Spiderman rules! 8

Just when you think your influence is minimal, you see how powerful you really are. There's irrefutable evidence today. Remember that with great power comes great responsibility.

I would make a lousy detective because I totally missed today's evidence that I am powerful. Unless you were a germ in one of my bathrooms; then you stood no chance against my powerful disinfecting, scrubbing, and rinsing skills.

I love that my horoscope is quoting Spiderman, though. Husband is a huge fan of Spiderman; we have moved his extensive comic book collection twice now and I think he either plans to use it to fund our retirement or be buried with it. He successfully initiated Son into Spiderman worship at a very young age and "with great power comes great responsibility" is practically our family motto.

"Power" translates to luck, opportunities, and talents as well. If you are endowed at all in our house it is your responsibility to use that wisely. You are obligated not to take good fortune for granted. And I get it now...I may not have influenced anyone or anything in the fundamental sense of the word today, but I have the potential for influence and that is enough.

Need a penny, take a penny. Have a penny, leave a penny. - 3

Put a penny in your shoe or pocket for a boost of power and luck today.

I had no idea that power and luck were that cheap!

Could have used both today. Could have used both all week. Have been feeling both powerless and unlucky. Not continuously. There have been great moments of joy and creativity and fun and pride. But Husband has been working a lot and Daughter's schedule has been crazy and I spent 2 hours at an orthopedic surgeon's office yesterday morning, and that is seriously enough to make anyone depressed. And when I asked the Dr. (after waiting nearly 2 hours to see him) if my disks have any hope of healing, he said "Maybe in 5-10 years."

I'm exhausted and frustrated and taking things personally that aren't.

I'm tired of hypocrites and liars.

But I did see a rocking production of Willy Wonka Jr. tonight and Daughter did a beautiful job and Son was so impressed with his big sister. I need to stop thinking and start enjoying.