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

I shut it down early yesterday.  Post massage sometimes I just like to let it all rest and enjoy where the massage lady can leave my body and mind after an hour or her "work".  Talk about having a gift.  So I woke up to an email in box with action items and a voicemail from TX/NM friend.  I moved first on the email from the FEN ED who wanted review by our blog team for her blog post for this upcoming week.  Good article but you know I had a comment or two but only 2 proof-reading items.  :)  Will get back to rest after this.  

Yesterday - Writing, reading, walking, picked up The Correspondent on my walk past library, dropped off Box on way to massage, massage.  Today nothing on my paper calendar.  OOPS!  Just distracted myself again writing to my niece about first day of school for her 6 yr old son.  Back to yesterday.  Post massage - kept myself in quiet and called it a day even earlier than I normally do.  :)

Today - Writing, reading, walking.  TX/NM friend said she would try again to call.  I will hope that she does.  Her life is beyond busy so I hate adding to her juggle but I am who I am and my "open for business" hours do not jive with most.  :) 

With the Sun and Mercury moving through the most secretive area of your chart you would prefer to keep a low profile, but that won’t be possible today. If you have a part to play in what’s going on it’s your duty to play it well.

Your imagination will be highly active as the Virgo Sun and Mercury square Uranus. Embrace creativity as it arises, but don't lose track of your to-do list. Though you'll be tempted to slip into weekend mode early, unfinished business will catch up with you at inconvenient times. A sweet connection between the Pisces Moon and Mars can increase your visibility around the office, and it's important to maintain an image of professionalism and efficiency. If you need help staying on task, buddy with your favorite colleagues to showcase leadership skills while making the day go by faster.

You're feeling pretty strong now, Libra. You're probably in fairly good health and your mind is sharp. You've outgrown some areas of your life that no longer seem what they once were. One of these could be your work. You could be considering leaving a job you took primarily for the money and going into a profession you really love. Do it if it works for you.

VERY interesting cosmic guidance for today.  I will address my "calls to action" with vim and vigor!  As to any "money play", I have never been a good player...oh well, it's me and my SS dollars.  I make it work.  Have a great Friday!  

Post swim season is settling in - and I have no complaints. Shocking! :)

I keep pausing at this picture as I scroll to see what I want to use in the a.m.  - "Be patient with yourself. Shouting at a flower won't make it bloom."  And this is the quote that spoke to me this a.m.  I need to be quiet and patient with myself this a.m.

Yesterday - cleaned apt, walked with family friend,  EOLD - Ketamine and End-of-Life Anxiety with Catherine Durkin Robinson.  GA DC where a member shared she is off to Switzerland mid Sept.  Gave us all pause in an "in awe and in celebration" type of way.  As to the Ketamine discussion - for me, it is a "medicine" not a "plant medicine", so doesn't feel right to one who has never had a prescription drug in her adult life but Catherine did a great job with her presentation. Did share Death Sangha with the ZEN DC facilitator.  She said she might try and drop in.  

Got my driver's license renewal.  I will take another 2 year renewal.  

My annual "hay fever" is upon me.  Always made the first days of school challenging as I sneezed and sniffled through opening days.  :)  I always blamed that for my never making the socially attractive A Team in school...easier to blame hay fever than my persnickety-ness, just general isolationism.  :)  Guess two more quotes might fit into this part of my thinking this a.m. - "Always remember you matter, you're important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can." "One day you’ll look back and realize how hard it was, and just how well you did."  :)  Good day for massage day!

Today - woke up to an email from TX/NM friend.  She has just arrived back in TX.  Her nuclear family will be gathering in TX for the kids to say good bye to the TX house.  Son announced that he and wife are pregnant again.  Daughter...not yet.  Friend is closing on new NM house on Sept 8.  LOTS going on in her family's lives.  Ahead for me in my non-eventful life, walk, stop by library and drop off CJ Box and pick up The Correspondent which is being held for me.  Perfect timing even though I did start reading The Four Winds last night.  Massage at 1 p.m.  Nothing else on my paper calendar until Death Sangha on Sunday.  

It is of the utmost importance that you read the small print carefully today, even if you think you know what you are signing up to. A temporary blind spot in your ability to notice errors could lead to a major loss further down the line.

The Virgo Moon and Mercury join forces to illuminate new pathways of your psyche, dearest Libra. Touch base with your deepest thoughts, feelings, and wishes to uncover what the soul genuinely desires. Reroute your internal dialogue to support your hopes and yourself better. You'll feel somewhat restless and in need of a project under tonight's Pisces Lunar Eclipse, which squares revolutionary Uranus. These vibes are perfect for experimenting with hobbies or artistic outlets. Wherever the evening takes you, allow your imagination plenty of freedom to explore and discover. If you choose to set intentions or wish upon a star, offer to break a bad habit in return for the universe's aid.

Any work today could require a higher level of concentration than you can muster, Libra. You might lapse into daydreams, think about personal matters, and feel guilty because you aren't doing what you're supposed to be doing. On days like this it's best to focus on routine tasks you can do automatically. That way, your mind can wander. That's the only way you'll make it through today.

No problem with me and letting my mind wander...  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Things are feeling right on many levels, in my silly way

Got the pic from Monday's stop at the ice cream store after lunch from sister #4.  Came out pretty good since picture taker (sister) did not have her glasses on.  :) Back and forth late (for me) in the day yesterday between sisters #4,6 and niece #4 after the DP news hit the wire.  Niece is a huge DP fan.  I did mention that you die as you live.  DP went from doing appearances at Dollywood to...dead.  She was very energetic energizer bunny-esque.

Other than that for Tuesday - ran dishwasher, almost half way through CJ Box book, walk, CA DC, and luckily all the back and forth kept me up late enough to go to EOLPC Death Sangha at 8 p.m.  I look forward to staying with these events through December. https://go.eolpc.org/death-sangha  As I shared with someone this a.m. -  I have never had a psychedelic experience or do I have "a practice", but I am glad the group is welcoming nonetheless.  Last night was led by Rev. Norma Burton.  Words that sit with me this a.m. are:  Experiencing death before death.  Ego Death.  Never ceases to amaze me as to where I am drawn.  

Today - clean apt, walk with family friend, EOLD - Ketamine and End-of-Life Anxiety with Catherine Durkin Robinson.  GA DC tonight.  Massage Thursday can not come soon enough.  :-)

You seem to believe that if you ignore a bad situation, it will go away of its own volition, but that isn’t going to happen. Face up to what is worrying you and then do something about it, something that consists of more than just words.

There's enough love to go around while the Aquarius Moon aspects Jupiter and Saturn. However, you may need to take space from people who are too demanding, especially if other relationships have suffered as a result. Funnel energy toward companions who offer security and harmony. Opportunities to expand your social reach could lead to professional rewards, so be mindful to put yourself out there when in the company of impressive peers. You'll shine brightly with little effort once Venus activates in your sign midafternoon. Let others know you see them during your moment in the Sun, gaining their adoration and loyalty.

Friendship could turn into romance if you aren't careful, Libra. A platonic relationship could turn passionate, and no one would be more surprised than you. Think carefully about where you'd like this to go. While it can't go back to the way it was, you can stop it from progressing further if you're uncomfortable with the new dynamic. You can only make this decision once.

We will see where to and to whom I am drawn...My daily exercise.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Well that day filled in :)

Again another attempt to get to Shake Shack was dashed.  Sister #4 came up from RI to see her high school friend and I got the call asking if I wanted to join them for lunch and they mentioned Beau's Burger Shack, but it was Monday and closed...I mentioned Shake Shack...LaSalle Market down the block won.  Oh well.  One of these days I am just going to have to take myself.  :)  But it was a good lunch and then we went to Canton Creamery for ice cream.  

To fill rest of day - Wash clothes.  I think my shirt I wore to sister #1's get together was saved! Shoprite 75th anniversary pushed ALDI out of schedule.  It was a $62.17 spend/$48.33 "saved" day, 27 items. Dropped finished book at library on the way to Shoprite.  Walked.  Stopped at library to restock on the tail end of my walk. The crossroads: MYSTERY BOX , Heroes of the frontier : FICTION EGGERS and The four winds: FICTION HANNAH.  Got home and started reading The Crossroads. Fun phone call from friend from CA, facilitator of the Albany CA DC and who was one of our hosts when son and I went to CA in 2024. Sister called and off I went to meet them on Main St.  7:30 p.m. ZEN DC.  Good day all around.  

Today - wash dishes, walk, CA DC at 1 p.m. and Sangha at 8 p.m.  Wednesday - EOLD: Ketamine and

End-of-Life Anxiety, with Catherine Durkin Robinson, GA DC at 7 p.m.: Dena  Davis, JD, Ph.D. is our guest speaker.  "A Ulysses pact or Ulysses contract is a freely made decision that is designed and intended to bind oneself in the future. The term is used in medicine" as it pertains to dementia advance directives.  Thursday - MASSAGE Thursday!  

A slight delay early in the day could work in your favor, because by the time you reach your destination, those who were ahead of you will have done most of the heavy lifting. Make sure you return the favor if you ever get the chance.

Pay more attention to the inner workings of your mind, dearest Libra. As Mercury debuts in Virgo and your solar twelfth house, you're asked to release judgment and find peace. A soft aspect with Chiron acts as a reminder that it's never too late to break unhealthy cycles. If you have a habit of finding flaws within yourself and others, combat this behavior by focusing on positivity and strengths instead. Luckily, the Aquarius Moon works overtime to instill your heart with joy, forming supportive connections with Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus. Embrace your wild side with people who make you laugh to feel light and full of life.

This is a wonderful day for you, Libra. You'll find that you're holding all the cards you need to be successful. Today luck and prosperity meet with discipline to create a perfect situation for wealth. Your preparation is finally paying off. You'll find that the more in tune you can be with yourself, the better integrated you'll be with the people around you.

Hmmm...wonderful day, search out people who make me laugh and be full of life...here I go.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Almost forgot my sangha. :)

Needed some calm this a.m.  Can't push re-start on the Hamilton book.  Will get to library today to restock.  So headed to my machine. 4:09 a.m.  Yesterday was interesting to say the least.  Rained on me for a bit on the walk to Unionville, but clear by the time I got home.  I had almost forgotten about the Death Sangha at 1 p.m. but the irony was the first wave did not include yesterday BUT people showed up and all but 3 "hung up" so I got to spend an hour with a woman from UTAH and one from NYS.  What a gift they both were.  They are both deep into the mission of:  We'll begin our shared exploration through contemplative practice, reflection, conversation, and small-group dialogue.  I have no practice per se but I will hope it will rub off.  And they are both in the psychedelics at end of life as part of their doula work.  I was in heaven just listening to them.  Not sure where it might lead but even if yesterday was it, "it" was good for me.  This "rotation":  Sunday, August 16 | 10:00–11:00 am PT | David & Dan Tuesday, August 25 | 5:00–6:00 pm PT | Norma Sunday, August 30 | 10:00–11:00 am PT | Christine Tuesday, September 8 | 5:00–6:00 pm PT | Rohini.  I had missed Aug 16 because of the last day of town pool conflict.  So after that informal get together with the 3 of us, moved on to 4:30 p.m. Hemlock Society of San Diego and the VSED discussion.  - 200 people on that ZOOM.  Then 7 p.m. Albany CA DC.  The only thing that would have made the day better would have been all the gatherings to have been in person, within walking distance of my apt.  :)  

Today - wash clothes, grocery shopping - Shoprite looks to be winning as to sales on items needed, library to drop off/pick up, walk, ZEN DC tonight.  Will wait and see how I fit into sister #4's day as she drops a friend at BDL, stops to see her high school classmate and ...we will see.  She might tap me for a walk.  But I also told her about Shake Shack and that family friend said the chocolate milkshakes were too chocolate-y...I don't think sister #4 has ever found ANY food item TOO chocolate-y.  We will see if she bites on getting one for the road.  

Sister #1 sibling call included her sharing with me that while she is at sister #3's she will be shopping at Shoprite so I can now see what coupons she is using.  I told her they are all "loaded" so shop away.  I will start loading up the Stop & Shop coupons for her month on the Cape.  Glad to be of service. :)

If you want to impress someone in a position of authority, you must call on the power of Venus in your sign to charm your way into their good books. A more aggressive approach not only won’t work but could be counter-productive.

Remember your roots and draw strength from them, darling Libra. The Capricorn Moon brings a resilient yet nostalgic energy your way, helping you pull from past experiences to illuminate the path forward. A desire to support and nurture loved ones acts as a secondary byproduct of this luminary placement. Do what you can to reinforce family and close friends, and they will readily return the favor. You may also want to reassess your living situation, especially if you have plans to relocate. Educate yourself on what it will take to make your domestic dreams a reality, even if these goals seem far away for now.

Use the day's boisterous energy to take charge and make things happen, Libra. You'll find that actions you take today resonate in the coming days. Don't worry about the consequences. Simply go for the gusto. Strong forces are at work encouraging you to seek freedom in your creative endeavors and giving you more room to explore your inner sanctuary that you hold so dearly.

Charm, nostalgic energy, go for the gusto...I will try to center myself and then move forward.  Keep a good thought for my progress.  :)  August is a combo platter of "flying by" and "when will it be Sept 1?".  The calendar is giving me plenty of time to contemplate my seasonal adjustments.  Have a good Monday. 

No lobster, but not a problem :)

Would have been tasty, but timing of lobster dinner delivery and evening DC made it not work.  Oh well.  I had a hotdog and potato salad leftover from last Saturday's get together with sister #1's group.  :/  Adequate substitute.  One more meal and leftovers are over.  Today is working on possible Shoprite only grocery run tomorrow.  We will see.  

I am realizing what I did with time spent going to/from pool over last couple of month.  Finished another book this a.m.  Lisa Gardner - You'll Be Sorry.  A two day read now I am bookless except for Hamilton...do have a pick up ready at library for tomorrow - C J Box - The Crossroads.  Put holds on The Correspondent and Whistler but I am way down the list on those so I will need to look around a bit on Monday.  

So yesterday All-In, read, chatted with landlord for a bit running into him when we were both heading out, walk to Shoppes, stuck my head into Shake Shack, home, LA DC.  Will hope to go to Shake Shack on Monday even if only for a milkshake when sister #4 is in town.  But don't know what her plan with her high school friend will be.  She alerted us both that she would be in town and I am thinking sister #4 will be anxious to spend some time with her friend who just wrapped up a 40+ year career living and working in Bermuda.  We will see how the day rolls out.  I have a load of wash to run, groceries, ZEN DC in evening.  

Today - walk to Unionville (might be an umbrella walk), grocery list, send text to my PD boss on the one year anniversary of his mother's death, Hemlock Society of San Diego webinar on VSED at 4:30 p.m., Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  Will see if sister #1 does sibling calls from sister #3's house.  She is holding down the fort while sister #3's wife if gone with grandkids to beach for the week and sister's mobility is still limited by post broken leg surgery.  

Too often in the past you have made things difficult for yourself by aiming for perfection when you don’t need to. However, with Venus in your sign you can relax and not worry so much about end results. Focus instead on having fun.

Big personalities clash this morning, dearest Libra, as the Capricorn Moon and Mars face off. Choose your battles wisely and try not to let personal issues interfere with your public image. Conflict with loved ones will be easier to resolve in private while the Virgo Sun and Chiron align. Show a willingness to evolve and learn from disagreements to squash drama and strengthen connections. Plan for a relaxing evening at home when Luna squares Saturn, encouraging your housemates to do the same. Brace for moody interactions once Venus grows restless tonight, and do what you can to put yourself and others at ease.

A powerful desire for a current or potential romantic partner might come over you today, Libra. This person could live far away or be on a trip, so you might have to be satisfied with a phone call or email instead of the meeting you'd prefer. Don't get frustrated. Distract yourself with an exciting novel or movie and look forward to when you can get together.

No aspiration for reconnection and "fun" is not a oft used word in my vocabulary or in life, but I will aspire to evolve and learn.  One out of 3 isn't a bad day.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Cancel the lobster? :)

Landlord and landlady returned home last night.  Hope they found my bed work acceptable post sister #1's stay last weekend.  :)  

Yesterday was very interesting on many levels.  Mona's Eyes...hit me between the eyes on page 415...I was loving everything about the book then I got to page 415 and whammo.  Death with Dignity/VAD, honoring a loved one's wishes and unresolved grief. Bowled me over in a completely and totally wonderful way.  Sent that to the person who referred me to the book - a high school classmate - and a DC and FEN person. Finished the book and returned it to the library on my walk yesterday.

Went to the ZOOM episode of the MEA week's exercise.  Big push for the pay for play session by them online in Sept.  $1000-ish money...glad I got to participate in the free, "draw them in" activity.  I don't begrudge them the push, but I can't imagine pay for play in my life.  Think I will pay my car and apt insurance due in Sept.  :)  So Zoom, finished Mona, MEA session at 11 a.m., walk, text from family friend letting me know that they would be doing lobster drop off today not yesterday...I have LA DC 6:30-8 p.m. so I am thinking that I might miss out for drop off since I can't be on my stoop to receive when they are coming into town during that time.  Oh well.  

Today - listening to All-In as we speak, walk, might do a recon at Shoprite since the 75th anniversary sale might have this week be a Shoprite vs ALDI week.  I will do more thinking on that.  Will see if lobster is possible since friends are eating earlier (insert praying hands emoji) :)  LA DC. 

Sister #4 is headed my way to do an airport drop off on Monday.  She has a high school friend to visit but I will hope I see her for a snack or a walk.  We will see.  

If you don’t stand up for yourself today and over the weekend your enemies will walk all over you. You cannot afford to allow even a single person to say bad things about you, because if they get away with it others will try it on too.

You could awaken to thoughtful messages, darling Libra, thanks to a sweet aspect between the Sagittarius Moon and Mercury. Spend your morning catching up with friends, filling the spirit as you’re reminded of all the wonderful people that make your world vibrant. Opt for a quiet afternoon at home once Luna drifts into Capricorn and aspects Chiron. These vibes are perfect for releasing stress and connecting with loved ones in a cozy environment. You may experience a tinge of sorrow when the Leo Sun unites with the South Node, widening gaps between you and companions you’ve drifted from. Enjoy those you feel close to now, trusting that true friends will always find a way back to you. You’ll need more time to rest and reflect throughout the coming weeks after Virgo season kicks off this evening. Embrace softness, but try not to zone out while Neptune brings warm and fuzzy energy your way tonight.

Don't be surprised if your inbox fills with email or your phone rings off the hook, Libra. Friends, relatives, and colleagues could have great news and useful information. One or more of these messages could inspire you to send a few of your own or even pay some visits. Most of what you learn should be positive and exciting, although some things may be confusing.

Had this in my inbox this a.m.  I completed, will hope that many do the same - Participate in Research on End of Life Attitudes: Join Columbia University’s Bioethics Study.  Interesting cosmic guidance as people coming and going in my life.  It is an interesting time for me.  Fingers crossed for lobster. Short range, long range - what will be will be.  :)  Have a good Saturday.