SO distracted myself by shiny objects...5:37 a.m. already :)

June 13 pic from Branford seaside thanks to cousin.  Always brings peaceful thoughts to mind for all the times she and I have wandered that part of the state.  Regardless of what sister #4/now Rhode Island "real water" resident, Long Island Sound does have its beauty.  

Distracted this a.m. by video by the Melissa Wood, email from one of blog team on non-blog issue of crossover between CT and NC with the recent Stanley Cup winner, and email that sync'd with Mettle Health conversation yesterday.  I love that when it happens.  But on to today, "late" as it is.  :)

Yesterday - walk, ALDI - $25.37 day, hope the peaches are as good as last week - wash clothes, Mettle Health discussion of Friday webinar with 3 other people "in the room" who were gifts to me.  Wife/collaborator of the author of a book that is releasing today - In GREAT SAVES AND TERRIBLE LOSSES: The Journeys of a Surgeon, Dr. Goodman recounts memorable events from his career as a surgeon from 1967 to 1993, before miracles such as CAT scans, MRIs, and minimally invasive surgery. This riveting memoir follows Dr. Goodman through a career that took him around the world, through his retirement from the practice of surgery and into his second career as a professor and author. He reveals his approach to coping with his mild Alzheimer’s diagnosis, as not only a patient but now as a well-educated MD with a steep curve learning about the ever-changing nature of this disease, its impact as well as pathology, and options for management.  I never know what each day brings but felt very "gifted" yesterday.  Then PA DC.  Another great conversation that gave me a platform to talk out some of what came up at Mettle conversation.  

Thought of a plan for a day when son is here.  Trying to keep myself calm about filling time.  Except Thursday when we will go to sister #4's and meet up with sister #6 and possible niece #4.  But lots of water to go under the bridge before that.  And lots of travel in front of my son before he lands here.  

Today - run dishwasher, walk, noon PCV talk - Grassroots to Governor’s Desk: The Journey of Act 39. Interesting with the recent announcement about lawsuits against the NY and IL 2026 passing of MAID laws in those states - complacency is not allowed these days. Then CA DC, and will see if I go to IOWA DC that is coming back after being down for a bit.  Picked a bad day to be distracted.  :)  But I think I will recover.  

You won’t find it hard to assert yourself today, but because you are smart you will realize that you will gain more in the long term if you use persuasion rather than coercion. Your way with words will get the desired result.

Be mindful of what you say about others this morning, dear Libra. A harsh square between the Cancer Moon and Saturn brings out protective behavior in loved ones. Venting to your sweetheart or bestie may trigger overreactions, and could permanently skew their view of anyone you've grown frustrated with. If you need to backpedal, try clearing the air once Luna aspects Mercury and Mars this afternoon. These vibes can also help you manifest professional gains, so take a chance on your dreams. Bring family and friends together to reinforce your support network when Venus and Uranus align this evening. 

Some people around you might think that you have never really matured, Libra, that you still have the mind of a child. It might not seem obvious at first, but your lighthearted attitude is also a sign of great wisdom. As with those who have truly committed to long-term romances, you will find out that you'll never lose your lightheartedness.

Don't think "lightheartedness" is a word many think of when they think of me :) ...same as to romance - long or short term, but I will hang my hat on using my words.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Tuesday.  

New calm look from yesterday a.m.

Shared with my PD buddy yesterday a.m. that the sky was beautiful outside my back windows but he bested me outside his cruiser window as he sent this pic.  He was working 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday into Sunday.  Nice look to start the day.  Watched a Stern interview with Arnold S. - fun listen.  Great call from brother followed by sister #1 sibling call.  Brother is moving toward a Jan 1 retirement.  But it will be an active retirement for sure.  He was calling on his way to work yesterday - a Sunday...So the gradual reduction is not moving as quickly as possible.  Draught in his area of NC is necessitating some different landscaping maintenance methods for the facility he is responsible for.  He is on top of it as always.  Sister #1 is off to PA on Tuesday then Finger Lakes area of NY State.  

I did some thinking yesterday about son's visit.  Was sad to see the lady I went to for a palm reading years ago is going to be in Costa Rica on a retreat.  Also the lady who did my tarot card reading in 2024 is not longer advertising.  Will check in at Kismet when the open for the week on Wednesday if they have anything to offer in the "mystic" realm.  Want son and I to both finish visit feeling uplifted.  :)

Good session with SDHS re Switzerland Option.  Founder of Pegasos was the main speaker.  Very passionate and compassionate person.  150 people in the zoom audience.  

Today - walk, ALDI, do have one plastic bottle to drop at Shoprite not sure if that will be today, wash clothes, 2 p.m. Mettle Health open discussion about Friday's webinar, 4:30 a.m. PA DC.  Tomorrow PCV discussion, CA DC, Wednesday EOLD, Thursday FEN blog group meeting...curious as to what marching orders we get from Exec Dir, and pool opening that I will be "late" arriving to, Friday MASSAGE!, Saturday LA DC.  Wednesday son lands in NYC.  Thursday is the Knicks parade...he is landing at a busy time in NYC.  A week from Tuesday he will land here for a couple of days.  NC friends are closing on their new home today.  First move in 43 years!  But only closing today.  Not moving yet.  

Rain did not wake me up as weatherman had predicted.  College acquaintance did reach out to me and another classmate that she is in the area for her last summer.  She sold her CT shore cottage so will be Florida only going forward.  Will see if the three of us can find a time and place to get together.  Captain's Cove maybe?  Told her I would give it more thought after the son visit.  :)

You will get impatient today with someone who does not share your sense of adventure – but you won’t change their outlook, so don’t bother trying. There are plenty of others who will happily join you on a voyage of discovery.

Love, healing, and spiritual growth play peaceful themes in your morning, dearest Libra, as the Gemini Moon and Chiron align. Use this energy to nurture companionships and recommit to your dreams. Follow through on your goals once Luna debuts in Cancer, forming sweet connections with the nodes of fate. Your hard work will gain you valuable attention, accelerating the path to success. Enjoy a relaxing lunch break while Neptune stirs, but don't let yourself fully check out. Socialize with colleagues to snap back into focus as Venus aspects Uranus. Juicy information could rise to the surface, giving you a social and professional edge. 

Today you're apt to be a bit preoccupied, Libra. You might find yourself considering concepts that others think are strange and impractical. This might involve metaphysics or the occult or unusual ways of making a living - or all of the above. You might want to discuss this with others. However, you should make a decision based on your preferences without influence from those who aren't directly involved.

My sense of adventure aka none ?!  :) Will see what appears today that has a tinge of discovery.  Reading The Librarians.  Interesting. No heavy lifting, but I do want to know the "who done it" of it. Oh well. Diamond Tarheels and Hurricanes/Whalers...NC sports strong. :)  Have a good Monday.   

Reading as my distraction of choice this past week :)

3 books for last week.  Started, read, finished.  Moved on to "The Librarians a novel by Sherry Thomas".  A good change from the non-fiction of late and a great move on from Theo of Golden...good concept, bad delivery.  I get kindness but the privilege and all the good endings...giving over receiving...hit a bad note for me.  Good library location, murder mystery is a good move.  

Yesterday read, walked to Shops and ALDI.  Can't wait to buy more peaches tomorrow.  Talked to sister #6.  She is working two jobs as teaching job winds down...but not soon enough, and her summer job heats up.  And why she called was she thought of me at a Zoning Bd of Appeals meeting in her town about moving the homeless shelter.  Homeless population is big and not a "good look" for a town whose livelihood is focused on summer tourism.  Proposed location would be close to sister and troubling as she does a lot of walking around town - even in the evenings after her summer job and if people come to the shelter drunk or on drugs they get turned away and they start walking around town too...  We will see how it develops.  Meeting was rescheduled to July.  Post my walk, swung by swimming lady's house to see if she had recovered from her latest trip.  Cars and trains and heat...at 86 years old. 3rd trip in the last 30 days.  I am amazed by her endurance.  

Today for me - walk to Unionville, SDHS zoom at 4 p.m.  Weather change yesterday will continue so MUCH more comfortable for walking.  Will hope that the HHH does not reappear next week when son is in town.  No AC and one table top fan...oh well.  Residence Inn in the town over can be an option if it gets too bad.  

4:43 a.m. as we speak. Got past my blip on the screen on sleeping.  

The more you are tempted to cut corners and bend rules, the more you will need to have a word with yourself. You don’t have to gain an unfair advantage over your rivals, you are already streets ahead of them by every measure.

Saturn activates early this morning, reminding you of how important a strong support network is. Show loved ones that you appreciate all they bring to your life, sweet Libra. The more generous you are with your love and encouragement, the lighter and happier you will feel. Magickal moments arise throughout the day, and your connection with the divine will improve if you nurture it. Tonight's Gemini New Moon holds extra special meaning, activating the sector of your chart that governs spirituality and luck. Make a wish to honor the energy, and outline a plan to help you make the most of the next six months. 

Others, particularly family members, might be rather quiet today. It could seem as if everyone is running around like crazy but not sharing what's on their minds. You'll have to trust your intuition when you need to know what they're up to, Libra. Writing could come from deep within, whether through letters, poetry, or novels, allowing you to express a facet you don't often see. Use this spiritual gift and dig deeper.

Spirituality and luck, six months ahead - I thought a lot about next steps yesterday.  Trying to craft a plan but no real thinking until I get to July 1.  Get son's visit under my belt and see if anything bubbles to the surface after that.  Or just sit back and relax and see what happens...  Not my "way" but maybe that is where the luck will kick in.  Have a good Sunday.  

Trying to figure out if I did sleep last night :)

Reaching for calm this a.m.  Not sure how much I slept last night.  1:51 a.m. as we speak.  Sad to see that Paraguay lost.  That will be my last WC monitoring I will be doing.  Pretty toasty in the apt last night but this morning feels much better.  Will hope that it is not HHH for nights son is here later this month.  

Yesterday - Dropped books off at library, up to chapter 34 in Theo of Golden.  Walked.  Watched the pitch All-In episode - MGM, TLN, AKTS, Geodnet/token.  Listened to Mettle Health Dementia Deck discussion.  Feels foreign to me that everyone would not have shared their wishes with others as to what they would want to see happen if a dementia diagnosis would occur. Text back and forth with son re WC.  Paid electric bill - $81.44.  Better but not good.  

Today nothing on my paper calendar.  Walk to Shops.  Finish Theo.  No other plans.  Not sure if my cosmic guidance for today will be up yet.  :)

You may not be the sort to shout about how fantastic you are (you leave that to your opposite sign of Aries) but you need to blow your own trumpet this weekend. Make sure your boss and your colleagues know what a valuable asset you are.

Nurture all layers of your social sphere to increase visibility throughout the coming weeks, dear Libra. As Venus enters Leo and your solar eleventh house, much can be gained if you embrace your influence and strengthen your network. Connecting others also brings satisfaction, especially when you have a chance to play Cupid. Meanwhile, the Gemini Moon aspects the nodes of fate and Uranus, forcing you to re-organize. If you’ e fallen behind, hatch a smarter plan so dreams don’t wither away. View the world from a higher perspective to discover creative or romantic opportunities once Luna aligns with Neptune and Pluto this afternoon.

Today you're about to put your sense of humor to the test, Libra. You'll likely confront a few unexpected situations. Even if you're used to finding exciting things to do in an ordinary world, you'll be in for a big surprise or two. Today there will be a lot of excitement where you least expect it. Try to let the day's energy guide you.

Will see where this early start leads me.  Have a good Saturday.  2:06 a.m. :)

All clear :)

And my ears.  :)  No medical intervention, ear cleared with home remedy and time  :) ...and I think the heat of my walk helped meltdown everything in my body.  :)  ALDI peaches, strawberries, blueberries, bag-o-salad were positive players in day's meal #2.  Call from son.  He was at Tigers game with father the Wednesday night, watching CDMX World Cup game yesterday on TV reminiscing about what they tried to put together over his recent time.  Week in NYC and CT coming up starting on Wednesday.  I finished The Brothers McKay.  :)  Will walk back AWAKE and Brothers to library on the front end of my walk today.  Watched most but not all of Compassionate Ottawa program re Palliative care...too frustrating listening to Canadian approaches to medical care in general and EOL specifically.  Family friend dropped off Theo of Golden on Wednesday.  Started that this a.m.  

Big soccer game tonight - Paraguay and USA.  Espero que Paraguay gane.  :)  So today walk, Mettle - The Dementia Deck talk.  

Encounters with amazing people will brighten your life over the next few days and one of your new friends could even become a romantic attraction. Will the relationship stand the test of time? Who knows? But it will be a lot of fun!

You'll need to act quickly when opportunity strikes, dearest Libra. The universe throws curveballs your way as Uranus enters a t-square with the nodes of fate. Don't let personal hangups or a fear of change prevent you from fulfilling your potential. Professional alliances can propel you even further while the Taurus Moon aspects Mercury and Mars. Move with purpose and remember to advocate for yourself if negotiations arise. Now may also be a good time to call in favors that can help you level up. Lean into success and trust that imbalances will work themselves out once Venus squares Chiron tonight. 

You will wake up today on cloud nine, Libra. Your morale is at a peak. You will feel totally free and be able to clearly perceive the essentials of life. You have the perfect opportunity to share this gift from the stars with your loved ones. Even after this aspect has passed, you may have trouble getting your feet back on the ground. Don't rush it.

Patience and trust...fingers crossed - keep a good thought for that.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Can you hear me now?

One ear is acting up this a.m., last couple of days really  :)  Wax.  Such an old people thing for me. Will hope it "pops" today.  Won't do anything medical.  But it is annoying.  

Other than that - yesterday - walk with friend, EOLD, cleaned apt, Lansing, family friend swung by and dropped off a book she just read that she thought I might like.  Theo of Golden.  I had read something that kept me from putting it on my read list, but since it landed in my lap, post The McKay Brothers, I will give it a whirl.  Today - 10 a.m. "to" Ottawa. Conversations with Leaders - Understanding Palliative Care.  Will see if there is any new news from our neighbors to the north. 

So today Ottawa, walk.  Tomorrow Mettle. Sunday - Hemlock session re Switzerland or in mind "death by privilege".  Oh well.  

Hope to spend a chunk of today with McKay.  :)

Your sixth sense seems to be working overtime lately and what it tells you today will be of the utmost importance, so tune in to your inner voice and let the message come across to your conscious mind. The more you listen, the more you will learn.

Examine the demands you put on yourself and others, dear Libra. As the Aries Moon aspects Venus and Chiron, it's important to manage expectations so they don't create imbalances. Try to make your connections feel more like partnerships once Luna enters Taurus. Forge an environment where everyone can be heard and accounted for to ensure equality. Reassess your approach to daily life when the nodes of fate activate. Embrace minor adjustments that will lead to healthier and more efficient routines. Brace for ego hits while Pluto stirs midafternoon. Avoid inflaming drama or intense power struggles will emerge. 

 A lost possession could be recovered today. A gift, either money or a long-desired item of some kind, could bring tears to your eyes, Libra. Your sense of self-worth should be high at his time and could cause you to feel nurturing towards everyone around you who doesn't have your self-confidence. New opportunities for increasing your income could come your way. Make the most of them.

I will hope that my ear clearing will be my gift today.  :)  Had a gift yesterday as the ALDI peaches were so good I had two with meal #2.  I will listen to the universe.  Paraguay-USA manana.  Have a good Thursday.  

5:24 a.m. already...another "late" start :)

This is a notification from another year but I could have been distracted by the shiny object this a.m. of reading The Brothers McKay by Craig Johnson.  Finished AWAKE yesterday.  Should have put it down earlier.  Divorce by privilege book.  So easy to recover from divorce when money and access to $125/hour therapy is readily available...And you find your next "person" in a matter of months and not years and you are a NYT book list author...oh well, but I read it to the end.  BUT the good news is I put my library card in my pocket when I went for my walk yesterday and found Craig Johnson's latest book (that my NC friends went to the book signing at one of my former workplaces a couple of weeks ago) so all is well in my reading world.  Started it this a.m. and could have easily have stayed in bed longer reading it, but have my family friend walk today so I am on a schedule. :) 

Almost also got distracted by LinkedIn again with a Hospice News article.  Another money corrupts article about government and hospice payments and what is playing to the lowest denominator of hospice providers and what is best for the person dying and the families?  But I commented and let it go...for now.  I was reviewing a possible blog article yesterday and the writer's comments hit me -  "No one called it death literacy. We simply called it taking care of our people."  - and -  "Community care reminds us that none of us were meant to carry life's challenges alone."  Life does not have to be as complicated as I make it?  :)

So yesterday walk, library, CA DC, SD DC.  Both good in different ways.  Today - paid COMCAST painfully.  Wish I was not such a wimp as to making the changes I need to make but that pertains to so many things that I get stymied.  So when the going gets tough, I read Craig Johnson.  :)  Walk at 9 a.m.  EOLD at noon.  Lansing at 7 p.m.  Did run the dishwasher yesterday.  Will see if apt cleaning is today or tomorrow.  

You may think you have a duty to speak up and let someone in a position of authority know they are wrong, but how about letting other people take responsibility for a change? The planets indicate it will pay you to keep quiet today.

Check in with yourself upon awakening, dearest Libra, and take steps to address imbalances. The Aries Moon aspects Saturn and Mercury early this morning, making it difficult to outrun issues you've been avoiding. The weight of troubled relationships, grueling schedules, or ignored responsibilities will only grow heavier if left unaddressed. Luckily, the Sun and Luna align to offer aid if you are willing to fight for harmony. Release what you do not need, and ask loved ones for help when burdens can't be carried alone. Celebrate progress once Jupiter stirs later tonight, but acknowledge work that lies ahead. 

You generally like to think of yourself as someone who faces life logically and rationally, Libra, but today your intuitive side could prove a valuable resource, especially when it comes to dealing with others. Your communicative ability is enhanced by a strong sense of what others are thinking and feeling. This opens the door to more effective communication with everyone - friends, lovers, colleagues, even strangers.

Good cosmic guidance today...hope I listen.  Have a good Wednesday.