I am looking to the skies this a.m.

I am looking to the stars for a lift this a.m.  Had an email in my inbox this a.m. from my second cousin (the youngest cousin of my mother's generation).  Just turned 77 on Thursday. The gist of his message:  I have prostate cancer.  Apparently one and eight men develop it if they live long enough. 3% of those die from it. So perhaps it’s not the most frightening medical issue.  I sent him and his wife this in reply.  

Thank you for letting me know.  As "un-frightening" as it may be to you hearty northern New Yorkers it sure makes your CT cousin a bit sad.  Doesn't take much to get me weak in the knees in spite of my crusty demeanor.  But I did have to put in the "there are no coincidences in my life" category, a line from this morning's Daily Stoic email that makes me think about you and your incredible retired internist in residence.    "Life is tragic. The human condition is fatal. The earth is insatiable. But it’s still pretty in sunlight, isn’t it?"   You two have always been people who are the first to line up behind and celebrate - and remind me of - the "it's still pretty in the sunlight".  I will be on the lookout for sunlight updates as you go through this next phase of discovery.

I am trying to distract myself by watching Random with Fabio...will see if I can keep listening.  It is a bit much. :)  Also stayed in bed until 6 a.m.  Finished reading - Becoming Madam Secretary.  Book ready to pick up at library -  The 48 Laws Of Power - and I have Death is but a Dream on my beside table.  Interesting history in the Madam Secretary book.  

So today - drop at library, walk, swim.  NE FL DC tonight.  Yesterday walked to Unionville - very humid - got home and got ready to go to pool.  Got to the pool and then back in the car.  Clap of thunder and continued thunder until they closed for the day.  Oh well.  Will see what July 1 2024 has in store.  

Go out of your way to be nice to people today, because the more you give of yourself now the more the universe will give back to you around the time of Friday’s new moon. Being agreeable is not only good manners, it’s good business too.

Take some of that knowledge you've picked up and processed over the past few weeks and spread it around, Libra. It's time to put your communication skills to work. You'll find that your emotions are strongly tied to your actions today, and that things will take on a much lighter tone than they have in the past few days. Take deep breaths and release that pent-up tension.

Be bold on your path toward empowerment and transformation, Libra, as the Taurus moon cozies up with passionate Mars. Now is not the time to be shy, especially when it comes to establishing commitments to yourself and others. Movement within your professional sphere could bring you closer to long-term goals when Venus activates this afternoon. Meanwhile, Luna and Saturn connect overhead, bringing a busy energy your way. Lean into these vibes by tackling tasks or chores that can help you get ahead. Focus on bringing more wellness and healthy choices into your daily routines when Mercury aspects Neptune later tonight.

Update - had to turn Fabio off and move to Prof G.  Fabio and Bill were too much for me.  Will try Prof G and Jesse Itzler.  Better for my mind.  :)  

Have a good Monday!