last people day :)

Sister #1 and her classmates on one side of the table, spouses, Paraguay friend and me on the other.  All worked well and I had incredible lunch - fried oysters special.  Best ever...outside of when I had them at Mama Dip's in NC.  And soft serve ice cream replaced my NC dessert of banana pudding.  But still outstanding food combination.  It is going to be a rough few days of adjustment going back to my non-company eating patterns.  Oh well.  :)

So yesterday - cat tending, did a load of wash for sister and friend (that uses up my tide pod for the week, so no wash for me on Monday), wandered the shops on Main St with #1 and friend, lunch, cat tending, longer walk with sister #1, call from sister #6 bemoaning that she had missed out on all the festivities this week, visited with sister #1 and friend for a bit, then called it a day.  Today - watch All-In, cat tending, breakfast at 7 a.m. at LaSalle and then company will take off, I will begin re-entry into my world.  :)  

And post company - LONG walk, last cat tending and make sure house is ready for swimming lady's return.  I am thinking she has had a long week.  Try to get back on track as to what day of the week it is.  :)  Prepare for son's visit in a 3 weeks.  

You think fast and you talk fast but that is not always a good thing and as the current Blue Moon occurs in the communications area of your chart you will need to police what comes out of your mouth. Try not to treat everything as a joke.

Don't shy away from the unfamiliar or strange, darling Libra. The universe sprinkles your path with mind-expanding opportunities while the Sagittarius Moon and Uranus face off. Moving outside your typical routines or comfort zone can bring important revelations to the surface. Connect with fine details when Luna aspects the Nodes of Fate and Neptune this afternoon, especially if you start to disconnect. These vibes are also great for tackling chores and errands with your sweetheart or bestie. Seek new experiences to evolve your tastes and develop character once Pluto activates later today. Take notes on any topics you'd like to explore further. 

Today you have the ability to make an important breakthrough in something you've been working on, Libra. Try not to get bogged down by emotions, which may leave you feeling heavy and stale. Infuse the day with a blast of unconventional thinking. Adopt a fresh attitude toward whatever it is you want to accomplish. A new perspective is all you need to make this day productive.

Watch my words and look for a blast of unconventional thinking...fresh and new.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Saturday.  It is sweatshirt weather again today.  Good for a nice, long walk.  

6681 post, more people and Pinot! :)

More news from NC.  I love the look of my friends new place.  I know they are going to love it...once the move is over.  So happy that they found "the place".  I shared with the husband to "zoom me in Scotty" for a happy hour once they get settled.  :)  The balance of the day sister #1 and Paraguayan friend took me away to Willimantic.  Not as glorious as NC, but it was a fun afternoon.  So cat tending, "Willi" as the natives call it, cat tending, walk with sister #1, and nada mas!  

Today - cat tending, sister #1 and friend coming over to walk Main St and window shop, do a load of wash

at my apt, meet up with sister #1's classmates and spouses for lunch, cat tending, walk with sister #1.  Tomorrow a.m. breakfast at LaSalle and then company is off for home.  Cat owner is back home at end of Saturday.  PHEW.  I will have made it through this people and animal week.  THEN it is on to June.  I have a few weeks before son appears for a whirlwind visit.  

Received good feedback from FEN Exec Dir and one of the GA DC members about some of my writing.  Always feels good.  One quote might be in the next FEN magazine. 

Words will come easy to you over the next 24 hours but that could be as much of a curse as a blessing. The planets warn if you say too much now you will regret it later, so keep your opinions to yourself for the time being.

Appreciate the resources at your disposal to see their full potential, dear Libra. The Scorpio Moon cracks the door to your manifestation goals, but it will take some effort to alchemize stone into gold. Sift through your options before investing in new dreams, opportunities, or materials. Simplify your agenda if there are too many irons in the fire. Your ability to cut out waste and improve existing projects or ideas gains you recognition when Jupiter stirs this evening. Enlist the support of loved ones while Luna and Mercury form an unbalanced aspect tonight, especially if certain ventures leave you feeling stretched thin. 

Like playing a game of chess, think carefully about your next move, Libra. Maybe your opponent is taking a long time to make their next move. If you let impatience force your hand, you could make your decision too hastily. Feel free to take as much time as you need. The other person may already be thinking two or three moves ahead of you. Staying calm and focused will help you concentrate.

Hmmm...sounds like I need to cocoon for a bit.  Sift and simplify.  Think carefully.  Be patient.  AND it is Blue Moon weekend...Yikes.  Calm and focused - no my usual so I will have to concentrate.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

People day on steroids... :)

Chance meeting to say the least and huge news from NC.  I went way down memory lane yesterday and then got a big dose of future happenings via email this a.m.  8:30 a.m. "lift off" (the way sister #1 drives feels like a rocket launch...) and off to Old Lyme and incredible tour of Florence Griswold Museum and ran into part of the founding family of the beach we went to from 1956-1976.   https://www.hawksnestbeach.com/  And obviously we were just a nanosecond on their history.  Started going there post losing our house in the Flood of  '55 and I remember having a graduation from college party there in 1975.  And sister #1 took her daughter and some of the local cousins there in the early.mid '90's.  We were having a problem with the timeline yesterday.  Beach was picked because it was where they would rent to Irish back in the 50's.  Each beach had its ethnicity.  Glad we were Irish.  :)

So cat tending, "lift off", beach to see the old cottage, museum, Hallmark Drive-In for lunch, then to see my landlord/landlady at their beach house "across the river" from ours on Long Island Sound.  Then home in time for cat tending and then close out the day with GA DC.  

Then woke up to hear that NC friends are moving out of their home for 43 years...that home was the safe harbor for our family during Hurricane Fran and they have been my safe harbor ever since.  I am so glad that the puzzle pieces have all come together.  As I said it was a full dose of memory lane items over the last 24 hours.  

Today - cat tending, Willimantic with sister #1 and friend from Paraguay to visit friend's AFS family from when when she traveled from Paraguay to CT for her senior year in college.  So close, but she and sister #1 would meet in Paraguay in 1973.  I kept using the term "bien emocionante" yesterday.  Lots of emotions.  :)

You may find it hard to be the life and soul of the party, but that’s OK. No one expects you to be at your best every minute of the day, so don’t expect it of yourself. It’s OK to give the social whirl a miss for a bit.

Winning won't feel very rewarding if relationships are damaged on your way to the top, dearest Libra. Be considerate of others as you pursue your desires, as the Scorpio Moon aspects Pluto and Mars. Stepping over peers to steal the spotlight won't lead you to happiness. Instead, try cultivating an environment that allows everyone to be seen, valued, and validated. Your own confidence will flourish, and it will be easier to rally support when you need it most. Prosperous opportunities could find you once Venus aligns with Luna and Saturn this evening. Enjoy breakthroughs, but avoid the temptation to hoard success. 

Take off to the stars today, Libra, and keep your mind and heart open to all that's possible when you have faith in yourself and the work you do. Mastery of a skill comes when you have the guts to always take it to the next level. Consider different areas of your life that require more of that confidence at this time. Balance courage with common sense as you implement this attitude in as many ways as possible.

Faith in myself...courage with common sense.  Wish me luck.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  5:49 a.m. already.  

People week underway... :)

Rooftop restaurant for linner yesterday.  Sister #1 and friend from Paraguay arrived for their 4 day visit.  We are off to the Long Island Sound today, Willimantic tomorrow, nowhere (PHEW!) on Friday.  They leave Saturday a.m. and cat owner comes back on Saturday so I will push the reset button on Saturday.  :)  Did get a great gift bag from Paraguay friend.  All things Paraguayo! 

So yesterday - ran dishwasher, cat tending, walk, CA DC, cat tending, linner, very short walk with sister (she had been in car all day).  Today - cat tending, getting picked up at 8:30 a.m., no EOLD for sure, will hope to be back in time for GA DC, but we will see, cat tending.  Will meet up with sister #4 for lunch today.  And with landlord and landlady at their beach house after lunch.  

You don’t have to do something just because others expect it of you, but you should certainly do it if it will be good for you personally. You may be a good guy by nature, but pleasing other people is not always the best way to show it.

Are you being held back by your own comfort level? As Luna moves through your sign, aspects with Jupiter and Chiron emphasize the importance of embracing new challenges. The idea of losing control and having to reestablish balance can be a serious deterrent. Catering to these concerns puts your success at stake. Opportunities won't always come when you are ready for them. At times, you will need to push yourself. Take stock of your current affairs. Acknowledge if you've been dragging your feet on projects or goals that will elevate your position. Even small steps can reroute your course in meaningful ways once Luna debuts in Scorpio this evening.

It may be that you've returned deeply changed from a long voyage, Libra. Of course, we're all changed to some extent by travel, but in your case, the change is truly profound. You're going to have some problems getting back into the life you had before you left. Your old life is likely to feel too limiting to you. So what are you waiting for? Change it!

Change/no change, feet dragging, challenges...lots to think about with my cosmic guidance BUT it is travel day so I will stay present and see what comes.  Have a good Wednesday.  

A different "holiday"

Week 2 of weaning myself off Shoprite.  :)  $20.53 shopping day.  Will not try to do comparison every week...but still all items less at ALDI and self check out.  Shopping is definitely not a social occasion at ALDI.  :)  So yesterday in prep for sister #1 and company, cleaned apt, did load of wash, tended cat-1, walked, parade called off so no need to adjust time for walk, ALDI, tended cat-2, ZEN DC.  

Today - run dishwasher, cat tending-1, walk with family friend, CA DC, cat tend-2, sister and friend arrive (driving) in at 4-ish.  Hope they will want to get settled in their airbnb and call it a night early.  Road trip to Florence Griswold Museum and beach tomorrow.  Saw that son got TURO car for his trip here.  I will pay for it.  Don't want to rely on my car or drive while he is here.  I need to try that out as an instead of buying a new car transport option for me going forward.  People in my town participate.  We will see if I am moved to travel.  :)  

Will take poll worker check with me today on walk in case I want to cash it.  

You don’t have to do something just because others expect it of you, but you should certainly do it if it will be good for you personally. You may be a good guy by nature, but pleasing other people is not always the best way to show it.

Your interactions could feel a bit off this morning, dearest Libra. As Luna forms harsh aspects with Venus and Saturn, it will be difficult to read loved ones and vice versa. If you are preoccupied with pressing responsibilities or work demands, take some space to catch up. Just let family and friends know, instead of avoiding connections. You'll benefit from creative exploration when the Gemini Sun and Pluto align. Catering to your interests will provide a much-needed boost in mood and endurance. Flex your intuitive muscles and connect with your higher power while Mercury stirs later tonight. 

The key for you today is to use your heart more than your head, Libra. Base your actions on your feelings and your inner knowing of the situation. Facts may deceive you. It could be that you've come to rely so much on a linear, logical way of thinking that you can't see any other way. It's important that you see the interconnectedness of many of the different areas in your life.

I will be looking forward to putting the cat tending behind me...and human company...what am I supposed to get out of this week?  Time will tell.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Bench

In the spirit of the weekend, on Friday I walked by "the bench" in the upper cemetery.  Nobody is buried there, but it put in after my father died.  The spot overlooks the town we grew up in and where I live.  No flags on the upper section, but both parents were veterans.  Coast Guard for mother and Army Air Corp for father.  Savannah GA for mother, "the hump" - India to China flights - for father.  But with all that said, 8 a.m. they will decide whether rain will cause the cancellation of the parade.  I was not planning to watch so it will make the day more manageable for me to get my day done if they do cancel.  Plan is - cat tending, walk, ALDI, wash clothes, cat, ZEN DC. All will flow easier without the parade which routes right in front of my apt and overlaps on walk routes.  :) Need to decide what day I will clean apt since we will be doing a road trip on Wednesday and one on Thursday...

Yesterday - cat, abbreviated walk (Burlington and back) due to cold rain, Albany CA DC.  Tomorrow - walk with family friend, cash check from poll work?, CA DC, meet up with sister #1 and friend from Paraguay.  Wednesday - Florence Griswold Museum, lunch - Hallmark?, beach house of my landlord and landlady and sister #1's classmate. Will see if I get to GA DC on Wed night.  Thursday - road trip to Willimantic to visit with Paraguayan friend's "sister" from her exchange year here in the US in the 1968-69 school year.  Cat twice a day thrown in to each of these days.  

This morning started - Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda Vaill is a 2025 biography that tells the story of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler, focusing on their lives, loves, and divergent paths during the American Revolution, moving them from the background of Alexander Hamilton's story to the center stage of American history. I am feeling more comfortable reading about history these days.  

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.

The Moon enters your sign, dear Libra, aspecting Uranus, Neptune, the Gemini Sun, and Pluto as the hours pass. Encourage mindfulness by reflecting on your goals before starting the day. You could encounter a crossroads while the Sun and Nodes of Fate form a t-square this afternoon. If you stay spiritually connected, it will be easier to determine the best path forward. Reflect on any signs you received recently if you must make quick decisions. Challenge yourself to unlock opportunities and creative potential when a grand trine forms this evening. Embrace change without abandoning core truths once Mars squares Pluto tonight. 

 Issues involving fashion, magazines, and the spoken or written word will all slowly begin to take a turn in a positive direction today, Libra. You may find that these things have been somewhat obscured lately, or at least their development has been more backward than forward. The good news is that the tide is turning. You should notice over the next few weeks that things are getting back on track.

I will keep the good thought about "getting back on track" - cat and company between now and son's visit in June...throwing me some curve balls. Feel I got some signs in dream last night...but no recall this a.m.  Oh well.  Have a good Monday.  

PS:  looking back at what I wrote a year ago today - I mentioned that I was watching to see if we had 350,000 visitors to the GDS blog by June 1 2025...as of this a.m. at 687,690.  :)  

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.