Did my Shoppes walk route for the first time since the "big snow". A couple of tricky spots but I made it and ran into a high school classmate who is the gentlest of souls and who made my day. He was working, but he had stopped for lunch at Sweetgreen. Seeing him reminded me of another classmate who brings me calm when in her presence, so I just wrote her an email. Just took out the names.
Happy New Year! I am not happy with the weather but I think about what you shared about what (her husband) said about limiting one's complaining about the cold...it is winter in New England. 😎 But the real reason I thought of you yesterday was I ran into (classmate) on my walk yesterday and it reminded me of you in that he has such a calming presence on my soul that brought me joy. Same feeling that I get in your presence. Thanks to both of you for reminding me of calm.
I have spent a lot of time of late with (her husband) classmate, (my landlord), doing snow management. But the good news is (my landlady) is always generous with her snow day cooking or baking so it is worth the shoveling.
Good book read for what supposed to be this Saturday's Walk & Talk book club which was cancelled due to the forecasted "chill", but the book was great - The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier. And I completely enjoyed last month's - To the Bright Edge of the World - Eowyn Ivey.
Hope all are well in your family. I sat by "Mark's (her brother who died in 2022 but was a town legend) table" at LaSalle Market on Tuesday and was made fun of by the men who hold it down these days 🙂 when I met (family friend)and (friend) for coffee - too cold for them to join me for our regular Wednesday walk but had a need to catch up on the talk of the town.
Take care and thanks to you and (classmate) for reminding me of calm. ☀️ 42 days until Spring!
Balance of the day - Compassion & Choices Legislative update. That got me reaching out to my state rep and senator. I have some follow up work to do on that thread today. I shared with my rep that I appreciated her update but was at the same time infuriated by the stance of two of our legislators who hold MAID advancing in their hands...term limits would be my dream for one, not letting one person's personal beliefs taking choice away from their constituents for another.. Went to the library author talk, but "hung up" half way through. Neither the author or the book got me. "Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley. But it is historical fiction, so maybe I will give her a try at some point. Enjoying the book landlady passed along to me as we speak. Two Rivers by T Greenwood.
Spoke to sister #4 about Cap One class action suit. I should be getting some money from that - little money, but some. Was asking her if she filled in the paperwork yet. She was going to look and see if that was an email she overlooked. Back and forth with family friend about BOS, BOE meetings. This budget year for town is going to be a doozy!
Nothing on paper calendar for today. Thursday shows. Walk. Will see what shiny objects I get distracted by today.
Cosmic activity in your fellow air sign of Aquarius makes you both ambitious and hard-working, but unless you’ve got a long-term plan you are unlikely to accomplish anything of significance. Take time out today to identify the next few steps ahead.
The Moon keeps busy in your sign this morning, sweet Libra, aligning with Jupiter and the Aquarius Sun. A burst of motivation inspires you to take on more projects or responsibilities, helping you break out of stagnant cycles. However, it’s important to consider what you can realistically take on, or you will soon hit an energetic wall that is difficult to overcome. Elevate your wellness practices by focusing on mind-body integration throughout the coming weeks once Mercury enters Pisces this afternoon. Loved ones may require extra attention when Chiron stirs later tonight, but don’t compromise your own sense of balance while tending to others.
Libra, you may find yourself feeling more aggressive than normal today. This can serve you well when it comes to getting what you want, provided no one suffers in the process. It isn’t generally in your nature to step on anyone on the way up the ladder, and you aren’t likely to feel good if this occurs. Look at all possible ways to attain your goals. You're sure to find something that suits you that isn’t harmful to others.
I will keep the good thought that I am contemplative, focused and appropriately energetic about the things that are on my mind and heart right now. I will lift that up today. Have a good Friday.
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