First rain in quite awhile... oh well.

Even with the rain, I did swing by post walk to take a pic of the tree my long time friend planted when one of her children died.  I sent her a Spring pic, but never noticed it before during the fall season, but yesterday it caught my eye and I was thinking of her because she lives in FL now in the area with the flooding of late.  So thought that might be the reason the tree drew me in yesterday to tell me to reach out - so I did.  

Also reached out to Thursday DC facilitator.  Wanted to share with her about Asha Frost and her books.  It was inspiring and energizing to me, but did not fit in with where the DC conversation went on Thursday.  :)

So yesterday - nothing on my paper calendar but day filled in "smoothly".  Watched my L&O shows, walked one of my reservoir routes with my umbrella but it was a "soggy, not soaked to my underwear" rain.  Got the pics from son to picture frame of his Chili contest judge's badge and more pics of the landscape.  He is going to be jolted back to a new space and place when he gets back north.  

Today - watch All-In and Boston Blue.  Lansing DC.  W&T book club.  Blog co worker's mother died so want to write to her.  Wrote to TX/NM friend this a.m.  I missed her call.  I shut all my devices down at 6 p.m. rather than 7 p.m. yesterday - time change darkness and rainy day...I did not feel the need to stay connected any longer.  :)  Tomorrow - Death Sangha.  After the wonderful one on Tuesday night, can't wait and the Sunday ones are at 1 p.m.  MUCH better time of day for me.

If you wear your heart on your sleeve, it’s unlikely you will get the sympathetic response you were hoping for, so keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself. You don’t need other people’s advice, you are tough enough to look after yourself.

You're in for a busy morning, dear Libra, so try to get an early start. As Luna moves through your sign, aspects with Venus RX, Jupiter, the nodes of fate, and Chiron make you a social hot commodity. With so many invitations to choose from, be mindful of your own needs. When deciding how to spend your time, choose the path that brings the most peace. Slow down with decadent indulgences once the Moon enters Scorpio mid-afternoon, heightening your senses and connection with the real world. Watch your spending when Pluto grows restless tonight, or your bank account will take an unnecessary hit.

You will have to expect a few disturbances in the harmony that has reigned over the past few days, Libra. For example, your needs may not match those of your mate or close friends, or you may feel restless. Minor worries about the future may intrude on people's good moods. In short, this won't be a good day to look to emotional harmony as a source of satisfaction.

"When deciding how to spend your time"...I truly do think I do go the way of bringing myself peace.  And early starts are never an issue for me.   But I will keep all in mind as I move through the day.  Keep a good thought.  :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Winding this week down

This seems to be my image of the post Autumnal Equinox time.  :)  And where did this week go?   :)  Oh well.  What was on my mind yesterday was the library online presentation and then I went on a search for more of this woman's writing.  Asha Frost - The Inner Winter just came out this week.  And what she spoke on was You are the Medicine.  From The Inner Winter description - Each of the four parts of the book embodies a season: Spring as rebirth, Summer as growth, Fall as harvest, and Winter as rest. Every chapter opens with an ancestral Ojibwe legend, flows into embodied teachings, and closes with a healing ritual, ceremony, or journal practice. With gentleness and grounded spiritual authority, Asha invites readers to come home to themselves—not by transcending or romanticizing their pain, but by honoring it as medicine.  I got a very "working against Nature" feeling as I thought about how our "human calendar of events" does not let us take the winter in the Northern Hemisphere as a true celebration of the darkness and opportunity to rest and recharge.  The Inner Winter offers a new paradigm: healing that begins in the dark and roots you in wholeness.  Good thoughts in our human contrived "fall back" and "holiday season" time of year I find myself.  AND add to that I started The Nerd Reich this week...Yowser.  :)

So back to yesterday - watched my Chicago shows.  Blubbering by the end of CF.  Met former co worker to walk at 9 a.m., wrapped that up at 11 a.m., then before I settled in for the first rain in over two weeks, I walked up to the library to restock.   An inconvenient widow : the torment, trial, and triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln/ROMANO and Fear the worst/BARCLAY.  Got back to apt at noon.  2 p.m. Rita DC.  No other "front facing" activities.  

Today - nothing on my paper calendar.  Watch L&O shows, walk, read.  Will do Shoppes walk route since I will be doing Friday reservoir route for W&T book club.  Will see what the rain forecast is for today in case I need to abbreviate anything.  :)  Tomorrow - Lansing DC and W&T.  Wondering how the Chili Cook-off went for son and his dad in TX.  :)

Am letting the cosmos be where it wants to be.  I will discover my focus...later.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Too good to be true... :/

No Shoprite gift cards - "fraudulent activity" when I went in to get ready to print.  Oh well.  At least I did not burn $.30 printing them out at the library.  :)  I will rest on my laurels on the $10.69 coffee credit for this week's "triumphs".  And that was just the start of the "bubble bursting".  Got to Parkville Market with family friend and NO Taiwan Night Market...tried Thai Street Food And Pho to get my dumpling fix and that worked, but much less food consumed than past PM visits.  Probably a good thing because we did stop at AC Petersen's on the way home for a mini dipper sundae with - A.C. Petersen Farms' signature gourmet hot fudge is a legendary, house-made chocolate topping famous throughout Connecticut.  That wrapped up the eating sequence on a high note.  

And yesterday finished Paper Girl and will return that tomorrow and started The Nerd Reich...great lead up and fresh from mid term election results books.  I will watch to see how the Nerd Reich repositions itself post the realignment of power in January.  I am sure it will land on its feet and create a new web of influence.  I so do not like the current prospects for Speaker of the House and Senate leadership, but - again - I will watch to see how the mobile resettles itself after being jostled.  And I had not known before the NR book about the JD Vance/Peter Thiel connection.  I will see if explore more as to the fact/fiction/substance of that.  "The veil" is thin this time of the year, maybe truth will be easier to find.  A gal can dream.  :)

So yesterday - cleaned apt with back windows open with the warmer windows (one storm windows come down, front windows stayed closed), walked with family friend, EOLD, Parkville Market, AC Petersen's, car wash, home.  Big day for me.  :)  More pics to picture frame from son.  He and father should be at the Terlingua Chili Tournament now and heading back to their homes this weekend.  Can't wait to get a report once son is home.  

Today - watch Chicago shows, walk with former co worker, Rita DC, will see what else.  Supposed to rain for the first time in a long time.  Should not influence my day at all.  

You need to be on your guard today, because the planets suggest that someone you think of as a friend may be trying to undermine your efforts behind the scenes. You don’t have to get super suspicious, but you do have to keep your eyes and ears open.

You have the right to pursue your deepest desires, sweet Libra, unapologetically. Put yourself first as Luna moves through your sign, aspecting Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus as the day unfolds. Be mindful of who genuinely supports your aspirations, and watch out for those who don't. It's especially important to act if your significant other can't cheer you on. These issues rarely get easier to navigate and may stem from your partner's own insecurities. Instead of getting defensive, ask about their long-term goals and how you can support them. Just remember to set boundaries that allow you to travel separate yet intertwining paths when Luna opposes Saturn later tonight.

Your ego may be under some stress today, Libra. The tricky part is that the threat you feel is probably a result of something that isn't even completely real. It could be that someone is acting on false information that has no bearing on the reality of the situation. You might be swept away by someone else's false impression of who you really are.

Boundaries - subject of yesterday's EOLD discussion and putting myself first...in my life movement it is usually an easy task based on I am most days my only contact point. And that cagey search for truth...tricky always, very tricky these days.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Dilemma Averted :)

Shoprite "re-do" to the tune of $10.69.  :)  Can't make this stuff up.  And time of day change hit my clothes washing and dishwashing.  Later in the day for both, Monday and Tuesday, respectively.  Will see if apt cleaning stays on track for today.  :)  AND late watch of FBI.  I really need to stay alert today.  I was distracted by shiny objects - aka my free 26 ounce can of coffee - rang up at the wrong price so they made good by credited me what I spent after coupon applied.  $17.99-$7.30-10.69 = $.00.  :) And wrote to two people - one about writing for FEN blog and another about her 2027 "Summit" possible speakers/topics.  And I stayed up LATE.  Perfect day for the Death Sangha.  AND I got emails sending me two-$50 Shoprite gift cards.  No indication of who sent them...will get to the library to print those off today.  Either on family friend walk or later this afternoon.  :)  That is huge!  Might be moved to bring Sister Schubert rolls for Thanksgiving...

So yesterday - walked to Shoprite and back after my credit negotiation, ran dishwasher, watched FBI, watched library program online - very good!  Death Sangha.  Today - look at election results, clean apt, watch NCIS NY, walk with family friend, print off gift cards at library, EOLD, lunch with family friend at Parkville Market followed by ice cream sundaes at AC Petersen's.  OFFICIALLY the end of the b'day celebration with the gift cards squeaking in before the "deadline".  Big day.  Tomorrow - watch Chicago shows, walk with former co worker from first job when I came home 20 years ago, Rita DC, nothing on Friday paper calendar but watch L&O shows, Saturday - watch Boston Blue, Lansing DC and W&T book club.  Time change week finishes strong.  

You could find yourself in a position to spread wealth and success, darling Libra, as Venus RX and Jupiter form an auspicious aspect. Choose wisely when passing along opportunities you've outgrown, being mindful of who is qualified and most likely to return the kindness. You may also feel called to volunteer or donate funds to a nonprofit. Financial matters come into focus while the Scorpio Sun and Mercury RX unite, motivating you to pay down debts, invest, and stretch your dollar. Ask for advice if you're uncertain of which financial moves to make, as the Moon travels through Virgo and the sector of your chart that governs the unseen.

 It looks as though you're about to hop on the bandwagon, Libra. Friends will try to get you to support one of their causes. Think carefully. They aren't going to settle for a check. They want your hands-on support. While you might be intimidated by addressing a crowd, you always did want to use a megaphone. Volunteer for a night and see how it goes. You may enjoy it.

Too early for my third cosmic guidance, will check later today.  :)  I feel very "successful" with my gift cards soon to be in hand.  Have a good Wednesday.  

PS:  3rd cosmic guidance - worth waiting for... ?  Something will occur between now and the weekend that turns your world upside down. Considering how topsy-turvy things have been in recent weeks, you probably won’t mind too much. Who knows, you may even finish the right way up again!  And no NCIS-NY last night. :/ Onward to cleaning apt.  :)

Shoprite Dilemna

Won't say it was the only reason behind my sleep pattern last night, but I have some unfinished business to take care of from my Shoprite trip yesterday.  CFON coffee $17.29-$7.30=$9.99.  Mine range up at $17.99 as original price.  Will walk my receipt over today and ask for a "rang up incorrectly" remedy for a credit of $9.99.  Wonder if they have corrected it overnight.  That will really help out on my $38.30/$35.34 15 item shopping day yesterday.  

Balance of the day - washed clothes, dropped latest Eggers' back at library, Shoprite, walk, FEN CDF, should have stayed up for the NE FL DC, but lost my enthusiasm and wanted to get back to the book I started yesterday morning - Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America (2025) / Beth Macy  200 pages in as we speak.  Very interesting read right around election time.  

Today - run dishwasher, library talk online - Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost and I will do everything I can to stay up for 8 p.m. Death Sangha.  The Sunday ones are good timing - 1 p.m., the Tuesday nights...a bit late for me.   

More great pics to picture frame from son.  I thought some of the pics were from the dark sky star night event they were going to - from son:  That was just the Marfa lights area on Halloween.  Skies are super clear tonight and we are going to a thing in Marathon Texas for a dark sky event.  Man, he is a good trip planner.  

If you do not approve of what a friend is up to then you must speak up. They may not thank you for it now but they will do later on when it becomes apparent that your intervention saved them from making a very big mistake.

You may find it difficult to stay present when dealing with others, dearest Libra, as the Moon enters Virgo and your solar twelfth house. Your ability to recognize patterns and a boost to the imagination will have you in the mood for peace and quiet. Signs and blessings from the universe could emerge out of the blue as Uranus activates, marking the perfect time to connect with your higher self. Just be mindful that wishes made under these cosmic conditions might manifest in strange ways. Take your senses on a walk down memory lane by enjoying guilty pleasures from your youth, while Luna aspects the Scorpio Sun and Mercury Rx tonight. 

For you, Libra, the changing planetary configuration portends a period of timidity. You will probably go out less, introduce yourself to fewer new people, and be less prone to show off. But any relationships you form will be much more intense than usual. The weeks ahead are quite promising, although you may have to readjust some of your attitudes.

Promising weeks ahead! Connect with my higher self. I will hang my hat on that - especially with it falling in my dreaded Oct 15 to Jan 15 time period.  Fingers crossed.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Peaceful start to November 2026

Deep sleep, vivid dreams last night.  Sun going down before 5 p.m. shortened my day - even more than my usual long mornings, short evenings day.  :)

Finished latest Eggers' this a.m.  Will drop that off at library on the front end of my walk today.  

Yesterday -  sibling call from sister #1 - she was up earlier than usual since she address all her "fall back" situations...except her coffeemaker :)...walked to Unionville and read were the balance of the day highlights.  Was late with my thank you, but texted the hostess for last Monday's great luncheon in MA.  

Today - Shoprite only run is my thought, walk, 3 p.m. FEN CDF.  Toying with the idea "to go" to NE FL DC.  Will see how I feel as the day goes on.  

If a friend or work colleague seems determined to fan the flames of disagreement this weekend, you must let them, and everyone else, know that you want no part of it. As a fair-minded Libra you detest “good guy” versus “bad guy” situations, and rightly so.

Indulge your extroverted side as the Leo Moon and Mars join forces, dearest Libra. Time with peers boosts vitality, charisma, and creativity, especially when you are surrounded by people determined to make a positive impact. Allow yourself to get fired up over causes or projects you're naturally passionate about when Jupiter and Venus rx activate later today. Your ability to generate excitement breathes life into goals you've been spearheading but haven't gained the traction you've pushed for. Life-altering collaborations are possible when Luna aspects the nodes of fate and Chiron, so be mindful of who you would like to work with, and don't hesitate to pitch ideas. 

It's very possible that you will want to take a step back today in order to take a closer look at your relationships. Your address book is full of names. Your phone rings off the hook. You receive tons of texts and emails every day. Yet isn't it funny that you feel alone? It's time to get rid of the superficial relationships and concentrate on those that really mean something to you.

I will be looking for the life-altering collaboration possibility...who will I carry with me?  :)  Have a good Monday.  
 

Incredibly peaceful night...surprisedly :)

My life dominoes lined up well yesterday.  Watched Boston Blue, good walk, finished off all the leftovers and can get back to food that makes sense for ME, not others but me.  New Eggers was just the book that could distract me from what noise I noticed on Main St. - which was very little.  Don't know if in the past I had not dropped the storm windows yet or it was a quieter crowd.  Whichever - A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING - Dave Eggers was all I needed to get to sleep.  3:53 a.m. as we speak.  So a good kick off to the dreaded time change week.  Sun will set before 5 p.m. tonight...  :/  Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit.  

Talked to sister #4, she let it slip that sister #3 and wife and dog are planning to join us for Thanksgiving...we will see if that stays in place and I am glad to have some notice so I can prepare myself physically, mentally and emotionally.  I can do this.  

Today - walk to Unionville.  Nothing on my paper calendar.  56 degrees and sunny for walk time.  

Did scout out cranberry sauce at ALDI yesterday.  Too bad I can't go "off brand".  $1.39 for Sweet Harvest brand at ALDI, $1.99 on sale from $2.49 for Ocean Spray at Shoprite.  Will take a look at Stop & Shop.  I only am assigned rolls and cranberry sauce for my T'giving contribution.  Family knows my limits - mental and financial.  :)  Monthly financial report was a bit low...Friday seemed to be a bad market day.  Oh well.  I know I am in much better shape than others in the wide world.  

No more pics from son yet.  He and father will be moving toward the Chili Cook-off in Terlingua for the end of this week.  They will be judges one of the days.  Can't make son's life up.  

If you can find a way to bring a dispute to a harmonious end then do so. If, however, you have no choice but to declare one side the winner and the other side the loser then do that instead. Why should you care if anyone feels offended?

Surround yourself with inspiring and encouraging companions, dearest Libra, as Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus align. Recognize how your support network influences your ability to succeed, moving away from schemers who are too insecure to pursue their dreams while cheering for yours. Accountability pacts can help you stay on track as the Leo quarter Moon aspects Saturn this afternoon. Connect with ambitious peers to discuss your goals and set reasonable milestones to hit before the year ends. Clean up your online presence when Mercury Rx stirs tonight, especially if you're on the precipice of a major shift. 

Gossip and bad feelings among co-workers or in a group could occur today, and there might be some political shenanigans that it would be in your best interests to avoid. This isn't a good day to go to lunch with co-workers. Get away by yourself. Don't believe anything you hear. Chances are it isn't true. Keep to yourself and don't offer any opinions, Libra. To do so might be unfortunate.

Keep to myself and offer no opinions.  Completely fine with that and very do-able.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  First day of November 2026 - yikes.