One of those days... :)

Well, we will see what ideas pop up today.  Yesterday was chockful.  And also lacking - water in my apt...You can imagine that got me spinning with my "carefree, relaxed" approach to life.  But more on that in a bit.  

My yesterday - cat tend, ran dishwasher (PTL pre water doing off), walk, picked up The Every at library, got home and no water.  Workmen broke something out in front of building so Main St was dry.  Town Hall sent everyone home and I started to make a plan.  BUT first I had "to go" to my ZOOM - The Rest of You Shows Up with Stephen Jenkinson — Orphan Wisdom, Die Wise. Stephen will not soothe you and I did not invite him to. He goes at the culture underneath the family: what happens to adults nobody ever initiated into adulthood, who then find themselves at a deathbed being asked to be grown.  Some of the things I wrote down - "Opportunity to hurt as a condition of being alive", "Family reconstitutes itself around death and its rites become disfiguratively symbolic", "wounded is "at thing" but it is not everything." "It took this."  You had to be there, but in context each thought provoking.  THEN post that session, cat tend and since no water I loaded up and took stuff for a shower at the cat house, jugs and coffee pot to fill up with water.  No coffee in the a.m. was not going to be "a thing".  Before second session of the day, walked up to town DPW to go to the bathroom.  Then session 2: The Dance Doesn't Stop at the End with Daniel Maté — co-author with his father Gabor of The Myth of Normal, and their next book, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Adult Children, is out next spring. Daniel has done this in public, with his own father, which is not a small thing to do.  Yikes...parent and adult child paradoxes...  THEN at 7:53 p.m.  I thought I would check water one more time and VOILA it was on.  So I flicked the switch back on for the electric water heater which the landlord had come down and told me to flip the breaker off until the water came back on.  I washed my mean #2 dishes and went to bed.  

Lots of thoughts as I walked yesterday about my disapproval of swimming lady and her cat ownership at almost 90 years old.  Especially as "fire drills" with sister/BIL and/or herself are only going to increase - in my mind.  Why add to the plate of "have tos", expense items, cat tending issues when fire drills happen - when you don't have to at end of life.  Mate brought up the origin of word resentment  -French evolution: Combined with the prefix re-, it formed the Middle French ressentir, meaning "to feel again" or "to feel intensely".  If I can't cat tend without resentment...next ask answer might have to be no.  We will see where I end up at week's end.  No word yet on return from swimming lady, but I will keep the good thought that it will be sooner than later.  Yesterday's cosmic guidance..."Cautious, pace myself, lighten up a little."  Hmmm...hope I do better with today's guidance.

Today - did my monthly report already - 24 hours early, but I think it will be directionally correct, clean apt, cat tend, walk with family friend, EOLD - Tending to Our Dead Ourselves with Joseph Orso, 2 summit sessions - Surviving the Foxhole — boundaries, scripts, and nervous-system tools for the acute season with Dr. Karen Wyatt — hospice physician and host of End-of-Life University, on "What I Wish Every Family Knew Before Someone They Love is Dying." She's also bringing a Bedside Guide to Forgiveness, for finding some peace while you are still, in fact, angry. Which most people are, and almost nobody admits. And Nicole Heidbreder — I'm taking the second Day 3 slot myself, because this is the only purely practical day and the foxhole is the part I know from both sides: I've been the hospice nurse standing in the middle of somebody else's family war, and I've been the daughter in my own. So I'm doing the session I wish somebody had handed me. Dancing with Triangulation (and how to stay out of it). What to do when you've quietly become the family's messenger. How to be in a room without absorbing everything in it.  Cat tend #2 after first session. Will see what else falls into the day. 

You need to stop running here, there and everywhere and getting nowhere fast and to slow down long enough to take a proper look at your current situation. Almost certainly it’s not half as serious as you think it is, so quit worrying.

You may find yourself at a loss for words as Mercury exits your sign, dearest Libra, making its debut in Scorpio. Rather than forcing communication, allow yourself to take in each moment and organize your thoughts. Maintaining a sharp perspective and level head will serve you throughout the coming weeks. If you watch closely, the world grows abundant with magick and signs from the universe once Luna enters Gemini. A sweet aspect with Mars encourages you to do some exploring. Try to make friends along the way as the Moon aligns with Neptune, Pluto, and Uranus, bringing a fated energy to any instant connections you experience. 

Are you involved in a creative project that involves modern technology, Libra? If so, progress could be made by leaps and bounds, starting today. A lucky break might set you off in a new direction that adds depth and dimension to your work. Communication with colleagues should be warm, congenial, and supportive. There is a sense of unity that pervades the group and adds to the energy and enthusiasm. You will love the results of your efforts.

Quit worrying, loss for words?, sense of unity...Time will tell.  Full mind of thoughts instead of full heart as I enter today.  :/ Let's hope for a nice lift.  Have a good Wednesday.  

Well that was a day...heart is full.

Thought of the word "balance" after yesterday.  Incredible sessions for listening presented in the "The Death Inside the Death".  And the day built up around them.  But day started with the dreaded cat tending and another day of rain.  Oh well.  Cat was fine.  :)  Praise the lord the swimming lady did not get a dog!  

So yesterday - did clothes washing, cat, dropped off Good Morning, Midnight at library, Shoprite/ALDI.  As I shared with family friend who gets a kick out of my spend/save tracking.  "Shopping report - $14.92/5 items ALDI - Grapes, bread, peanut butter.  Shoprite - $27.27/$23.75 13 items.  All sale items except my chunk-o-cheese which is cheaper than ALDI in Shoprite brand size and form.  Pancake makings/syrup on sale, Progresso soup sale, bar soap sale, bananas, free dozen eggs coupon used."  And as to my travels, I have to smile - I know it is just psychological but since I have my tire pumper upper, my car feels more "solid" on the road.  :)  Went out for soaking wet sneakers umbrella walk. (Sneakers on the window sill but low expectations of "dryness" for today's walk).  Then into first session of week long set of discussion that I signed up for.  1 p.m. and 6 p.m.  After 1 p.m. swung by cat (do 2 stops per day).  Then 4 p.m. FEN. Then ZEN DC after 6 p.m. session.  WHEW!

Today - will run dishwasher, cat, walk, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. again and just begged off Rochester DC when I realized that the 1 and 6 pms are running 90 minutes each rather than what I thought would be 60.  Will do second cat after the 1 p.m.  Shared the replay of the sessions with sister #1 and GA DC facilitator.  

Also shared with sister #1 re her gentleman caller's ER adventure of the past weekend.  Glad to hear that he has a POLST and that they might consider taking it on the road with them.  ER visits seem to be a part of their recent travels...  I am thinking that he never lost consciousness on your latest sojourn but since you - to my knowledge - are not his Healthcare POA, might you two want to travel with a fully executed POLST form?  Print POLST form on Pulsar Pink card stock (65#)   POLST or MOLST depending on state - color is dependent on state also - is the most likely document to be honored because it is signed by a doctor.  I have heard all kinds of tales about orders not being honored, but because it is at the doctor-to-doctor level, it has the best chance.  And, And if he hasn't and would want to, he might want to amend any Living Will he has to reflect his pacemaker and what he wants to have happen if the pacemaker is the only thing keeping him "alive".  That situation moved Katy Butler to write the book The Art of Dying Well about the aftermath of her Wesleyan professor father with a pacemaker and what she and her mother had to go through when that was the case for him.  

Will see where I am taken today in my thinking.  My mind is "a place" for sure.  :)

Although yesterday’s Sun-Uranus link gave a lift to your sense of adventure, you will need to be a bit more cautious over the next 24 hours. That applies doubly when dealing with people in positions of power, at least one of whom may see you as a threat.

Fortify your voice and sense of self by connecting with peers who share similar interests, dearest Libra. You'll crave community and a place to be heard while Mercury is active in your sign, aspecting the nodes of fate and Chiron. Now is also a good time to acknowledge and release any thoughts to prevent you from putting yourself out there to make new friends. Seek structured environments such as clubs, classes, or meetup groups to find ease within unfamiliar social situations. Bonds form quickly when the Taurus Moon and Jupiter align this evening, but it's important to pace yourself as guards are lowered. 

Don't be surprised to see your co-workers acting a bit silly today, Libra. There is no getting around the high spirits that permeate the work environment. It's almost impossible to get anything done with today's planetary atmosphere. Rather than cracking the whip and trying to increase productivity, why not join in? Lighten up a little.

Perhaps dial it down a bit after the day I had yesterday. AND a no rain walk should be possible.  Cautious, pace myself, lighten up a little...that is a mouthful for me.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

Still a little rain but things settling

Couple of coastal people checked in.  Niece #4 said all was OK, she was practicing her suturing...not sure what/who practice takes place.  :) Picture from my cousin from Hammonasset from 4 p.m. on Sunday.  Sibling call from sister #1.  Gentleman caller OK.  Listening to news as we speak.  Will see if everyone is back with power and schools in session.  5:05 a.m. as we speak.  Did reminisce that it was a good thing that NC friends did their New England tour LAST September.  They would have been on the tail end of their travels during this stormy time.  Phew.  :)  Cat tend, walked to Unionville - soggy not soaking, cat tend, topped off my tires with my new pump machine - only one tire needed a shot, Death Sangha, read, Albany CA DC to end the day.  Waiting "patiently" to hear from swimming lady as to when she is due home.  :/  (insert praying hands emoji)  :)

Today - cat tend, walk, Shoprite/ALDI, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. first day of 5 days for ‘Death Inside the Death’ , cat tend, 4 p.m. FEN, 7:30 p.m. ZEN DC...will drop off Good Morning, Midnight book.  Tomorrow will pick up the Eggers that came in for me.  The Every.  

Today’s Sun-Uranus link will encourage you to do something exciting, but as Uranus is going through its retrograde phase, you must be careful as well. You’re not invincible, so don’t take on challenges you have no way of knowing will work out for the best.

Limit your interactions to people who help you feel safe, dearest Libra, as the Aries Moon aspects Mercury, Chiron, and the nodes of fate. You'll crave slow, soft, and meaningful moments once Luna debuts in Taurus. Though a harsh square with Mars suggests you won't have the freedom to lay low. As you prepare to head out for the day or log into work, connect with your senses. Remember this practice as the hours pass to prevent overstimulation. Leaning into spiritual practices can also generate fun surprises, thanks to a sweet aspect between the Sun and Uranus. Be wary of anyone who tries to change you or make you doubt yourself when Pluto activates this afternoon. 

You've been so busy these past few weeks that you may have inadvertently neglected the special person in your life, Libra. It's been fun to be out and about together, but that has left little time for closeness and snuggling. Try to rectify that today. In fact, a midafternoon nap might be called for. Why not invite your honey to join you?

No honey and I will limit interactions with all people today except online.  :)  "Thought full" was "my word" at the Sangha yesterday.  Very good guided meditation.  I am a reluctant meditator, but this group is very encouraging to "peace full".  Have a good Monday.  

And there it went... :)

Yesterday was a heart of hearts day in my world!!!  It must have been the electricity in the weather system passing over my part of the world.  But I was positively and completely inundated - not with rain or wind as forecast - but outreach from people who are significant in my life.  And "surprise, surprise"... not - 3 were from the southern part of heaven.  :)  

Started my day with my cat tending...hope swimming lady comes home soon.  :/  Can't figure why old people would acquire late in life pets.  :)  Went on an abbreviated walk thinking that any minute the rain and wind would be unleashed...never happened even into the overnight.  But I read almost all of my October book club book and that was a great read to do in casi one sitting.  Heard from NC friend whose wife is in their CCRC's memory unit.  I had written a poem and sent it his way.  Got this in "return mail" -  Thank you for your kind "Be alert. be present, be loving” note. I loved it and with it receive your “buckets of love.”  I will read your lovely poem to Mary tonight at dinner. Like me, she will cry and love it. Thank you for thinking of us. What a joy to have you on our pathway of life!  AND got a call from my brother!!!  AND got the kindest words from dearest friends in that neck of the woods.  They are having their first overnight guests soon at their new house.  Wish that was me!  We will see what I can do about that as we go through the balance of 2026...

Only local coastal report I got was from sister #6.  Nothing burger out her way as of yesterday afternoon.  The only "action" was that sister #1 and gentleman caller were in the emergency room in the town where sister #6 lives.  An hour ambulance ride from where sister #1 is vacationing...AND sister #1 decided to go back to their cottage instead of staying with sister #6.  People are funny.  I will see what sister #1 has to say in my sibling call this a.m.  

So yesterday I would say my day was 80% reading.  But I slept like a log with full dreams.  Very interesting day.  There was some cosmic "dust up" for sure as that meteorological event took place in the vicinity.  

Today - cat tending, walk to Unionville, I think I am going to designate Sunday as my check my tires day so that getting out and about for my Monday grocery shopping is not derailed, cat tending second round of the day, Death Sangha at 1 p.m., Albany CA DC at 7 p.m.  Tomorrow - 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m.  

This week - 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day will have an hour with some great speakers - some I know and some I do not.  Good timing as we go into a "family" time of year.  https://www.gracefulfusion.com/families  

The more you get involved in the world around you over the next few days the more of an influence you can have on how events develop. Your special ability to see both sides of a story means you will be in demand as a voice of reason.

Developing relationships will begin to feel more serious, dearest Libra, causing you to consider if your latest romantic conquest could be the one. As the Aries Moon aligns with Saturn and Jupiter, turn to friends for a second opinion. Merging social spheres can be a safe step in the right direction, providing additional insights into your beloved's life beyond your embrace. Try not to let overly critical companions inflate minor issues when Mars squares Chiron before entering Leo tonight. If they don't let up, set boundaries to end the conversation, or your perception might become skewed for good.

Generally, you're a very sociable person, Libra, and today you won’t want to slow down. Invitations to parties, from intimate coffee klatches to big neighborhood bashes, continue to come in, but you weigh the pros and cons of attending carefully now. Saying no goes against your nature because you don't want to miss anything. But right now, you must pick the most important to you and leave the rest.

No problem being selective for me.  Yesterday was a great representation of those I hold close.  Will open my eyes to that a bit wider today to think through matching actions to that feeling.  Have a good Sunday.  

Here we go! :) Weather and weathermen :/

Sister #4 sent this pic from yesterday from her area...nothing as of that time - mid day Friday.  We will see if things change.  :)  Sisters #1,4,6 are all coastal as we speak today.  I have nothing outside my window as we speak.  Waiting for the morning update from the hype-master meteorologists.  But I will stay ready.  

Yesterday Friday reservoir route, in car to go to massage and swung by the library to stock up in case I am in the house a lot because of rain.  AND I got a notice when I was home that my Eggers' requested book is in - The Every. Have to pick up by Oct 1.  But right now on my bedside table - A Fortune of Sand/Sepetys, A Vast Horizon/Thomasson, Don't be Evil/Stapleton, God's Country/Krueger.  Did I already read that Krueger?  I will check my library history but I think not.  Then from library, drove to massage.  Tires and car behaved.  It is only a mile up and back but I had not driven the car since I topped off my tires with my new pump.  :)  Great massage.  Then I walked up to swimming lady's to cat tend.  Will head back later this morning and possibly this afternoon.  I will do what I need to do so that if it is too rainy and windy, I don't have to go out.  Then a phone call from TX/NM friend.  She is still both.  She and her husband are not the proud owners of 3 homes - 2 NM and 1 TX.  Furniture still in TX house.  She is guesting at her sister's.  

Today - walk before rain is my plan - fingers crossed.  Then cat tend.  Then become one with my couch if the storm does appear.  I will hope that lights and cable stay on.  This week's All-In cued up to listen to next.  Will see how day unfolds from there.  

An NC friend called.  He wanted to let me know what my brother had already shared with me.  His wife got her official diagnosis - Alzheimer's.  I did not share that I had heard from his wife a few weeks back when she "happened on" her phone and gave me a call.  Fortunate that they are where they are, getting the care they both need, AND have the money to fund it all.  

The time for thinking is over and the time for action has arrived. The full moon in your opposite sign will give you plenty of excuses to do nothing but if you don’t act decisively now you will always regret it. Don’t do it tomorrow, do it today!

The love, joy, and kindness you put into the world are reflected to you, dearest Libra, as the Aries Full Moon rises. Sweet aspects with Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto underline just how far your influence goes, and distant friends may return to your orbit. You might also feel inspired to reconnect with estranged companions, but it's important to be intentional about who you invite into your life. Seek only the affections of those who bring out the best in you, and avoid dynamics that have a competitive history. Indulge your romantic side before the day comes to a close, allowing Luna's dreamy vibes to engulf you.

Today you may feel a passionate attraction for someone intelligent who perhaps makes a living in law, education, or publishing, Libra. Conversations with this person could touch on some deep issues, such as spiritual matters, the human psyche, or the nature of the universe. You should be deeply affected, not only by the person but also by the subjects. Take a walk later to clear your head.

Cosmic guidance looks to be putting me through my paces.  :)  We will see if I follow instruction.  Have a good Saturday and keep a good thought for the coastal sisters.  

Add a N'easter to my thoughts...all I need are more thoughts :)

Dinner with boss from former school #2 has me seeing horses.  :)  Finally made it to the new Shake Shack.  I could have eaten twice the portion amounts, but probably just as well that Shake saved me from overeating.  Loved the report of former school #2 boss chaperoning an event last weekend at former school #1 and interacting with former co workers there.  I love that when my worlds collide.  :)

So full yesterday report - walking...Regular Thursday reservoir route, stopped at library to read the latest NYT Sunday Magazine.  Got home.  Finished CIRCLE.  Yikes.  HOW did Eggers write what he wrote in 2013 when what pretty much captured exactly what is happening today!!!  Then walked to the Shoppes to meet former boss via library to drop off CIRCLE. THEN she and I went on a walk before we ate.  Then in the PTL category, she offered to give me a ride home!  I could have made it...but I had covered some ground yesterday.  :)  A lady did stop me in the parking lot of OSJL when I popped in to use their restroom, said she had been looking forward to running into me and share that she applauds my walking.  Always entertaining to me when people want to meet "the walking lady".  But yesterday was a 10+ miles day when I try to do the math. For the record I had a Smoke Shack single burger, order of FF, and an incredible chocolate milk shake...yes, with whipped cream. Got home and started October Book Club Book - Good Morning, Midnight.  Good day all around.  

Today - Massage Friday!!! Another item in the PTL category.  Very good timing after the walking yesterday.  Will do Friday reservoir route, drive to massage to test out my post pumped up tires car.  Heard from TX/NM friend via email yesterday.  She said she would give me a call today.  Will be good to hear what her landing in NM, closing on new house, and general life update.  Just a bit different from my chosen range of life motion.  :)  I will reach out to sister #6 to offer her a visit here this weekend if she does not want to stay on the Cape this weekend.  Will see what Mr. Weatherman is talking about, but always taking the hype of weather people to up their viewing ratings and the reality of a particular storm.  Also first day of my cat tending job...swimming lady off to AZ today to see 90 yr old sister and brother in law both in infirmed states.  My MO has been 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. pop ins.  It will never cease to amaze me why people of advanced age...or any age in my mind...take on a pet.  Oh well.  I am thinking she might slip me just enough money to pay for my tire pump so as always - "I never get ahead but I get even", when it comes to money.  

Don’t be surprised if what you were planning for the weekend falls apart for no apparent reason over the next 24 hours. It’s probably because you did not plan carefully enough and overlooked certain factors that make failure more likely than success.

The hours move quickly under the Pisces Moon, sweet Libra, forcing you to jump from one task to the next. Unfortunately, you may feel as though time is slipping through your fingers while Luna forms unbalanced aspects with Jupiter and Mercury. Requests for help will likely fall on deaf ears, as peers will be wrapped up in their own agendas. Remember to take breaks and collect your breath to avoid burning out before your agenda is completed. Plan to escape your worries with a dreamy date once the Sun aligns with Pluto and Neptune this evening, or get lost in a creative project.

An unexpected opportunity to go on a long journey, perhaps business-related, could come to you soon, Libra. A partner might be involved. Your enthusiasm may be almost boundless but remember that your physical energy isn't. If you choose to travel right now, make sure you take necessary precautions. Otherwise, have fun!

As long as nothing happens to my massage appt nothing else on my docket to really mess up...and travel to and from massage is my only real plan...so I will breathe and start my day and pace myself.  :)  Have a good Friday.  

More developments... :)

Another high input day - in my low input life.  :) Wednesday - cleaned apartment, watched an All-In with Pratt and Hilton, walked with family friend, EOLD, swimming lady's house, GA DC.  BUT the interlude right before walk and then right after got things rolling. Fanttik X8 APEX tire pump.  Ordered by sister #4 as we talked on the phone while I walked to ALDI on Tuesday.  Was to arrive between 4-7 a.m. on Wednesday per her info.  Sister #4 does not get up as early as me, so it was 8 a.m. when she texted to say - "says it has been delivered but it does not look like a pic of your stoop"... I went out my front door and went up and down the block.  No package, then I decided to look at parking lot side which did not make sense as a drop off spot, but on the way to parking lot I saw an Amazon package on the loading dock of the store at the end of my block.  And there it was!  So I hustled upstairs to my apt.  Got it plugged in to charge so I would be ready to pump up any tire need when I got back from walk.  I was going to ask family friend to be my wingman, but she did not offer, so I said I will try it on my own.  But in my "led and guided" mode of late, my landlord was in the back parking lot when I went down.  Very helpful having someone else there AND especially someone like him who is completely and totally handy!  So all tires checked and pumped.  None were very low.  Very mind settling in the current "what if" list of things as to things obsolete-ing around me in my silly life.  :)  

So got that done.  Then EOLD.  Putting things in perspective - me and my tire pump versus the lady speaking to the group fighting incurable cancer...  Then off to swimming lady's house.  She had mastered the Shoprite app.  :)  And we talked about her medical directives and getting a MOLST.  But more talking about her trip to AZ to see her 90 yr old sister and brother in law.  Brother in law is back in the hospital.  Out of my range of mental motion.  Doctors talking about the next thing to do..."how about if we do nothing?" was a question I told the swimming lady to add to the list of questions when she gets out there.  Just my thought.  Then home.  Talked to sister #4.  She was out walking and wanted to check in on my pump progress.  :)  She had car stuff at a maintenance stop at her car place.  I also shared with her that I saw 3 of her high school classmates as I was walking and they were having a snack at the cafe down the block.  She is also doing some prep work in yard and around the pool to batten down the hatches as the possible storm is forming for this weekend.  Could be interesting for sisters #1,4,6 based on their locations.  Then GA DC.  Good discussion.

Today - only one thing on my paper calendar.  Meeting former school #2 boss for walk and dinner - meet at Shoppes, walk a bit, dinner at Shake Shack.  Will walk to and from Shoppes as I think about it at 4:45 a.m. (meet time is 4:45 p.m. in front of Shake Shack)  :)

Development yesterday from swimming lady visit - she leaves Friday for AZ with open return date...so it will be me and cat care while she is gone, but I have to smile.  In my "never get ahead, get even" as to money - she pays me for my care and maintenance of the cat visits.  So I should make just around the same as what I owe sister #4 for my pump.  :)  Led and guided.  :)

A little bit of frustration could creep in today as you feel you are being held back by people who don’t share your vision of what is possible. You may be right but your efforts will only be restricted for the next two or three days, so be patient.

Don't sweat the small stuff while the Pisces Moon and Uranus square off, dearest Libra, even when plans go strongly awry. Though plot twists will feel frustrating in the moment, the strange nature of this celestial alignment has auspicious undertones. You could stumble into some unexpected luck, especially if you relinquish control and allow yourself to be guided by faith. The atmosphere steadies once Luna and Venus align, helping you uncover blessings amongst any messes you face. You'll also have a chance to get back on track and improve existing structures if you approach the day's lessons with that in mind.

You may be ready for some major career changes, Libra. You could be fed up with the stress and long hours of the corporate environment. Surely in this age of technology there's a way to spend more time at home without sacrificing the quality of your work. Think about it for a few days. If you propose a feasible alternative to your boss, the positive response may surprise you.

Patient, don't sweat the small stuff, plot twists/guided :).  Think about my glee with hamburger, french fries and milk shake in my future!  Have a good Thursday.

Can I say "it was an interesting day" again? :)

This roller coaster ride picture that a former school #1 made with me photoshopped in feels right for today. And a good reminder that her birthday is Friday so I made a note on my paper calendar so I remember to email her.  It has been that kind of month.  Lots of input from lots of angles and now we are passed the autumnal equinox and on to...we will see.

I should have taken notes yesterday.  :)  Ran dishwasher. But here is what I am piecing together.  Spent time in a.m. looking at the tire pumps.  Was ready to send my son a note to help his mother make an online purchase, but sister #4 called while I was walking and she placed the order and with her "purchasing power" she has a pump coming to me between 4-7 a.m. today so I will hope I am off to the races and will get it into my routine to check tires weekly to keep me on the move.  I will hope it is not too complicated.  I have my landlord in the loop now as to my "issue" so I will reach out to him if needed.  So back to the top of the day - watched some more of the All-In Summit videos, researched my pump, then with a 1 p.m. CA DC headed out for my walk which was to ALDI and back.  Decided I would finish up my weekly shopping on foot again so a $14.70/6 item ALDI day, so a $21.76 week.  I am rounding up and will owe sister #4 $100 for pump and the "block" thing I needed in order to charge it.  Sister #4 said most people have a drawer of them in their house...I have none.  Arms were getting a bit tired from carrying - peaches, grapes, bread, eggs, (family friend's chickens are transitioning to the cooler weather laying quantity), vanilla sandwich cookies but I made it.  CA DC.  Then went to walk around the block to wind down from my satchel walk and pump purchase.  Ran into landlord.  Landlady purchased a new all electric car so I reminded him about the free charging station in the town hall parking lot.  So he and I drove the block to plug in.  Much faster and more convenient than plugging it in to the back of his building.  AND landlady left quiche and cookies on my stoop yesterday for today!  I had texted her after seeing the new car - now she and landlord both have red cars - "feel like I am living at the firehouse".  :) Reading CIRCLE.  Death Sangha at 8 p.m. as a good place to spend the actual hour of the equinox.  Also had a fun back and forth with a DC participant in Australia in the early morning for me, meat of day for her.  She is moving into Spring as we are moving into Fall.  In the mail I got a coupon array for the month of October for Shoprite.  Will need to make sure my TX/NM friend knows about the ones for the week she and other family members are here in October.  $10 off/$50 - and their group will definitely have purchases over $50.00.  :)  I might try and figure out how to use the one for next week or the week after if I can find enough sales stuff to buy to get the $10 off/$50 or if I spend $15 - the free eggs the first week or the free lb of butter the next.  Did hear from former school #2 boss and she will meet me on Thursday for a walk and Shake Shack dinner!  As I shared with her - "Complete and total "Roger that"!    Somebody said their chocolate shakes are "too" chocolate-y.  I plan on debunking that myth!  And I have to smile as I was having hamburger, fries and shakes with my Bates' sister at GRAZE in Westerly Sept 10!  Theme of the month - Bates and burgers!  See you Thursday."   And not knowing that I was going to get the pump so quickly, I did set up our get together so I could walk to and from.  I think I will stay with that plan even if tires are full and reading to ride.  :)

Today - clean apt, walk with family friend sans daughter and grandson.  Daughter came to the end of her 3 month maternity leave.  EOLD at noon.  2 p.m. to swimming lady's for Shoprite coupon tutorial and take a look at what she came up with for her medical directives.  7 p.m. GA DC.  One of the members was scheduled for Switzerland last week.  We will see if update is shared.  Friday is Massage Friday!  We will see if rain disturbs my weekend walking.  

Although the Sun is now moving through your sign you probably won’t notice much of a change to begin with. Come the weekend though the pace of life will pick up dramatically and you will enjoy the challenge of keeping up, so save your energy for then.

You'll awaken to a world you feel you can be your best self in, dearest Libra, thanks to a sweet aspect between the Aquarius Moon and Mercury. Emphasize the unique qualities you are most proud of, and compliments are sure to roll in. Now is also a good time to push the boundaries of what is considered normal, especially when working with creative outlets. Remember that innovation and fearlessness often coincide, but be mindful to keep one foot on the ground. Your heart receives a healthy dose of cosmic healing while Luna aligns with the nodes of fate and Chiron. Show yourself some love by infusing your bedtime routines with sweetness after the Moon enters Pisces tonight.

Have you been going crazy with all the demands placed on you? Don't despair. Reflect on all that's been going on. Think about where you want to make changes. Once you've come to a decision, don't hesitate to implement it. This is easier than waiting for one big opportunity and doing it all at once. That chance may never come. The step-by-step approach can bring satisfying results.

Cosmic healing step-by-step...keep the good thought that I learn how to use the tire pump and my tires PSI and my mind get to where they need to be.  Have a good Wednesday.  

Well that was a start... :)

Good news, not-so-good news from yesterday BUT I did feel guided and led.  Lately I have been going to Shoprite/ALDI post walk, but yesterday was a full day online so I headed out early.  Pancake flat driver's side rear tire.  So with a day with 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. zoom getting this news earlier in the day than later - good news.  So I called AAA and the wait began. Did start the clothes washing machine. But as I reported out to PD buddy after AAA guy did his magic and I drove over to Zeller Tire - "Dry rot leak...no solution except keep adding air till it falls apart.  AAA guy was very kind, and Zeller guys were dead beat honest.  And told me to just stop in and they will fill.  :/"  So action AAA, Zeller, walked from Zeller to Shoprite where I got the bag-o-salad that was on sale-2 for $5.50 and my bananas just to get the "must haves" dealt with - $7.06/$2.48 day - and then walked back to Zeller to see what was up and got the dry rot news.  So then I emailed sister #4 to see what the brand is for the tire pump she uses when she tops me off when I am in Westerly.  No response yet, but I will hope to get my son involved in reaching out to Amazon to get it for me.  I am not an Amazon shopper and don't want to start.  Then got my car home. Landlord felt I was a bit dramatic as usual about how life was falling apart..."because of a flat tire?"...But moving to life without a car will be dramatic when it finally happens.  Walked to library to drop of Crying at H Mart and I picked up "A Fortune of Sand - SEPETYS.  And put a hold on my next Eggers - The Every.  The Circle has completely hooked me and I keep thinking about he was writing it in 2013...Prescient beyond belief.  So with my bananas and salad in hand, car in parking lot, I went into my ZOOMs.  All were just what I needed.  MEA, Mettle, and PA DC.  MEA in their signature super salesperson mode for their next offering outside of Santa Fe, NM and outside of my range of motion travel wise and money wise.  Oh well.  I am just glad they offer these free promotional sessions that I can go to.  I need a BREATHE session after my flat tire start to the day.  Mettle Health follow up conversation to Friday's webinar - wonderful.  PA DC kind and gentle people in the room as always.  There is something about my being in rooms with midwesterners or southerners that is just softer than the E/W coasts...  And I will ad a DC participant from Australia who I sent a video to and she came back with her update.  Kindness in living form.  The video was https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcgnZ55sAAs&t=718s  The Weight of Regret:  Finding Peace in Life's Messiness.

My car's "hospice" status feels real-er now.  Zeller guy said he could put a new tire on but it would need rim too and..."not worth it" based on state of car.  Sort of like when the doctor says - "Nothing else we can do".  There goes my drama again.  :)  

Today - another outreach to sister #4 about my pump.  Crickets from yesterday's outreach.  Run dishwasher.  CA DC at 1 p.m.  Death Sangha at 8 p.m.  What a perfect way to end the autumnal equinox.  On my clock I will be in the Sangha when it "officially" happens.  Walk will include a swing by ALDI.  Grapes, bread, eggs.  Had an outreach from former school #2 to get together on Thursday.  Walk/dinner.  I put it out there to meet at Shake Shack at our local Shoppes area and walk the rails-to-trails by there and then eat.  Will see if she bites.  That way I know I can get there regardless of state of car.  I can walk to Shoppes AND Thursday was the only day this week with nothing on my paper calendar so it feels like it was meant to be.  Will see if she bites or not.  

The Sun joins Mercury in your sign today and almost immediately you will notice that your thoughts are clearer and your words are sharper. Anyone who thinks they can bamboozle you with facts and figures is going to learn you are nobody’s fool.

Romantic connections and creative projects may require some maintenance, darling Libra, as the Aquarius Moon and Saturn align. Be considerate of how improving boundaries or personal structures will bring more harmony to your life, strengthening the relationships and goals that matter most. If you've felt restricted by what's considered acceptable, now is a good time to bend any rules that have been holding you back. A burst of hope finds you once the Sun enters your sign this evening, setting you up for an auspicious astrological month. Reaffirm your desires and aspirations as the universe offers up extra support. Attention from peers could feel overwhelming when Luna opposes Jupiter tonight, though these vibes can be harnessed for self-promotion.

Inspiration for writing, music, drawing, painting, or other creative activities could hover just out of reach today, Libra. Great ideas could pop into your head and out just as quickly. The only way to avoid the frustration of missing out on wonderful ideas is to write them down as soon as they come. Making notes can also stimulate further inspiration. Go for it!

The beginning of the Sun in my sign and autumnal equinox.  This week had no way it was NOT going to be something.  Will see what that something becomes.  No bamboozle and lots of notes...onward and upward.  :)  Have a good Tuesday.  

What is old is new again.

Finally reached back to find the interview that introduced me to Dave Eggers. (Kelly Corrigan).  Of course his flip phone is what hooked me.  :)  But of course he has "people" who fill the gaps he might have when it comes with living without a smart phone - is my thought.   https://www.pbs.org/video/dave-eggers-xfesuu/

Picture from that Chip Conley poem from his substack.  Keep coming back to that and Eggers and tech company.  I did have a question as I am reading CIRCLE...are there no chapters so you get that "can't stop and get my bearings" feeling?  Just my thought as I keep looking for a comfortable place to stop reading which chapters usually provide.  CIRCLE does not encourage comfortable stopping points.  :)  I can overthink anything.  

Yesterday - soggy but not soaking walk to Unionville, sibling call while walking, read CIRCLE, "seasoned water" for washing clothes today.  Interesting segment on ICT news yesterday about the fact that the government is considering closing National Archives in Seattle, San Francisco and Chicago...more freedom of information/access questions.  

Today - wash clothes, 12 noon MEA sales pitch, but I will go anyway - Live Event: Alchemy of Breath: Breathe Into Clarity, Courage, and Inner Guidance, 2 p.m. Mettle - Dive In and Digest: When Caregiving Comes to Work, 4:30 p.m. PA DC.  And fit in with that - Shoprite/ALDI - have to recheck what I need, walk, return Crying at H Mart...  But it is early so I think all will fit.  :)  Salad mix sale at Shoprite might be the clincher.  

Venus, your ruler, makes a challenging link to Uranus this weekend, so you could be in a rebellious mood. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but try not to say or do anything that might upset people in positions of power, including your employer.

Moody companions could dampen your morning, dearest Libra, as the Capricorn Moon aligns with Mars, the Sun, and Chiron. Rather than catering to those who only wish to complain, keep a low profile and tend to your own needs. A lighter and more communal energy makes it safer to socialize once Luna enters Aquarius. Meanwhile, Mercury and Jupiter form an auspicious alignment, and spreading joy can elevate your reputation. Think outside the box when practicing self-care or planning a date night as the Moon aspects Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus throughout the evening. Slow down with a relaxing project while Venus stirs tonight.

Don't be surprised if money comes from an unlikely source. It could be a surprisingly good return on an investment or a bequest from a relative. Pay attention to any dreams that seem to repeat. They may hold a lesson about understanding your life path. You may receive an unexpected visit from a dear friend you haven't heard from in years. All in all, this is a great time.

I will be all in on "this is a great time".  Looking to the balance the universe will bring in to play for autumnal equinox tomorrow.  :)  Have a good Monday.  

Very interesting day in a quiet way :)

Checked on the UNC-Clemson game at some point yesterday and it was in a weather delay. UNC up. Sister texted me at some point to say - UNC had lost...Yikes.  And NC State did something that had not happened in 1000+ games.  Duke won.  Wild day in the RTP.  

But sports was not a big part of my day - I went on an extended walk enjoying the weather.  Came home to homemade soup on my stoop.  Perfect timing.  I was trying to decide about meal #2.  Finished Crying in H Mart.  Will return that tomorrow in advance of the Tuesday due date.  Started CIRCLE by Eggers.  Very interesting segue from - Careless People book, All-In interview with Dina Powell McCormick, and now CIRCLE.  AND CIRCLE was written in 2013...The Circle is a 2013 dystopian novel written by American author Dave Eggers. The novel chronicles tech worker Mae Holland as she joins a powerful Internet company. Her initially rewarding experience turns darker.  

Big day in the flip mattress, move bed, flannel sheets.  Had planned to do it today but tomorrow it just called me.  So now I am set for the next quarter + a week as fall into winter.  Bed away from window walls, reading chair with lots of opp for light coming in as it gets colder.  

Set a 2 p.m. time on Wednesday to go to swimming lady's house to finish up with the Shoprite coupons and look at her medical directives.  Need to see if she addressed the MOLST form with her doctor.  Heard from a lady in CA who I knew would know many of the people associated in the "The Death Within the Death" program but a couple of people I knew were new to her. LOVE that when that happens.  

Today - dodge raindrops on my walk to Unionville and curl up with CIRCLE once the rain starts.  :)  Will check in to make sure TX/NM friend made it to NM with their caravan - her in their suburban with trailer and her husband in a rental truck packed to the gills.  It is normally a 12-13 hour drive. Not sure if all the load slowed them down.  House is still not sold in TX so I will leave the TX/NM in place until it does.  

Reached out to two birthday people - both in NC.  :)

A new solar year gets underway on Tuesday when the Sun moves into your sign, and with mind planet Mercury on your side as well, you most likely know exactly what you will be doing. It’s good to have a plan, and even better to put it to work.

Family obligations may cause you to miss out on more exciting events, dearest Libra, as the Capricorn Moon forms difficult aspects with Mercury and Jupiter. Instead of wallowing in misery, hatch a plan so you might have the best of both worlds. Splitting your time or inviting friends over can help you feel included without abandoning kin. Don't let a fear of upsetting the balance prevent you from changing up plans while Venus and Uranus form an off-kilter aspect. As long as you're willing to take initiative, loved ones won't seem so resistant to going with the flow.

If you've been having trouble reaching a romantic partner, Libra, it might be a good idea to stop trying. Your friend is having a rough day and might not make the best company. In fact, your beloved could view a call from you as an unwelcome interruption and be short, if not downright rude. If you speak with your friend, keep it brief and plan to get together - just not today.

3:41 a.m. as we speak.  Plenty of time to get do my morning routine and have the best chance to dodge raindrops. But I might delay my outreach to anyone today..."just not today". :)  Have a good Sunday.  

Lots of input today...it's "a thing" right now :)

Got a great card from friend in Cambridge MA.  Artist of the painting was new to me - https://www.kmmstudio.com/  Beautiful card and welcome message. And it tied into my fall brings change thoughts of late.  The sender is one of the kindest, most sensitive person I have encountered in my life.  Don't see her often, but she and her husband have been in and out of my life since 1975 when I moved up to Boston to live with her and my TX/NM friend while I killed some time before I left for Ecuador...I call it my drunken sailor phase.  TX/NM was a NICU nurse at Mass General, friend and her husband - musicians.  Husband went to and was hired right after graduation and is there to this day at Berklee College of Music.  They got me a temp job working at the Harvard Science Center in the cafeteria where lots of their musician friends made their "folding money".  Interesting times me.

Balance of yesterday - hope I remember it all...  walked, dropped off Contrapposto on the front end, had my satchel with me with my two plastic bottles I wanted to cash in at Shoprite, so headed there post library drop.  Beautiful day.  Had a couple of chats along the way.  One was with one of the pollinator trail ladies who work tirelessly on the rails-to-trails keeping them welcoming for all kinds of pollinators.  She took my passing by as a chance to sit for a minute (she was digging out invasive plants) and we talked about my uncomfortable relationship with nature - bugs, ticks, poison ivy and the like, my love of walking on asphalt and concrete - and then got to my no doctor/natural death desire and she said "I read this book that was so moving" and it was Dr. Kerr's - Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End.  She appreciated my knowledge of his back story and how he found his way to hospice doctoring when he realized the people he wanted to care for were those who had just heard from their other doctors - "there is nothing else we can do".  To Dr. Kerr, that is the opening act of the relationship not the end. Very heartfelt conversation with someone I only know from my passing her and her co-pollinator ladies along my walks.  Got home at 1:10 p.m. (left at 10 a.m.)  Had Mettle Health zoom at 2 p.m. so I got ready for that.  Great discussion.  I am no longer in the workplace, but the conversation was very good reminding me what a crappy boss I was in Houston...I wouldn't say mean, but definitely uncaring about what people were bringing in the door with them when they reported for work.  BUT I still don't think I could cut it in today's workforce...my EQ...Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to communicate well, show empathy, and handle conflict.  Run fast and break things, I don't come to work to make friends...NC was a good move for me on many levels...I don't know how much my EQ needle moved, but the setting did soften some of my edges.  After the ZOOM, I heard from some people I had sent the notice about The Death Inside the Death.  https://www.gracefulfusion.com/the-death-inside-the-death.  Very excited about this event ending September and beginning in October.  Kismet.  Cosmic.  I will just say timely for me.  To be in the zoom space with Lashana again will do my heart good.  And others on the line-up - "rock stars" in the death work community.  Back and forth with sister #1.  Vaya con dios message to niece #2 who is winging back to west coast today.  I am sorry I missed seeing her, but I am glad I did not travel more than I did last week. Back and forth with one of the swimming ladies - she still needs Shoprite coupon help and she wants me to go over her Advance Directive.  I gave her some times I could swing by and I told her we might need to take the bull by the Shoprite horns and she and I can go to the store and not leave until they figure out what email address and phone number they have for her account that is gumming up the online coupon work.  She is 86.  I plan on planning the "old" card.  :) Read Crying at H Mart.  Due back without renewal option on Sept 22...better hustle.  

Today - walk.  Nothing else on paper calendar.  Will spend as much time out and about as possible.  Rain forecast for all day tomorrow.  Wet sneaker walk to Unionville - again this week. And take a chunk of time to finish Crying.  :)  Added a "Breathe" event to my  Monday, Sept 21.  Will be a good Equinox lead up - Live Event: Alchemy of Breath: Breathe Into Clarity, Courage, and Inner Guidance. Noon my time.  So noon MEA, 2 p.m. Mettle Health discussion group about yesterday's webinar, 4 p.m. PA DC.  So will see how weekend sets me up for Monday. :)  6:32 a.m. already this morning.  

TX/NM friend will be pulling out of TX with the moving truck this a.m.  1995-2026 for her TX stay.  Another twist of destiny - I left TX after 15 years there in 1995.  Always wonder what the "what if" might have been if the NC move had not happened.  But of course my "what if" list is volumes.  :)

Venus, your ruler, makes a challenging link to Uranus this weekend, so you could be in a rebellious mood. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but try not to say or do anything that might upset people in positions of power, including your employer.

You're entitled to a deep sleep after the busy work week, dearest Libra. As the Capricorn Moon and Neptune square off, take extra steps to ensure your beauty rest isn't disturbed. You'll feel refreshed and ready to continue along the path of leisure when Venus activates, and should treat yourself to delicacies you typically save for special occasions. A bit of luxury, time spent in your cozy home, and laid-back company will fortify the spirit and recharge your batteries. Consider enjoying some solitude and self-care while Saturn grows restless later tonight, as loved ones could easily grate on your nerves.

A passionate encounter with a love partner might cement the bond between you so thoroughly that you start talking about commitment or even a wedding. A romantic haze may permeate your interactions. Still, exercise some restraint in expressing your feelings. Hitting your friend with too much at once could have the opposite effect from the one you're hoping for. Be patient!

Solitude - no problem.  Patience...you know the answer to that for me.  :)  Have a great Saturday.  

September is turning into "a month" of change and chances :)

So distracted by shiny objects last night.  :)  Right before I went into the webinar - Disappearing Grief: A History of Mourning in Plain Sight and Out of Sight I got an email announcing a new program led by a DC facilitator from COVID times.  Incredible woman and she has gathered a very - to me - impressive line up of people for a week of talks Sept 28-Oct 2.  https://www.gracefulfusion.com/the-death-inside-the-death.  Nicole and names I know and some I do not.  Very exciting.  Two sessions a day, 5 days in a row.  September will end with a bang.  I have shared with some and will share more today.  I also need to rewatch the grief webinar.  The presenter did a great job showing the history of grief practices in the US and some cross cultural references.  

AND I did not wake up this a.m. until 5:30 a.m....and had a full dream night.  My mind was stimulated for sure by Nicole's announcement.  The Death Inside the Death: Family Dynamics, Death & the Healing You Didn't Expect. Monday, Sept 28 — The Truth Nobody Says Out Loud with Amy Wright Glenn & Lashana Williams Tuesday, Sept 29 — Why You Feel Twelve Again with Stephen Jenkinson and Daniel Maté Wednesday, Sept 30 — Surviving the Foxhole with Dr. Karen Wyatt and me, Nicole (yes — I'm in the interview chair too that day) Thursday, Oct 1 — The Death Inside the Death with Francesca Arnoldy and Claire Bidwell Smith Friday, Oct 2 — Portal to Healing with Wilka Roig and Pixie Lighthorse.  I am a complete fan girl for Williams, Wyatt, Roig and of course Nicole.  And have never "been in a room" with Stephen Jenkinson...very exciting.  

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So balance of yesterday - started reading Crying in H Mart/Zauner - came from the "Read a Red Book" display at my library.  All the books in the kiosk had red covers.  :)  Good so far.  Walked. Talked to son on phone.  He has had an interesting Sept too and more company and events to come.  Sounded like he had recharged his social battery.  Then N CA DC at 2 p.m.  Then 7 p.m. grief webinar. 

Today - "late" start, walk, drop off Eggers' Contrapposto, 2 p.m. Mettle talk.  When Caregiving Comes to Work: Supporting Employees Through Illness.  Ties in a bit with last night's Grief webinar - bereavement leave should be labeled "funeral leave".  3 days that is offered at many workplaces does not cover anything but a very efficient to and from a funeral event.  Supposed to be beautiful days today and tomorrow and a wash out on Sunday so I will take full advantage of being outside.  Morning listens - All In Summit Meta's Dina Powell and then Nick Shirley...  

Mercury in your sign is at odds with Saturn today, which among other things suggests that partners and colleagues may be rather negative about your ideas. Don’t make an issue of it though because by early next week their opinions will no longer matter.

You may feel as though loved ones are being unnecessarily stubborn or cold, dearest Libra. Try not to overreact or read into these behaviors while Mercury opposes Saturn, which could prevent you from seeing the full picture. Self-reflection can help you determine the best course of action under the Sagittarius quarter Moon, but you'll need to watch out for obsessive thoughts. If your mind becomes too busy, consider journaling or venting to a discreet friend. Petty squabbles dissolve as Luna forms a kite alignment with Chiron and the nodes of fate before entering Capricorn, making it easier to relax and open your heart.

 Initiate a major change in your life, Libra. Break free of the humdrum and launch into something exciting. Take part in an online class that expands your mind. Consider yoga, tarot, or any form of martial arts. You have a tremendous amount of energy today. It will help you maintain confidence and endurance as you do the groundwork to put this new life-enhancing endeavor in motion.

I am feeling an energy of late...see where it takes me.  Have a good Friday.  

Tried something new - an interesting angle for me :)

Wandering of late.  Fall season.  Looking for some new input channels.  Being sad not seeing niece #2 but not sad about not going to the Cape.  Back and forth with blog boss about an blog possible article.  Singlehood: The Good Deaths of Those Who Never Marry  He reached out to the author.  Dr. DePaulo.  Never have seen but heard that the show that won Jean Smart all the Emmys closed out the season with an episode with Dignitas as a focus. Back and forth by email with son.  His "social battery" was running low.  I shared with him: As to social battery...I have not recharged mine for years.  :)  Glad you are out celebrating...but ...it does mean your group is aging.  :)  Make sure you charge your battery for the autumnal equinox!   Arrives on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 P.M. EDT (5:04 P.M. PDT) in the Northern Hemisphere.  Looks like Detroit is joining in.  Listened to JD and Satya.  What a world.  When thinking of All-in discussions and batteries...I have "batteries that only work at analog level not digital" :)  as to my integration in where things sit now with technology.  Limiting, but now enough to make me up my game.  

So yesterday - cleaned apt, walked with family friend, her daughter and her grandson.  EOLD - very sentimental with the Nervous System Support session and the send off for the facilitator who is embedding herself into her community.  I so wish her the best.  Son and I had a great breakfast and stroll in her town back in Dec 2024.  https://heartbloomyoga.com/  Then discovered a new DC on the DC web site and joined in at 7 p.m.  Only 3 of us in the room, but so worth the hour.  Very glad I stumbled into the room.  Will see if this becomes a "third Wed" thing.  Trying to wrap up latest Eggers'.  Would love to drop that off tomorrow.  We will see.  

Today - N CA DC at 2, Disappearing Grief: A History of Mourning in Plain Sight and Out of Sight at 7 p.m.  Not sure what drew me to it to sign up, but ready to see.  I am not a big grief person...hard to be a big grief person when you are not a big love person.  "c'est la vie"  

Spoke to sister #6.  She called about a good student of hers who is looking for a more challenging academic setting.  I shared with her about a virtual Open House at former school #2.  Public high schools are not kind places sometimes.  And for really ambitious students may not fill all the holes they want to fill.  Sister #4 is scheduled to leave the Cape for home today.  Lobster rolls at Capt Parkers on Monday, Swordfish on Wed night for her.  Didn't not hear about Tuesday p.m.  But can see from sister #1's tally at Stop & Shop...$400+ in on purchases in one week.  Yikes!!!  :)

Make the most of the next few days to get your plans worked out for the final few months of the year. If you can hit the ground running when the Sun moves into your sign next week your rivals won’t be able to live with you.

Trust that your ideas are worth sharing, darling Libra, as the Sagittarius Moon aligns with Mercury and Saturn. The people around you will be happy to see you come out of your shell, and may have valuable insights to help further your agenda. You'll also have a chance to establish healthy social boundaries without feeling awkward or unkind. Chiron backslides into Aries this evening, asking you to heal issues around love and romance between now and April 13, 2027. Being aware of how others throw you off balance is a good place to start. Auspicious encounters could lead to exciting connections when Jupiter activates tonight.

Are you presently negotiating a contract, Libra? If you and the other party disagree on any points, these differences will most likely be resolved. You'll probably come up with an idea that creates a win/win situation so both of you feel good about it. This will strengthen your relationship considerably, so expect partnership matters to progress smoothly. Enjoy your day.

Plan, auspicious encounters, enjoy my day...I will give it all a whirl.  :)  Have a good Thursday.  

Another chance for change

This will be Lisa Marie's last Wednesday discussion group. Please come and bid her adieu and thank her for being such an instrumental member of The Dying Year team for the last 3 years. While we are sad to see her go, we send her blessings and wish her well as she pursues her passion developing her growing business in Mt. Shasta, CA. Lisa Marie is taking time to put her energy into her local community pursuits in Northern California through her doula work, yoga studio, and community resource building. She has been a wonderful colleague at The Dying Year and will be greatly missed!  This was the announcement for today's EOLD session.  Noon today.  Expect a "full room".  We will see how much Nervous System Support we fit in to the hour.  I wrote to her after I heard about her departure last Wednesday.  Again - change to chance opp for me.  :)

Yesterday - ran dishwasher.  LOTS to catch up with on All-In Summit - listened to Elon, Gwynne, Jensen.  Have JD and Satya to watch.  And way behind on the homesteading videos I watch - not sure why, but the North Carolina connection gets me.  Walked.  Stopped at library on tail end of walk.  Picked up Oct W&T book - Good Morning, Midnight/Lily Brooks-Dalton and another Eggers - The Circle.  CA DC.  IOWA DC in the evening.  Another "never seen the sky so blue" day weatherwise.

Today - Clean apt. Walk with family friend and her daughter/grandson.  Last days of daughter's maternity leave.  Wonder what it would have felt like for me to have taken 3 months off when my son was born instead of 3 days.  Had kid on Monday a.m., went back to work Thursday a.m. with him in tow for 9 months...  I did not make time for life events back in the day.  To say the least.  EOLD at noon.  

Interesting psilocybin mentions from Chip Conley and Miles O'Brien...one person with cancer and the other who had a work related injury where he lost his arm.  

Your affection for someone will increase dramatically over the next few days, but there is also a danger that you could overlook their faults to a degree that does no one any good. They will appreciate your input today, even if it is somewhat negative.

Devote your morning to sensually enriching experiences that spark creativity, and avoid jumping straight to your screens. As the Scorpio Moon squares the nodes of fate, it’s important to recognize where your focus is pointed and how it impacts your mood. You’ll feel mentally refreshed and a bit curious once Luna debuts in Sagittarius. Sweet connections with Neptune and Pluto encourage you to open up with friends this afternoon. These vibes are also perfect for nurturing romantic partnerships. Strange stirrings pique your sense of adventure when Luna opposes Uranus this evening. Allow your imagination to run wild, but avoid unnecessary risks.

 You might find yourself reeling from shock when an old friend suddenly seems to show romantic interest in you. Conflicting emotions could come up, but don't write it off if you're available. There could be potential for a good relationship with this person. Don't feel that you have to either jump right in or forget the whole thing. You can test the waters for a while!

Not sure where all the emotion will come from entering my day today.  Or sense of adventure.  I will be curious to see how the day unfolds.  I will hope for the creativity spark.  :)  Have a good Wednesday.  

Technology...not a tool in my tool kit :/

Where is the "hot spot" in my brain for technology? I am so in a turn-back-the-clock mood.  No reality but an aspiration.  All came about when I tried to set up the Shoprite coupon "app" on one of the swimming ladies' phone/laptop...  She had downloaded the app while I was at sister #4's, but no luck in setting up her account to download coupons.  BUT rest of day was good.  

Started the day getting clothes washing done, then an extended walk, ALDI next - $13.75/5 items day.  Didn't need much.  Tried not to buy nectarines, but could not resist.  3 p.m. went up to swimming lady's.  Stayed until 5 p.m. Let go of the coupon mission and just sat out on her great porch and enjoyed the incredible weather.  On walk back talked to sisters 4,6 who were on Cape at sister #6's house.  They were walking around Hyannis Port and saw one of RFK's sons/RFK Jr's brothers.  They know I would love the celebrity sighting.  :)  Sister #4 is off to sister #1's vacation place on the Cape today.  Sister #6 is still working.  Was drawn to NE FL DC last night.  It has been years, but very glad I got the urge.  Good group.  WIDE variety of opinions and outlooks, but all good souls.  Good place to land last night after the last few days.  The weather on Monday was SOOO blue sky, entry to Fall temps.  Beautiful day.  

Today - run dishwasher, CA DC at 1 p.m., IOWA DC at 7 p.m.  Double booked at 7 p.m. but will get the recording of the PCV event - Water Cremation.  Not an interest point of mine but always curious as to what people are finding attractive.  

Listening to the latest GeriPal as we speak.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2feM0yEMdnY  Dementia is such a thing for people my age.  

Venus, your ruler, is currently moving through the money area of your chart, which is generally a good omen. However, as Venus squares up to Pluto today, mistakes could easily occur. Question what other people tell you, and question your own senses too.

Seek environments you feel secure in while the Scorpio Moon squares Jupiter, dearest Libra. These vibes put you in the mood to socialize, but unfamiliar dynamics may cause you to overcompensate in an attempt to impress. Meanwhile, Venus forms challenging aspects with Neptune and Pluto, applying pressure to your foundations. Avoid making unwise decisions around love or money. You should also be mindful of how your social life impacts your finances. Focus on what you hope to build once Luna aligns with the Sun and Mars this evening, outlining a strategy that feels both inspired and practical.

A meeting is likely to happen during the course of the working day, Libra. This should lead to pleasant and interesting conversations, possibly involving philosophy, spiritual matters, or the arts. Communication should be clear and open. Correspondence could take up almost as much time as conversations right now.

I will try to have "situational awareness" on my day's activities.  Keep a good thought for that.  Weather looks to be supportive for being outside.  Have a good Tuesday.  

Back to the real world :)

Completely and totally (to this minute on my window sill :/ ) wet sneakers from my walk yesterday morning.  Will hope by 10 a.m. they will be less soggy.  Did get distracted by shiny objects a bit this a.m.  Linkedin and a mention of "Golden Girls" housing options by the Modern Elder Academy people.  I do hope the man behind that project has a succession plan as he addresses his medical issues in a way that makes sense for him.  I don't buy what he is selling on his choices, but that is about 99% of people's choices when it comes to involving medical procedures at end of life.  Looks like he is a decade younger than I am so I will let that go...not really, but I will try.  

So yesterday - sibling call with sister #1, sadness but not regret for not getting myself to the Cape this week.  I need to write and send along something to niece #2 who is there from CA.  Right before the Death Sangha at 1 p.m., landlady left homemade granola on my stoop.  Now my every other day pancakes will take on a new look and more tasty!  Took in a bit of news that I missed when at sister #4's, but a bit was more than enough.  I ended the day with my Eggers book rather than news.  

Today - it is 5:51 a.m. already.  :)  Wash clothes, walk, ALDI. No need for Shoprite stop.  Don't need much at the store.  Nothing on my paper calendar.  Did just go in to make sure I had all the coupons checked off for sister #1 at Stop and Shop.  And saw that she did get the $3 off after I converted "points" to dollars.  In one week she has spent more on groceries than I have in 20 weeks...  :)  Aging with privilege is a beautiful thing.  :)  But I do not aspire to the food or travel aspects except a very short list of people I would love to be sitting in their living room with.  I will figure that out.  

Decided that next Monday will be the moving my bed and changing to flannel sheets for the next quarter.  It is a flip and turn on the mattress so I need to get my mind about that exercise.  :)

Yes, you can change the world, but not on your own and not without a lot of hard work. That is the message of the stars as the new week begins, so team up with people whose aims reflect your own and then put in some serious effort.

Tap into the present by looking for beauty and acknowledging your foundations, dearest Libra. As the Scorpio Moon aspects Venus and Pluto, try not to let materialistic desires sully your sense of gratitude. However, it's okay to want more if you're willing to fight for your dreams. A burst of motivation inspires you to push your agenda forward once the Virgo Sun and Mars align this afternoon. Retreat to a private environment to improve focus as you test your own limits. Dreamy vibes put you in a romantic mood when Neptune and Pluto form a sweet aspect this evening.

Does it feel like someone's raining on your parade today, Libra? No surprise there. You may feel like you're stuck in a bog, so wear your galoshes and give it your best shot. That's all you can do. People may be extra touchy and impatient with ridiculous banter, even if it is polite. Try not to make sense of things that seem confusing now. Come back to them in a couple days.

Hard work and collaboration...wish me luck.  :) BUT starting with pancakes and granola...good way to start the day and week.   Have a good Monday.  

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Wrap day by the pool/ocean... :)

Sitting home this a.m. Sunday.  Great day yesterday.  Walk at the beach.  Pool time before I headed home.  Once again Weekapaug/Watch Hill speak to the fact that many do not have a care in the world.  :)  Checked on the ride home to see if I left a lot of money on the table buying gas at Cumbie's rather than Go Happy gas.  But Go Happy was only $.03 less than Cumbie's.  

Once I got home, unpacked, worked on shorts :), read, called it a day.

Today's plan - Walk to Unionville, season clothes washing water.  Re-entry day. :)

Something that made little sense to you yesterday will start to make sense today, and no doubt you will kick yourself mentally when you realize why you were unable to “get it” earlier. Never mind. What matters is that you make good use of the insight.

Conserve your energy as the Moon moves through your sign and squares Mars, dearest Libra. Otherwise, you may lack the endurance necessary to seize opportunities on the horizon. A spiritual approach to recharging your batteries will prove effective and enlightening as Mercury aspects Uranus. Now is also a good time to experiment with your psychic gifts and ability to connect with unseen forces. You will sense changes within your social sphere as Luna aspects the nodes of fate and debuts in Scorpio. Stay connected to loyal friends, but invite in new connections that align more seamlessly with your hopes and dreams.

Your fantasy world is piqued today, Libra. Your imagination is running wild. Maintain a certain amount of control over your emotions or they may get the better of you. You could find yourself in a cloud of confusion by afternoon. Avoid this by trying to ground yourself throughout the day. Make sure your actions result from an equal balance between thought and emotion.

No kicking myself, conserve my energy, imagination running wild.  Stay calm.  :)  Have a good Sunday.

That was a day!

Not a scene from yesterday, but niece #4 and her husband.  They were the focus of the day yesterday.  Niece graduated from YNHH with her RN and now is working on her MS in midwifery.  She graduated from Centre College in 2016.  But something drew her to the midwife/birth doula work.  Onward and upward.  Yale is quite the historic campus - in a very understatement of the year description.

But my day started in sister #4's pool, then a walk, then drive to NH, then ceremony, then back to niece's rental house.  Then back to sister #4's, had a snack and back in the pool from 8-9 p.m.  :)  Will do the dip/walk again this a.m.  Then head back home later this afternoon.  I will let the W&T ladies take care of book club this month. 

AND backyard haircut for me thanks to sister #6 who arrived at #4's about 10 a.m.  :)

Did work on my shorts with the broken zipper.  I knew sister #4 would have sewing materials including the key to the project - seam ripper.  :)  Feel like a remedy is within reach for the shorts that actually fit me.  Of course the advice of those around me yesterday - "throw them out, buy a new pair".  I am not there yet.  :)

Recent developments of a personal nature have made it easier for you to face up to elements of your personality that you had previously pretended did not exist. That’s good, because being honest with yourself is an essential step on the road to success.

The universe takes a playful approach to offering up guidance and blessings, darling Libra. As Luna moves through your sign and aspects Uranus, release expectations so surprises can filter in. You'll be in a dreamy mood as Mercury aligns with Pluto and Neptune, and will feel extra grateful for those who hold a special place in your heart. Plan a romantic date or enjoy a relaxing excursion with friends to maximize these elevating vibes. Your love life may require some restructuring when Luna opposes Saturn later today. If you're on the hunt for companionship, ask to be set up or explore unfamiliar dating apps once Jupiter activates later tonight.

You could encounter a potential romantic partner today, Libra. You'll probably connect with this person at a group event or gathering and hit it off immediately. This person is likely to be bright, physically attractive, kindhearted, and sensitive. If you're single and available, don't pass up this opportunity. Take advantage of the chance to get to know each other. Who knows where this might lead?

No hunt in place.  But I will look forward to being home - even with its no pool situation...  Oh well.  Have a good Saturday.  

New location for this a.m. :)

Made it to my sister's house yesterday.  Always a roll of the dice with the MAZDA but good trip. Cumbie's for gas.  Got in the pool. :)  

But as of keeping track of stuff, I did not bring my paper journal - so writing down 9:07 p.m. and 5:21 a.m. as end of yesterday, start of today and that I had full dreams.  Brother was prominent but lots of people. Having some bad instant coffee as we speak.  So yesterday - read, regular walk, got in car at 11:30 a.m. got to sister #4's at 1:30 p.m. Walked to GRAZE to pick up "linner" at 4 p.m.  Got on a RPCV call at 6, FEN annual member meeting at 7 p.m.  

Plan for today.  Sister #6 to arrive at 10-ish a.m. and then we will make our game plan for getting to New Haven for her daughter, our niece's white coat ceremony for her nursing degree.  Second career situation.  She is 32 this year.  

Then back to sister #4's for me and back home on Saturday at some point.  W&T is at 2 p.m. but not sure if I will make that.  

Recent developments of a personal nature have made it easier for you to face up to elements of your personality that you had previously pretended did not exist. That’s good, because being honest with yourself is an essential step on the road to success.

You may feel busy and unproductive all at once as the Virgo Moon drifts through a void of course state. Take stock of tasks that must be completed before the weekend begins, and push off any work that can wait for another day. Pursue your own desires while evening emerges and Luna enters your sign, encouraging you to be a tad selfish. Self-care, passion projects, and seeking the spotlight are all valid ways to channel these vibes. You'll be the subject of much adoration when the Moon aligns with Mercury, Pluto, and Neptune, though some companions might resent this sudden boost in popularity.

Stress and job frustration might have you thinking about breaking free, walking out the door, and going somewhere else. Another thought is likely to concern going back to school and training for a career in another field. You might need a vacation, and returning to school could be a great idea in the future, but don't decide today. Wait a few days at least.

Aspiration level is pretty low.  Nothing needs to change...for now.  And it is September 11.  How life changed and how many living today do not even grasp how life changed forever on that day.  Something to think about today but with the eye to what is ahead and not in the past..  Have a good Friday.