Restless night...

Tossed and turned last night.  Thinking about son's visit that is now on my paper calendar for arrival Tuesday Jun 23 and leaves Friday Jun 26.  Sister #4's for a rendezvous point perhaps for sister #6 and niece #4.  Will see what comes together as the month progresses.

Yesterday walk to Shoppes (which the Shoppes has now renamed Shops...) Left the apt at 8:49 a.m., back at 11:30-ish a.m.  Did a bit of a walk thru at ALDI to keep acquainting me with layout and random locations of stuff I buy.  Discovered a cupcake shop that recently opened along my walk route.  $4 a cupcake?...Yikes.  Watched fun episode of Daytripper about Giddings TX.  TX is such a state on so many levels.  

Today - Lansing DC, walk to W&T Book Club.  Tomorrow Alameda DC.  Looking forward to all conversations.  Watching All-In as we speak.  

With the Sun and Uranus moving through the most adventurous area of your chart, you can do magic this weekend. Focus on what you want most from life, keep that desire in mind at all times, and watch in wonder as it actually happens.

Fun activities await, but you'll long for some alone time. Treat yourself to a quiet morning before the weekend takes off as the Aquarius Moon forms unbalanced aspects with Venus and Jupiter. You'll feel revitalized once evening rolls in, thanks to Chiron's helping hand. Connecting with cherished companions also brings a fullness to the heart that you might not have experienced in a while. The ambiance could turn wild when Luna moves into Pisces, forming a t-square with Uranus and the Nodes of Fate. Relinquish control and embrace the spirit of adventure, but avoid risky situations. 

Today you might find that your social life takes a definite turn for the better. You could receive more than one text or call that piques your interest, Libra, and you’ll spend a lot of time discussing arrangements for future get-togethers. If you aren't romantically involved now, you may find out about someone promising. If you're involved, make sure you reserve time for an intimate encounter with your special someone, if possible. Have fun.

Focus and fun...might be a stretch today, but I will give it a whirl.  Have a good Saturday.  

 

Lots of time outside yesterday :)

Different outfit and different huggers, but I was at the Torch Run yesterday.  Left the apt at 11 a.m. and got back at 3-ish p.m.  Lots of wandering and chatting along the way.  Before leaving lots of writing and thinking.  Blog work got a bit confused with a "who does what and why" situation.  We have a meeting on June 18 so we will iron things out.  Son called.  "Turf management" on his lots...  :)  Took his dad out for lunch for his birthday on Wednesday.  

Had a text at 4:23 a.m. from TX/NM friend who is in Italy for most of June.  11:04 a.m. there right now.  Perfect time for reaching out to me.  :)  

Today - walk is the only plan.  Will see what fills in the day.  

Something you thought would never change will undergo a transformation over the next few days. Could it be you have been holding on to ways of looking at the world that should have been left behind long ago? Yes it could!

Try not to panic when challenges arise, dearest Libra. Drama will stem from unexpected sources while the Aquarius Moon aspects Saturn and Mars. Getting defensive will only throw gasoline on a fire that's already difficult to control. Though you are entitled to your feelings, initial reactions might not be worth holding onto. If peace and self-preservation are prioritized, logic and emotion can work together. Attempt to understand where others are coming from if conflict persists. Showing sympathy will quickly turn competition into camaraderie. You'll feel lighter as problems are resolved and the Gemini Sun aligns with Luna this afternoon. 

 Libra, some interesting insights could steer you in the right direction regarding a goal you've been working toward for a long time. You generally prefer logic to ESP, but today your intuition is so strong that it's difficult to resist. You could also feel a burst of physical energy that spurs you on to do whatever needs to be done. Don't worry about what's rational. Follow your heart.

Sounds like a roller coaster day of emotions/inspiration...I will stay alert.  Feel lighter?  Dream come true on that one.  Will lean toward to radio silence.  Keep a good thought for that.  Have a good Friday. 

Wednesday post company week...

Trying to decide what to be inspired about.  Weather is wonderful.  Solitude is supportive.  Yesterday - worked on RMD.  Since hack I am limited on my range of motion on one of my accounts but that is fine with me that they are watching my every move.  Walked with friend.  EOLD.  Library consortium talk - "Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig"  Will be telling my sister about this exhibit for her next round of company to go see at the Renwick Gallery.  Looks like it is Bass and Pratt for LA mayor in November.  I will hope LA sees the forest for the trees.  

Today - Special Olympics Torch Run through town.  I will be at "my station" where the PD guys look for me each year so walk later in the day today.  Chores - sans clothes washing - done for the week early.  No tasks until Monday.  :)  Saturday Lansing and W&T, Sunday Alameda DC and PD buddy's birthday.  

Don’t worry too much if something you value goes out of your life over the next 24 hours, because over the following few days something ten times better will come in to fill the gap. Always be looking for the next big opportunity.

The best cure for heartache is to do something for yourself, dear Libra. Reclaim your zest for life while the Capricorn Moon squares Chiron, then enters Aquarius. The instant gratification you receive from simple pleasures will make you wonder why you waited so long to indulge. Electricity builds as Luna aligns with Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto throughout the day. You should feel spiritually connected and open to love. Speak with your higher power and try to be more outgoing. Operating outside your usual routines will give you a chance to meet new people and enjoy new experiences. 

Libra, today you might hear of opportunities coming from an unusual source and consider taking advantage of them. Values take a more spiritual turn as your material goals are reached. You might make plans to participate more in activities like yoga, meditation or other activities with a metaphysical focus, and you're looking forward to it. Someone close to you might recommend some interesting books.

Keep a good thought for the simple pleasures!  Have a good Thursday.  

SSS Day - Shoprite Senior Sendoff :)

Swung by Shoprite on my walk yesterday.  Wanted to check my savings at ALDI on the two items I forgot yesterday and was walking over to get today.  SO bananas - $.59 versus $.55 - check.  Then the bag-o-salad kits - WHAT!! - 3 for $6.... AND the last day ever for the Sr Disc at Shoprite and I went no further.  Spent $7.18/Saved $6.35.  Good sendoff from Shoprite and the SR Disc Tuesdays.  That brought my week spending up to $29.49...but 3 bag o salads will be dinners for a stretch.   Ran into a classmate at Shoprite (did not share my mission with her) :)  And ran into someone on the rails to trails so chatting with her distracted me from carrying my parcels.  Never did make it to ALDI.  

And the other "sendoff" item.  I reached out to my CH friend to see if they needed their house key back for the house they are selling after 43 years and after being my home away from home when I visited CH since 2006...got a bit teary about that.

Family friend's husband called me on my walk to shopping...was very disappointed when he saw I was not working at the polls.  He and I are both anxious for his wife/family friend to get back from her travels...Will see if we are walking this a.m. 

Off schedule apt cleaning.  On schedule run dishwasher.  Up way too early this a.m. so will see where the day goes today.  Family friend walk, EOLD are the only plan items.  Thursday Torch Run for Special Olympics.  Will meet up at the usual place with the police people running.   

Woke up to our town budget being voted down again.  Will see what the next steps are now.  Also can't tell about CA elections.  Pratt did not do as well as I had hoped.  Will see what the news has to say today.  

Don’t waste time arguing with someone whose outlook on life is so far removed from your own that it’s highly unlikely you can find common ground. Agree to disagree and go your separate ways. Hopefully you won’t run into each other again!

Accept that change comes with some level of discomfort, dear Libra. The universe guides you toward new chapters as Mercury aligns with the Nodes of Fate and Neptune. Reflect on your ultimate goals and acknowledge whether you've put leisure before work. You may need to implement stricter rules to ensure your discipline doesn't waiver. A complete overhaul of your routines might be necessary if your days are often chaotic. Be mindful of how family and friends influence your behaviors. Have open discussions at home to establish structures that can aid your quest as the Capricorn Moon opposes Venus and Jupiter. 

You may be looking forward to talking on the phone with someone dear who lives far away, Libra, but circumstances beyond your control could get in the way. Perhaps you keep missing each other, or problems with computers or phones throw a monkey wrench into the works. Don't let this dim your enthusiasm. Once you reach your friend, expect to have an exciting and emotionally gratifying conversation.

1:23 a.m. as we speak...lots of day ahead to work with.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Some hits and misses Monday... :)

First day all alone today BUT ran into a former school #1 co worker in the parking lot of ALDI. $22.31 but it will turn into $25 with the bag o salad and bananas.  Guess it can be a social location.  So yesterday - no clothes washing, walk, BOA (have to go to another town to find a branch of the bank...) to deposit cash from election and referendum work and cat tending check, ALDI, got home and realized I forgot to buy bananas and the bag-o-salad mix that was on sale!..., Son called, FEN DC, read.  Son shared about his epic weed whacking around his house and lots.  Love it when he sounds settled.  :)  Keeping my latest visit with sister #1 and Paraguay friend as to how to make his trip to CT entertaining for him.  Where we can go.  Not my strong suit but will give it a try.  

So today - walk to ALDI to get the two items. Wander a bit after.  VERY glad that I am not working the referendum.  I did not wake up naturally until 5:12 a.m.!  Paper calendar for the week - EOLD tomorrow and Lansing and W&T book club on Saturday.  Nada mas.  Not a problem.  

Sister #1's gentleman caller went through his procedure well.  All day affair, but back home at night.  I always think the system throws people out a bit prematurely, but I am not a supporter of all they do - especially for a 83 yr old.  4 procedures in about 6 weeks...

You are in the midst of a highly positive phase and you must make the most of it. Today’s Sun-Saturn link will encourage you to believe that the more of an effort you make, the more rewards you will enjoy, and that’s good because it’s true.

Take loved ones on a journey of the soul while the Gemini Sun and Saturn align, dear Libra. Show others that enlightenment can be found beyond the limitations we place on our own minds. Seek beautiful and mentally stimulating environments and point out small yet striking details. Seeing the world in a new light will provide the perfect balance of ease and intrigue to evolve relationships. Emotions will be hard to conceal once the Capricorn Moon aspects Mars and Saturn this evening. If you manage to break through emotional walls, your passions will grow, and commitment might come sooner than you expect. 

Although you should be feeling especially close to friends, lovers, and family, Libra, you might find it hard to communicate with them today. Perhaps they have troubles they prefer to keep private and you're confused, wondering if they're upset with you. Chances are they aren't. However, they probably need to work things out for themselves. Be patient. Try to understand. They may share their problems with you tomorrow.

Eye on two elections today - town referendum AND LA mayor race.  Go Pratt. Will see where the day takes me...besides ALDI.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Week starting on a new note :)

Made it all the way to Unionville yesterday!  The only people time was getting the key back to cat owner and hearing about her trip to AZ...90 yr old brother in law, soon to be 90 year old sister and lots of fragility in spirit and body.  Cat owner/swimming lady said she had to smile when she was the brawn of the operation.  :)  Everything is relative.  

NC friends are in the midst of more sports after being literary on Saturday.  The Diamond Heels clinch their spot in the Super Regionals and look towards next weekend as they await their opponent from the Texas A&M regional. UNC will host the Super Regional at at Boshamer Stadium, with play beginning on Friday.  Lots on their life plate right now.  All good.

So I left for Unionville at 10 a.m. and got home from cat owner house at 2:30 p.m.  Planning for today - bank (big check :) for cat sitting not sure why she felt moved to pay me... and some cash from referendum work and election work which might as well go to the bank.  Will do a combo trip of bank and then ALDI.  If push ever came to shove I can walk to my bank, but it would be a haul.  Will postpone clothes washing as I used up my weekly TIDE pod on sister #1 and Paraguay friend load on Friday.  Not an issue.  FEN DC at 3 p.m.  So walk, bank, ALDI, FEN as today's line up.  Heard from sister #1 for sibling call yesterday and sister #6 on her walk to her part time summer job.  She will double dip on work until school lets out on June 24.  Did get stopped on the walk to Unionville by one of the boys who graduated from former school #1.  Always fun to have them recognize me (he shared he was 4 years out of college, so it had been a bit since he last saw me.  Those boys are so good for my spirits.  

There is a major problem that needs to be dealt with on the work front and Mercury’s change of signs today will help you focus on that to the exclusion of everything else. Colleagues will be in awe of your razor-sharp mind.

Goals that have been building throughout the last few weeks will need a structural overhaul, dear Libra. Mercury's debut into Cancer asks you to follow through on your emotional and mental investments with smart planning. Challenges will arise as you take ambitions more seriously. Reach out to a mentor if you need additional support. Loving interactions stabilize and heal when the Sagittarius Moon aspects Chiron this evening. Pursuing new experiences with someone you love can also smooth out relationship issues. Make the most of your downtime once Luna enters Capricorn. Lay low at home and nurture the spirit before heading to bed. 

Your mind could be focused on exalted spiritual concepts today, Libra. You might decide to try to study spiritual or metaphysical materials, or attend a lecture, workshop, or meditation session with people who share this interest. You might also think about traveling to a country associated with a specific spiritual tradition, such as Israel, Egypt, or India at some point in the future. Write down your insights so you can refer to them later.

No physical travel in mind, will think about spiritual or metaphysical.  Will see where the day takes me.  Have a good Monday.   

May 30 wrap up...alone to Unionville for me today :)

Breakfast at LaSalle with sister #1 and Paraguayan friend.  Then they hit the road at 7:45 a.m.  Arrived in VA at 2:14 p.m.  I "took off" for Shoppes for my walk.  Made text contact with cat owner to make sure she was making her way home as scheduled.  Heard from NC friends as they were at an author talk where I used to work.  Craig Johnson pic.  And my NC boss' daughter speaking.  I am so jealous.  New house and celebrity hobnobbing for my NC friends.  :)  Another full day.  Have to get my hands on the new Longmire book!  

Also reached out to two high school friends about our day at the beach with landlord/landlady.  One - sister of my landlord, the other - the wife of another of sister #1's classmate.  More pics received from landlord's sister.  NOW back to solitude until son gets here later this month.  :)  Had a bit of downtime when TV and internet went out due to gale force winds around here yesterday...Came back on at 4:30 p.m.  Whew.  

Today - walk to Unionville.  Will drop key off at cat house if owner reaches out.  I will wait until she is ready to debrief about her trip.  Did a load of wash for sister #1 on Friday so I will try and hold off on doing my load until this time next week...might make me be a bit more creative on outfits.  Nothing on my paper calendar until FEN DC at 3 p.m. Monday.  Did my monthly $ report for May yesterday.  Not too painful.  

You need to resolve a long-running dispute with a colleague and the only way to do that is to let them know you are ready to sit down and talk. If you approach them with a smile they are more likely to take your peace offer seriously.

You'll have the power to captivate audiences far and wide, dear Libra. The Sagittarius Blue Moon doubles your reach when seeking recognition and spreading important messages. Use this energy to self-promote, letting others know exactly what you've been up to recently. You may be called to review old studies or return to school. Educational pursuits will have unforeseen payoffs and should be taken seriously. Open discussions will reflect the maturity of your relationships while Saturn stirs. Don't hold back if you have something to say. Romantic connections feel holy and healing once Mercury and Chiron align this evening. 

Creative inspiration could come from deep within today, Libra. Visions, dreams - anything that excites your imagination - could bring ideas for new projects. You might also find that your understanding of others greatly increases, attracting new and old friends. The only downside is you could get so lost in ideas that you temporarily lose touch with the material world. Try to keep a foot in both camps.

I will try to stay grounded during the Blue Moon!  Will see where I find creative inspiration.  Fingers crossed.  Have a good Sunday.  May 31 2026...yikes.