Refrigerator - where my thoughts have drifted

Fixated a bit on noise coming out of refrigerator yesterday and now hoping to hear more noise...  20+ years old.  Not theoretically my problem, but I don't want to make it the landlord's problem as all his costs are going up and even though he raised my rent in January, I know I still have a very favorable deal...  Will see if all keeps cool today - literally and figuratively.  

Yesterday - did not go out for my walk until 1:30 p.m. so the first part of my day looked a bit different.  Watched Chicago shows, worked on senior ctr application, ketamine zoom, a couple of LinkedIn posts that got me reaching out - the solo aging prof in Maine who got back to me and shared her work.  And more back and forth about the Wed EOLD speaker.  Did my monthly $ report.  

Stopped by library on tail end of my walk and picked up another book.  Almost done with walk in the park.  So now have two non-fictions on my bedside table after that one.  Wild Thing - A Life of Paul Gauguin and To Rescue the American Spirit - Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower.  

FYI - just went into kitchen for #2 cup of coffee and refrig is humming.  :)  Spoke to sister #6 yesterday - she knows I am jealous of her gentleman caller and his annual trip to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting - so she let me know he was on his way.  And she was reporting out that Ocean State Job Lots is stocked with one piece bathing suits if I need to re-stock for the summer.  I will check my local OSJL on Tuesday walk.  Think I am fine with what I have, but will take a look.  I don't go over $15 so not a big outlay of cash, but no reason to buy if I don't need.  

Definite full moon this a.m. The Full Flower Moon peaks on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:23 p.m. EDT. As the first of two full moons that month, it will appear full and bright on both Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1. This, the first of two full moons in May (the second on May 31 is a blue moon).  Between the streetlight outside my window and the full moon and my never pulling window shades down - apt is illuminated day and night.  :)  

Today - nothing on my paper calendar.  Will wander to the Shoppes.  Which I am told have renamed itself Shops...I will check the signage.  Watch Thursday L&O shows.  Tomorrow Lansing and W&T.  

The importance of establishing secure foundations is amplified under the Scorpio Full Moon. Take stock of your partnerships and financial investments to ensure emotional or monetary resources aren't being mismanaged. At times, you may view certain situations from a transactional headspace. If you feel the scales are off, don't hesitate to advocate for what you deserve. A direct yet graceful approach toward personal desires will help others understand your position. Though you might not get everything you want all at once, you can still make major progress. Focus on softer, more romantic topics when Mercury and Chiron cozy up this afternoon.

You're apt to speak and act with a great deal of power, Libra, but be careful that you don't get swept away by emotion. There's a surrealistic quality to the day. It could lead you to believe a mirage is real. You might get so caught up in the drama of your feelings that your power of reason gets watered down to the point where you lose track of your objectivity altogether.

Too early to see my 3rd cosmic guidance - 2:41 a.m. - will check back later.  Have a good Friday and Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit day.  

You know you should never get emotional about money but the current full moon could make it difficult for you to let go of the idea that what other people gain is a loss for you personally. That’s wrong. Life is not a zero-sum game.  3:15 a.m.

Got distracted by shiny objects for sure on Wednesday :)

Started the day thinking about the local town Senior Center and putting together notes to submit to Director along with my "membership" form.  What happens when someone submits the form and the requisite $5?  I do not part with $5 easily so I want to make sure I get my money's worth.  :)  And build a following to keep the Senior Center attractive to a wider audience.  Will work on that more today.  Then I got completely distracted by EOLD presentation about The Cheryl Hauser Effect documentary that is in the works.  Sent the teaser clip to the FEN media person thinking he had probably heard of it already - but he had not so I feel good about that.  Sent the info to my FEN blog "boss" as it is all Minnesota based as to the players.  And to see if he had outreached to the Minnesota Death Collaborative.  I will be reaching out to one of the people mentioned in the discussion. 

Rest of yesterday - cleaned apt, walk with family friend who got an earful on the Senior Center and other town meeting thoughts of mine...then EOLD and post outreach to FEN people.  The a second short walk to calm myself down for all my thinking.  :) Then son reached out and we zoomed to chat about his visit to the east coast in June.  Also that he sold one of his lots.  One that is not connected to the ones he owns that are in the neighborhood where he has his house.  He will head back home in May for a bit before he heads east for a NYC wedding in June. Thought full day to say the least. 

Something that I am not quite sure why I am putting it on my worry list, but the lithium discoveries in NC and ME...what happens if there is a "gold rush" type response to this mother lode of valuable mineral...  

Today - rainy start and a ZOOM at 12 - "An Introduction to Ketamine Therapy for Palliative Care.".  So depending on the weather walk might be after that at 1:30 p.m.  Watch Chicago shows at some point. Monthly $ report.  Will see what else works into the day.  Woke up at 2:22 a.m. so plenty of time to work with.  :)

It may seem as if a colleague is keeping something from you today, but it is unlikely to be of any real significance, so don’t make an issue of it. Most likely, they are trying to get you to pay for knowledge you can get for free elsewhere.

The Moon takes her final steps through your sign this morning, dearest Libra, aspecting Mercury and Chiron on her way out the door. Loved ones may deliver harsh truths or unexpected opinions that throw you for a loop. You could also struggle with challenging emotions stemming from the disapproval of others' behavior. Give advice with grace, as pushing your views might cause companions to pull away. You'll feel more at ease with your situation and how others impact it once Luna debuts in Scorpio this afternoon. Work on cleaning up your finances and check your emotional spending habits when Pluto activates tonight.

Yes, Libra, your projects have taken some time to get set up. This is because you haven't been concentrating hard enough. You are doing several things at once, with the result that things have been moving more slowly than you expected. Your change in orientation requires you to focus your energy in a single direction. However, the question remains - what direction?

Love that focus "tip"...what direction is the key...I am a bit of a scatterbrain when it comes to finding that focus.  Keep a good thought that I find my way - for today.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Sad but true on what is a treat for me :)

$1.66 on sale.  Could not turn away from the refrigerated case.  :)  Memory bank item from great breakfasts at former school #1.  Know it won't be the same, but had to give it whirl.  10 "links" for $1.66.  :)  $28.31/$13.41 day.  6:53 a.m. check out time.  

Had a "scene" in back parking lot post shopping yesterday.  Hawk had devoured a pigeon...feathers everywhere near cars.  Carcass on the roof of the building next door with hawk sitting with it for a bit.  Landlord and I took a look.  First time I had seen that type of event in real time.  :)

Yesterday - ran dishwasher, Shoprite, walk, CA DC, took another short walk around the block.  Weather was beautiful and felt like a bit more tension needed to be released.  Reading Walk in the Park book.  Way too much nature for me, but I can't put it down.  

Today - clean apt, walk with family friend, debrief her on town meeting and my town office wandering on Monday.  EOLD - My Mother’s Choice: Rethinking the End of Life Through VSED with Wendy Longacre Brown.  

Haven't heard back from ROV as to whether I got "picked" to work the referendum.  Could use the $200 dollars, but will see.  

Do you have a clear idea of what it is you want to accomplish? If you do, then put everything into it over the next few days. If you don’t, then maybe you need to cut back on your busy social life and get serious about the future.

Loved ones may try to blame shift or deflect when conflict arises, darling Libra. As Luna moves through your sign and opposes Mars, relationships are put to the test. How you respond to agitated or out-of-bounds peers will greatly influence what happens next. Though it's important to stand up for yourself, it might be best to let others burn off steam before addressing the issue. Confide in friends with caution and avoid dramatizing events while Jupiter stirs midafternoon. Focus on wellness and give negative feelings a chance to blow over once Venus squares the nodes of fate this evening.

Some of your demons may come back to haunt you today, Libra. You could find yourself battling some of those same old doubts and insecurities that you thought you'd left behind. Your desire for a higher standard of living will have you preoccupied with money concerns in the middle of the day. These concerns will pass, so take a deep breath and try not to worry too much.

Local restaurant reopens today...should be lots more action on Main with that happening!  That’s it for the night! 🌙 We can’t wait to welcome you in tomorrow. We will be open 8am- 3pm. We can not wait to see you.

Well that is a mouthful of cosmic guidance...I will start my day with "take a deep breath" and go from there.  Keep a good thought for a combo platter of getting serious about the future and letting things blow over.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

6650th post :)

No voting going on, but civics were on my mind yesterday.  Walk took me by the Community Center and I stopped by to introduce myself to the new Sr Ctr employee.  I will hope this works out.  Not sure what her background is.  Part time at Sr Ctr and part time at Midas Muffler...  At least customer service is a common thread.  Then I had a plan to stop by the CAO's office to tell him what I experienced at my visit and "I just happened" to run into him in the Town Hall parking lot.  Shared with him.  Then I - in a very awkward way for the staff - invited myself to tour the BOE offices accompanied by the Business Manager...not sure what she thought or the other workers thought OR why they even let me wander and asked questions.  :)  Then home to write some notes to the Director of the Sr Ctr who is also the Director of Park & Rec and thanks to the CAO I now know supervises the Soc Services person.  As always, I told her to "take what she liked and leave the rest" of my writing. The did a load of wash.  Then 6 p.m. BOF budget hearing.  7:30 p.m. ZEN DC.  8:30 p.m. back online to BOF to see the board vote 4-2 (party lines) to move this budget to referendum on May 14.  ROV reached out to see if I would work that day, so I reached out to massage person and ask if I could move my appt from 14th to 15th and she said OK so I said yes to making some money on the 14th.  Called it a day.  :)

Today I am going to join the Sr Ctr and see what that puts in motion.  Fill out form, pay $5, wait and see.  Good exercise for the new person - in my mind.  But first things first, Shoprite, run dishwasher, walk, CA DC.  

If you come into money between now and the end of the week, you can be sure you have earned it, despite what others might say. You cannot allow their sour negativity to spoil what should be a thoroughly enjoyable time.

The Moon enters your sign and aligns with revolutionary Uranus, dearest Libra, placing magick at your fingertips. Optimism, imagination, and intuition will be the strongest tools at your disposal, so do not diminish the value they hold. Loved ones may inadvertently plant seeds of doubt when Neptune grows restless. Think for yourself to avoid confusion. You’ll feel empowered and emboldened to chase greatness while Luna, Venus, and Pluto form a grand trine this afternoon. Go above and beyond to exceed your own expectations. Recognize the importance of balancing romantic and professional responsibilities once Saturn activates this evening. Speak up if you’re stretched thin.

A neighbor or relative might volunteer to help you with some chores around the house, Libra, but you could sense that his or her heart isn't in it. This person is probably thinking about things and just needs some kind words and a little advice. Just accept that even though you have help, you'll probably end up doing most of the work yourself. Offer what support you can, and think of it as good karma.

Money, optimism, good karma.  From my lips to god's ears.  :)  Fingers crossed.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Full day and more this a.m. at...5:55 a.m. Yikes.

Another "late" morning.  It was a full day of thought and input.  And met with an email this a.m. telling me to watch the extended interview of Ben Sasse.  Will do that this a.m.  Sun and forecast for near 70 today.  Shorts are coming out for my walk.

Yesterday I missed the mother's maid of honor's family dinner invite, but I would have missed two events yesterday that hit me deeply yesterday.  Long walk.  No Unionville yet, but did my new Sunday extender.  Sibling call.  Tea with 86 yr old swimming lady.  Covered a lot of topics - town politics, her medical directives which her doctor asked for an update, death of a RPCV from her era in Philippines, dementia of one of her friend's husband...Then on to HSSD presentation "Meet Sean Davison: Wanted for Ending the Suffering of People on 3 Continents".  The involvement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu before his death was critical to his not being in jail.  England's law about accompanying people to Switzerland is in need of change.  Went back and forth with GA DC facilitator after presentation comparing out impressions of Mr. Davison.  Then on to Albany CA DC.  More good discussion.  My Jay Z quote got the conversation

off to a good start.  Four Levels of Consciousness: A Guide to Meaningful Relationships. Life’s contexts can be explored through four levels of consciousness: To Me (victim consciousness), By Me (responsibility consciousness), Through Me (surrender consciousness), and As Me (oneness consciousness).  Lots of people who are deeper thinkers than I am in the group...  :)  That is the good news.  

Great pic of sister #4 from her college web site.  Reunion event this weekend celebrating the 50th anniversary of their softball program.  Sister was on the inaugural team and was a "famous" pitcher.  :)

Today - walk, wash clothes, 6 p.m. tune in to BOF meeting, 7:30 p.m. ZEN DC.

Cosmic activity in the most adventurous area of your chart could make you a little reckless over the next few days, but if you make a mess of things, your charm will get you out of trouble. That’s not an excuse to go looking for it, though.

A surreal, hopeful energy emerges as the Virgo Moon and Jupiter align, dearest Libra. As strategies fall into place, you'll experience the strange yet rewarding satisfaction that comes from manifesting visions. Quietly take in recent wins that will demand some restructuring, especially if your responsibilities and authority are set to increase. The Taurus Sun aspects the nodes of fate to ease these transitions, but it may be necessary to petition peers for help or embrace new partnerships. For now, settle into the new realities and consider your options to gain a better sense of what to do next.

Friendships and romantic bonds should provide a rich source of support and good companionship today, Libra. Conversation is likely to be light, covering general matters like current events and the weather, but this might be just what you need right now. Someone could introduce you to some new friends from far away who have some intriguing news of their own. This should prove a light, restful, and altogether very pleasant day. Enjoy!

Manifesting visions.  Nodes of fate.  Love that talk.  Have a good Monday.  

Slow news day :)

The "beauty in life" artwork from awhile back.  Reminder that beauty and/or news is in the eye of the beholder.  Yesterday watched All-In, Boston Blue.  :/  If BB gets renewed it will be a miracle OR show how weak the programming is on Fridays on CBS.  Walked to Shoppes.  Saw some items at Shoprite that I want to consider on Tuesday.  Breakfast sausage...bring back very good memories from when I was working at school #1 and had breakfast at school every morning.  Applesauce sale.  Will continue to work on my list.  Texted sister #4 that clams were back at Beau's - just a week too late for her visit last week.  Sister #6 got her first clams of the season at Baxter's.  

Today - raining as we speak.  Supposed to clear up soon.  Walk, 1 p.m. swimming lady's house for coffee, 4 p.m. SDHS webinar, 7 p.m. Albany CA DC.  See where that all takes me.  

The Virgo Moon aligns with the Taurus Sun and nodes of fate, placing you at a crossroads. A tinge of sorrow may accompany the need to move forward with your life, darling Libra. Know that the changes you face will lead you to higher ground. When unsure which path to choose, opt for the most empowering one. Venus and Neptune join forces to soften the road ahead, creating a sense of ease as you expand in multiple directions. Believe in yourself while Mercury squares Jupiter, especially if success lingers within reach. Embrace mindfulness practices to stay balanced as new responsibilities trickle through.

Today you might feel a little out of sorts, Libra, and your concentration could be diminished. You might even have a little trouble focusing on your work. Don't worry about it. It's more mental than anything else, and it will pass. You might feel the need to drink coffee all day to stay alert. Try to exercise some restraint on this, since it could be counterproductive. Hang in there.

Will stop back for my 3rd guidance...only 2:28 a.m. so not "today" yet on one site.  Have a good Sunday.

Everything may be good with the world from your point of view, but try to remember that some people are struggling. Venus, your ruler, gives you a carefree outlook on life, and that’s something you must share with everyone you meet.

Woke up for a sec at midnight...

Don't want to go into any "gory details", but water broke at midnight and kid was out kicking at 2:27 a.m. on his birth day.  Most time spent driving to the midwife's house.  That was a day.  Including stopping at Kroger for diapers.  Kid was two weeks early and I was not quite ready...saying the same thing as we speak about being a mother.  :)  Went back to sleep and it is 4:52 a.m. as we speak.  Much better.  :)

Back to real time.  Yesterday and my 6 a.m. start was a "start" for me.  But recovered.  PD buddy for the first time in a long time called me and said he was down on Market St bench having his coffee so I went out and we chatted for a bit.  I watched my Thursday L&O shows.  Walk.  Finished The Big Red for W&T book club.  It was a late-ish walk.  Nothing on my paper calendar except "son's birthday".  

So for today.  Started a new book. A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko is a non-fiction book detailing his and photographer Pete McBride's epic, year-long, 750-mile trek across the entire length of the Grand Canyon, a journey they initially, and naively, called "a walk in the park".  Not sure what drew me to the book, but will give it a whirl.  Will watch Friday show.  Listen to All-In.  Walk.  See what else pops in.  Tomorrow 1 p.m. to swimming lady's house for coffee, 4 p.m. Hemlock Society talk online, 7 p.m. Albany CA DC.  

Try not to take life too seriously this weekend. Some of the things going on in the world may make your blood boil, but what can you personally do about them? Aim to be a force for good in your own backyard. Change starts at home.

Ego bruises provide important lessons that can make or break you, dear Libra. Consider what the universe is trying to tell you while the Taurus Sun and Pluto square off. If you've been stubbornly clinging to goals that haven't panned out, it's possible your true calling is being ignored. Soften the spirit by spending time with people who love you once the Leo Moon aligns with Chiron this afternoon. Unexpected events will lead you to a higher path throughout the next seven years after Uranus enters Gemini this evening. Plan a quiet Saturday at home when Luna debuts in Virgo. Aspects with Uranus and Venus offer enlightenment through spiritual practices or self-care rituals.

You have certainly felt better than you do today, Libra. We'll pause here while you go and fetch the aspirin. The stomachache and headache are simply the result of recent overindulgence. Don't worry - you'll be fit as a fiddle by tomorrow morning. Next time someone offers you multiple helpings of food or drink, however, you might want to consider politely declining!

No food or drink overindulgence...thinking overindulgence perhaps.  :)  Will try to leave some of my thoughts out on my route today.  Soften my spirit.  Will keep all in mind but in a lighter way.  Have a good Saturday.