using this pic as I was just "assigned" to cat feeding while swimming lady is off to see her sister and BIL in Arizona next week...I am not an animal person but glad I had the experience of doing cat related tasks when I was at sister #4's.  :)  It is also the same time that sister #1 and friend from Paraguay are in town.  Maybe good that it is all in one week.  So one week of "connecting" then back to solitude until son is here in June.  Speaking of son - sad about Pistons.  Have to smile at the lack of national support - my TV station that was network to show the game - showed a college softball playoff game instead.  Why would anyone around here want to watch Pistons and Cavaliers?  Detroit SO does not get the respect it deserves.  Double whammy that Cleveland was their opponent.  :)

Getting to my machine at 5:54 a.m.  Restless night - next week AND trying to decide how to approach grocery shopping with Shoprite's abandonment of me and the senior discount.  I will hit ALDI today for grapes, bananas, and bread and then...next week with sister #1 here, but she stays at an airbnb so not disruptive to meal #1 but meal #2 will be a crap shot for Wed, Thurs, Fri.  I will be eating lots of regular people food in restaurants. 

Spoke to sister #6 and #1 on Sunday.  #6 is on double duty time - finishing up school year and working at "the tent".  Just noticed that Lyle Lovett is going to be there this season.  :)

This week - PA DC today, CA DC and library consortium talk on Tuesday, Wednesday EOLD with the 3rd of 3 series with VSED doula, Thursday walk with former co worker from first job I had when I came home in 2006, 1 p.m. FEN webinar, 7 p.m. Rochester DC.  As to "holiday weekend", I am hoping Albany CA DC is still on for Sunday, and I know ZEN DC is on for Monday, and CA DC for Tuesday then with company in town I will miss May 27 EOLD but will hope to be home for GA DC Wednesday p.m.  Company leaves and swimming lady comes home on Saturday so I will be back on my own on May 31!!!  

Do have to go online and make my summer "investment" in my Senior discount pool membership - $25 for the season.  June 18-August 23, 2026  $25.00.  $7 a visit if son decides to join me when he is here.  :)  He is renting a car so we will have more mobility than my MAZDA allows, so we might be doing some visiting.  Niece, sister #4.  We will see how long he has in the area.  

So today - wash clothes, walk, bananas/grapes/bread run to ALDI.  Beginning my head in the sand approach to town politics so not watching BOF meeting...I am over it all.  And do not have the patience to watch the "watch paint dry" pace of how local government works.  They have taken care of it before me for centuries, I think they will do fine without me now.  

Your ruling planet Venus moves into the career area of your chart today, which means you will get many opportunities to move up in the world. Don’t be afraid to take risks, because even if they don’t all pay off enough will to make it worthwhile.

Be mindful of how your conversations with the universe unfold, dearest Libra. As the Moon moves through Gemini, the signs you receive hold significant meaning. Be an agent for change once Mars debuts in Taurus, triggering major shifts throughout the coming weeks. Release what you do not need to ensure the transitions you face are positive. Professional growth could find you after Venus and Luna enter Cancer this evening. Focus on your highest aspirations, forge solid connections, and work toward manifesting your dream career. Dreamy visions may reveal what the future holds while Mercury and Neptune align tonight.

 Discipline and a sense of duty have been major themes for you lately, Libra. It might seem like someone has put the brakes on a current plan of yours. Try not to see this as negative. In reality, this is an important time for you to slow down and plan. Be aware of the passage of time and consider using this period to organize your scattered energy. This is a good time to focus and streamline your life.

Shoprite and town government have thrown me some curveballs.  Focus and streamline - always good advice.  Wish me luck. 6:23 a.m. already and still on my coffee course of meal #1...better get cracking.  :)  Have a good Monday.