Smoke gets in my eyes... :)

We did not need a smoke detector to tell us that it was smoky. Cleaned apt.  It was a sweaty, smoky walk in the a.m.  Then EOLD discussion then I hustled up to the pool only to find they posting a sign on the door "CLOSED DUE TO AIR QUALITY".  Those young lifeguards and taking care of themselves :)  Oh well.  So swimming ladies went over to one of their houses to chat a bit, then I stayed to do the book moving job she had asked me to do.  I had gently mentioned that at 86 yrs old...maybe moving the book out of the home rather than around the home...she just smiled and told me where to put what.  Another "Oh well".  Came home had my meal #2 and then called my TX/NM friend back.  She had reached out after her return from Atlanta to College Station and she hopes to be in ABQ by Sunday or Monday.  

Today - walk, pool OR if pool closes - a CA DC I don't normally go to.  Will see what develops in the sky.  Family friend had to head to her family farm yesterday.  Probably with the pool...First World problem, but problematic nonetheless.  

Need to check and see if the bill passed ruling out "spring forward, fall back".  Fingers crossed that it passes.  

Sister #6 recommended I read Georgia - NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In a dazzling work of historical fiction in the vein of Nancy Horan’s Loving Frank, Dawn Tripp brings to life Georgia O’Keeffe, her love affair with photographer Alfred Stieglitz, and her quest to become an independent artist.  Right now I am reading Judy Blume - a Novel and two loaners from family friend - Lilac Girls and Alexander Hamilton by Chernow.  But I will put Georgia on my list.  

Tomorrow - Massage Friday!  

Saturn in your opposite sign means you need to take care when dealing with partnerships of a professional nature. Most of all, you need to make sure you are not being taken advantage of by people who don’t share your moral code.

Avoid relying too heavily on others, dearest Libra. The Moon lulls through Leo in a void-of-course state, dampening morale and stalling progress on a collective scale. With little motivation to draw from, peers will be flaky and unreliable. Try not to get upset if someone lets you down, as they'll likely make it up to you later. Technological issues could also prevent you from taking care of business. If your day hits a snag, take it as a sign to relax. Enjoy some alone time while catching up on simple chores once Luna enters Virgo this evening, aspecting the nodes of fate and Chiron. 

 Letters, phone calls, or emails from afar could put you in touch with new, interesting people. These people could well bring some fascinating ideas your way, Libra. Shared knowledge can lead to mutual advancement on material and spiritual levels. This process just might turn a casual acquaintance into a firm friend. Expect a lot of contact with these people for a long time to come. Enjoy your day.

Chores for week done.  Nobody but the swimming ladies on my possible encounter list.  Will see if anyone pops on to my radar.  I have no problem with me, myself and I if it comes to that.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Lots going on in the world...

Sent into to sister #1 the info about the event in NM for Golden Girls.  A bit too aging with privilege for me.  But will continue to follow the organizer and concept.  

Yesterday - ran dishwasher, no walking this week with family friend notice, pool at her family farm needs a repair person so she will be headed back up, walked, walked up to and down from pool, son texted me, told him to call as I walked home from pool and finished call sitting on bench in shade outside my building.  Quick turnaround to get a shower and meal #2 before SD DC.  Then TRIED to watch library speaker at 7...she did not draw me in right away so I walked away and called it a day.  Sister #4 called to talk about the HS reunion info for our brother's class (one year younger than her).  Sent my annual Happy Bastille Day to former co worker in Pittsboro NC.  Her family moved here from France a long time ago but still part of her personality.  

Today - niece #4 sent a Save-the-Date in Sept for her graduation from her nursing program.  I will plan on going.  EOLD at noon - A VSED Case Study with Catherine Durkin Robinson.  Might drive to pool today - due to time of EOLD and that I volunteered to help one of the swimming ladies after swim to move somethings in her house.  :)  Not sure if apt cleaning will be today or tomorrow.  Nothing else on my paper calendar until massage Friday.  

Good report about son's trip.  Lots of connections from all his US stops along the way.  Atlanta, St Augustine, Detroit, NYC.  Man Man Band. Caught up with band and some friends in Durham and Atlanta.  :)  He is a "connector".  And his "one of one" look made it easy for someone he had not seen since college to see him in the crowd in Durham.  

There is more than one path open to you now, and like it or not, you are going to have to make a choice. As a general rule of thumb, the idea that comes into your head first, however vague, is most likely the best one for you.

Fairytale romances are real, even if they're fleeting. Live for love, and all that is sweet, while Uranus and Neptune align. The universe will take you on a journey of the heart, dearest Libra, but you'll need to suspend the disbeliefs you harbor around magick or soulmates. Avoid overanalyzing your interactions and allow yourself to fully enjoy the moment. You'll have plenty of opportunities to address issues or fears within your relationship later on. If you're on the hunt for new connections, do some mingling when the Leo Moon aspects Mars and Saturn this afternoon. Consider the types of people you hope to attract and immerse yourself in spaces you imagine they might frequent. 

Do countries abroad represent real opportunities for you, Libra? This is a question that you'll soon have to answer. The grass may be greener on the other side of the world, but have you considered the possibility that it isn't? Could it be that the dream of working abroad is a convenient explanation for the dissatisfaction you feel at work? It's important to solve this riddle, because you'll soon make some key decisions that depend on the answer.

Don't see me going to other countries...I am trying to figure out a plan to get to niece's graduation along the coast in my state...  :)  I will be "careful" when looking at choices, green grass, etc.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

If I thought I was betwixt and between on Sunday...here came Monday :)

With my current obsession with eating peaches, I got a kick out of the pic my son sent of the Gaffney Peach.  That and Stamey BBQ were part of his road trip.  He is back home now I am thinking.  :) 

Mind is a bit full this a.m. yesterday was info full.  With landlord and landlady gone, I was able to wash clothes early.  Walk.  Shoprite 8 items $21.82/$7.11 and ALDI 4 items $10.73.  Called Caliber Collision in town to see if I was being led to find someone to get rid of some of my rust bucket car rattles, but the guy said - "Rust, we don't touch it".  :)   Oh well.  Good to hear.  Did have a dream sequence overnight that a town attorney said he would give it a try.  :)  Went to Mettle Health conversation as a follow up to the Heart Bridge Care webinar from Friday.  Very well attended compared to other debrief sessions.  The Doula thing is "a thing" for sure right now. Could time to think about what the day had thrown at me. Walked up and back from pool.  Almost talked myself out of walking to the pool, but glad I went.  Sister #6 called.  One of my former school #1 co workers died.  She had worked with him too at one of her schools.  Almost done with my book!  So good in such a different way for me.  And to top it all off I has a cascade of angel numbers yesterday...and woke up at 3:33 a.m. this morning.  Guided and led.  :)

Woke up this a.m. to find co worker's obit, 50th HS reunion for town's class of 1976 (brother's class), the dream about my car - will stick with my run it until it drops I have lived with the last few years.  2023 was its real beginning of the end.  What a Monday.  Also woke up to see an opp to look at co-living..."starting at $1500 for 3 days"...  Aging by privilege.  But man, I would love to have a spot in the Golden Girl home in Santa Fe.  "Whether it's a Golden Girls–style shared rental home (a new category that is often called "Boommate Homes" and what MEA calls "SageHouses" and "ChrysalisHouses"), a vacation home that doubles as a micro-community, a regenerative village built around a farm and purpose, or fractional ownership homes that provide the freedom of part-time living with full-time community, MEA Homes offer something increasingly rare: a sense of being held by place and people."  1-2 yr rental Boommate Home...no interested in the fractional ownership.  I don't want to own anything.  Hope Mr. Conley does figure out a way to franchise the Golden Girls concept across the country.  

So now...Tuesday.  Dishwasher, walk, walk up and back to pool, SD DC, Library speaker - "Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter" .  

What occurs over the next two or three days won’t just change your life but will actually transform it. If you can maintain a positive outlook on what’s going on in the world you will be one of the few to profit from coming upheavals.

Long-term goals require emotional investment to prevent you from getting bored, sweet Libra. As the Cancer New Moon rises in the sector of your chart that governs success, review and revise the path you're currently on. Make happiness a priority, even if it's not directly tied to your career. What matters is that you have the time and energy to enjoy life after you've clocked out each day. General dissatisfaction could signal a need to socialize more. Set plans to meet with friends in the near future once Luna enters Leo, aspecting Chiron, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto throughout the evening. 

 Friction with family members, particularly women, could prove irritating, especially since you're torn between their quirks and the love you have for them. This isn't the time to hold grudges, Libra. Let them go. You might feel the urge to do some home repairs, redecorate, or otherwise improve your home, or perhaps cook a great meal. Channel your energy into these activities instead of quarreling. You'll be glad you did.

Lots of potential for "particularly women" family members...  I will look for diversions. But I am all over the life transformation.  :)  Make happiness a priority.  That is usually a bridge too far for me, but will see what the balance of July brings.  On me to keep the positive outlook...fingers crossed.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Not sure what yesterday's focus was... :)

Picture of a wandering place.  That was yesterday - walk to and from Unionville on rails to trails, walk to and from pool for my swim, sibling call with sister #1, "tide pod seasoned" water in washing machine for today's wash, read.  No real distractions.  

Today - wash clothes, walk, wash clothes, grocery store, make appt for the body shop to look at car for a hail mary type McGyver fix if it makes sense - or not, I can live with either option.  2 p.m. discussion of Friday's Mettle webinar, pool.  Will miss the swimming ladies today.  No other plan.  

A window of opportunity on the work front will open up over the next few days, so be ready to move fast and seize your big chance to shine. If you dream of moving up in the world － and you should － it could soon be a reality.

Embrace your wild side, darling Libra, as Venus aspects Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Plans won't always work out as you expect, making bravery and adaptability valuable traits. Challenging yourself to explore, grow, and learn will make it easier to roll with life's punches. You'll also benefit from a boost in psychic abilities as you relinquish control and follow your heart. Be wary of any companions who try to hold you back while the Cancer Moon squares Saturn. People who don't want you to evolve are the ones most likely to weigh you down. Assert yourself by implementing strong boundaries when Luna and Mercury RX unite later tonight.

Romantic feelings blossom today, Libra. You may suddenly appear more attractive than usual. Lovers and potential lovers may seem unusually attentive. You could also be feeling very creative, and you might want to try your hand at poetry or fiction. Reading romantic novels or seeing romantic movies could also be appealing. Surround yourself with candles, flowers, and music, and enjoy!

I will let the romance blossom die on the vine :) , but explore and look for windows of opportunity.  July is not flying by so I will appreciate the summer weather and daylight.  Have a good Monday.  

High info input week...

Reaching for another of my "calm" images.  I got distracted yesterday by Conley, MX/CA doula, baby IRA accounts, sister #4 calling from her poolside...  Lots happening in this world and I am surprisingly taken by newest book.  And I ratcheted back my walk distance a bit and felt more in balance with food/exercise/sleep.  I am a bit fragile.  :)  

So yesterday - reaching out to people I knew who had kids/grandkids born in the baby IRA free money 1/1/25-12/31/28 timeframe.  Regardless of all swirling around the concept.  Free money, set it and forget it, check it when 18th birthday comes around.  Sister #4 shared about sister #3's surgery on Tuesday.  In nursing home now and will return to same post surgery.  Sister #1 will go up next week to relieve Sister #3's wife for a bit.  Sister #1 is a road warrior and 1st born to a tee.  Glad I came in 2nd.  :)  So abbreviated walk, writing, swim, ZOOM with MX/CA doula from EOLD group, Music on Main had a very unfortunate for them, good for me rain downpour so it was Silent on Main when I got finished with ZOOM and headed to bed.  Former co worker from Houston sent me WSJ article about "when your friends all start turning 70"...Now I am thinking about "What about 80?"... :)

Today per the weatherman is going to be a "Top 10 day of the year".  Walk to Unionville, walk to and from pool, make grocery list for tomorrow.  See what comes to me today from all my outreach of yesterday.  

If you are overly critical with someone you love you could find they choose to keep their distance over the next few days, which will not only be unfortunate but could also be counter-productive. Try to make your criticisms sound like praise.

Focus on dreams you've already taken initiative on, dear Libra, and avoid the temptation to kick off fresh endeavors. The Gemini Moon provides you with plenty of inspiration, but its void-of-course state will make it difficult to manifest visions. Refine and perfect existing goals to strengthen your work and chances of cultivating success while the Sun and Mercury RX unite. You'll see the future more clearly once Luna enters Cancer, aspecting Chiron, the nodes of fate, Venus, and Neptune as evening plays out. Use the remainder of your weekend to declutter your life and prepare for the next steps.

A friend could put you in touch with a lot of interesting people, some in fields such as law, education, or the ministry. Expect at some point to be treated to a monologue on social and ecological responsibilities, Libra! You'll have a lot of definite ideas on those subjects, but you'll be more likely to listen than talk for most of the day. Enjoy your day.

Guided and led feels so "present" right now.  Life is so interesting as it rolls out in front of me.  Amazing.  I will keep praise and enjoyment in mind.  Have a good Sunday.  

more map gazing... :)

Conversely, New Hampshire took the top spot as the best state to move to, jumping into the top spot from second place last year, dropping last year’s winner, Utah, down to second. Idaho, Virginia, and Maine rounded out the top five states to move to.  A Friday article - more info bits for my map gazing of late.  Mr. Conley might want to get on the radar in those states in his concept of having other people follow his lead in other states.  No cake walk setting up a receptive regulatory environment to get it done.  Why he might try the little house concept on his Mexico property versus in NM. What state is going to court this "where is my last move" location to live supported in community and in peace.  Sort of like healthcare - community and care versus treatment and cure mindset environment.  

Yesterday - walk, great Mettle Health ZOOM.  Contents should be on - if it still exists which it does not - "prime time TV".  Shouting the message from the rooftops. Understanding the Work of End-of-Life Doulas. Can't wait until the Monday debrief/informal discussion. Again something else that was not a historic need but a definite need in this time of solo aging and family structure and proximity so different.  I sent Mr. Conley's presentation to many!  But I forget that others have not been as immersed in the 4th quarter of life contemplation.  So I will see how it lands.  

Walked up and back to pool after ZOOM.  Ended up popping two Advil after my Friday.  Lots of walking and swimming and the timing was off - eating and exercise.  I am so routine on when I do what and I threw that up into the air on Friday.  :)  Oh well.  It will be the same schedule content on Monday so I will shift timing up a bit. I am reminded again that I can overthink anything. :)  One of the swimming ladies asked if I could help move some things around at her house.  She is the opposite from me as to "stuff".  AND she is a decade older...  We will chat about that when I do my work shift.  :)  And I am still enjoying my latest book.  

Today - thinking about whether my walk up and back from pool will be MY walk...May offer up the post swim time to swimming lady for my work at her house.  Will see if she bites on that time slot.  Nothing on my paper calendar so wide open if I feel like changing things up.  

You may be desperate to push ahead on the work front and show what you can do but being desperate could also lead to mistakes you would not normally make. This is one of those occasions when you need to rein in your enthusiasm a bit.

You'll feel driven by a higher calling today, dearest Libra, thanks to a sweet union between the Gemini Moon and Mars. The universe will be watching out for you, illuminating new paths that will lead to a more fulfilling life. Focus on work, activities, or interests you are naturally passionate about. Small opportunities will arise, which can snowball into something bigger down the line. If you're bold enough to take a chance on yourself, rewards are sure to follow. Show extra love to your support system when Luna aspects Saturn midafternoon, especially where romantic partnerships are concerned.

You may have the spark that wants to light things today, Libra. Indeed, there's a fast-paced tendency to the day that is right up your ally. You should be able to accomplish quite a bit under the prevailing trends. Just make sure you're constructive with criticism and be careful that you aren't too abrasive toward the people you deal with. In other words, be nice.

Whew!  Universe will be watching out for me!!!  But keeping calmness in my activity.  :)  Will see where the day takes me.  Have a good Saturday.  

More info...lots happening with us aging people :)

Well another rabbit hole I see myself gazing into.  ONE of the rental options is - on the surface - affordable for me...furnished, utilities included!!!  Was at presentation by the person who did the NYT Golden Girls living situation article.  150+ people in the audience.  I will keep an eye to it.  1 or 2 year rental...could definitely by fill my airbnb thought concept and the "go west old people" thought.  Signed up for updates.

I am way beyond the "middle" demographics, but as my map yesterday and this graphic shows how demographics are not working in our favor to do the "same old, same old".  

So yesterday - walk, 2nd walk dropping off book at library and then to and from pool, Conley ZOOM, reading my new book - Atlas of Unknowable Things.  Not my usual "genre" but it hooked me last night.  Going to rec it to our book club leader for the 2026-27 season.  Heard from niece who is moving back into the work world.  Took some time with her son.  She is a star on so many levels.  Lucky company who gets her.  :)  Made an appt to get my annual oil change.  And got a rec to have my car looked at to see if anyone has a short term McGyver solution to any or all of my shake, rattle and roll.  Would love to get one more road trip to NC out of my car.  Fingers crossed.  

Today - walk, Mettle Health - Understanding the Work of End-of-Life Doulas, and if storms do not keep it from happening - walk up and back to pool.  I am mail girl for landlord/landlady.  They are off to their beach house for a week.  

There may be a mountain between you and your goal but you won’t let that worry you. You are in one of those moods at the moment when you just know that everything will work out for the best. And you’re right, it will.

A performance evaluation or contract negotiation could be on the horizon, dearest Libra, as the Taurus Moon and Mercury RX align. If you're ready for more responsibilities or higher compensation, now is a good time to bring up the topic with your employer. Work on developing skills that make you feel empowered while Chiron aspects the nodes of fate, and consider improving wellness practices. Your luck increases once Luna enters Gemini later today, aspecting Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto throughout the evening. Put yourself out there to showcase talents and network, and valuable opportunities are sure to arise.

Be careful not to be too cavalier today, Libra. It would be wise to adopt a more serious tone than you normally would. You might be inclined to be careless with your words, but people are going to take you very literally. Make sure you say things that you actually mean. Your attention to fashion and pop culture may conflict with a force that's asking you to focus on things of deeper spiritual value.

All over my cosmic guidance today.  :)  Have a good Friday.