2026 Pool opening day :)

Maybe one of the last pairs of my 2.75 reading glasses falling off my desk and breaking was a symbol for the day.  :)  I am trying to figure out what "glasses" I need to have on for my blog meeting later today.  I am feeling the group moving from the fire fighter mode to insurance adjuster mode...and you know where that leaves me - running for the exit.  Just trying to figure out my parting words.  Have paid for my org membership until March 2027 so will not walk away entirely, but no more blog work.  That is how I am feeling at 2:33 a.m.  :)

Yesterday - cleaned apt, walked with family friend, tracked my son's flight to NYC (all looked to be on time for him to get to where he wanted to be by 8 p.m.), EOLD discussion, finished The Librarians and started Blunt Instrument.  Interesting - if I am reading the book jackets correctly, both books were the authors' first foray into murder mystery.  :)  Picked up Dear Abigail: The Intimate Lives and Revolutionary Ideas of Abigail Adams and Her Two Remarkable Sisters by Diane Jacobs on Tuesday walk.  

Today - walk, FEN blog meeting.  THEN I will make the decision re hitting the pool.  I am thinking that afternoon rain might make the decision for me and that will be fine.  No HHH weather this week that would make it more encouraging.  Tomorrow Massage Friday!  Saturday LA DC.  Thinking pool those days.  Am overthinking my grocery shopping for next week.  Combo platter of digital coupon buys at Shoprite, then ALDI.  We will see where I go with that thought on Monday.  

Your enthusiasm for a project has taken a dip of late, but later in the year, you will look back and realize that your loss of focus most likely worked in your favor. Don’t worry, you will be starting a new, and better, project very soon.

Share connections with people you trust to build a stronger network, darling Libra. The importance of aligning yourself with serious peers is underlined by an auspicious aspect between the Leo Moon and Saturn. If others do not know who you are and what your professional background looks like, the path to success will eventually hit a dead end. Genuine friendships will be forged along the way, and playful competition can inspire you to try harder. Just don't take rivalries too far once Luna and Mars square off tonight, or you could wind up in a dramatic power struggle. 

Libra, the atmosphere of the day gives you the impression that there could be a lot of changes waiting to unfold in your personal life. Most of them will concern your relationships. Today you could feel as if you've just changed your star sign. Take the time to open up and listen to what the stars might reveal to you. This will be time well spent.

Feel very positive about my path after reading my cosmic guidance.  :)  Looking forward to this afternoon's meeting.  Wish me luck.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Had to smile

Hockey to hospice, my concept of "lateness", my questioning about ALDI costs - Monday was interesting.  And yesterday was very thoughtful.  Have a text I need to reply to that came in from CA way past my bedtime.  Amazing where my emotions took me over the waking hours yesterday.

Ran dishwasher. Walk, stop by library.  Hope to finish The Librarians today - I am getting a bit tied up in notes with all the plot twists and hope I will soon get to the "who done it".  :)  Noon PCV presentation about how their MAID law came into existence.  I will send off to my state rep and senator as soon as I get the recording.  1 p.m. CA DC.  7 p.m. IOWA.  Good to see the IOWA contingent again after a bit of a hiatus.  Took a spin around the blocks after CA DC.  Got an email which let me know that one of the blog team members is stepping away.  I am very sad about that.  He is the real wordsmith...and I am very curious about the who and what that led him to disassociate.  Whenever you get more than 3 people involved...discord is possible.  The group will hear my opinion at the Thursday meeting which this person said he would not be at for any wrap up.  

Swimming ladies are choosing their bridge group on Thursday over pool opening.  I have my blog meeting so I will be "late" if at all.  Weather is not like it was last week with the heat so motivation might be low, but I will see how I feel.  Going alone is not an issue.  Talked to son.  He heads to NYC today.  Here on Tuesday.  

Today - walk with or without family friend depending if her grandson #5 who was born Jun 12 or his family need her attention.  Noon EOLD. Clean apt.  Will watch to see if son's plane is making it east efficiently.  He has a show he wants to be at in NYC and it will be close in timing.  

Don’t limit yourself to one location or one group of people over the next 24 hours. The more you are on the move, the more likely it is you will encounter people who inspire you by their own example to do more and do better.

Ease into new structures you've chosen to implement recently, dear Libra. As the Cancer Moon aspects Jupiter and Chiron before entering Leo, success is contingent on your ability to maintain balance. Turn to peer support if you can no longer keep up with certain tasks or obligations. If you're willing to part with work or invite collaboration, someone will likely step up to help you and themselves. Your world hums with possibility when Luna aligns with Uranus and Neptune. Socialize to stay up to date and learn of opportunities in real time. Be on guard for competitive peers, love triangles, and jealousy once Venus opposes Pluto later tonight. 

You have a generous nature, Libra. You know how to give and devote yourself to solving the problems others that confide in you. This will still be true today, but not entirely in the same way. In fact, it wouldn't be wise for people to bother you with their problems if they really aren't all that important. It's high time for you to take care of yourself for a while.

Great back and forth about NC friends new location.  What a great transition for them.  They have mapped out a great life for each other over the years.  What a gift and does my heart good.  

Have a good Wednesday.  

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.