May 2026 is going to go down as "a" month...

Temp solution on my laptop keyboard issue...but I will take it at this point.  May is putting me through my paces.  Referendum, handing in my name badge for poll worker work, heat wave, sister #1 and friend coming to town, planning for June son visit, "a" issue, cat sitting, input from DCs, Shoprite "seniors' desertion", no more Chicago shows until next season, going from "immersed in" to "head in sand" on town doings...Lots for someone where one ( me, myself and I) is SOOOO not the loneliest number kind of gal.  :)  And I read this line in my T Roosevelt book this a.m. about our country, but it fits for me too.  Americans learn only from catastrophes and not from experience. Theodore Roosevelt.  Enjoying the book.  To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower.

Very restless sleep last night.  So yesterday - cleaned apt, early walk alone - family friend was picking up a new queen bee for one of her hives, great EOLD, paced a lot, call from computer guy came a few minutes after 7 p.m. so I hustled up to his house to find out - wrong part for my laptop.  So now I have my laptop keyboard and an external keyboard for any dysfunctional letters...Not ideal but will work until part comes in.  Tossed and turned and now it is Thursday.  Brave and courteous...I tried.

Today - walk with former co worker from my first job "back home" in 2006, 1 p.m. FEN program, 7 p.m. Rochester DC.  

Forget about your cashflow problems and get out and about over the next few days. If you need money, the universe will channel it to you, but most likely you won’t as your friends will be happy to pay your way. They feel they owe you.

You may sense dark clouds forming within your community, darling Libra, as the Leo Moon opposes Pluto. If you constantly struggle with drama or negativity, it might be time to find new friends. Where broader matters are concerned, try not to emotionally absorb the world's burdens simply because you know what they are. Staying informed should not come at the expense of your emotional well-being. Combat grief by searching for beauty and connecting with your higher power while Luna aspects Mercury and Saturn. Big dreams emerge once Venus squares Neptune, though they'll disappear in the ether without a plan of action.

If situations get too hot and heavy, Libra, your first instinct is to run away or jump to the next subject before anyone notices you're avoiding the serious ones. That's one way to deal with today's intensity, but deep down you know it isn't the best. What you really need to do is dig deep and take advantage of this emotional energy to thoroughly take care of things instead of skim over them.

I am all over that cashflow comment - poll working $, cat sitting $ will both help my "a" issue and my mind and sister #1 is always picking up the check thankfully because her taste is a also a bit "richer" than mine.  As to dark cloud and community - I am feeling that in my bones.  Glad I am turning away.  LOVE that second cosmic guidance in today's life and times of the world, BUT then guidance 3...better seek some balance between avoidance and being responsible...keep a good thought.  

Have a good Thursday.  

Problem with the keyboard...

Yesterday was a challenge.  I am losing the use of the letter pictured. :(  Trying to use it as little as possible.  :)  Computer guy ordered me a new one - keyboard not letter.  Will go to his house at some point today. 

 
Finished my W&T book yesterday - some quotes that got me.  "My apology was real, even if the agreement was not."  "In her remaining life there was only room for the truth, ...only what was essential could be allowed to reach her now."  "It's been my observation over many years that those who most powerfully resist convention quite peaceably accept the state of being reviled."  Had to dig dipper on that last word:  Reviled means to be criticized, spoken to, or written about in a highly insulting, abusive, or scornful way. It describes a person or thing that is the target of intense hatred or contempt.

Tues - walk, CA DC, call from son, run dishes, resigned as poll worker for town.  Family friend can't walk today.  So walk and EOLD and wait for computer guy to call. Clean house.

The Sun’s move into the most adventurous area of your chart today will encourage you to broaden your horizons. If you stick with what you know and trust, you will probably do OK. But if you are brave, the sky will be your only limit.

Simple courtesies can elevate your professional standing, dear Libra. Go above and beyond to grow your reputation as the Cancer Moon and Jupiter unite. You'll be ready for a break when Chiron activates this evening. Set boundaries with colleagues who reach out after hours. Loved ones might feel resentful if your career gets in the way of spending quality time together. You're drawn to grand adventures and spiritual exploration once Gemini season kicks off. Expanding your horizons and honing your intuition may lead to rewards under this solar placement. Instant connections expand your social sphere while Luna enters Leo, aligning with Uranus and Mars. However, you should avoid trusting too quickly.

The current configuration of the planets will make you the bearer of a new philosophy, Libra. This doesn't mean that you'll be New Age, but more precisely that you'll have ideas that evolved from it. It's easy to imagine you attending conferences given by the leading minds of the day. Most assuredly, you're searching for answers. Be careful about being too easily convinced by any "truth" that comes your way.

I will try to be br_ve and courteous.  H_ve _ good Wed. 

BIG change day for me... :)

First shopping day of my Shoprite boycott/ALDI shopping life.  As I shared with those who follow my angst of shopping. "No cart, so no quarter issue.  Just filled my bags AND I used self check out!  Big day for me and week's "investment" - $18.25.  Didn't need much.  Good week to begin with.  Savings versus same items Shoprite.  $9.46.  ($7.64 of saving is 3.64 lbs of green grapes - on sale at ALDI, not Shoprite) :)  Will not do this every week but was curious today.  Looks like Monday post walk is my new grocery day/time.  Also stopped at Fast Lane and tires were AOK.  Good day all around.  :)"

Perfect image for my yesterday.  I also put BOS, BOF, BOE on my list of silent protests.  I will leave them to do what they do to right the budget ship.  Nothing that I have shared with any of the powers that be has stuck, so I will let it go.  Change = Chance for me to stay in my lane and not be distracted by shiny objects that are not within my reach.  

Had to smile when I saw this in my inbox this a.m. - Board of Finance Meeting UPDATE - The air conditioning is currently NOT functioning at the Community Center and the meeting room temperature is 82 degrees. We are requesting that you log in remotely online for this evening’s Board of Finance meeting if possible.

Forgot to report yesterday that I did my Sunday walk to Unionville and visited with swimming lady about my "assignment".  :)

So Monday - in a form of "first day of the rest of my life" - walk, ALDI, wash clothes, PA DC, read my W&T book.  I read it before, but I don't remember the ending and am curious why I recommended to the library lady...so I am giving it a second read.  

Today - Walk, run dishwasher, CA DC, library consortium speaker - "Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal".  Nothing else on my paper calendar.  

It’s not like you to let your fears get the better of you, but that appears to be the case at the moment. Fortunately, Mars in one of the more secretive areas of your chart will encourage you to do something about it. Don’t suffer in silence.

Dreams feel just within reach as Venus and Mars align, dear Libra. However, you might not get everything you want at once. Fixating on a singular agenda can create tunnel vision and prevent you from seeing alternate routes. Accept opportunities that bring you closer to major goals, viewing incremental wins as springboards to the top. Be mindful to cultivate well-rounded routines while Mercury aspects the nodes of fate and Pluto. All work and no play can lead to burnout and challenge your sense of self. Tensions arise within matters of the heart when the Cancer Moon squares Saturn. Outline new boundaries or shared aspirations if necessary.

Your lighthearted social demeanor could find a hard time fitting in with the general mood of the crowd today, Libra. You might find that you're better off simply locating a quiet place and retreating from the group for a little while. Read a good book or magazine. Plan for the days ahead and let your mind prepare for the things you have in store.

Quiet place and alternate routes...will see where the day takes me.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Overload day in my easily overloaded way :)

My sister #4's cat who died on Good Friday, but using this pic as I was just "assigned" to cat feeding while swimming lady is off to see her sister and BIL in Arizona next week...I am not an animal person but glad I had the experience of doing cat related tasks when I was at sister #4's.  :)  It is also the same time that sister #1 and friend from Paraguay are in town.  Maybe good that it is all in one week.  So one week of "connecting" then back to solitude until son is here in June.  Speaking of son - sad about Pistons.  Have to smile at the lack of national support - my TV station that was network to show the game - showed a college softball playoff game instead.  Why would anyone around here want to watch Pistons and Cavaliers?  Detroit SO does not get the respect it deserves.  Double whammy that Cleveland was their opponent.  :)

Getting to my machine at 5:54 a.m.  Restless night - next week AND trying to decide how to approach grocery shopping with Shoprite's abandonment of me and the senior discount.  I will hit ALDI today for grapes, bananas, and bread and then...next week with sister #1 here, but she stays at an airbnb so not disruptive to meal #1 but meal #2 will be a crap shot for Wed, Thurs, Fri.  I will be eating lots of regular people food in restaurants. 

Spoke to sister #6 and #1 on Sunday.  #6 is on double duty time - finishing up school year and working at "the tent".  Just noticed that Lyle Lovett is going to be there this season.  :)

This week - PA DC today, CA DC and library consortium talk on Tuesday, Wednesday EOLD with the 3rd of 3 series with VSED doula, Thursday walk with former co worker from first job I had when I came home in 2006, 1 p.m. FEN webinar, 7 p.m. Rochester DC.  As to "holiday weekend", I am hoping Albany CA DC is still on for Sunday, and I know ZEN DC is on for Monday, and CA DC for Tuesday then with company in town I will miss May 27 EOLD but will hope to be home for GA DC Wednesday p.m.  Company leaves and swimming lady comes home on Saturday so I will be back on my own on May 31!!!  

Do have to go online and make my summer "investment" in my Senior discount pool membership - $25 for the season.  June 18-August 23, 2026  $25.00.  $7 a visit if son decides to join me when he is here.  :)  He is renting a car so we will have more mobility than my MAZDA allows, so we might be doing some visiting.  Niece, sister #4.  We will see how long he has in the area.  

So today - wash clothes, walk, bananas/grapes/bread run to ALDI.  Beginning my head in the sand approach to town politics so not watching BOF meeting...I am over it all.  And do not have the patience to watch the "watch paint dry" pace of how local government works.  They have taken care of it before me for centuries, I think they will do fine without me now.  

Your ruling planet Venus moves into the career area of your chart today, which means you will get many opportunities to move up in the world. Don’t be afraid to take risks, because even if they don’t all pay off enough will to make it worthwhile.

Be mindful of how your conversations with the universe unfold, dearest Libra. As the Moon moves through Gemini, the signs you receive hold significant meaning. Be an agent for change once Mars debuts in Taurus, triggering major shifts throughout the coming weeks. Release what you do not need to ensure the transitions you face are positive. Professional growth could find you after Venus and Luna enter Cancer this evening. Focus on your highest aspirations, forge solid connections, and work toward manifesting your dream career. Dreamy visions may reveal what the future holds while Mercury and Neptune align tonight.

 Discipline and a sense of duty have been major themes for you lately, Libra. It might seem like someone has put the brakes on a current plan of yours. Try not to see this as negative. In reality, this is an important time for you to slow down and plan. Be aware of the passage of time and consider using this period to organize your scattered energy. This is a good time to focus and streamline your life.

Shoprite and town government have thrown me some curveballs.  Focus and streamline - always good advice.  Wish me luck. 6:23 a.m. already and still on my coffee course of meal #1...better get cracking.  :)  Have a good Monday.

Almost forgot to write this a.m. :)

Calm day yesterday after some rumbling days.  I am in my head in the sand phase as to town politics.  I will keep eyes off and stay quiet and calm.  Did some recon yesterday as to ALDI and Shoprite.  Transition underway.  Will see how that goes.  Also have to transition to warm weather walking garb...I had given away a lot more than I thought when I did my 2024 de-cluttering.  :)

Didn't talk to anyone yesterday.  Walk.  L&O and Chicago shows watched.  SO glad I did not do the Neighbors helping Neighbors yesterday.  Yesterday was exactly as I needed it.  :)

Today - walk to Unionville, visit with swimming lady re her trip to Arizona and when she needs me to house/cat sit.  

There are a lot of neat things going on in your life, and with Mercury moving into the most adventurous area of your chart, you can build on those things to create something truly original. Don’t aim just to be good, aim to be great!

Indulge whimsy and adventure throughout the coming weeks, dearest Libra, as Mercury enters Gemini and your solar ninth house. You'll feel capable and spiritually aligned when the mind is no longer burdened by restrictive views. Break cycles of procrastination and streamline goals that are genuinely inspiring as the Gemini Moon aspects Neptune, the nodes of fate, and Pluto and Saturn. If challenges arise, trust your ability to learn from and conquer them. Harmony and healing can be found through self-care or romantic interactions as Venus and Chiron align. The universe seeks to shock, thrill, and exhilarate you once Mercury and Uranus unite this evening.

Seduction through words is your real power, Libra. You have a great talent for anything involving words. So you're going to be able to attract even more admirers around you today! With the current planetary energy at work, you'll surely get first prize in any contest of words. If you've been thinking about writing a love letter or a profile for a dating website, by all means, do so now!

Yikes...have to smile with my cosmic guidance.  Adventurous?  Whimsy? Harmony and healing?  I will have my eyes peeled for all of that... :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Ended the day with a show :)

Tied up lots of mental loss ends yesterday.  Sent off my missive to chairs of BOS, BOE, BOF.  I will go back to my "head in the sand" stance.  As the BOS chair shared. Thank you for the very long day you and others continue to perform every election/referendum cycle.  Democracy would not flourish were it not for people like you.  It does not go unnoticed.  Lots to digest in your commentary (I’ll leave it at that). I wish things were easy but when government is involved, it never is.  

I do wish that people who complain about something would provide examples (like you did)so that we can focus on certain areas of concern and either correct or educate the premises behind the issue. See you soon at the next referendum,  get some rest!    :-)  He will discover that I will no longer work the elections.  I will let those who have the patience and long term commitment to the end result carry the load.  Will see who steps up.  I was interested to see that a town that usually goes down swinging on their budget deliberations - Yes: 876 No: 685 Total # Voted: 1,561 Percent Turnout: 12.0%  Pop: 19,324.  My town - YES = 796, NO = 1447.  23% turnout , Pop: 10,419.  So back to the drawing board and another referendum and I will vote absentee and not work the polls.  I can't support a broken system by my presence and active participation.  

So back to real life...yesterday:  walk with family friend.  Ran into town 1st Selectman and CAO on tail end of walk.  :)  They were hustling into town hall to start the "what's next" conversation.  Very funny episode with family friend and her trip to our local bank - can't make up small town stuff.  Heard from brother and sister #4 asking about their buddies I ran into at the polls.  Heard from son who has ended his vagabong-ing until he heads east in June for a NYC wedding and visit with me.  Have not seen him in person since Jan 1 2025.  Listened a bit to the psychedelic and aging webinar, but it was mostly the presenter reading from her book.  THEN my massage!!!  Then watched L&O.  Then to former school #2 for Spring Musical - The Addams Family.  The girls were great.  Enjoyed seeing people from my time there.  

Today - did not get up until 6:16 a.m.!!!  Long couple of day and the massage hangover.  SOOOO glad I cancelled myself on the Neighbors Helping Neighbors today.  I finished my Gauguin book this a.m.  Will go for a LONG walk maybe to include an orientation walk through of ALDI.  :)  So watch All-In, L&O SVU, walk, watch Chicago shows.  Tomorrow 1 p.m. to swimming lady friend's to get my orientation for watching her cat and house while she goes off to Arizona to see sister and BIL who is not well.  

What happens this weekend will help you make sense of a situation that has left you in a state of confusion. Most likely you were unable to see the big picture, but once you do, there will be no doubt in your mind what must be done next.

Constructive conversations elevate your status and partnerships, dear Libra. As the Taurus New Moon aspects Jupiter and Mercury, don't shy away from expressing desires. Others will view your transparency as courageous and refreshing, and doors may open as a result. At the very least, you'll likely receive valuable advice that will benefit your journey. Romantic connections might require some tending to when Mars and Chiron join forces. Spontaneous dates and passionate demonstrations of love will strengthen and revitalize bonds. A spiritual charge unlocks psychic downloads and creative genius once Luna enters Gemini and unites with Uranus this evening.

Dare to express your ideas without fear of ridicule. This is what the planetary configuration has to say to you today, Libra. And this is exactly what you need to hear, because fear of ridicule is generally your Achilles heel. The challenge for you is to clearly say what you think without referring to or borrowing the ideas of others. Dare to do it!

I will be looking forward to the spiritual charge unlock!  I think my dare to do it was my missive yesterday.  :)  I will maybe not have a word spoken today or missive sent.  Fingers crossed.  Have a good Saturday.  

3:42 a.m.

Not sure how this image hit me this a.m. but it feels a bit like how to keep moving forward - what/who is the hub and what are the spokes and...how do we get it rolling.  Budget failed epically yesterday.  I walked up and arrived at Community Center at 5:15 a.m. and got home around 9 p.m.  Glad I walked - especially needed the fresh air and open space on the walk home. BUT I did not turn "my machine" on so did not see emails from yesterday until 3:12 a.m. this morning.  It has taken me a bit to get through them all AND the biggest gaffe yesterday...I FORGOT TO ENTER THE HGTV HOUSE CONTEST OR BACKYARD REDO CONTEST YESTERDAY...Sick about that almost mas than the referendum failing.  I will try to recover.  Entered for today already.  

I was the ballot clerk so except for one break to eat half a sandwich and go the bathroom I was at "my station."  Roiled at the some of the chattiness of the checkers BUT the good news I was ALONE at my station.  Will shoot something off to the chairs of BOS, BOE, and BOF this a.m.  I had most of it written but that was for the referendum passing...

In my inbox from yesterday.  Son was on a bus from Chicago to Detroit.  Guess he flew from CDMX at some point this week and is now heading home.  Swimming lady needs me to cat/house sit May 21-28.  Which I will do.  FEN O&E meeting is being rescheduled from May 18 to June 18 or 19.  CH friends are off to SC HS reunion for the wife and the mountains after that.  They do have a good handle on making life the most it can be.  

Today for me - rescheduled walk from Wednesday this a.m. with family friend, webinar at noon -Psychedelics and the Reimagining of Aging with Abbie Rosner , MASSAGE at 1:30 p.m.!!!, and if I get the gumption - Spring Musical at former school #2 tonight.  I will make that call post walk.  Massage lady came into vote yesterday and I told her to make sure she got a good night's rest last night because I was going to be a mess for today's appt.  :)  Can't wait for Saturday and Sunday to relax into myself.  

You like to be sociable but over the next few days you may decide to hold back a bit when dealing with people you don’t know too well. It’s okay to be suspicious of their motives, especially if your inner voice nags at you to be careful.

You might feel creatively stifled while the Taurus Moon, Pluto, and nodes of fate activate, darling Libra. Though the day will be successful and busy, you'll long for opportunities to express yourself artistically. Find ways to showcase your vibrancy when interacting with peers. Don't hold back if you see an opportunity to crack jokes, improve projects, or bring levity to challenging tasks. Coming out of your shell within professional or educational settings will make it easier to set yourself apart from others. The people around you will be inspired to do the same, and your world will quickly become more vibrant.

 You might feel like your emotions are up in the air, Libra. As soon as you feel emotional, there may be a more structured force telling you to be reasonable. Both camps are valid, so try not to let one overpower the other. Don't completely disregard your emotions in favor of a more cerebral way of handling a situation. And don't let your emotions take control of your actions either. Balance is the watchword today.

AND I have my Chicago shows and L&O shows to watch!  Better get cracking and make the most out of today and the weekend.  :)  Have a good Friday.