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Dreamed I was involved in a catering scenario last night. I was with a woman who was planning a dinner party, which she was going to cater. It was getting close to the time of the party and she was making changes to the menu, big changes. It was clear that she needed to make final decisions quickly and get on with the preparations. But, she just continued to make changes, even as some of the party guests arrived. It wasn't clear how everything was going to turn out. It looked like things were headed for a disaster.

I finally realized that she wasn't thinking clearly and that the party was doomed to failure. I didn't see what I could do to avoid the debacle. I awoke from the dream feeling upset over how things turned out.
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Short dream sequence in terms of me saying what it was about. In the dream state, the dream seemed to drag on for days and hours. It all dealt with the same content--the woman refusing to make final plans and letting things drift until it was too late, with me in the background not able to help redirect her efforts.

Went to M&E's today for lunch. They were babysitting one of their grandkids--cute as a button little red-haired girl about 8 months old. Kids are amazing creatures. It's a miracle they make it through those early years. They have to depend on others for so much.

Talked with E about getting older and the related problems. He's 72 and is experiencing essential tremor on both sides of his body. He talked about a couple of times where he felt like he was checking out, but brought himself back from the edge.

He's still quite active. He's starting a arts and music program in his local school district--setting up a system that will bring artists and teachers into the classrooms even if there is no funding.

He and M are also exploring intentional communities and self-sustaining gardens. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

My appointment at the rec center regarding fee reductions was postponed until next week. Feel a bit sheepish applying for the reductions, but they offer it and I believe I qualify.

Qigong class last night was a good thing--elevated my energy levels--although I didn't bound out of bed this morning. Felt like sleeping in for a while. Did get up and do a practice round though before heading over to M&E's.

Dance class tonight. Final class in this series. Class will resume in late September. Will be good to move some tonight and review the many dances. Onward I go...