I do like the way my weeks go these days

I do have to smile as I look at the sequence of reading that started...I am thinking the recommendations of my family friend and a book in that "end cap" area of the library - Heroes of the Frontier/Eggers - where one of the librarians goes with a theme of the month.  So then fiction - The Circle and nonfiction - Careless People.  Then to fiction - The Every.  Nonfiction - Don't Be Evil. Then All-in interview with Dina Powell McCormick. Then Hologram for a King (Eggers really took my last month or two of reading by the horns).  And my current read - right after the mid term elections - the most prescient in real life happenings...The Nerd Reich.  Yikes.  Fact or fiction - all paint a picture that has me asking lots of questions - to myself.  How did we get here?  Especially when David Sacks, JD Vance, and Massie with the focus on war as the tipping point for the mid term sentiment.  Clean that up and all will resettle.  The Unicorn chapter in The Nerd Reich was very interesting and then real time news...can't make this stuff up.  I did reach out to my US Rep and two Senators to ask that they not vote for the current contenders for leadership in Congress.  People did not vote the way they did to set up a "who won, who lost", we voted and there are "results" of that vote so now PLEASE go back to rule of law, fairness, lower the deficit, be their best selves. We have all been losers for the last decade and I am sure much longer than that with the trend to politics as a career/money maker for politicians.  

But back to my life and times - yesterday $10.07/$4.20 Shoprite and $11.87 ALDI day, washed clothes, more pictures from son, walked.  I think son is over his travel with parents.  Dad got bored and didn’t want to stay and see who won.  Two weeks is a long time to be without certain conveniences :/ I’m seeing a lot of things about myself I can try and avoid in future to be a complaining boomer, sorta like those insurance commercials about turning into ur parents ha.  Two more days :)  And my response: You are good to put up with your parents.  We are good models for what you DON'T want to model.  :)  I will hope he posts the video from this trip like he did his trips with me so I can see what his dad looks like on vacay.  :)  ZEN DC. Thoughts to Thanksgiving now that I know sister #3 and her wife are coming for Thanksgiving...that is "a lot" for me, but I am glad that sister #4 had let the possibility slip when we spoke last week.  I will go into "let life come to me" mode.  It is only 3 days out of my life. (insert praying hands emoji)  :)  I did share with sister #1/hostess that I finished my T'giving shopping - Sales were too tempting.  24 rolls - King's Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls offer the signature soft, fluffy texture of classic Hawaiian sweet rolls, but with a richer, less-sweet, buttery flavor profile, 2 cans OS jellied cranberry.  🦃  We miss the gathering of remaining cousins on the Saturday after T'giving.  Sisters #2,4,6 are on the road that day.  Ah, the dreaded Oct 15-Jan 15 time period for me.  

Today - run dishwasher. Walk. CA DC. Double book at that 1 p.m. slot.  Will wait to get recording of the MEA webinar I am missing.  4 p.m. SD DC. 7 p.m. PCV webinar. 8 p.m. Death Sangha.  Also double booked at that 8 p.m. slot - Cheryl Hauser Effect documentary talk.  Again, I will be checking web site for the recording.  

Venus links nicely with energy planet Mars today, which will help you to finalize your plans, but because your ruler is currently going through its retrograde phase, you may find it hard to get started. No matter, it’s not a race against the clock.

Dream big while the Sagittarius Moon aspects Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus, darling Libra. These cosmic conditions break mental and creative blocks, inspiring you to expand your horizons and take up space. Seek unfamiliar environments to stimulate the mind further, heeding the call of adventure. Bring a friend or loved one along, and enlightening conversations are sure to unfold. Keep your eyes peeled for anyone or anything that stands out or seems out of place, as the universe may be trying to tell you something. Check in with your sweetheart or self-care routines when Luna and Saturn align this evening, bringing more structure into the equation.

Your sensitive, sensual side is being drawn out, Libra. You may feel like your romantic side is on display. You're like a dancer onstage, and you accept this role with pleasure! There's a great combination of energies at work letting you become more realistic about love and approach it with dramatic flair and courage. Be more expressive when it comes to your needs and desires.

Very glad to read it is not a race against the clock...my "dream" of late is going to NC to see friends new house sometime early in 2027.  We will see if I can figure that out.  Something positive to get me through Nov and Dec.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Thought-full day :)

Lots of talk and thoughts about New Mexico yesterday as I talked to TX/NM friend who will pull out of TX on Saturday...never to return to her what has been her home since June 1995.  She moved to TX as I pulled out for NC.  A very interesting - of the MANY - of "what if's" as to my life.  :/  But I shared with her that she is going to a place full of energy and inspiration for deep experience of culture and history.  She and husband are making a geographic move and husband is leaving his job he has had since 1995...told friend to dig deep for space and grace - for them both - for the next 6 months.  But she has family and they have kids and grandkids waiting for them at their new place.  

The balance of Sunday - sibling call, walk to Unionville, talked to TX/NM friend while walking, Death Sangha that was wonderful with its guided meditation, read more Nerd Reich...fact is so much stranger than fiction as I read this book... as I shared with TX/NM friend - "My current life does not have a lot of moving parts - purposefully - so easy for me to say. " - as to grace and space, quiet and calm.  :)  Did watch All-In that was posted later than usual and hand-in-glove with political news of day and Nerd Reich back story - can't make this stuff up. And watched latest Adam Carolla about building in Malibu - or the not building in Malibu two years out from fires.  

Today - wash clothes, Shoprite/ALDI combo day, walk, ZEN DC tonight.  Great combo platter when there is a Sunday Death Sangha, Monday ZEN DC, and Tuesday Death Sangha sequencing.  :)

A solution to a problem of some kind will pop into your head today. You may at first be reluctant to believe it, but if you show a little trust you will soon discover that it is in fact the answer to not just one problem but several.

You might struggle to keep up with peers and our fast-paced world this morning, darling Libra, as the Scorpio Moon and Mars square off. While it's important to know your limits and pace yourself, you also need to acknowledge when procrastination or boredom has caused you to stall out. Loved ones will attempt to lift your spirits once Jupiter stirs mid-afternoon, but don't force yourself to fake joy. Instead, recognize what you need to feel secure and content, trusting that happiness will multiply from there. Consider taking on a new hobby if you're hoping to expand socially while the nodes activate this evening. You may find satisfaction by connecting with old friends when Venus rx and Mars align later tonight.

The last few weeks have been a little too serious for your tastes, but this is good for you every once in a while, Libra. You may tend to want to play, which sometimes keeps you from getting your work done. Take today to try and get your daily life organized so you can have time to take care of your responsibilities and have a little fun.

Cosmic guidance feels good for the day.  Fun is not a me word, but I do feel the cosmos is supporting me being me but with a slight kick in the pants to up the RPMs a bit.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Good news Saturday - NC

Weather turned to cloudy and some rain, but all the rest of the news of the day was good.  UNC basketball and football and NC friends' house went sale pending.  It will be a Merry Christmas/Happy New Year closing.  FL friend got 18 inches of rain in her area of late, but no issue at her house.  I got to and from W&T book club with no rain.  Onward and upward.  :)  Will hope to see TX/NM friend's house get on the market soon.  Or maybe they are considering a Plan B.  

As to my reading, can't get over what I am reading in the Nerd Reich...the names currently in the news in the 2010 - politically and financially - and forward time frame have quite a back story.  A bit off putting, but might be one of those things of "not as dumb as they look" or "smart like a fox".  Or making money at all cost.  OR are the rest of us just late to the game?  Like my "car wreck, can't look away" - I can't put it down.  Maybe it will give me all the answers by the end or let me know "you're screwed".  I will keep you posted.  

Yesterday - lots of early reading and writing, Lansing DC, left apt at 12:30 p.m. arrived home at 3:30 p.m. from walk to, through, and home from W&T book club.  

Today - walk to Unionville, get home by 1 p.m. for Death Sangha.  

Your confidence will get a boost from the particularly material new moon but that does not mean you can afford to go on a spree or do anything that might cost more than you can currently afford. Think of ways to save money rather than spend it.

Luna and Mercury RX join forces in transformative Scorpio, darling Libra, activating the sector of your chart that governs material goods and wealth. Your mind sharpens as your senses awaken, helping you see the world differently. Get creative by upcycling, selling, or refurbishing items that hold value but that you have little use for. If you're in a partnership with joint finances, discuss future goals as Saturn activates, noting how current spending habits affect them. Update your budget to fortify shared dreams under tonight's New Moon, homing in on what the next six months will look like.

Do you feel as though your self-expression is being stifled, Libra? Perhaps you need more time to choose a direction in life. Today, you can expect to feel a lot of pressure from someone close to you. You will feel forced to satisfy this person's demands. Annoying as this may be, you can take comfort in the knowledge that he or she has your best interests at heart.

No worries with me on spending money.  But as to my financial partnerships - I will see what son has to say after his trip to West Texas to see if his range of motion - physically and financially - has changed.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  
 

First rain in quite awhile... oh well.

Even with the rain, I did swing by post walk to take a pic of the tree my long time friend planted when one of her children died.  I sent her a Spring pic, but never noticed it before during the fall season, but yesterday it caught my eye and I was thinking of her because she lives in FL now in the area with the flooding of late.  So thought that might be the reason the tree drew me in yesterday to tell me to reach out - so I did.  

Also reached out to Thursday DC facilitator.  Wanted to share with her about Asha Frost and her books.  It was inspiring and energizing to me, but did not fit in with where the DC conversation went on Thursday.  :)

So yesterday - nothing on my paper calendar but day filled in "smoothly".  Watched my L&O shows, walked one of my reservoir routes with my umbrella but it was a "soggy, not soaked to my underwear" rain.  Got the pics from son to picture frame of his Chili contest judge's badge and more pics of the landscape.  He is going to be jolted back to a new space and place when he gets back north.  

Today - watch All-In and Boston Blue.  Lansing DC.  W&T book club.  Blog co worker's mother died so want to write to her.  Wrote to TX/NM friend this a.m.  I missed her call.  I shut all my devices down at 6 p.m. rather than 7 p.m. yesterday - time change darkness and rainy day...I did not feel the need to stay connected any longer.  :)  Tomorrow - Death Sangha.  After the wonderful one on Tuesday night, can't wait and the Sunday ones are at 1 p.m.  MUCH better time of day for me.

If you wear your heart on your sleeve, it’s unlikely you will get the sympathetic response you were hoping for, so keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself. You don’t need other people’s advice, you are tough enough to look after yourself.

You're in for a busy morning, dear Libra, so try to get an early start. As Luna moves through your sign, aspects with Venus RX, Jupiter, the nodes of fate, and Chiron make you a social hot commodity. With so many invitations to choose from, be mindful of your own needs. When deciding how to spend your time, choose the path that brings the most peace. Slow down with decadent indulgences once the Moon enters Scorpio mid-afternoon, heightening your senses and connection with the real world. Watch your spending when Pluto grows restless tonight, or your bank account will take an unnecessary hit.

You will have to expect a few disturbances in the harmony that has reigned over the past few days, Libra. For example, your needs may not match those of your mate or close friends, or you may feel restless. Minor worries about the future may intrude on people's good moods. In short, this won't be a good day to look to emotional harmony as a source of satisfaction.

"When deciding how to spend your time"...I truly do think I do go the way of bringing myself peace.  And early starts are never an issue for me.   But I will keep all in mind as I move through the day.  Keep a good thought.  :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Winding this week down

This seems to be my image of the post Autumnal Equinox time.  :)  And where did this week go?   :)  Oh well.  What was on my mind yesterday was the library online presentation and then I went on a search for more of this woman's writing.  Asha Frost - The Inner Winter just came out this week.  And what she spoke on was You are the Medicine.  From The Inner Winter description - Each of the four parts of the book embodies a season: Spring as rebirth, Summer as growth, Fall as harvest, and Winter as rest. Every chapter opens with an ancestral Ojibwe legend, flows into embodied teachings, and closes with a healing ritual, ceremony, or journal practice. With gentleness and grounded spiritual authority, Asha invites readers to come home to themselves—not by transcending or romanticizing their pain, but by honoring it as medicine.  I got a very "working against Nature" feeling as I thought about how our "human calendar of events" does not let us take the winter in the Northern Hemisphere as a true celebration of the darkness and opportunity to rest and recharge.  The Inner Winter offers a new paradigm: healing that begins in the dark and roots you in wholeness.  Good thoughts in our human contrived "fall back" and "holiday season" time of year I find myself.  AND add to that I started The Nerd Reich this week...Yowser.  :)

So back to yesterday - watched my Chicago shows.  Blubbering by the end of CF.  Met former co worker to walk at 9 a.m., wrapped that up at 11 a.m., then before I settled in for the first rain in over two weeks, I walked up to the library to restock.   An inconvenient widow : the torment, trial, and triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln/ROMANO and Fear the worst/BARCLAY.  Got back to apt at noon.  2 p.m. Rita DC.  No other "front facing" activities.  

Today - nothing on my paper calendar.  Watch L&O shows, walk, read.  Will do Shoppes walk route since I will be doing Friday reservoir route for W&T book club.  Will see what the rain forecast is for today in case I need to abbreviate anything.  :)  Tomorrow - Lansing DC and W&T.  Wondering how the Chili Cook-off went for son and his dad in TX.  :)

Am letting the cosmos be where it wants to be.  I will discover my focus...later.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Too good to be true... :/

No Shoprite gift cards - "fraudulent activity" when I went in to get ready to print.  Oh well.  At least I did not burn $.30 printing them out at the library.  :)  I will rest on my laurels on the $10.69 coffee credit for this week's "triumphs".  And that was just the start of the "bubble bursting".  Got to Parkville Market with family friend and NO Taiwan Night Market...tried Thai Street Food And Pho to get my dumpling fix and that worked, but much less food consumed than past PM visits.  Probably a good thing because we did stop at AC Petersen's on the way home for a mini dipper sundae with - A.C. Petersen Farms' signature gourmet hot fudge is a legendary, house-made chocolate topping famous throughout Connecticut.  That wrapped up the eating sequence on a high note.  

And yesterday finished Paper Girl and will return that tomorrow and started The Nerd Reich...great lead up and fresh from mid term election results books.  I will watch to see how the Nerd Reich repositions itself post the realignment of power in January.  I am sure it will land on its feet and create a new web of influence.  I so do not like the current prospects for Speaker of the House and Senate leadership, but - again - I will watch to see how the mobile resettles itself after being jostled.  And I had not known before the NR book about the JD Vance/Peter Thiel connection.  I will see if explore more as to the fact/fiction/substance of that.  "The veil" is thin this time of the year, maybe truth will be easier to find.  A gal can dream.  :)

So yesterday - cleaned apt with back windows open with the warmer windows (one storm windows come down, front windows stayed closed), walked with family friend, EOLD, Parkville Market, AC Petersen's, car wash, home.  Big day for me.  :)  More pics to picture frame from son.  He and father should be at the Terlingua Chili Tournament now and heading back to their homes this weekend.  Can't wait to get a report once son is home.  

Today - watch Chicago shows, walk with former co worker, Rita DC, will see what else.  Supposed to rain for the first time in a long time.  Should not influence my day at all.  

You need to be on your guard today, because the planets suggest that someone you think of as a friend may be trying to undermine your efforts behind the scenes. You don’t have to get super suspicious, but you do have to keep your eyes and ears open.

You have the right to pursue your deepest desires, sweet Libra, unapologetically. Put yourself first as Luna moves through your sign, aspecting Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus as the day unfolds. Be mindful of who genuinely supports your aspirations, and watch out for those who don't. It's especially important to act if your significant other can't cheer you on. These issues rarely get easier to navigate and may stem from your partner's own insecurities. Instead of getting defensive, ask about their long-term goals and how you can support them. Just remember to set boundaries that allow you to travel separate yet intertwining paths when Luna opposes Saturn later tonight.

Your ego may be under some stress today, Libra. The tricky part is that the threat you feel is probably a result of something that isn't even completely real. It could be that someone is acting on false information that has no bearing on the reality of the situation. You might be swept away by someone else's false impression of who you really are.

Boundaries - subject of yesterday's EOLD discussion and putting myself first...in my life movement it is usually an easy task based on I am most days my only contact point. And that cagey search for truth...tricky always, very tricky these days.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Dilemma Averted :)

Shoprite "re-do" to the tune of $10.69.  :)  Can't make this stuff up.  And time of day change hit my clothes washing and dishwashing.  Later in the day for both, Monday and Tuesday, respectively.  Will see if apt cleaning stays on track for today.  :)  AND late watch of FBI.  I really need to stay alert today.  I was distracted by shiny objects - aka my free 26 ounce can of coffee - rang up at the wrong price so they made good by credited me what I spent after coupon applied.  $17.99-$7.30-10.69 = $.00.  :) And wrote to two people - one about writing for FEN blog and another about her 2027 "Summit" possible speakers/topics.  And I stayed up LATE.  Perfect day for the Death Sangha.  AND I got emails sending me two-$50 Shoprite gift cards.  No indication of who sent them...will get to the library to print those off today.  Either on family friend walk or later this afternoon.  :)  That is huge!  Might be moved to bring Sister Schubert rolls for Thanksgiving...

So yesterday - walked to Shoprite and back after my credit negotiation, ran dishwasher, watched FBI, watched library program online - very good!  Death Sangha.  Today - look at election results, clean apt, watch NCIS NY, walk with family friend, print off gift cards at library, EOLD, lunch with family friend at Parkville Market followed by ice cream sundaes at AC Petersen's.  OFFICIALLY the end of the b'day celebration with the gift cards squeaking in before the "deadline".  Big day.  Tomorrow - watch Chicago shows, walk with former co worker from first job when I came home 20 years ago, Rita DC, nothing on Friday paper calendar but watch L&O shows, Saturday - watch Boston Blue, Lansing DC and W&T book club.  Time change week finishes strong.  

You could find yourself in a position to spread wealth and success, darling Libra, as Venus RX and Jupiter form an auspicious aspect. Choose wisely when passing along opportunities you've outgrown, being mindful of who is qualified and most likely to return the kindness. You may also feel called to volunteer or donate funds to a nonprofit. Financial matters come into focus while the Scorpio Sun and Mercury RX unite, motivating you to pay down debts, invest, and stretch your dollar. Ask for advice if you're uncertain of which financial moves to make, as the Moon travels through Virgo and the sector of your chart that governs the unseen.

 It looks as though you're about to hop on the bandwagon, Libra. Friends will try to get you to support one of their causes. Think carefully. They aren't going to settle for a check. They want your hands-on support. While you might be intimidated by addressing a crowd, you always did want to use a megaphone. Volunteer for a night and see how it goes. You may enjoy it.

Too early for my third cosmic guidance, will check later today.  :)  I feel very "successful" with my gift cards soon to be in hand.  Have a good Wednesday.  

PS:  3rd cosmic guidance - worth waiting for... ?  Something will occur between now and the weekend that turns your world upside down. Considering how topsy-turvy things have been in recent weeks, you probably won’t mind too much. Who knows, you may even finish the right way up again!  And no NCIS-NY last night. :/ Onward to cleaning apt.  :)

Shoprite Dilemna

Won't say it was the only reason behind my sleep pattern last night, but I have some unfinished business to take care of from my Shoprite trip yesterday.  CFON coffee $17.29-$7.30=$9.99.  Mine range up at $17.99 as original price.  Will walk my receipt over today and ask for a "rang up incorrectly" remedy for a credit of $9.99.  Wonder if they have corrected it overnight.  That will really help out on my $38.30/$35.34 15 item shopping day yesterday.  

Balance of the day - washed clothes, dropped latest Eggers' back at library, Shoprite, walk, FEN CDF, should have stayed up for the NE FL DC, but lost my enthusiasm and wanted to get back to the book I started yesterday morning - Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America (2025) / Beth Macy  200 pages in as we speak.  Very interesting read right around election time.  

Today - run dishwasher, library talk online - Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost and I will do everything I can to stay up for 8 p.m. Death Sangha.  The Sunday ones are good timing - 1 p.m., the Tuesday nights...a bit late for me.   

More great pics to picture frame from son.  I thought some of the pics were from the dark sky star night event they were going to - from son:  That was just the Marfa lights area on Halloween.  Skies are super clear tonight and we are going to a thing in Marathon Texas for a dark sky event.  Man, he is a good trip planner.  

If you do not approve of what a friend is up to then you must speak up. They may not thank you for it now but they will do later on when it becomes apparent that your intervention saved them from making a very big mistake.

You may find it difficult to stay present when dealing with others, dearest Libra, as the Moon enters Virgo and your solar twelfth house. Your ability to recognize patterns and a boost to the imagination will have you in the mood for peace and quiet. Signs and blessings from the universe could emerge out of the blue as Uranus activates, marking the perfect time to connect with your higher self. Just be mindful that wishes made under these cosmic conditions might manifest in strange ways. Take your senses on a walk down memory lane by enjoying guilty pleasures from your youth, while Luna aspects the Scorpio Sun and Mercury Rx tonight. 

For you, Libra, the changing planetary configuration portends a period of timidity. You will probably go out less, introduce yourself to fewer new people, and be less prone to show off. But any relationships you form will be much more intense than usual. The weeks ahead are quite promising, although you may have to readjust some of your attitudes.

Promising weeks ahead! Connect with my higher self. I will hang my hat on that - especially with it falling in my dreaded Oct 15 to Jan 15 time period.  Fingers crossed.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Peaceful start to November 2026

Deep sleep, vivid dreams last night.  Sun going down before 5 p.m. shortened my day - even more than my usual long mornings, short evenings day.  :)

Finished latest Eggers' this a.m.  Will drop that off at library on the front end of my walk today.  

Yesterday -  sibling call from sister #1 - she was up earlier than usual since she address all her "fall back" situations...except her coffeemaker :)...walked to Unionville and read were the balance of the day highlights.  Was late with my thank you, but texted the hostess for last Monday's great luncheon in MA.  

Today - Shoprite only run is my thought, walk, 3 p.m. FEN CDF.  Toying with the idea "to go" to NE FL DC.  Will see how I feel as the day goes on.  

If a friend or work colleague seems determined to fan the flames of disagreement this weekend, you must let them, and everyone else, know that you want no part of it. As a fair-minded Libra you detest “good guy” versus “bad guy” situations, and rightly so.

Indulge your extroverted side as the Leo Moon and Mars join forces, dearest Libra. Time with peers boosts vitality, charisma, and creativity, especially when you are surrounded by people determined to make a positive impact. Allow yourself to get fired up over causes or projects you're naturally passionate about when Jupiter and Venus rx activate later today. Your ability to generate excitement breathes life into goals you've been spearheading but haven't gained the traction you've pushed for. Life-altering collaborations are possible when Luna aspects the nodes of fate and Chiron, so be mindful of who you would like to work with, and don't hesitate to pitch ideas. 

It's very possible that you will want to take a step back today in order to take a closer look at your relationships. Your address book is full of names. Your phone rings off the hook. You receive tons of texts and emails every day. Yet isn't it funny that you feel alone? It's time to get rid of the superficial relationships and concentrate on those that really mean something to you.

I will be looking for the life-altering collaboration possibility...who will I carry with me?  :)  Have a good Monday.  
 

Incredibly peaceful night...surprisedly :)

My life dominoes lined up well yesterday.  Watched Boston Blue, good walk, finished off all the leftovers and can get back to food that makes sense for ME, not others but me.  New Eggers was just the book that could distract me from what noise I noticed on Main St. - which was very little.  Don't know if in the past I had not dropped the storm windows yet or it was a quieter crowd.  Whichever - A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING - Dave Eggers was all I needed to get to sleep.  3:53 a.m. as we speak.  So a good kick off to the dreaded time change week.  Sun will set before 5 p.m. tonight...  :/  Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit.  

Talked to sister #4, she let it slip that sister #3 and wife and dog are planning to join us for Thanksgiving...we will see if that stays in place and I am glad to have some notice so I can prepare myself physically, mentally and emotionally.  I can do this.  

Today - walk to Unionville.  Nothing on my paper calendar.  56 degrees and sunny for walk time.  

Did scout out cranberry sauce at ALDI yesterday.  Too bad I can't go "off brand".  $1.39 for Sweet Harvest brand at ALDI, $1.99 on sale from $2.49 for Ocean Spray at Shoprite.  Will take a look at Stop & Shop.  I only am assigned rolls and cranberry sauce for my T'giving contribution.  Family knows my limits - mental and financial.  :)  Monthly financial report was a bit low...Friday seemed to be a bad market day.  Oh well.  I know I am in much better shape than others in the wide world.  

No more pics from son yet.  He and father will be moving toward the Chili Cook-off in Terlingua for the end of this week.  They will be judges one of the days.  Can't make son's life up.  

If you can find a way to bring a dispute to a harmonious end then do so. If, however, you have no choice but to declare one side the winner and the other side the loser then do that instead. Why should you care if anyone feels offended?

Surround yourself with inspiring and encouraging companions, dearest Libra, as Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus align. Recognize how your support network influences your ability to succeed, moving away from schemers who are too insecure to pursue their dreams while cheering for yours. Accountability pacts can help you stay on track as the Leo quarter Moon aspects Saturn this afternoon. Connect with ambitious peers to discuss your goals and set reasonable milestones to hit before the year ends. Clean up your online presence when Mercury Rx stirs tonight, especially if you're on the precipice of a major shift. 

Gossip and bad feelings among co-workers or in a group could occur today, and there might be some political shenanigans that it would be in your best interests to avoid. This isn't a good day to go to lunch with co-workers. Get away by yourself. Don't believe anything you hear. Chances are it isn't true. Keep to yourself and don't offer any opinions, Libra. To do so might be unfortunate.

Keep to myself and offer no opinions.  Completely fine with that and very do-able.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  First day of November 2026 - yikes.  

Parade Day :/

Had tried to schedule a trip out of town on this day in the past, but the last few years - just hunker down and know that "this too will pass" as to the wall to wall people in outfits jamming Main St and the surrounds for the parade.  Oh well.  

Yesterday - watched L&O shows, read, walked, swung by library to pick up book on hold on my way to massage.  Massage.  Worked through more of the company/landlady leftovers...will be good thing when I get back to my normal diet. Talked to sister #6.  She was off for her post work walk to the beach.  :)  

Today - watch Boston Blue, finish W&T book and drop at library, long walk, hunker down.  :)  Lights out, nobody home "face" to the street below.  Do monthly financial report.  

I thought this was an interesting take on this time of year...Halloween - another holiday we have taken in the wrong direction and focus.  :) From a newsletter I get:   "Samhain is the ancient Celtic festival marking the turn from the light half of the year to the dark half. Many believe that on this night the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin. Some people light bonfires on hilltops and others set a place at the table for loved ones who had died, welcoming their return rather than fearing it.  Centuries later, much of Samhain's shape survives, often unrecognized, inside Halloween: the costumes once meant to disguise the living from wandering spirits, the jack-o'-lanterns once meant to guide the dead home rather than frighten children. Underneath the candy and the costumes is an older instinct, the same one every tradition in this season seems to share: that the dead are closer at hand than we usually let ourselves feel, and that this closeness is not something to dread."

Great pics to my picture frame from son and his trip with his father.  They have covered a lot of ground in just a couple of days.  My son does plan a full trip itinerary.  :)  

If a friend or work colleague seems determined to fan the flames of disagreement this weekend, you must let them, and everyone else, know that you want no part of it. As a fair-minded Libra you detest “good guy” versus “bad guy” situations, and rightly so.

Money may be hidden in plain sight, dearest Libra, as the Cancer Moon aligns with Mercury Rx. This energy is perfect for selling unwanted valuables, going through your purses and jean pockets, or reworking business ideas that haven't taken off but you still believe in. Notice if you've been overly harsh with yourself recently once Venus Rx activates midafternoon, and work toward building yourself up instead. Consider if unhealthy romantic connections or professional environments are contributing to these issues when Chiron stirs this evening. Blow off steam and live your best life after Luna enters Leo tonight, priming you for a happy Halloween! 

 At the end of the day, you're the one who has to look in the mirror and know who you are, Libra. Think about this the next time you're tempted to make a rude comment or spread a displeasing fact about someone else. One side of you may be able to rationalize behavior that the other side simply despises. Today look at both of sides of yourself, not just the one that pleases you.

Will try and spend some quality time - with myself.  :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Full but low activity day :)

This picture hit me as I am trying to figure out what idea it is that I am rallying around...body was not too active yesterday, but mind certainly was.  Dreams were.  Interesting time during this "dreaded" Oct 15-Jan 15 time.  No in-person people in my day yesterday. FEN O&E Cmte meeting in the afternoon.  I say that but then I remember I ran into - 3 different groups of people outside of LaSalle Market as I wrapped up my walk. :)  One couple had the answer to a question I had since the chicken pot pie dinner, one commiserated with me re "people", another asked me if I had seen the auditorium reno progress at former school #2...I guess that was a people active block.  :)  

Other than that yesterday - watched my Chicago shows, walk, FEN meeting, great leftovers from landlady (peas and pasta dish landlord makes), cookies she made, strawberries that TX/NM friend left behind.  I have too much to eat in my apt as we speak.  VERY interesting situation in my apt.  Maybe that is why dreams are particularly active.  Body is being asked to process lots more as I sleep.  :)

Today - watch L&O shows, walk, massage/pick up book that is on hold at library. The nerd reich : Silicon Valley fascism and the war on democracy  Recommended to me when I was on my Eggers dystopia, Silicon Valley whistleblower phase.  :)  Can do my monthly financial report later today or tomorrow. And making a mental plan on how to approach the town Halloween Parade that will take over my street and go to all hours tomorrow.  Oh well.  :/

What you see and hear today may be worrying but in the greater scheme of things it is of no real significance, so don’t get wound up about it. There are always bad things going on in the world but that does not mean you are personally responsible.

A dip in motivation or energy may have forced you to slow down over the past couple of days, dearest Libra. Give yourself permission to switch gears and connect with loved ones while Venus Rx aligns with the nodes of fate. Resilience is sustained when you take time to appreciate the fruits of your labor. As the Scorpio Sun and Cancer Moon align, indulge in simple pleasures, trusting that more blessings and success are on the way. Take a breather from dynamics that have felt stagnant or restrictive as Saturn activates, and reflect on whether you need to set new boundaries. Review your online shopping habits as Mercury Rx and Mars square off, and highlight issues around impulsive spending. 

Emotions may cloud your thoughts as things start to heat up in a heavy way, Libra. In an effort to keep things light and energetic, you may be missing the core of the situation. Don't glance too quickly over all the issues. The answer to the riddle is right there in front of you. Stop for a minute to catch your breath and you will find the solutions that you seek.

Light and energetic, new boundaries, riddle answers, no worry about online shopping or any other shopping.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

Powering through :)

This has been a vibrant October with colors.  And active.  And...expansive.  Not sure about that last word, but my small slice of the world that I interact with on a daily basis has seemed bigger. (Sort of like that warning in the side mirrors of a car)  :)  Will spend some time with that thought on my walk today.  

Yesterday - cleaned apt, watched NCIS NY, walked with family friend (made a plan to go to Parkville Market next Wed for lunch and then AC Petersen's for ice cream - THEN the b'day will wrap officially for 2026)  :) , EOLD, Shake Shack lunch with swimming lady, she drove me over, I walked back.  Then GA DC.  Got out of DC to find text from TX/NM friend.  She had arrived back in NM Tuesday night, then in the car at 5:17 a.m. Mountain time to head back to TX.  Her message came in at 7:36 p.m. Eastern time.  11 hr 45 min road trip.  Her next trip might be Mexico.  She and husband have gone to Mexico to the beach for decades for Thanksgiving.  With kids until a few years ago.  Meeting up with friends and their families.  We will see if they go or not this year.  Lots going on in their TX/NM lives as we speak.  But she lives life much bigger than I do.  :)  Not a big "club" who lives as small as I do.  :)

Today - watch my Chicago shows, walk, FEN O&E (blog) Cmte meeting.  Nothing else on paper calendar.  (but paper calendar is sitting on a cleaned up and wiped down table top in my office!).  Was drawn to cleaning it yesterday.  Would love to get a bit deeper into W&T book club book.  Last week has not been reading supportive.  :)  The read I have been enjoying is The Demographic Edge/Joseph Coughlin.  Nothing - in my mind - should be decided without doing some people counting/age analysis.  His column yesterday "Built to Last, Staffed by Whom?"  This sentence hit me - Demographic projections can’t tell a CEO where to build the next factory. They can reveal what conventional investment analysis may miss: how much the population beneath today’s assumptions will change over the life of the asset.  Hope decision makers are counting, looking at human "pipeline".  

As one of the zodiac’s Air signs you possess plenty of common sense, but what you see or hear today could turn your head and lead to you making a decision you may regret. While your ruler Venus is moving retrograde you cannot afford to take risks.

Don't stay cooped up while the Gemini Moon and Jupiter align this morning, dearest Libra. Venture out to socialize, and you will likely find yourself in the right place at the right time. Keep an open mind and follow through on any connections or ideas that stand apart from others to maximize these auspicious vibes. You may also see an opportunity to revive old projects or collaborations once Venus rx, the nodes of fate, and Chiron activate later today. Bring order to goals you're intuitively drawn to after Luna enters Cancer this evening. Just try not to let optimism get in the way of practical planning when Neptune grows restless tonight, or you will quickly become overstretched. 

Emotions may cloud your thoughts as things start to heat up in a heavy way, Libra. In an effort to keep things light and energetic, you may be missing the core of the situation. Don't glance too quickly over all the issues. The answer to the riddle is right there in front of you. Stop for a minute to catch your breath and you will find the solutions that you seek.

Sounds like another Stop, Look and Listen day...wish me luck.  Have a good Thursday.  

Week is still rolling... :)

Thought I would be "alone again naturally" as a song says once TX/NM friend pulled off Main St yesterday, but no such luck.  Swimming lady chose today Wednesday to go to Shake Shack for her first time and would I join her...  The good news I can just power through this week and then start November back on my usual routine of walking and eating.  TX/NM friend left me MORE leftovers from her grocery shopping.  :)  

So yesterday - watched FBI, ran dishwasher, went to Shoprite for a $18.22/$14.57, 9 item day.  Went for a short walk.  Met TX/NM friend at the apt. She used my apt's dumpster for trash and recycling drop off.  Then she was off to airport.  She left at 3:15 p.m. eastern time, got to ABQ at 9:25 p.m. mountain time...Eastern time to Mountain Time yesterday to Central time today...  Long day yesterday and 12 hour drive today. Yikes!  Then I went for a mid range walk.  Back in time for 1 p.m. CA DC.  In bed reading at 7 p.m.!  No time zone change for me. 

Son will be doing a time change today - he and his father are off to El Paso TX and then their 10 day trip.  Son assures me he will send some pics to my picture frame.  :)

I am loving our W&T book club book.  Annie Dillard - "An American Childhood more than takes the reader's breath away. It consumes you as you consume it, so that, when you have put down this book, you're a different person, one who has virtually experienced another childhood."  Love all the phrases that bounced around her family home.  

Today - we will see if I get apt cleaned before walk with family friend.  Then EOLD - Where Does a Death Doula Fit In the Aging Care Team? with Natalie Adewunmi at noon. Then Shake Shack lunch at 1:30 p.m. with swimming lady. I will walk back home from lunch.  Then GA DC at 7 p.m.  Good day ahead assisted by the incredibly wonderful weather we have been experiencing.  

Balance of week - FEN blog committee meeting tomorrow, massage Friday, and the "dreaded" town Halloween Parade -https://collinsvillehalloween.com/ -  on Saturday.  I will hunker down, keep lights off, fall back on the clocks and just look to November 1 and the time change adjustment week ahead.  Again more of the Oct 15 to Jan 15 land mine time period.  :)

You might want to believe that friends and family members are thinking along the same lines as you, but that’s very unlikely. In fact, you could find they go out of their way to change your mind on a subject of major importance. Don’t let them.

Efforts to sidestep drama will no longer sustain the peace, dearest Libra. As Venus rx and Chiron face off, try to see the value in hashing out issues so you can actually resolve them. Letting bad behavior slide will only brew resentment. Also, loved ones won't feel inspired to change if they don't know their actions have upset you. Luckily, as the Moon moves through socially perceptive Gemini, it will be easier for others to understand where you're coming from. Luna forms soft aspects with Saturn and Mars tonight, offering an opportunity to restructure relationships by setting boundaries that foster mutual respect.

Decisions regarding investments, savings, or other financial matters might need attention today, Libra. Don't panic. You're in the right frame of mind for this. Your business sense is at an all-time high, as is your ability to focus on the task at hand. Intuition plays a strong role. Even if you don't feel like it, it's important to get this done. Tomorrow you might not be quite as focused as you are today.

Hmmm....I will keep myself in the "stop, look and listen" mode as I move through today.  I might not be the only one working through stuff - as to people, places and things.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Chore schedule :)

I did get clothes washed yesterday, no walk, ride to and back from Cambridge, GREAT food - chicken pot pie again and apple walnut cake with maple syrup whipped cream..., home in time for ZEN DC.  So little reading over the last few days.  Today after TX/NM friend swings by to drop off trash/recycling for my dumpster/bins, and some food for me, I will see about reestablishing equilibrium.  "Equilibrium means a state of balance or stability where opposing forces, influences, or actions cancel each other out, resulting in no net change".  I will not complain if I end up in a change up and to the right, but I can find comfort in no net change.  :)  This time of people and things to do over the last week has felt very guided and led - only one night of overnight company, did not have to turn the heat on due to good weather, meals felt right, sleep felt right, did not miss any of my paper calendar events.  Incredible guided meditation on Sunday which pretty much pushed the reset button for me.  Think I mentioned it yesterday, but it was worth two mentions if I did.  I will be doing some readjusting next week on the dreaded post time change week.  Why do we continue doing this to ourselves.  Oh well.  

Weather has continued to be my friend!  Incredible as I saw a bit of news from southern parts of West and East coasts.  Today will be another good one.  Plan for the day - Shoprite/ALDI run.  Very limited needs with all the food leftovers/gifts.  Walk a bit.  Visit with TX/NM friend before she heads to airport. Then a bit more walk.  Then CA DC.  Then a bit more walk.  Nothing on my paper calendar except the CA DC. 

Will reach out to swimming lady who wants to go to Shake Shake for her first time.  Reach out to a college friend who I did not hear from after I sent b'day wishes...hope she is OK.  She was battling some stuff.  Start getting myself ready for next "adventure" - Thanksgiving at sister #1's.  AND it is massage Friday this week - she will have lots of work to do.  :)  Will hope to hear from son before he and his father head to West Texas for their adventure.   Son found one of his old "go-pros" so there will be a video for this trip.  

If people you work with are too scared to start something new, that’s up to them, but don’t let their fears hold you back. The Sun in your sign gives you a high degree of protection when it comes to taking calculated risks, so why worry?

Seek meaningful interactions without becoming overly familiar, dearest Libra. You'll crave connection that scratches beneath the surface while the Taurus Moon aspects Mercury Rx, Jupiter, and the nodes of fate, but others may be slow to open up. Now is also a good time to review the terms of any new commitments you're considering, but hold off on deciding for now. Major news could trickle in and shift your perspective once Luna enters Gemini this evening, helping you avoid costly mistakes. Follow your heart and enjoy playful exchanges with the people you love as Neptune and Pluto activate tonight.

Emotions stemming from past experiences might cause you to assume undue responsibilities, particularly concerning family members. This is fine as long as you realize what you're doing is as much for you as for the other person. Whatever tasks you assume may allow you to release old traumas and give form to your plans and ambitions. And don't be surprised if those you help today go to bat for you later.

No plan for risk taking :), no problem for not making any big decisions right away :), release old traumas - I will take any of that :).  ANOTHER great gift bag from cousin (more peeps) and great card from dear friends in NC.  Set the table for good end of day yesterday when I got home to my mailbox.  Will take that all that good energy into my day today.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Winding down. Phew!

Sister #6, her daughter and a cousin's daughter met for a sec in NYC yesterday.  Lots of people covering a lot of ground over the last few days in my world.  Yikes.  But today we are closing in on "back to normal".  Wish me luck.  

Yesterday - sister #4 and I were off to LaSalle for breakfast.  Then a walk.  TX/NM friend was off with her brother.  Her sister showed up on Main St just as sister #4 was pulling out to head home.  She took her parking spot and she and I sat outside LaSalle while she had a snack and we enjoyed another incredible day of weather.  Then I headed to apt for Death Sangha.  Incredible guided meditation.  The facilitator hit the nail on the head for me in making that our activity.  Then I did a walk - but only to Burlington versus Unionville.  Had already done 3 miles with sister #4 earlier.  I was done outside for the day and got ready for Albany CA DC.  Great day of input. 

Today - TX/NM will be over to pick me up at 9:15 a.m. and we will pick up our passenger and head to MA to see an old time friend.  Passenger is her SIL.  Fingers crossed for no road construction or traffic as we head north and east.  ZEN DC tonight which I will hope to be home for.  Think it will work.  

Sister #4 shared that the word on the street of late is niece #2 is moving back east after a decade or so in California.  We will see if that materializes.  That will be very interesting for sister #1/mother.

Shocks to the system could brew insecurities, darling Libra, due to a harsh aspect between the Scorpio Sun and Pluto. Whether you're dealing with missed opportunities, financial woes, or a broken heart, try not to let these disappointments affect how you see yourself. Be mindful of how you seek comfort as you navigate these choppy cosmic tides. Avoid overspending and unhealthy indulgences, since compulsive behaviors are hard to stop once they start. Luckily, the Taurus Moon strengthens your resolve if you maintain a steadfast devotion to empowerment and self-improvement. Watch out for peer pressure when Luna squares Mars this evening, and remember that true friends won't sabotage your progress.  

Past impressions that you may not even know you have could enhance your ability to deal with practical matters today, Libra. You might need to handle some paperwork regarding a settlement of some kind. The thoughts and feelings of those closest to you are more apparent than usual. You may tailor your behavior toward them accordingly. Spend a quiet evening with your loved ones. You won't even need to talk.

My other cosmic guidance not posted yet...  :)  Will look later.  Road trip, visit, home by 7:30 p.m. I have had a very supportive few days that could have been chaotic.  Stayed within myself while still mixing and mingling within a comfortable range of motion.  Keep the good thought for today.  Have a good Monday.  

Up until 10 p.m....that should tell the story of yesterday :)

This saying was in my stoic weekly email yesterday.  Spoke to me as I was starting a very peopled, front-facing day.  How people define self-actualization was a good way to start.  

After my morning routine on the computer, I took a walk around the block and waited for sisters #4,6 to arrive and then down to LaSalle for lunch and then cupcakes that sister #4 brought up.  Sat outside on the picnic table in the sun then headed to the high school for the athletic complex dedications in the name of two family friends.  One older - 89 yrs old and still alive, and one younger, 65 when she died two years ago.  Older honoree - I babysat for her kids, godmother to her youngest son who I saw yesterday.  Long history with their family, very little contact of late.  I borrowed a snow shovel from her husband in 2006...still have it.  :)

We walked up to the school, then I walked back with sister #6 who needed to take off to go to her daughter's for an NYC trip today.  Then I walked back up to school to watch some of the field hockey game with sister #4, then we walked back to apt and then head to gathering at family home of the younger honoree.  Did not get home until 10-ish!  

Today - meet up with TX/NM friend depending on her family activities.  Walk with sister #4?  Everything up in the air but I will hope to get to Death Sangha at 1 p.m. and then will get to Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  Tomorrow of to Boston area.  TX/NM friend leaves on Tuesday.  Will be lots of unwinding for me to do on Wednesday.  :)  

Do you tell the truth and risk hurting a loved one’s feelings, or do you twist the facts so it’s not such a shock to their system? The full moon makes the answer crystal clear: Give it to them straight now or they will suffer more later on.

Venus retrogrades back into your sign this morning, dear Libra, stirring up uncertainties around love, money, and your public image. Curb negative thoughts that cloud your judgment, breaking cycles that cause you to be overly harsh with yourself. Loved ones swoop in to improve your outlook, thanks to sweet connections between the Aries Moon, Jupiter, nodes of fate, Chiron, and Venus rx. As family and friends shower you with compliments and encouragement, trust that their kindness is authentic and deserved. The Taurus Full Moon rises this evening, forming a tense square with Pluto. Though you may be eager to secure romantic or professional commitments, now might not be the best time to push such agendas. 

Upsetting news that you receive from far away, perhaps by phone or email, could send you into an emotional tailspin. There's an aura of uncertainty about what you hear - it may not make sense. Before you pass along the news or panic, Libra, make sure you know all the facts. You're likely to find that it's been blown all out of proportion. In view of this, you deserve a fun evening.

Will watch my mood today.  Full moon.  Straight talking.  Let's hope I do make the Sangha.  :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Can't see the ocean for the people, but good pic :)

Weather has been a gift during all the people time.  I have spent as much time outside as possible.  

So yesterday - watch L&O shows, walked to library to drop off Bronte book - couldn't soldier on with it/and picked up another Eggers and Paper girl : a memoir of home and family in a fractured America ..., talked to former Houston co-worker on my walk, met up and walked with TX/NM friend, she headed off to her massage, I headed out for another walk.  So pretty much left apt at 9 a.m. and got back at 2:30 p.m.  Had my stuffed pepper from landlady (who also left some cookies for sister visit today).  Called it a day.  

Today - Watch All-In, Boston Blue, waiting for sisters #4, 6 to arrive if #6 has not reconsidered and simplified her day by choosing not to come here but go directly to daughter's for their trip to see a Broadway play tomorrow.  We will see.  Field dedication at school for family friend who died last year is at 2:15 p.m.  We will go to LaSalle for some lunch before, sisters will go up to gathering after at friend's sister's house.  I will pass on that.  Don't know yet if anybody is staying with me tonight.  

I might swing by store tomorrow since we are off to Boston area on Monday.  TX/NM friend leaves on Tuesday.  I will recircle my wagons on Tuesday afternoon.  :)

You may dislike being told what to do by someone you don’t respect, but if you think about it you will realize they are right and that, on this occasion, they could be doing you a favor. Good advice is good advice no matter where it comes from.

Curb impulsive shopping throughout the coming weeks, dearest Libra, taking note of any triggers you'd normally resolve with retail therapy. Cleaning up your finances should be a top priority as Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio, especially if you've accumulated debt. Don't let shame deter you from thoroughly examining your monthly bank and credit card statements. Though this process may feel rough at first, you'll gain a sense of control when the Aries Moon and Saturn unite. If you're seriously struggling with the fallout of irresponsible spending, consider joining a support group when Luna and Mars align midafternoon. 

If you've been planning a long trip by air, Libra, today you might doubt whether you should continue with your plans. Money or safety might be the issues. Be aware that your fears may run away with you. The situation may be more secure than it appears. You might want to attend an online class or lecture, perhaps on computer science or some other technology. As with the vacation plans, try to view this objectively.

Will keep mind and ears open today to see what comes to me.  No worry on shopping.  No retail therapy for me.  Retail trauma is more like it. No travel plans or trauma. :)  Have a good Saturday.  

Lots came to mind...

Waiting for my beach picture from yesterday but in its stead I send one "from our balcony" from NC friends. Beach was the word of the day. I am reliant on sister or TX/NM friend to send me the pics taken yesterday, but were sent to everyone's phones...you know where that leaves the pictures for me...black flip phone hole.  Will see if I get it this a.m. to my email.  So much got my attention yesterday, but but I got caught on "next time sun will set after 6 p.m. is...March 14, 2027.  Yikes.  That gave me pause. So that landed with me as a "live in the present, make the most of the sunlight" mood for yesterday.  :)

23 incoming as to wishes for the day, down to 26% memory on my phone after walk #2.  Good day.  Up early if you can notice the time stamp from yesterday's post, but got all my Chicago shows watched and I was ready to go when TX/NM friend came to pick me up, then pick up her sister and BIL, then headed to the beach.  GREAT walk on beach, sister #4 met us a few minutes in, then to Lenny & Joe's for GREAT lunch.  My first lobster roll of 2026.  Ride back home, and it was beautiful out I went for another walk.  Finally took my sneakers off at 6 p.m.  Felt like I was getting a pedicure on walk #2 with the sand in my sneakers, but left what was left of the sand on the back stairway before I headed to the shower.  :)  AND landlady had left me a stuffed pepper on my stoop.  Dinner for tonight!  I did treat myself to 6 rather 5 cookies as my dessert.  Another year with the bad but adored store baked cake with bad frosting.  :)  But good day.  TX/NM friend and her sister/BIL were off to meet another group at 6 p.m. for dinner...I passed on that.  SOOOO over my quota for people and travel in one day OR month for that matter.  And I need to get ready for next influx on Saturday.  :)  Very apt that I ran in to PD buddy at town hall parking lot at end of walk #2 as the cap for my day.  California niece closed out the outreach at 7:03 p.m. 

Today TX/NM is meeting a friend this a.m., will call me about walking after that.  No other plan for the day except to watch L&O shows. :)

The Sun leaves your sign today but that does not mean life will grind to a halt. On the contrary, there will be plenty of opportunities to keep the momentum going, and your main task will be to make sure it takes you in the right direction.

Scorpio season kicks off early this morning, darling Libra, highlighting your relationship with money, emotional security, and material goods. Your priorities may shift as you begin to prioritize stability and empowerment. Supportive relationships will play a significant role in your willingness to take initiative once the Moon enters Aries this afternoon. If your closest companions don't inspire you to fight for more, review shared and individual goals in an effort to rev each other up. Exciting developments come on quickly if you follow your instincts this evening, thanks to sweet aspects between Luna, Pluto, and Uranus. Give neglected valuables a second life when the Sun and Venus rx unite tonight. 

A sudden and unexpected opportunity to take a journey by air could come your way today, Libra. This might be something you've wanted for a long time finally manifesting. Certainly, adventure is in the air, although it might be mental adventure as much as physical. Some information could come your way that catapults you into a new and exciting field of interest. This promises to be a thoroughly stimulating day.

Was not looking for stimulating today after yesterday, but we will see.  Keep my eye on the prize, passion project...but stay present.  Lots to ponder on many levels. Another "where did this week go" week. :)  Have a good Friday.  

It will be a day. :)

Here we go again.  Part of my Oct 15-Jan 15 land mine event line up.  Have to smile when I look back at what I wrote last year.  AGAIN the thought passed my mind to buy a store baked cake with hideous frosting (which I love) and once again I stopped myself.  Sister #6 hinted that there might be some cake coming to town on Saturday.  We will see.  

Yesterday - Watched NCIS NY, cleaned apt, walked with family friend, EOLD, back and forth with niece #1 about a Duke basketball player whose family is friends of sister #6.  I know niece cannot not say "D" out loud in her household, but just in case the kid gets any press in the area.  :)  Talked to sister #4.  She will be TX/NM friend and I at beach today for lunch.  Will give her the signal when we land there.  TX/NM friend arrived in the state, rented a car so all good with transport, met up with a friend for dinner and headed to the condo she will be staying at.  I still am not sure if I have any sisters here for Saturday night.  Game day decision.

Today - watch Chicago shows, beach, lunch...no other plan.  As I shared with family friend - I will buckle in and ride out the weekend.  :)

There will be major upheavals at home and at work over the coming year but every last one of them will be to your long-term benefit. Resolve to be positive each and every day and look for the silver lining in every cloud. It may even be gold!

If you spend the day thinking about what you have done over the past month or so you will be in a great position to do more and do better over the next few weeks. That applies to all areas of your life but especially to your money situation.

You might struggle to make your mark this morning, dearest Libra, as the Pisces Moon and Mars form an unbalanced aspect. Though you'll feel keenly aware of how dazzling and brilliant certain peers have become, these revelations could also stir insecurities. Instead of trying to keep up with people who seem to have more talent or experience, work on sharpening your own skills. It's possible your enthusiasm has caused you to skip ahead, when you should be developing your craft. Educational breakthroughs find you once Luna and Mercury align this evening, especially when you prioritize hands-on learning.

A career goal you've been hoping to reach may seem uncertain now, Libra. You could be wondering if your work has gone for naught. Don't think this way. There's a lot going on behind the scenes that you aren't aware of yet. When you hear about these developments, you will know that you're still in the running. Don't waste your whole day thinking about work. Try to relax. Tomorrow it may all come together.

I do feel some undercurrents, just out of sight type things happening.  I do have my passion project.  And I do think it will see sunlight.  Gold?  We will see.  Have a good Thursday while I enjoy the sand and surf - from the shore.  :)