My walking "look"

Forgot to report a deet from Sunday.  When walking home from the pool, I look at bit...disheveled.  I come out of the pool, chat with the ladies, and head home.  Cover up over my bathing suit, no comb touches hairdo...  So on Sunday a very kind man drove by and then turned around and pulled over and gave me an ice cold juice box.  Not sure what the words were, but the face shared his concern for my welfare... :)  Good the season is almost over.  Maybe next year I will address my "look".  The "elderly, disheveled, and possibly disoriented" call in to the police dept when someone saw me on the rails to trails following a shoveling day a couple of winters ago...  Would love to be able to "pick up" the thoughts of people walking by.  Many stop to say "I see you everywhere".  "Weather never stops you".  :)  But this man with an accent that made it hard for me to catch any words.  Did give me pause but also showed me the kindness of strangers.  

Niece #4 passed her nursing exam yesterday!  Makes moving through the next few months easier.  Congratulated her and the nurse's mother, sister #6.  Sister #1 got an offer from my landlord/landlady to stay at their house when she is here this weekend.  :)  They will miss the gathering of the Class of '69.  Sister #1 snatched that offer up post haste.  AC is in operation upstairs.  :)

So yesterday - ran load of wash, walk, ALDI $23.60/11 item day, walked to/from pool with stop at library on the way up to drop of Silva and thought I was going to pick up book, but nothing caught my eye so on to pool.  Came home to no TV/internet.  Had just paid my COMCAST bill that morning $120.35...so I knew they knew I was still wanting it.  :)  Came back on before I went to bed.  I had gone into a Plan B if for some reason it did not come back up - town library or now that I am writing this - LaSalle Market...  No smartphone so no internet to laptop is a bit more crucial to me than most people these days.  But all set as we speak at 4:13 a.m. 

Today - run dishwasher, family friend reached out yesterday to ask for walk today not Wed.  Fine with me.  She is going with daughter and her boys to Legoland on Wednesday...  Balance of today - CA DC, SD DC, and if I can stay awake - 8-9 pm - "Welcome to the Death Sangha - Deepening presence, connection and our capacity to live with greater intention and care".  Will see if my energy draws me there.

If you are invited to join a group of people whose ideals are similar to your own you must not hesitate for even a second. Together you will be able to do things that you could not possibly do alone － maybe even change the world.

You're on track to reach major milestones throughout the coming weeks, dearest Libra. Keep your eye on the prize while watching out for bonus opportunities as Mars moves through Cancer and the sector of your chart that governs success. Networking plays a vital role in your rise to fame as Luna debuts in Leo, uniting with Jupiter to help you make auspicious connections this evening. Work on yourself to drown out the noise of haters when Mercury aspects Pluto and Neptune. Developing skills and expanding your interests is a great place to start. Make a wish once Venus and Uranus align tonight, putting the universe in a playful and generous mood.

 If possible, a social event could take place today involving a small number of friends you may not have seen for a long time, Libra. You'll feel good about catching up and meeting exciting new people, too. Interesting information could come your way. Someone might be upset about something and want a shoulder to cry on. But this should be mostly a happy and gratifying day for you. Enjoy.

Keeping good thoughts for the day ahead.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Next to last pool Sunday :/

I have had a couple of nights when it looked like a dead person was sleeping in my bed...no movement, sound sleep.  Yesterday I aided and abetted that by walk to Unionville, walk to/from pool, and an extra 30 minutes of laps before swimming lady (only one) joined me.  The other swimming lady had her son driving through town so did not join us.  Good Bloomberg, Open Mind and ICT.  And regular news letting me know that my part of the country is missing some big weather/fire events...

Did get some pics to picture frame from son.  He and his father went to Kid Rock concert in MI...Hope they had good outfits to blend in.  :)  Sent good wishes to niece #4 for her nursing exam today.  And TX/NM friend is staying in NM until Wednesday to be around for the inspection of their soon to be new house.  I sent her some thoughts about sale of TX house process after she asked but as I told her, she and her husband have had 43 years of moving successfully through big decisions and this will be no different.  

Today - wash clothes, walk, stop at library - I am burning through latest Silva, ALDI, walk to/from pool. 

Someone needs to take charge and start making things happen and it looks as if that someone will have to be you. Use the influence of Venus in your sign today to upgrade your powers of persuasion and get everyone working alongside you.

It's time to root out and cut ties with jealous, possessive, or negative influences, dearest Libra. Be mindful of what true friendship means to you while Mercury squares Chiron, noting who in your sphere genuinely embodies these traits. Matters of the heart should also come under examination when Venus aspects Pluto and Neptune, especially if romance has taken up the bulk of your focus recently. Love can consume you if passion projects and valued friendships fall away as your relationship develops. Rediscover yourself by having fun with your bestie or diving into a creative outlet once Mars aligns with the nodes of fate.

Some fascinating new information, possibly spiritual or metaphysical, could come today from periodicals, TV, or the Internet. This could set you on a new course of study, Libra. Your insights and revelations could prove valuable in increasing your understanding of what you read. This evening, expect a surprising message from someone you haven't heard from in a while. Enjoy!

I will be on the lookout for new information...not sure what direction the balance of calendar year will take.  Big time gap will need filling once pool is closed...a week from today will be my first test.  :)  Have a good Monday Aug 10 - Ecuador's independence day.  

8-8

August 8 always has a ring to it.  8-8-88 was a big party celebrating the opening of a new office in Houston for my company of the time.  Lots of water under the bridge since then.  But it was a huge jumping off place for me and life ahead.  But back to 8-8-2026...  Walked to Shoppes dropping off Ignatius, walked to/from pool.  Had to open/close windows some during the early evening but luckily by the time I went to bed, windows open.  Did watch - finally - a Carolla building video...but sad news only 8 minutes.  Oh well.  

Only one more week for the drying rack and bathing suit/towel in my bedroom.  :/

Today pool at noon for ice cream social and set up chairs for swimming ladies who did not register in time for social...hope I get everything set up.  :)  Timing walk to Unionville as I speak/write...2:44 a.m.  Think I will be able to fit everything in given the hour I woke up.  :)  Music on Main did not keep me up last night at all.  

Venus in your sign links with Pluto and Neptune as the new week begins, which suggests you will be at the centre of events that have far-reaching consequences. What you do on a personal level will in some way affect the wider world.

Logic and emotion don't always play nice, and at times may work against each other. Do your best to straddle both worlds as the Moon debuts in Cancer, dearest Libra, especially when dealing with family or difficult colleagues. Tensions spike as Luna squares Venus and Neptune, forcing buried resentments to the surface. If you wish to soothe conflict, take accountability for your role in creating it. Seek understanding from friends who have been in a similar situation once Mercury enters Leo, but try not to spread gossip. Painful breaks could rattle your sense of community as Chiron grows agitated tonight.

Expect some great news regarding money, possibly professional advancement. You may have to control the urge to break into tears of joy, Libra. A female friend could be going through some heavy changes and might want your support. Your best course of action would be to listen rather than offer advice. You may have to try hard to control yourself, however. The situation could defy all reason.

Sounds like I better buckle in for the week.  I will hope for the "tears of joy" to win out.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Ups and downs day

Saybrook Fish House will no longer be my go-to.  LaSalle Market will replace.  College friend came to town and we went to SFH for lunch and the service was bad, no salad, stale bread in the bread basket...not sure what the waiter felt about the two of us, but he did not make one thing work for our lunch and even seemed to be hell bent on it being the worse - and no walk around town because lunch took too long.  Oh well.  I don't have many ops for entertaining but I will put this in my memory file to keep me from making that mistake again.  Lunch there with son in June was perfect...in timing and content.  

But otherwise - the day - did my recreational walk, lunch, "late" transportational walk to/from pool and family friend's daughter and two of her boys at the pool so I spent my time with them.  Talked to sister #4 on the phone pretty much the whole walk home.  She has been busy with her summer work and entertaining around her new pool.  We made some tentative plans for Sept around going to the Cape when sister #1 is there...we will see if that sticks.  Got home.  Finished Ignatius.  Started Silva.  My cash back money is now history.  Oh well.  It did allow me to do somethings I would not have done if I did not have it.  

Today - walk, pool.  Nothing on paper calendar.  

By all means, ruffle a few feathers this weekend, even if it means some long-standing friendships are put at risk. Just because most people subscribe to a particular point of view does not mean you have to as well. Embrace being the odd man out.

Jealousy could rear its ugly head today, Libra. This could involve a romantic relationship. Jealousy is often groundless, so avoid it by doing some communicating. This is the time to make the effort to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Strong emotions can work for you under some circumstances. A passionate reconciliation is better than an angry estrangement.

Be with the people who make you sparkle, sweet Libra. A soft connection between the Leo Sun and Gemini Moon nudges you to embrace all that is good in life whilst in the company of friends. Large gatherings will be highly invigorating, and you’ll easily find your place amongst like-minded individuals. Bring wisdom and experience to the table so you can stand out while still fitting in. Offer up relevant advice by pulling from personal experiences, and your interactions will feel extra meaningful. Luck follows you when Luna and Mars unite tonight, marking the perfect time to bet on yourself.

"Odd man out", "stand out while fitting in"...will see how that all goes.  Heat should be breaking soon, but not a problem with the pool still open.  :)  Have a good Saturday.  

HHH Summer Day

Pool was the high point yesterday.  Trying to reconstruct the rest of the day.  Walked to PD to drop off Chief's b'day card.  He was not there so no chatting.  Then regular walk.  Sister #6 called during walk.  She was off to NYC with niece #4 and a mother/daughter friend group to see Hillary Duff at MSG...on a 90 degree/90 degree humidity day not my idea of the ideal day, but they are mothers and daughters.  :)  Then sister #6 is off to GA today to see her gentleman caller.  So I finished my walk and cooled down long enough so I could get my bathing suit on.  :)  Then walked up to pool.  Walked home.  Thought I was going to have a call from GA DC person at 3:30 p.m. but had a "something came up" email when I got home.  Will see if it is rescheduled.  Then a college friend called and said today would be a good day for her to drive up from beach to visit.  It is hot on the beach.  Sometimes to the point of too hot so I guess coming away from her beach house made sense.  So she will be up for lunch - I am planning on Saybrook Fish House unless she has had her fill of seafood.  More money hemorrhaging. :)  So today - walk, lunch, then walk to/from pool.  Might be even better to go later in the day to cool off.  Looks like storms will be like yesterday and hold off until the evening.  We will see if schedule holds.

On walk to pool yesterday spoke to TX/NM friend.  They made an offer on a bigger and better NM house and it was accepted, closing Sept 8.  Husband flew home to get TX house ready to go on the market. Their son/DIL are living in their current NM house but are looking to buy something and if that happens they will rent out that house again.  Yikes.  Owning 3 houses at once.  And buying the biggest house at 70+...  Not me, but very them.  So that is good.  

If a partner or colleague does something today that seems designed to make life tough your first instinct will be to hit back at them. But is that really necessary? Whatever their motivation may be there’s not actually much they can do to hurt you.

The Gemini Moon forms sweet connections with Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus, priming you for a day full of fun, love, and connection. Maintain valuable relationships by putting forth the effort to interact with companions near and far. If you've been struggling to open up emotionally, these vibes can help you lower your guard with safe people. The transformations that follow will improve your sense of empowerment. You may also feel called to take up a new hobby or invest more deeply in existing ones. Enjoy the spotlight when Jupiter stirs this afternoon, relishing the praise and support peers provide.

You're probably feeling especially energetic but with little if any outlet for your energy, Libra. Increased irritability and frustration could tempt you to take it out on friends, children, or your significant other. On days like this you might want to consider jogging, yoga, or aerobics. These can produce endorphins that override the stress. Go for it.

Ending my day in the pool might be just the ticket.  Will try to see all developments as positives.  Keep a good thought for that.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

So distracted by shiny objects this a.m. :)

Woke up to an email from TX/NM friend about a possible purchase of a new - another - NM house.  Unfathomable for me...child's play for her.  She said she would give me a call today.  Can't wait to here the details.  

Other than that...a bit of restlessness the last couple of days.  Took two ADVIL and went to bed last night.  :)  Also happy to see that Adam Carolla has a home construction video ready for Aug 8 at noon.  I will tune in.  He is building an outdoor kitchen per the promo.  Will see if it is at his new house in Nevada.  Other people living life give me something to watch.  

Yesterday - cleaned apt, walked with family friend.  A bit abbreviated as to distance but took 2 hours in her post op state.  Then EOLD.  Then due to timing of EOLD, drove to pool and thought I would make a trip of it by going post swim to Shoprite and OSJL to do my purchasing - Hotdogs and buns for sister #1 gathering next week.  Both on sale at SR but only until Saturday.  Had two burned out lightbulbs so needed some lightbulbs - another until Saturday sale item at SR - so got some. Spent $16.29/Saved $13.78, 5 items. Then on to OSJL for my calendar $2.12 - Jan 1 2027 to Jan 31 2028.  Then home to a "late" meal #2.  Phew. 

Today - recreational walk.  Dropping off birthday card for PD Chief on my way.  Then "transportational" walk to pool and back.  Scheduled call with GA DC facilitator for 3:30 p.m.  Sent her my AD's in case that would spur any questions.  Mine are a bit irregular because of my "just say no to any treatment" but will see what questions she has.  Gave TX/NM friend my schedule since she mentioned she wanted to call today to talk about new house prospects.  

Venus, your ruling planet, enters your own sign today and almost immediately you will sense that a shift is occurring that will tilt the world back in your favor. You may not get everything you wish for but you will get many things worth having.

Venus comes home to your sign today, dearest Libra, helping you feel balanced, loved, and cherished. The cosmic scales tip in your favor throughout the coming weeks, so be mindful to focus on the goals and relationships that matter most. You could receive valuable advice or a life-changing offer once the Taurus Moon and Mercury align later this afternoon. Don't be afraid to make commitments that are in your best interest, even if they come with some sacrifices—work on strengthening your social connections when the Leo Sun and Saturn connect. The universe whispers words of encouragement and guidance as Luna enters Gemini tonight.

An unexpected chance to fly to a faraway place, perhaps at someone else's expense, could come to you today, Libra. A group might be involved, perhaps one connected with education. Do you lecture or teach? If so, this might be a chance to give a lecture in an exciting place you've never been to before. Get your materials together, pack your bag, and go. Have fun!

No travel plans, but I welcome the thought that the restlessness of the last two days will fall away.  Have a good Thursday.  :)

I need to take better notes... :)

Always feel that I am missing something as I review my days...Yesterday - Input from son, niece #4, sister #1, GA DC facilitator, family friend, cousin, could not make it through the MEA webinar - too perky for me and the 4 digit cost of all their follow up activities...to rich for my blood as I contemplate the need for calendar and lightbulb purchase at OSJL and hotdogs and buns that I signed up for with sister #1 and her gathering Aug 15...I am going to hope that "a sign" will appear that will have HDs on sale at Shoprite this coming week.  Fingers crossed. Not sure what my change/chance opp might be.  

Yesterday - ran dishwasher, extended walk to make up for Monday's abbreviated, MEA cut short, walked to/from pool, family friend showed up in her post-op state with daughter and grandkids. So I was "late" leaving pool and eating meal #2.  :)    Today - clean apt, walk with family friend for as long as she feels comfortable, EOLD, pool.  Might have to drive to pool.  And if so, might combo platter OSJL stop on the way back.  I feel a bit hemorrhagic as to money this week but I will hope to see my cash back hit my cc this a.m.  

I will try and trust in the universe as I had 555 angel number show up yesterday morning and evening yesterday.  And 444 this a.m.  I am reaching for straws, but that's the way it feels right now.  

Will plan on dropping off birthday card at PD for Chief's b'day.  :)

Life is good and about to get even better, so quit worrying about the small things and focus on the bigger picture for a change. Venus in your sign as from tomorrow will remind you that Librans are supposed to take life in their stride.

Your shadow comes out to play this morning, dearest Libra. Watch out for unsavory thoughts or behaviors while the Taurus Moon and Pluto square off. Show yourself compassion, but don't make excuses for cycles that need to be closed. A flurry of activity may inspire you to socialize when Luna squares Jupiter. Be mindful of who you gravitate to, and what influence these people have over you now or in the future. Remember that traits are often shared between friends, staying away from anyone who deviates too far from your moral compass. Tonight's quarter Moon illuminates who is and isn't on your side.

Don't be surprised if you leap out of bed with a spark of inspiration that wasn't there last night, Libra. Let your dreams linger a bit before you face the world. This flash of genius is likely to strike quickly and unexpectedly, so keep an eye out for it, but don't consider it something that you can plan on or force into happening.

A mouthful of cosmic guidance this a.m.  Will see where I land as the day develops.  Have a good Wednesday.