Still catching up with time this week

Will see how today goes.  Restless night last night after a long peaceful night on Sunday into Monday.  Oh well.  Gearing up for company in town starting Wed thru Monday...  One of swimming ladies invited me for St Pat's dinner on Mar 17.  I am very grateful that massage Thursday in March 19.  I will need it.  Also not only the time element of this season but 70 degrees today, not above 40 by Wednesday...  

Oh well.  Yesterday long walk, washed clothes, ZEN DC.  Today Shoprite, run dishwasher, walk, CA DC, SD DC.  Need to get outside as much as possible before the warm recedes into the background. Talked to sister #6.  She made it through her re-entry week last week and started with a busy day yesterday.  She is chomping at the bit for retirement...has a few things to take care of first.  :)

If you ignore what your inner voice tells you at the start of the week you will most likely regret it by the end of the week, so focus on what is going on in your own head rather than what is going on in the world at large.

Venus and Pluto share a soft connection this morning, dear Libra, offering emotional release and healing. Make time to connect with loved ones, making space for fun, kinship, and belly laughs. You should also be mindful to take better care of yourself and to embrace activities that strengthen your identity. Try not to overthink your agenda while the Sagittarius Moon squares the nodes of fate and Mercury rx. Stay organized by outlining a to-do list and going through each line to avoid distractions. You'll gain traction within professional aspirations once Jupiter stations direct tonight, but you will need to push for more.

You may find yourself gravitating toward solid, grounded things, Libra, in hopes that these will provide you with the stability that you lack. A key word for you today is patience. Learn how to wait without becoming restless or grumpy. What you will discover after a while is that the stability you seek is actually sitting right there inside of you, and has been all along.

Patience and traction...I will grab hold of those two words for my day today.  5:42 a.m. already and I am still on coffee course of my morning meal... :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Good visit day from cousin

PD buddy sent me this pic after I texted him that the sky was putting a good show on the first spring ahead nights.  :)  Good day yesterday - finished The Last Runaway.  Started Girl with the Pearl Earring.  Cousin and her gentleman caller arrived at 1:30 p.m.-ish.  Eggs in hand from caller's farm!  Gave one dozen to my landlady as I never have any "thank you" for all her food gifts.  Then we walked the reservoir.  Then to Grassroots for linner and ice cream.  Gentleman caller is a big ice cream fan.  Very good on food and ice cream offerings.  Then they headed home.  I will make up for miles missed yesterday today.  It is going to be warmer and sunnier today than yesterday!  

Today need to walk, do a load of wash, drop off book/pick up books at library. ZEN DC.  Did not wake up until 6:11 a.m.  Yikes!  It is not that I went to bed later than usual.  But as I told PD buddy.  This is the adjustment week to spring ahead clock change...  Just sent sister #1 her happy birthday email.

If you ignore what your inner voice tells you at the start of the week you will most likely regret it by the end of the week, so focus on what is going on in your own head rather than what is going on in the world at large.

It might be necessary to pivot, dear Libra, as the Scorpio Moon opposes Uranus. Foundations and partners may prove unreliable, forcing you to reevaluate. Your wits sharpen once Luna enters Sagittarius, inspiring you to move on toward bigger and better dreams. Notice who matches your enthusiasm with genuine support while Neptune and Saturn activate, for therein lies your true allies. Intellectual exchange, playful interactions, and flirtations bring significant developments to your heart when Luna, Venus, and Pluto align this evening. Keep tabs on the time and your to-do lists while Mars grows restless, or your night could quickly turn sideways.

You might want to put on your suit of armor as soon as you wake up, Libra. An all-out battle is raging out there, and it could seem like everyone has picked you as the main target. Be careful about escalating an issue even more by becoming defensive without first understanding the full scope of the matter. It could be that everything is coming to a head simply because of one slight misunderstanding.

I will try to stay calm, cool and collected and in light weight clothes!  It hasn't turned the total Spring corner yet, but today and tomorrow yes.  End of March will be turn AND flip mattress, put up storm windows/drop screens, move bed to non-winter position in bedroom.  But not this week.  

Have a good Monday.  

Inspiration from yesterday's Daily Stoic email...

"With tonight’s clock change, you’ll lose an hour you’ll never get back. And while most will simply move their clocks forward, what if you could use this moment to move your life forward?  Refocus on what matters most, refresh your routines, renew your motivation, and make room to reach your potential this season." "RESET, REFOCUS, RENEW.  You’re always starting with a blank page. But if you show up, if you do the work, if you do what you’re supposed to do every day, if you trust the process, you will get from there to here."

I guess I am grabbing at straws as to being inspired.  The Daily Stoic email helped.  Yesterday - watched Boston Blue.  All-In.  Lansing DC.  Left house on foot at 12:30 p.m., W&T book club, got home at 3:30 p.m.  Did some research as to lunch spots for cousin and her gentleman caller for today.  They arrive at 1-ish p.m.  Good timing for my "linner".  Will see where the day takes me.  

Venus, your ruler, links with both Saturn and Neptune this weekend, which strongly suggests that you are going to find yourself at the center of events that affect a great many people. Make sure you act only from the highest of ideals.

Your love life may require some restructuring, dearest Libra, as Venus and Saturn join forces. Review shared and individual goals to identify where you need more support, camaraderie, or space. Taking time to work on yourself shouldn't negatively impact your relationship. Lasting partnerships are built on mutual respect and a genuine desire to grow together. The Pisces Sun and Scorpio Moon indicate that changes in your routine might be necessary to improve overall wellness and efficiency. Discuss these shifts with a loved one who will keep you accountable once Mercury Rx and Jupiter align this evening.

 Plan your moves carefully today, Libra, and have patience with the people around you. If you're working with others, be sure they're on the same page with your goals and aims and that they aren't somehow working counter to your purposes. It could be that someone is acting, or reacting, on misinformation that is creating conflict with your thoughts and feelings. Do a reality check before walking out the door.

Not sure what I am looking for this week.  Luckily ZEN DC tomorrow.  TX/NM friend lands in town on Wednesday and through the weekend.  

Have a good Sunday - keep a good thought that inspiration lands for us all.  Weather is supposed to help at least the front end of week.  :)

"Screen" time :)

Watched some TV yesterday - Chicago shows-3, L&O-2, TMZ-2, Matlock-1.  Lots of catch up from one week.  Today - All In and Boston Blue.  :)  But all the watching helped keep me occupied until it was a better time to walk.  Walked.  Came home to dinner and cookies on the stoop from landlady.  Heard from cousin, she and gentleman caller will arrive around 1 p.m. on Sunday.  Need to decide walk route and where to have "linner".  Talked to sister #6.  She made it through re-entry week at school.  Winter Feb vacay followed by week off due to big snowstorm that knocked out electricity for her Sunday-Thursday.  No other chatting.  Did get text from family friend to be careful walking - her husband took a spill on icy surface taking the dogs out in the a.m....not good.  

NC friend was making banana pudding to take to watch UNC-Duke game.  Wish I was there for a taste of that!  :)

Today - read some more The Last Runaway this a.m., 10 a.m. Lansing DC, 2 p.m. W&T book club.  Planning for tomorrow.  :)

Venus, your ruler, links with both Saturn and Neptune this weekend, which strongly suggests that you are going to find yourself at the center of events that affect a great many people. Make sure you act only from the highest of ideals.

Errors you’ve overlooked will suddenly become glaringly obvious, dearest Libra. As the Pisces Sun and Mercury rx unite, revise your work and establish better routines to ensure cleaner productivity in the future. Slip away with your favorite person while Venus and Neptune join forces. Losing yourself in loving connections will be the tonic your spirit needs to feel balanced and inspired. Make it a priority to let go of pain or stubborn behaviors when the Scorpio Moon aspects Mars and Pluto. Release what is not serving you through luxurious wellness practices once the nodes of fate stir this afternoon.

Your mind isn't likely to be on the job today. That could cause a number of problems. You might be feeling especially romantic. You're thinking about the evening when you can be alone with your romantic partner or at least luxuriate in racy novels or sexy movies. At lunch, buy some clothes you feel are especially flattering and then enjoy your evening!

Not sure where my cosmic guidance is going...will see what adaptation is made for my particular life and times.  Have a good Saturday.  

No winning way at Trivia contest :)

My Rochester cousin sent this pic from his yard of an acrobatic squirrel.  I had shared with him that I hope I felt as agile and clever at the Trivia contest...not so much.  :)  But good outing with early dinner and contest.  

So yesterday worked on some notes for sister #1's project.  Did not send yet.  Wrote an email to a former PCV colleague who is starting another round of chemo on Mar 11.  Went for an umbrella walk which was not as sloppy as I had thought it was going to be. Then dinner at Farley's Pub.  Very good in a rustic way.  Then to the library for the trivia.  I was not a very strong contributor.  Oh well.  Have a couple of author talk videos to watch that I missed in real time.  We will see if I watch.  Wednesday shows?  Thursday shows?  Could be a lot.  Nothing on my paper calendar so we will see.  Walk should be good weather time.  Tomorrow Lansing and W&T.  Sunday with cousin.  She and gentleman caller were due this way...might offer to go her way on the coast since the weather is going to be so nice...we will see.  

5:49 a.m. already.  :)  

Venus, your ruler, moves into the partnership area of your chart today, which for friendships in general and affairs of the heart in particular will be a major boost. Think the best of everyone you meet and they will do their best for you.

Venus's debut into Aries brings passion, excitement, and balance to your life, dearest Libra. Elevate your world by prioritizing connections with people who see the best in you and vice versa. A romantic resurgence breathes chemistry into existing relationships. If you're currently single, love lingers on the horizon. This planetary placement also encourages new projects or creative interests that fortify your heart and mind. Meanwhile, Luna continues through your sign, facing off with Chiron this morning. Unhealthy interactions could arise, but you'll have a chance to correct bad behavior and mend strained dynamics. Spend your evening in luxury once the Moon enters Scorpio.

Your mental processes may run into a snag as you discover that there are certain rules and guidelines by which you need to abide, Libra. Sometimes you feel as if you're above all the rules, that you can establish your own based on your personal morals, and that everything will be fine. Unfortunately, you must sometimes obey others' rules. Try not to be upset by this; just deal with it.

Don't see me interacting in person with people...but will stay alert to my resistance or "abiding" needs.  Keep a good thought.  Have a good Friday.  

Some inspiration amidst the fracas.

So inspiring last night to be in a meeting where service and good works was so evident in the lives of the participants.  Sister #1 let me sit in on her meeting with a group of her colleagues who are working to fill the pipeline with people willing to run for office.  There were a lot of "hot tickets" in the room! They live at that level of inspiration everyday, all day. What a gift to know people are willing to step in rather than turn away.  New Politics.  Emerge New Mexico. And so many other names of people and organizations who are out there that I did not catch.  I will hope sister #1 will keep me in the loop.  One lady in Rochester.  One lady in New Mexico.  Especially inspiring.  Will work in sharing this info with people who I feel could take on a challenge and get involved in politics.  Something I shared with sister before the meeting that she shared with the participants.

When coming home or back to a new homeplace after a service experience, there is so much to choose from as to what next.  So it comes down to the "How do you eat an elephant? question - and the answer is one bite at a time.  The same strikes me as the way to consider how to set a course that will meet the needs of the community I find myself and build upon my service experience. Those who have served in challenging situations in past service might ask: What can I bring to this local table?  It is a bit of reverse engineering as to the tools used in service and those needed to run a board, a town, a municipality but when it comes down to it - get more than 3 people in the room trying to accomplish a goal...pull out those soft skills of being prepared, doing your homework, making people feel safe, seen and heard that you have used all your adult life and get everyone pulling in the same directions. 

"We are the ones we have been waiting for"...poet June Jordan

Lots to think about today.  AND it is "Are You Smarter Than A Librarian" trivia event at a local library...early dinner before with family friend and the two other "team" members...hope we win.  :)  Other than that walk if rain allows...if not, need to find an activity.

Yesterday - icy walk to library to return W&T book.  The sun was strong so I thought things would have de-iced.  Not so much.  :)  Then did some clearing of icy slush in back parking lot.  Then EOLD Nervous System support session!  So good.  Then met family friend for non-icy walk. Then more clearing in the parking lot before more precip today.  Think all rain, until the overnight into Friday.  Then ZOOM with sister and her group.  Then bed.  Did start The Last Runaway this a.m.  Another Chevalier book.

You need to focus on the bigger picture and stop worrying about everyday details. On the work front especially a more open-minded outlook on what may be possible will impress people in positions of power and maybe even earn you a promotion.

Set a specific goal before starting the day, darling Libra, and luck will be on your side. An auspicious aspect between the Pisces Sun and Jupiter magnifies the significance of your efforts. With a detailed to-do list and consistent workflow, breakthroughs will arrive sooner than expected. A steadfast devotion to your craft will earn you the attention of influential colleagues. When receiving praise or recognition, leverage it toward your aspirations. As the Moon moves through your sign, you will shine brilliantly. Avoid the temptation to make yourself smaller while Luna squares Jupiter midafternoon, or you will get in your own way.

Allow your eager and restless nature to express itself in ways other than through the spoken word, Libra. Show someone that you care through your gentle touch or a big bear hug. Hold on a little bit more tightly than you might normally. There's an unspoken understanding that comes when you communicate through nothing but pure silence. Work on developing this kind of connection with those closest to you.

Will try and settle into the day...inspired.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Thursday.  

"Late" night town meeting - thankfully online :)

Interesting turn to the meeting 2.5 hours in to BOF meeting.  Wish the auditor had been hanging around so there could have been his input, but I will pick up where I left off to see where the conversation went.  I had to move to bed at 9:30 p.m. 

Yesterday Shoprite $51.65/$28.43 day.  Ran dishwasher. Went on regular Tuesday route walk. Decided to clean apartment yesterday instead of today because I am thinking we might move walk time to later in the day since it is going to be so nice and might still be icy at our regular time.  But cleaning is done for the week regardless.  Finished W&T book club book.  Will see where the conversation goes on Saturday.  "Went" to BOF meeting at 7 p.m. online.  

Today walk with family friend TBD, EOLD nervous system session, library consortium ZOOM, sister #1 group at 7 p.m.  Not quite sold on the 7 p.m., but will go and listen. Per sister:  I have been in conversations with New Politics - New Politics - Electing leaders grounded in service. If you look at the website the majority of the candidates they are/have been recently working with come from military service. Overall they focus on servant leaders who have come from Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and the military.  No bad news is supporting creation of a new group of people to run for office who might have good souls.  Will see what it sounds like. 

At first light, I do need to go down and sand/salt the sidewalk.  Could be icy this a.m. but then 45-ish degrees and thereabouts for post noontime.  

Have not heard if "I made the cut" to get on family friend's friend's trivia team for a "Are you smarter than a Librarian" trivia contest at a local library on Thursday.  :)  Hope I made it.  Also need to check with cousin today or tomorrow to see if she and her gentleman caller are still coming to visit on Sunday.  Weather should be fine, but I may offer a midway meeting place if that would be better for their schedule.  

If you get the chance to let a loved one know how much you care for them today you must not let it pass. You may think they are aware of your feelings but it won’t hurt to spell it out. They may be in need of reassurance.

Life-altering deals or partnerships could arise, dearest Libra, as the Virgo Moon aspects Venus and Uranus. Keep sensitive details under wraps for now, lest you stir up jealousy from colleagues. Reflect on how your situation will change once Luna enters your sign, facing off with Neptune and Saturn. The delicate nature of actualizing dreams must be guarded with a responsible yet optimistic attitude. Consider what you will need to stay balanced and maintain healthy relationships as you prepare for what comes next. Internal shifts bring significant changes to the way you express yourself artistically as Pluto activates tonight.

You might find yourself in a difficult situation when faced with a person who doesn't necessarily approve of how you're handling yourself, Libra. It could be that someone misinterpreted one of your offhand remarks, and now is violently overreacting. Be careful of shooting back caustic remarks that could only aggravate the situation and elevate it to a damaging level. Your words will be taken more seriously than you think.

Here is to a good Wednesday.  Have a good one.