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Remember part of a dream from last night. We were looking for a gathering of people that were in a building in a small cluster of places near the downtown area of a small town. As we spread out to look for the group, I began to fly. I was able to launch myself and soar at will along the streets and up and over the buildings.

At one point, I zoomed high above a building and dropped down onto the roof. I was near the edge of the roof, which was dry-rotted and punky. I could feel that it was going to give way at some point. I had a fleeting thought that the roof would break off and I would fall to the ground. I knew that it was all a function of my attitude, my belief. If I thought I would fly, I would fly. If I thought I would fall, I'd fall. I think I leapt from the roof before it broke free and flew--but I don't recall the rest of the dream.
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Lots of communications back and forth with everyone. Talked with my daughter and will be seeing her tomorrow evening. Got a message from son in the South about his plans on being up here next month. Got a message from son in the East (all of these directions are relative to my location in the North and refer to locations in California) about him coming over for a visit next week or week after. And will soon see my sister in Memphis. Wrote a note to my sister in Virginia. The most communication among this collection of people in some time. Planets must be aligning. It's a good thing. I'm glad it's all happening.

Slept in late today, but have felt great all day. Did a Qigong session when I awoke. The fifth element, Earth (spleen), seemed to be the key to unlocking my energies. Went to the rec center to be interviewed for the fee reduction program. My income is so laughable it wasn't on the charts. I got a 75% reduction level for the classes I wish to take (up to a total of $300 of reductions in one year). Pays for a lot of dancing.

Spoke to P for a long time today. She's leaving for the UK tomorrow to visit her son and some grandkids. Got an invitation to R's 70th birthday bash--a geezer bash. I'll be in Memphis so I'll miss the event. Too bad!

Scary how the years have accumulated seemingly so quickly now. Feel like New Orleans--flooded and overtaken by time.

Was heading for a late lunch/breakfast and noticed how shaky I got until I downed a protein-rich smoothie. Followed that with another snack, and that with a sandwich. Seems right to be eating less more frequently. Doing so appears to moderate the shakiness and tremors.

Completed the Munro piece in the New Yorker. Meticulous story, rich with details and character nuances. Great writer! Will finish up the final story in the Oates book tonight.

Just had a moment of stillness--not quiet since the katydids are chirping and there's other ambient sounds--but everything seems caught in a bubble of stillness, a blessed space. A fragrance wafts from the garden, a rich pungent smell. A scent to match the stillness.

Last night there were dreams of flying. May tonight's dreams be fed by the stillness. Be peace. Practice the beauty of what you love. Two thoughts lifted from the masters.