Stormy day for many

I had a 1:11 p.m. yesterday.  Good message.  Many had life disrupted by storms yesterday.  TX/NM friend and husband had a heck of a time getting home yesterday by air.  But got there with a bit of a delay.  Niece #4 was stuck in Chicago with car parked in CT and possibly flying into NYC with the storm reroute...Another chapter in my "why I stay put" book of life.  :)  And it seems like many in my neighborhood are without power this a.m.  :/

But yesterday - long SOGGY walk, washed clothes, Mettle Health webinar follow up discussion, PA DC, Town BOF/BOS meeting.  I logged on to meeting.  Stayed on until they got through the announcement that if they took the cover off the pool and there was any damage...no fix.  Replace but no fix going forward.  Fingers crossed that it is intact when the top comes off in April.  Had an incredible leftovers meal #2 yesterday between Mettle and PA.  Clam chowder/a stuffed clam/salad from Saturday lunch from SFH, the dessert from my dinner at the restaurant.  

Today - Shoprite, run dishwasher, walk, CA DC, St Pat's Day dinner.  Will have to see if power outage impacts dinner.  Swimming lady's house is on what appears to be the dark side of the neighborhood as I look out my window.  

The cosmic picture is changing and you must change with it. Start by resolving to be more relaxed when dealing with people whose outlook on life is very different to your own. Not everyone can be as positive and optimistic as you.

It's time to get back on track, dearest Libra, as the Pisces Moon aspects the nodes of fate and Mercury RX. If you've fallen out of sync with wellness routines, neglected skills that are now rusty, or find yourself behind on chores, you're cosmically called to reverse the damage. The satisfaction gained from seizing control of your life provides an endurance boost, thanks to a helping hand from Mars midafternoon. Your efficiency also benefits, allowing you to breeze through tasks that once felt daunting. Dream big after you're all caught up and Jupiter activates this evening, trusting that you can add more to your plate. 

There is a great deal of unexpected communication coming your way today, Libra, but be careful about the people you trust. There's an element of fantasy factored into the picture. This might cause some disruption if you automatically accept everything at face value. Make sure you check your sources at least twice before proceeding. You'll be much better off if you prepare for the worst.

As always, will see where the day takes me.  Hope my sneakers are dry enough for a comfortable walk.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Week ahead with a smattering of people :)

TX/NM heading out this a.m.  Flight got moved earlier due to weather heading in.  So left for this week - St Pat's Day dinner and Massage Thursday for in person interactions.  Did get left with lots of leftovers from TX/NM group - English muffins, clam chowder/crackers, salad/dressing, bacon!, and other bits and pieces.  Will be a good eating week this week.  

Yesterday - walked twice with TX/NM and by myself and met up for dinner.  Not sure how I filled the in between, but did have to put on "regular" shoes and almost "re-pierce
my ears to wear earrings so took me a bit longer to get ready.  

Today - wash clothes, walk before the weather moves in, Mettle Health - open discussion of Friday's webinar - at 2 p.m., PA DC at 4:30 p.m., BOF meeting at 6 p.m.  3:57 a.m. as we speak.  Will see how the day goes.  

Was curious as I have been in my car - Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday of late.  So checked my mileage.  184,328.  Looked back 3/13/25 - 182,755.  Not much road warrior left in me.  :)  

There is still time to do something special on the work front and the approaching new moon will encourage you to follow your instincts even when they go against what the so-called experts are telling you. Trust yourself before you trust other people.

Be your quirkiest and weirdest self with someone who will match your energy, dearest Libra. As the Aquarius Moon and Chiron align, your heart heals through connection and play. Laughter provides much-needed release, and you'll feel celebrated by those who indulge your unique brand of humor. Unfortunately, not everyone will be in the mood to blow off steam once Luna squares Uranus this afternoon. If a loved one isn't responding to your jests, give them some space or ask if they need support. Emotionally invest in your health and wellness journey after the Moon enters Pisces later today. 

If you've been thinking about trying some new investments or starting a new savings plan, this is the day to get started, Libra. You're a lot more mentally focused than usual. People around you might have ideas that you should consider. You might experience some intuitive insights, so go with your gut. Don't let your mind get in the way. Tonight, keep a notebook by your bed to record your dreams!

I have been recording remembered dreams for a bit now...always looking for signs as to next steps.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Pieced that day together. :)

Not sure what my expectation was for yesterday but all's well that ends well.  I had my 11:45 a.m. assignment to pick up lunch at Saybrook Fish House for TX/NM friend, her husband, her sister and BIL.  Before that I watched a Geri-Pal episode,  All-In and Boston Blue. Paid $100.02 electric bill.  Better than last month. :) Took short walk. 

I will hope that Boston Blue does not get renewed so the station will do for me what I cannot do for myself - stop watching.  It is so bad.  :)  Lunch was delicious. We all left at 2:30-ish.  Friends got ready to go to the 4:30 p.m. wedding.  I went for a second walk and called it a day.  Today - wait and her if friend and husband are stopping by for a walk or meeting up with their wedding people.  They head back to TX tomorrow.  My phone was pinging overnight from a family group text...they know I can't "receive" them.  Oh well.  So the move on their part will determine which direction my days goes.  

According to the planets you have been making work for yourself that did not need to exist, and your main aim for the coming week must be to revise your schedule so you can enjoy more free time. Never forget that love is more important than work.

It's time to address unsustainable and unhealthy habits, dear Libra. As Mercury rx and Mars join forces, the universe presents an opportunity to change your ways. Understand what it means to fight for yourself, acknowledging behaviors that are a disservice to your physical health. Set realistic goals that don't require much forethought, and build on them from there. Establishing a wellness pact with your best friend or significant other can bring a layer of encouragement to the table when the Aquarius Moon and Venus align. Take a breather and seek quiet spaces while Luna and Jupiter form an unbalanced aspect this afternoon.

Your energy level is high today, Libra, but don't let this turn into a head-in-the-clouds attitude. Keep one foot firmly planted on the ground, because you may need to keep a level head in a work or personal situation. Keep in mind that the best way to deal with this is to use your positive energy to heal the difficult situation instead of letting this difficult situation get you down.

Week ahead - Monday Mettle Health open conversation about the webinar on Friday about Medicare.  Not a hot topic for me, but I will go.  PA DC.  6:00 p.m. BOF meeting, Tuesday CA DC and St Pat's Day dinner at one of the swimming ladies' home, Wednesday EOLD, 6 p.m. BOF meeting, Thursday - MASSAGE THURSDAY!!!!!  Then nothing on my paper calendar until Sunday.  

Will see where doors of opportunity opening and dominos falling lead me today.  Have a good Sunday.  

Working through the weekend :)

Was glad to remind myself of the angel number 444 meaning when that was what I saw when I logged on the machine this a.m.  4:44 a.m.  Moving day for me yesterday.  I had not spoken to my brother since Thanksgiving 2025 when he was at sister #1's and before that not since November 2024.  I was wandering on a Shoprite recon yesterday when I saw his number come up as incoming call on my phone.  I sat outside in the sun and had a great conversation.  Means the world to me and - as usual - came at a time when two people from DCs had asked point blank as to now what?   "Something will happened, and you will know what to do."   Yesterday's call was a "something".  Now I will slow down and take a step back.  The other "sign" yesterday was it was the first time in month's that all snow was cleared from the rails to trails all the way to the Shoppes.  Lots of "clearing" going on.  So yesterday watched 1 Wednesday show, 3 Thursday shows, walked, listened to Mettle Health webinar, read, called it a day.  Today - watch All-in, one Friday show, short walk.  Then longer walk after my lunch situation.  :)  Will be curious to hear back from Executive Director of FEN - I wrote and sent her something that popped into my mind from a previous email back and forth with her.

But before anything major...I am pick up girl for lunch for TX/MX friend, her husband, her sister and BIL.  Will pick up at Saybrook Fish House and take it to where friend and husband are staying.  Tomorrow TX/NM friend will be making dinner there for me and them after we take a long walk.  Monday will be back to no people.  

If others want to make an issue of something that seems trivial to you that’s up to them, but you are under no obligation to play their foolish game. For your own peace of mind, avoid people who always seem to have a grievance of some sort.

Emotional shifts rise to the surface while the Capricorn Moon and Uranus align, dear Libra. Surprising interactions will reveal vulnerabilities, changing the way you feel about others. A sense of comfort washes over you once Luna enters Aquarius, aligning with Neptune and Saturn. Loved ones who appreciate your compassionate nature will be eager to demonstrate their affection and loyalty. Allow yourself to be spoiled and adored, especially if you've earned it. Now is also a good time to share dreams and hidden talents with someone special. Empower yourself through artistic outlets when Luna and Pluto join forces tonight.

Your heart is longing for a romantic encounter tonight, Libra, and the partner in your life is more than willing to accommodate you. Nonetheless, circumstances beyond your control could interfere with your plans, and you might not be able to make contact tonight. This could bring frustration, dissatisfaction, and maybe even a little friction between you. Don't panic, though. It will pass, probably by tomorrow.

I will stay with rolling with the emotional shifts.  It will be people fullness until 1 p.m.-ish then I can wander and move away from anything that might have risen up to bug me.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Saturday.  5:07 a.m. already, better get cracking.  :)

Good visit with good people

When one is used to covering ground by foot and one day a week in a car, travel to Boston is an eye opener.  :)  And my TX/NX friend did not bring the right charger for her rental car.  Her phone had updated overnight and Siri was not communicating with her or the car.  But we made it and had a great lunch of chicken pot pie and "bongo bars".  Both delicious.  Husband had to head off for a music gig.  That is his thing.  50+ year teacher at Berklee School of Music.  Wife a friend of ours since high school. And the people I lived with in the interlude between college graduation and leaving for Peace Corps.  I call it my drunken sailor days.  Sept to Dec 1975.  

So watched 2 of my Wednesday shows, then went to Little Oak to get breakfast for TX/NM friend, then on to Cambridge.  Then back home by 7 p.m.-ish and to bed for me. No walk.  Will try and get a good one in today.  Need to check weather.  High temperature yesterday was at 5 a.m.  :/  Today - watch one more Chicago show, 3 Thursday shows.  Walk.  TX/NM friend's husband arrives today.  They have a pre wedding event party tonight so not sure if I will see her.  Tomorrow her sister and BIL are due in town for an early lunch before friend and husband head off for wedding.  Then get together on Sunday for dinner.  Then they head back on Monday. 

I have a Mettle Health zoom at 2 p.m. Medicare Decoded: What It Means for You  Then a discussion group about it on Monday.  Will see what else today brings.  

If the pressure on the work front is getting too much for you then reach out to someone you trust for assistance. You have done a lot of good things for them in the past and they will be only too happy to return the favor.

You could hit a wall as the Capricorn Moon and Jupiter face off, sweet Libra. Manage the expectations you’ve placed upon yourself, and address the strain others have put you under. Though you might struggle to implement boundaries, it won’t be possible to sustain demands that leave you depleted. Acknowledge if a lack of organization has thrown your life into chaos while Mars aspects the nodes of fate this afternoon. Simple adjustments to your daily routines can help you establish a healthier workflow. Be mindful of your wellness goals and recognize if certain relationships make it difficult to stay on track when Luna aligns with the Sun and Chiron tonight.

Today's emotional energy risks being exceptionally high, Libra. You may find yourself at the end of your rope by midday. Try to take a long walk or bike ride in order to calm down. Go by yourself and do some deep breathing outdoors. Try to avoid being drawn into other people's conflicts. Excuse yourself and trust that they can work things out on their own.

I will excuse myself when needed.  :)  Have a good Friday...the 13th, again.  

Road trip Thursday

Had a "3:33 p.m." moment yesterday.  Action...I had written this yesterday. I am hoping the universe gives me a call sooner than later.  I am working with the seasons right now...winter thinking, spring action, summer thinking, fall action.  Big stuff and then the minutiae - my license comes up for renewal this fall.  In 2024 - 2 year license seemed more than adequate...  Son staying in Mexico for longer than anticipated is another wrinkle.  So for now, one day at a time.  No stocking up at Costco. 🙂 But other than that waiting for the universe to speak to me - again.  Also wrote about my goal of being in an airbnb situation where I would live somewhere where I can let go of utility bills, cable bills, get rid of all "my stuff"...be past the thoughts of how to get rid of car and the sleeper sofa I have been lugging around to places with lots of stairs and no elevators since 1995.  :)  Interesting thoughts as I got "season shock" again with time change and spring weather hitting in the same week.  Spring = Action...We will see where it leads me.

But yesterday - cleaned apt, walked with family friend, EOLD, Lansing DC.  Second walk to return Girl with the Pearl Earring.  I did find a time to curl up and finish it before my first walk.  Great book.  Today TX/NM landed yesterday.  She will be picking me up at 9:30 a.m. to head to Boston see too a friend who had a stroke since we saw her last year.  Then I will let the weekend take on its life.  TX/NM friend in town for the wedding of a student of her husband's.  Will see what I get involved with and what I stay apart.  

You may be working your fingers to the bone but are you working on the right thing? At some stage today you must stand back from what you are doing and assess it from a higher perspective. It could be that it’s not worth the effort.

A sluggish energy may cause you to move slowly, dear Libra. As the Capricorn Moon squares Neptune, Saturn, and Venus, address your needs before starting the day. If you struggle to stay engaged, take small breaks between tasks. Pull back on certain responsibilities to focus more on self-care. If you get too far behind, call on the aid of family or colleagues while Luna aspects Mars and the nodes of fate this afternoon. Those who appreciate all you do will gladly step up to the plate. Prioritize wellness through mind/body connection and stress release when Mercury Rx stirs tonight.

Feel free to take full advantage of the very open social energies of today, Libra. You, especially, will feel at home in any social gathering, totally at ease talking to new people and charming the room. This would be an ideal day to meet someone new. Someone of the opposite sex may be particularly attracted to you. Feel free to be as flirtatious as you want!

333 and "are you working on the right thing?"...Keep the good thought that I am open to what the weekend universe offers.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

More computer guy

In the love and hate category, contacted the computer guy yesterday to do more checking.  He must love to see my number pop up.  Oh well.  I am glad I can reach out and he calls me back.  He did wake me up last night when he called back, but no problem.  Feel better.  

Yesterday was a record setting warm day.  78 degrees.  I went for two walks.  Skipped the SD DC.  Being outside trumped being inside on the machine.  Today in the 50's.  I almost did my window ballet yesterday, but held off.  Winter is not over yet.  So yesterday ran dishwasher, $28.89/$9.80 day at Shoprite, walk, CA DC, more walking in the neighborhood.  Computer guy.  Will think about curling up at some point today and finishing Girl with the Pearl Earring.  I did pick up two more books at library on Monday - another Finkel and another Chevalier.  Need to scout out my next round of books but...  TX/NM friend due in town later today. I do not envy her doing air travel with TSA on no pay situation... We will be off tomorrow to see friend in Boston.  And various activities for balance of weekend.  Got confirmation I made the cut for the St Pat's dinner at one of the swimming ladies' for Tuesday.  Snow and Scoundrels for February as challenges.  People for March.  

Today - clean apt, walk with family friend, EOLD at noon - Innovative Ways to Integrate EOL Doulas into Palliative Care/Hospice, Lansing DC tonight.  Rest up for road trip tomorrow.  

You could get a bit emotional today, especially if you have to deal with someone who seems a bit down on their luck. It’s good of you to care but don’t care so much that you neglect your own needs and desires. You must stay strong.

You may feel bogged down by too many commitments, dear Libra. As the Sagittarius quarter Moon rises, assess your to-do list before adding more to your plate. Though it can be difficult to decline assistance to those in need, spreading yourself too thin won't be useful to yourself or others. However, exchanging favors or tackling shared goals will reinforce your drive with the support of your teammates. Love offers healing while Chiron stirs. Flirt with your sweetie or break the ice with your latest crush to fortify the heart and mind. Seek the safety and stability of home once Luna enters Capricorn later tonight.

Issues regarding freedom are apt to come up today in more ways than one, Libra. These issues could be connected with opportunities for adventure and travel. Although you initially want to dive into this promised freedom, take time to reflect on what you need in your current situation before making any final decision. Don't forget the other people in your life and how such actions might affect them and your relationships.

It does not take much to "jam up" my schedule.  I keep life pretty simple these days.  I will try and be present for the company who will be coming to town.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Wednesday.