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I owe you an apology…..
I sincerely apologize for our hick-a-billy Internet service. Our internet service has been coming and going all morning long. I guess a bird took a poop on the lines, seriously. I have never seen anything like this bunch in my life. But every time you talk to them, they are correcting a problem or upgrading their system, HA! I talked to the man who was suppose to be their supervisor. I asked him if they were having problems with their server. “What? What’s a server? was his reply. I just hung the phone up. We would do better with tin cans and fishing line strung from house to house.
We had a fantastic morning program laid out this morning but we couldn’t get on the net. You see when we run late it is not always our fault. Seriously, it isn’t. So we had to pause and wait for about 20 minutes for the internet to come back on. While we were sitting around talking, they threatened to tie me to the chair. I wanted to throw the mouse through the computer screen. I know, I would have only been hurting us, wouldn’t have effected the hicks none. It is just pathetic.
To cool off and mellow out, we are going to goof off for now. Pull some info from here and there, look at the pretty pictures and hopefully forget what a lousy ISP we have. I hope you enjoy the information and I am sorry that we could not do our regular daily posts. There is always tomorrow (oh, brother!).
Now we are off again, hopefully the internet will cooperate now. I hope you have a much better day than we are having.
Love ya,
Lady A
Get A Jump on Tomorrow, Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, April 26th
Get A Jump on Tomorrow….
Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, April 26th
by Rick Levine
General Horoscope
We want to whistle a happy tune and walk on the sunny side of the street while the Moon flies through cheerful Sagittarius. We’re adept at avoiding the shadows today and will go out of our way to take the positive side of nearly any issue. But the good times won’t last once the Moon shifts into industrious Capricorn at 7:54 pm EDT. Although communicator Mercury and fantasy-prone Neptune are both in the mix, reality ultimately trumps imagination.
Aries Horoscope Mar 21 – Apr 19
You may be feeling gleefully optimistic today, but reality will surely show its true colors sooner than you prefer. In the meantime, enjoy the opportunities for fun and games that come your way. You have a lot of leeway with respect to your schedule now as long as you don’t sidestep your commitments. But you can’t ignore your mortal limits and squeeze in too much activity or you will exhaust yourself in the process. Make sure to get plenty of sleep so you are ready to jump at a moment’s notice when duty calls.
Taurus Horoscope Apr 20 – May 20
Sharing your feelings with your peers sounds like a good idea today, but your current work environment might not be as supportive as you wish. Instead of pursuing your personal interests now, draw out the strengths of others by asking the right questions. Remember, your success partly depends on the emotional well-being of those around you. Creating a friendly atmosphere enables everyone to have more fun while being more productive in the process.
Gemini Horoscope May 21 – Jun 20
Beware of people sharing pie-in-the-sky ideas today because they could distract you from your work in the real world. You won’t be content in the long run if you drop everything you are doing now just to dive into someone else’s project. Don’t expect anyone else to satisfy your need for diversion. Instead, do something on your own that allows you to experience the adrenaline rush you crave without straying too far from your prior commitments.
Cancer Horoscope Jun 21 – Jul 22
You wake up enthused by all the potential in your life, but you could slowly approach the edge of self-doubt as the day unfolds. You’re probably optimistic through the afternoon, yet grow more somber later in the evening when the Moon takes up residence in pragmatic Capricorn. In the meantime, utilize your current confidence to tackle unfinished business while you still have a positive outlook. Ultimately, your accomplishments will speak for themselves.
Leo Horoscope Jul 23 – Aug 22
You could experience a fascinating attraction to someone special today and yearn to demonstrate your feelings with a dramatic gesture. But it might be difficult to act on your desires because you are concerned about breaking the rules of social etiquette. Although doing something adventurous with a romantic companion sounds wonderful, you may have to proceed slower than you prefer. Don’t put unnecessary pressure on the situation; paradoxically, you’ll make more progress as you let go of your expectations.
Virgo Horoscope Aug 23 – Sep 22
You might try a more direct approach when communicating your needs today, since you intuitively know you achieve better results when you let others know what you want. However, you could be overbearing if you’re so enthusiastic about your goals that you forget about everyone else. Staying aware of your impact on others now helps you avoid the rough spots. Knowing when to change the topic is key to your relationship success.
Libra Horoscope Sep 23 – Oct 22
Too much action may have you running around in search of a quiet place to hide today, but you probably won’t find much peace wherever you go. Unfortunately, the more you withdraw, the harder it is to escape from it all. But instead of working yourself up into a state of frustration, it’s simpler to just accept the temporary chaos and save your retreat for another time. Changing your attitude magically improves your day.
Scorpio Horoscope Oct 23 – Nov 21
Your self-esteem is on the rise, but you must be careful not to let casual criticism send you into an emotional tailspin. You’re willing to work hard for whatever you want, yet you may be more sensitive to other people’s feedback now than you realize. In the final analysis, your obsession with excellence speaks louder than someone else’s unconscious words. Keep your eye on your goal; believing in yourself is your secret to success.
Sagittarius Horoscope Nov 22 – Dec 21
Although your temperament may be a bit erratic today, your energy will settle down later in the evening. However, trying to control your changing moods might be nearly impossible because the Moon in your sign can overpower your most convincing logic. Your best strategy is to just let your emotions run their course before assuming that you really know what’s going on in your heart. The truth is worth the wait even if it takes a while to arrive.
Capricorn Horoscope Dec 22 – Jan 19
You’re entertaining a flood of cosmic ideas today, but they may be so grandiose that they don’t make sense within the current situation. As sound as your strategy seems on the surface, your timing might be off. You could exhaust your energy trying to push a river up a hill. Take a few steps back and let events flow on their own until you can develop a new plan that works with the power of nature and not against it.
Aquarius Horoscope Jan 20 – Feb 18
Your friends are the source of lighthearted fun today, but their plans can be so enticing that you’re distracted from your work. If you choose to go along with the group, remember that you still must meet your previous obligations. Even if you think you can get away with avoiding responsibility now, it’s not in your best interest to simply run off in pursuit of pleasure. Luckily, you should be able to balance work and play if you don’t go overboard on either end.
Pisces Horoscope Feb 19 – Mar 20
It’s challenging to follow through on anything you start today because you tend to be so idealistic when you dream about the potential of your career objectives. However, you may feel quite constrained by the present circumstances once you start progressing toward your destination. Thankfully, you can make the most of any obstacles that appear in your path by using your frustration to fuel your drive. As Zig Zigler wrote, “Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.”
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If Today is Your Birthday: April 25
If Today is Your Birthday: April 25
ou are a sensual, intuitive, and emotional person who is sometimes misunderstood, generally because you don’t easily let others in on your deepest thoughts and feelings! However, you are very much respected. You tend to think before you speak or write. A calm exterior can hide some nervousness and worry, as well as an intensely emotional nature. In your work, you are a perfectionist. Famous people born today: Ella Fitzgerald, Renee Zellweger, Al Pacino, Jason Lee.
Your Birthday Year Forecast:
Your birthday falls shortly after a Full Moon this year, suggesting a period ahead of communication and teaching. You may be turned to for advice more frequently, and you are very willing to offer your help. This is a strong year for publicity and any other endeavors that involve spreading the word. As well, your ability to be objective–or to see the “big picture”–can be especially pronounced and rewarding this year.
This is an excellent year in which to advance projects revolving around communications – writing, speaking, selling, and so forth. Your reputation may be enhanced through word of mouth. Making new contacts through learning and mental pursuits figures strongly as well.
It’s a good period in your life for taking necessary steps towards making yourself feel more secure and safe, and for family or domestic activities. This is also a period when you more readily support or defend others.
This is an excellent period for opening up communications with others, as you are more sensitive than usual and more willing to listen. Getting your point across is easier, as it’s not only about what specific words you choose to communicate, you intuitively express the meaning and intention behind the words. You can effectively use words to soothe, heal, and teach this year. You are also especially open to new ways of looking at problems, thus it’s considerably easier to find solutions. You may be gaining respect for your ideas and intelligence.
However, you need to be aware of a tendency to be attracted to impractical ventures at times this year. As well, your energy can vary greatly from one period to the next, so take advantage of the “high” periods in order to offset the possible loss in productivity during the low-energy stages.
Changes in your love life and/or financial state are likely this year with Venus conjunct Uranus in your Solar Return chart. It may be that you experience sudden changes or breakups with a friend or lover. However, the chance of a sudden new friendship is just as likely.
This is a potentially excellent year for communications, learning, and connecting. You may be making good contacts with others, particularly through shared interests or schooling. Positive plans and lifestyle changes can be made at this time in your life. There will be times when you battle with varying energy levels, so take advantage of the periods of high motivation. There’s likely to be excitement in your social or love life.
2016 is a Number Two year for you. Ruled by the Moon. This is a year of potential companionship. It is a quiet, gentle, and mostly harmonious year that is less active than other years. Instead, you are more responsive to the needs of others. If you are patient and open yourself up in a gentle manner, you will attract both things and people. This is an excellent year in which to build and develop for the future. Advice – be patient, be receptive, enjoy the peace, collect.
2017 will be a Number Three year for you. Ruled by Jupiter. This is a year of sociability. It is a friendly time, when it is easy to enjoy life and other people. Focus is on personal freedom, reaching out to others, making new friends, and exploration. You are more enthusiastic and ready for adventure. It is likely to be a rather lighthearted year, when opportunities for “play” time are greater than usual. It’s also a good year for expressing your creativity. Advice – reach out, but avoid scattering your energies.
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Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, April 25th
Your Daily Horoscopes for Monday, April 25th
Aries
You can be craving some extra adventure or intrigue in your life today, dear Aries, but the Moon’s alignment with Saturn may keep you from spontaneous exploration as you focus on more practical matters. Watch that you don’t take opinions expressed too seriously, but if you feel the need to do some deep or serious thinking, this can be a good time to do so. Instead of waiting for others to sense what you want or need, express yourself and take action, or wait for a more cooperative atmosphere to do so. There may be a question of whether a project is viable today, but this challenge may only serve to motivate you further to fine tune or to more doggedly pursue your goals.
Taurus
You may be doing some wrestling with expectations today, dear Taurus, particularly with people in your life. As much as you want clarity, emotions can be up and down and can temporarily interfere with judgment. You could be feeling a little unsupported right now. Some serious energy related to intimate or financial matters is likely today, and you can use this constructively for really getting to the bottom of a matter or doing some organizing work that gets you into better shape for making decisions. The day favors actions that are small and simple. It’s not always the best strategy to play it safe, but today it may very well be. Treat yourself and others with graciousness for best results.
Gemini
The Moon is in your partnership sector all day, dear Gemini, putting your focus quite squarely on a partner, relationship, or areas of imbalance in your life. Saturn is a longer-term guest in this same sector of your solar chart, and the Moon meeting Saturn can cast a rather serious or mature note to the day. You are more emotionally geared towards relating rather than producing today, but your interactions may at times be strained or reserved. Pay close attention to commitments you have made and do what you can to honor them, as this can serve to really lighten your load. Focus on coming to a state of balance and moderation, and aim to be fair and patient.
Cancer
The Moon transits your health, routine, and work sector all day, dear Cancer, meeting with Saturn and bringing duties to the forefront. You can feel quite motivated to take care of unfinished work or to get yourself/your body in shape, but distractions can be plenty. Think more carefully before going forward with important projects. Make sure that you truly know what you’re doing. Your mind is frequently busy these days even when you are not energetically active, but you are in better shape today if you turn your thoughts away from long-term plans and towards details and current or past projects that need special attention.
Leo
You may want, or need, to focus on one or two things and do them well today, dear Leo, but distractions can be plenty. For some of you, there could be a feeling of being left out of the fun, overworked, or otherwise drained. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself and aim to simplify as much as possible. Feelings for someone or for a project can be up and down, and this is a time for realigning your expectations. You can use the energies of the day productively and constructively by focusing your energy and aiming to meet responsibilities.
Virgo
There is self-protective energy to the day, dear Virgo, with the Moon in your solar fourth house all day and aligning with Saturn. There is a part of you that is especially vulnerable right now, so it’s probably best that you avoid situations in which a confrontation is likely. You can, in fact, find great strength from getting in better touch with your inner world. You can very successfully work on your “insides” today, or at least aim to work from the inside out in order to center yourself and find a balance. This time favors healing and repairing efforts, and the reworking of current resources. Give family and home life, as well as personal matters, adequate attention, but try not to go overboard to the point that it feels burdensome. The key to being effective is to do your best, but in moderation.
Libra
The Moon aligns with Saturn in your communications sector today, dear Libra, reminding you to listen more than you speak as there can be something important to learn now. However, something said today can stir up all sorts of issues, as well as defensiveness. Before it spirals out of control, consider whether or not it’s better to simply move on. Arguments entered into today can reach stalemates, partly because you are very conflicted inside. Today, it’s better to focus on practical affairs rather than riding on the emotion of the moment. Constructive and possibly instructive conversations can be had now, and you may stumble upon truly helpful, practical information.
Scorpio
There can be a good feeling of security coming from the ability to be productive today, dear Scorpio, although there can be some distractions, particularly on emotional levels. Worries about your resources and your income may be more frequent these days with Saturn in your solar second house. However, it also makes you stronger about standing up to people who have not shown you respect or who weren’t valuing you, and gives you real motivation to get your affairs into order. You have been working on your effectiveness in the world, and learning exactly what has been holding you back from achieving the results you want. Earthy, grounding activities are your best bet, as these things serve to keep you in the “here and now” and remind you of the value of what you already have. A conservative or moderate approach may be difficult but is ideal now.
Sagittarius
You can be especially focused on your emotional needs today with the Moon in your sign all day, dear Sagittarius, and this is important now, although it’s best to do so in moderation. With the Moon and Saturn meeting up in your sign, your responsibilities can weigh heavily on your mind, and with the Moon also square Jupiter and Neptune today, you can be up and down with expectations. It can be a bit of a balancing act getting to a place of moderation now. Your need for attention is best sated in a mature fashion. Waiting for people to intuit your problems and needs simply won’t work in your favor at the moment. If you have a problem, it’s best to state it directly rather than to hope that others will figure it out. It’s a good time for taking care of your duties and obligations, as this will improve your self-confidence.
Capricorn
With the Moon in your privacy sector all day, dear Capricorn, you may be feeling a little anonymous or invisible, and this gives you the chance to catch up. Find time to unwind, or for quiet times with yourself when you can eliminate the excess clutter in your mind. With peace and quiet comes more opportunities to listen to your inner voice. Today, you may feel compelled to distinguish between fact and fancy, but it can be difficult. You have some work to do, and this involves identifying the weak areas of your life in the form of attitudes and circumstances that undermine your progress and don’t allow you to move on with confidence.
Aquarius
The Moon transits your friendship sector all day, dear Aquarius, stimulating the need to be around like-minded people. There can be a need to tend to duties and responsibilities today that force you to detach yourself from emotions in order to get things done, but emotions can be up and down and very distracting. While you are inclined to pull yourself out of difficult feelings, watch that they don’t drive your behavior behind the scenes. Receiving a lesson about your own limitations might frustrate at first, but it can also help to bring expectations into the realizable zone.
Pisces
The Moon is at the top of your solar chart today, dear Pisces, reminding you to do your best and to be proud of what you do. With Saturn in this sector for some time now (and into the future as well), this can sometimes feel like pressure, particularly related to career, life path, reputation, and performance. The Moon aligns with Saturn today, bringing emotions into the equation, which can add a little extra weight to your obligations. As you identify what truly needs to be done, however, you are likely to feel clearer and more empowered. Getting things done is important to your sense of satisfaction today.
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