6650th post :)

No voting going on, but civics were on my mind yesterday.  Walk took me by the Community Center and I stopped by to introduce myself to the new Sr Ctr employee.  I will hope this works out.  Not sure what her background is.  Part time at Sr Ctr and part time at Midas Muffler...  At least customer service is a common thread.  Then I had a plan to stop by the CAO's office to tell him what I experienced at my visit and "I just happened" to run into him in the Town Hall parking lot.  Shared with him.  Then I - in a very awkward way for the staff - invited myself to tour the BOE offices accompanied by the Business Manager...not sure what she thought or the other workers thought OR why they even let me wander and asked questions.  :)  Then home to write some notes to the Director of the Sr Ctr who is also the Director of Park & Rec and thanks to the CAO I now know supervises the Soc Services person.  As always, I told her to "take what she liked and leave the rest" of my writing. The did a load of wash.  Then 6 p.m. BOF budget hearing.  7:30 p.m. ZEN DC.  8:30 p.m. back online to BOF to see the board vote 4-2 (party lines) to move this budget to referendum on May 14.  ROV reached out to see if I would work that day, so I reached out to massage person and ask if I could move my appt from 14th to 15th and she said OK so I said yes to making some money on the 14th.  Called it a day.  :)

Today I am going to join the Sr Ctr and see what that puts in motion.  Fill out form, pay $5, wait and see.  Good exercise for the new person - in my mind.  But first things first, Shoprite, run dishwasher, walk, CA DC.  

If you come into money between now and the end of the week, you can be sure you have earned it, despite what others might say. You cannot allow their sour negativity to spoil what should be a thoroughly enjoyable time.

The Moon enters your sign and aligns with revolutionary Uranus, dearest Libra, placing magick at your fingertips. Optimism, imagination, and intuition will be the strongest tools at your disposal, so do not diminish the value they hold. Loved ones may inadvertently plant seeds of doubt when Neptune grows restless. Think for yourself to avoid confusion. You’ll feel empowered and emboldened to chase greatness while Luna, Venus, and Pluto form a grand trine this afternoon. Go above and beyond to exceed your own expectations. Recognize the importance of balancing romantic and professional responsibilities once Saturn activates this evening. Speak up if you’re stretched thin.

A neighbor or relative might volunteer to help you with some chores around the house, Libra, but you could sense that his or her heart isn't in it. This person is probably thinking about things and just needs some kind words and a little advice. Just accept that even though you have help, you'll probably end up doing most of the work yourself. Offer what support you can, and think of it as good karma.

Money, optimism, good karma.  From my lips to god's ears.  :)  Fingers crossed.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Full day and more this a.m. at...5:55 a.m. Yikes.

Another "late" morning.  It was a full day of thought and input.  And met with an email this a.m. telling me to watch the extended interview of Ben Sasse.  Will do that this a.m.  Sun and forecast for near 70 today.  Shorts are coming out for my walk.

Yesterday I missed the mother's maid of honor's family dinner invite, but I would have missed two events yesterday that hit me deeply yesterday.  Long walk.  No Unionville yet, but did my new Sunday extender.  Sibling call.  Tea with 86 yr old swimming lady.  Covered a lot of topics - town politics, her medical directives which her doctor asked for an update, death of a RPCV from her era in Philippines, dementia of one of her friend's husband...Then on to HSSD presentation "Meet Sean Davison: Wanted for Ending the Suffering of People on 3 Continents".  The involvement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu before his death was critical to his not being in jail.  England's law about accompanying people to Switzerland is in need of change.  Went back and forth with GA DC facilitator after presentation comparing out impressions of Mr. Davison.  Then on to Albany CA DC.  More good discussion.  My Jay Z quote got the conversation

off to a good start.  Four Levels of Consciousness: A Guide to Meaningful Relationships. Life’s contexts can be explored through four levels of consciousness: To Me (victim consciousness), By Me (responsibility consciousness), Through Me (surrender consciousness), and As Me (oneness consciousness).  Lots of people who are deeper thinkers than I am in the group...  :)  That is the good news.  

Great pic of sister #4 from her college web site.  Reunion event this weekend celebrating the 50th anniversary of their softball program.  Sister was on the inaugural team and was a "famous" pitcher.  :)

Today - walk, wash clothes, 6 p.m. tune in to BOF meeting, 7:30 p.m. ZEN DC.

Cosmic activity in the most adventurous area of your chart could make you a little reckless over the next few days, but if you make a mess of things, your charm will get you out of trouble. That’s not an excuse to go looking for it, though.

A surreal, hopeful energy emerges as the Virgo Moon and Jupiter align, dearest Libra. As strategies fall into place, you'll experience the strange yet rewarding satisfaction that comes from manifesting visions. Quietly take in recent wins that will demand some restructuring, especially if your responsibilities and authority are set to increase. The Taurus Sun aspects the nodes of fate to ease these transitions, but it may be necessary to petition peers for help or embrace new partnerships. For now, settle into the new realities and consider your options to gain a better sense of what to do next.

Friendships and romantic bonds should provide a rich source of support and good companionship today, Libra. Conversation is likely to be light, covering general matters like current events and the weather, but this might be just what you need right now. Someone could introduce you to some new friends from far away who have some intriguing news of their own. This should prove a light, restful, and altogether very pleasant day. Enjoy!

Manifesting visions.  Nodes of fate.  Love that talk.  Have a good Monday.  

Slow news day :)

The "beauty in life" artwork from awhile back.  Reminder that beauty and/or news is in the eye of the beholder.  Yesterday watched All-In, Boston Blue.  :/  If BB gets renewed it will be a miracle OR show how weak the programming is on Fridays on CBS.  Walked to Shoppes.  Saw some items at Shoprite that I want to consider on Tuesday.  Breakfast sausage...bring back very good memories from when I was working at school #1 and had breakfast at school every morning.  Applesauce sale.  Will continue to work on my list.  Texted sister #4 that clams were back at Beau's - just a week too late for her visit last week.  Sister #6 got her first clams of the season at Baxter's.  

Today - raining as we speak.  Supposed to clear up soon.  Walk, 1 p.m. swimming lady's house for coffee, 4 p.m. SDHS webinar, 7 p.m. Albany CA DC.  See where that all takes me.  

The Virgo Moon aligns with the Taurus Sun and nodes of fate, placing you at a crossroads. A tinge of sorrow may accompany the need to move forward with your life, darling Libra. Know that the changes you face will lead you to higher ground. When unsure which path to choose, opt for the most empowering one. Venus and Neptune join forces to soften the road ahead, creating a sense of ease as you expand in multiple directions. Believe in yourself while Mercury squares Jupiter, especially if success lingers within reach. Embrace mindfulness practices to stay balanced as new responsibilities trickle through.

Today you might feel a little out of sorts, Libra, and your concentration could be diminished. You might even have a little trouble focusing on your work. Don't worry about it. It's more mental than anything else, and it will pass. You might feel the need to drink coffee all day to stay alert. Try to exercise some restraint on this, since it could be counterproductive. Hang in there.

Will stop back for my 3rd guidance...only 2:28 a.m. so not "today" yet on one site.  Have a good Sunday.

Everything may be good with the world from your point of view, but try to remember that some people are struggling. Venus, your ruler, gives you a carefree outlook on life, and that’s something you must share with everyone you meet.

Woke up for a sec at midnight...

Don't want to go into any "gory details", but water broke at midnight and kid was out kicking at 2:27 a.m. on his birth day.  Most time spent driving to the midwife's house.  That was a day.  Including stopping at Kroger for diapers.  Kid was two weeks early and I was not quite ready...saying the same thing as we speak about being a mother.  :)  Went back to sleep and it is 4:52 a.m. as we speak.  Much better.  :)

Back to real time.  Yesterday and my 6 a.m. start was a "start" for me.  But recovered.  PD buddy for the first time in a long time called me and said he was down on Market St bench having his coffee so I went out and we chatted for a bit.  I watched my Thursday L&O shows.  Walk.  Finished The Big Red for W&T book club.  It was a late-ish walk.  Nothing on my paper calendar except "son's birthday".  

So for today.  Started a new book. A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko is a non-fiction book detailing his and photographer Pete McBride's epic, year-long, 750-mile trek across the entire length of the Grand Canyon, a journey they initially, and naively, called "a walk in the park".  Not sure what drew me to the book, but will give it a whirl.  Will watch Friday show.  Listen to All-In.  Walk.  See what else pops in.  Tomorrow 1 p.m. to swimming lady's house for coffee, 4 p.m. Hemlock Society talk online, 7 p.m. Albany CA DC.  

Try not to take life too seriously this weekend. Some of the things going on in the world may make your blood boil, but what can you personally do about them? Aim to be a force for good in your own backyard. Change starts at home.

Ego bruises provide important lessons that can make or break you, dear Libra. Consider what the universe is trying to tell you while the Taurus Sun and Pluto square off. If you've been stubbornly clinging to goals that haven't panned out, it's possible your true calling is being ignored. Soften the spirit by spending time with people who love you once the Leo Moon aligns with Chiron this afternoon. Unexpected events will lead you to a higher path throughout the next seven years after Uranus enters Gemini this evening. Plan a quiet Saturday at home when Luna debuts in Virgo. Aspects with Uranus and Venus offer enlightenment through spiritual practices or self-care rituals.

You have certainly felt better than you do today, Libra. We'll pause here while you go and fetch the aspirin. The stomachache and headache are simply the result of recent overindulgence. Don't worry - you'll be fit as a fiddle by tomorrow morning. Next time someone offers you multiple helpings of food or drink, however, you might want to consider politely declining!

No food or drink overindulgence...thinking overindulgence perhaps.  :)  Will try to leave some of my thoughts out on my route today.  Soften my spirit.  Will keep all in mind but in a lighter way.  Have a good Saturday.  

Who knows where my next guidance will come from

Stopped by the library and went to the magazine rack and picked up People Magazine:  Jay-Z famously stated, "Everything in your life, it's not happening to you, it's happening for you," emphasizing a mindset shift where challenges are viewed as opportunities for growth rather than personal setbacks. This perspective reframes negative experiences as lessons, often cited to encourage resilience and a positive outlook on adversity  Can't make my life up.  Cosmic but I did not follow it to the letter yesterday.  Got a call from the daughter of my mother's maid of honor asking me if I wanted to join in at their family reunion of all her siblings and a cousin on Sunday in a couple of towns over...too much.  Had to decline the invite.  Could not put that in the "happening for me" category.  Will keep that invite to myself.  

AND am just getting to my machine at 6:37 a.m. this morning.  Just sent a birthday email to one of my former Houston bosses.  Nothing on my paper calendar today - good thing since half my day is gone already.  :)

Yesterday - watched my Wed shows, walked, massage, talked to TX/NM friend, got a call from sister #6 to get email for sister #1's gentleman caller so she could send a birthday greeting, read.  Should finish my walk & talk book club book today. 

Today - listening to Wed BOS meeting as we speak, move on to Thursday shows, walk.  

Discovered a couple of places yesterday that I will make note.  East Mountain House in Lakeville.  And Red Willow in Taos.   Near and far places of kindness and care.

You need to focus less on the little things that have been going wrong and more on the big things that still bring a great deal of joy to your existence. Friends and relatives will take their cue from your mood, so laugh long and loud.

Gravitate toward people who inspire responsible action, sweet Libra. Peers have great influence over you and vice versa, while the Leo Moon aspects Saturn and Mars. Use these vibes to reinforce goals that need some extra attention. It's also important to recognize whether social gatherings have been zapping your energy. When planning with friends this weekend, prioritize activities that might improve your balance. You'll be in a flirtatious mood once Luna and Mercury align midafternoon, marking the perfect excuse to chat with your crush. Be generous with compliments to elevate interactions, and stay open to new connections.

 You probably know that you don't attain freedom in one fell swoop, but rather bit by bit as you go through life, Libra. Perhaps you've been feeling as if you don't have enough freedom. Over the next few days you could find the situations or people you need in order to liberate yourself. Don't forget that love is the greatest freedom of all. It could be time to make room for it in your life.

Have a good Friday.  

Have to smile...

Spent part of my day wondering why I could not get my Chicago shows to play...maybe because they had not been on the regular TV yet...  Doing my family friend walk on Monday really got me on fast forward as to what day of the week it was yesterday.  TODAY I will look and "voila" I bet I will find them.  And without the family friend to start my Wednesday...and rain - very different Wednesday.  Woke up very early, broke my 139 day streak at Wordle when I did not get the word in 6 tries.  Cleaned apartment.  Read.  Noon EOLD.  GREAT speaker - Barbara Karnes.  Doulas and what their role could be within hospice.  THEN walked.  Landlady delivered red lentil soup for meal #2.  I think I hustled a bit on my walk with that as an incentive.  GA DC.  Great discussion.  New addition is an author who wrote - Death Without Fear: Collective Wisdom for Making Peace with Mortality.  We talked about the book last month and continued the conversation this month.  Have people all along the spectrum as to their thoughts.  And most of the members are psychologists so that always make the conversation lively as to lived experiences or clinical work they have done.  Son reached out about a baseball card he thinks I might have in his stuff in my closet.  He said he will be doing some looking in those buckets in June when he is on east coast for a wedding in June. 

So TODAY is Thursday.  Sent a birthday email to sister #1's gentleman caller.  83 today.  Will look for my shows to watch.  MASSAGE THURSDAY!  Sun is supposed to be out so long walk pre massage.  Nothing on paper calendar for Friday or Saturday.  

Make it your business to find out why certain facts and figures no longer add up. There may be a simple answer that no one is at fault for, but if someone has been deliberately misleading you, it’s essential that you find out why.

Don't let a fear of upsetting the balance prevent you from going after success, dearest Libra. Be mindful that growth often comes with some level of disharmony or ruffled feathers while the Cancer Moon and Chiron square off. True allies won't try to stand in your way, and may even go the extra mile to help you get ahead. Pay attention to who lends a hand or acts as a deterrent when Venus and Uranus unite. Keep your interactions and conversations positive to avoid dark waters under this evening's Leo Quarter Moon, which aligns with Neptune. Invest in your spirituality to trigger major blessings throughout the coming weeks once Venus enters Gemini tonight.

You could have a “eureka!” moment today, Libra, as events from your past unexpectedly bubble to the surface of your mind and crystallize in a surprising new way. Suddenly, you have a clear understanding of how these past events affect your present behavior. You can use this new knowledge to bring about change. There is clearly a situation at work or at home that is in need of transformation.

Would love to have a eureka moment.  Major blessings.  Clearly something that is in need of transformation.  Here we go.  Have a good Thursday.  

Mid week reset

Walking with family friend on Monday got me a bit off kilter as to where I was in my week.  :)  But I will work to get back on track today.  Had a 2:22 p.m. angel time number show up after CA DC yesterday so that felt right.  But as to Tuesday - Shoprite $48/$9.51 day...nothing I needed was on sale and I "splurged" on a couponed Dove soap - $6.99 for 6 bars.  Grapes at $2.99/lb.  Oh well.  Ran dishwasher.  Walked.  CA DC.  Had a notice for a IOWA DC, but link did not work. Watched the balance of the BOF meeting from Monday night.  Not sure what happened to the even tempered chair...will see what the public hearing brings on Monday. Read my W&T book.

Today - up early - 2:12 a.m. as we speak.  Not sure if any Chicago shows were on last night.  Will check later.  EOLD at noon.  GA DC at 7 p.m.  Thinking I will clean apt before EOLD and walk after.  Will see if that holds.  Sister #1's gentleman caller came through his heart procedure OK, his 83rd birthday tomorrow.  

You are an expert at reading between the lines and know that what others are saying is unlikely to be the whole story. Keep your opinions to yourself for the time being because you will gain a lot more from listening than from talking.

You'll tire easily listening to other people's problems, dearest Libra. Check your impatience to avoid drama while the Cancer Moon squares Mars and Mercury. Work-related stress or demands at home are likely throwing you for a loop. Politely set boundaries with anyone who dumps their issues on you. Changing the subject, removing yourself from the situation, or explaining that you aren't in a place to offer emotional support are all valid ways to protect your energy. You'll feel protected and more in control once Luna and Jupiter unite later today. These vibes also bring a touch of luck to your aspirations, helping you break through barriers.

Don't take anything you hear today at face value, Libra, especially where money is concerned. A well-meaning friend could approach you with an opportunity not to be missed. Listen to the pitch and take down all the information, but don't make any kind of commitment. You'll likely see several flaws when you review the information later. Point them out to your friend. You'll save this person money and embarrassment by speaking up.

Will go with the listening over talking today.  Always good advice.  Have a good Wednesday.