5503

Strange happenings in the world--bees disappearing, ebola virus attacking fish, algae bloom along the coast, and other odd events. It was the warmest April in quite a while. The glaciers continue to melt. But, KFC has started to get rid of transfats, so maybe there's a glimmer of hope.

Had a good evening last night. Also a reasonable day today. Still napping/resting during the day, but I'm working on that. Dreamed last night, but it got swallowed by the waking into the day.

Not much to report today. Did my laundry--there's usually no one at the Laundromat on Monday mornings. Good day to do laundry! Been thirsty! Stocked up on juice and had a Jamba Juice for lunch as well.

Friend RB is going to Bangalore, India for a business trip. I think he'll be there in the middle of the monsoons--in any event there will be a lot of rain. The IT capital of India! Who would have imagined? They even have their own Craigslist page.

5504

Double dreaming in the night! Had a dream "beside" another dream last night. One part of the duo had to do with a house that was next door to where I was staying/living. The house next door and its huge yard was used for meetings. There was a meeting scheduled there and I was also having guests coming to my place. I first noticed that something was happening next door when I took a shower and saw people gathering in the large yard. I recognized the speaker as a person I had once worked with a long time ago. He was hosting an event that was going to have about 60 people. He came over to the window and we spoke briefly. I mentioned to him that I hadn't seen a prior notice for his event, but that it would work out. My guests would fit into my house without a problem.

The dreams went along in parallel--he having his session outside and me having mine indoors. II was a bit concerned at first about the overlap, but it soon worked out that it wasn't a problem.

His meeting place next door was a place I'd seen in some previous dreams. So it was not only a duo dream, but a dream scene repeat as well. More dreams for the buck!

Felt OK today. Wasn't too full of symptoms. Only rested a short time. And things are quiet now.

Glad I'm not in the East Bay commute lanes tomorrow morning. A gas tanker crashed into the 580/880 overpass and caused it to collapse. There will be no joy in commuterville for some time to come.

5506-5505

Missed posting yesterday--slept my way throughout the day.

Had several dreams as I snoozed. On Thursday night, I dreamed a dream I've had before. It was about putting on a play. It was a kid's play with a mixed cast of adults and children. There were three acts and when we got to the third act, I realized that we hadn't rehearsed the lines in that part of the play. That's when I remembered that I had dreamed the dream before, and that I also had problems with the third act dialogue before. In this case though, we couldn't go over the lines. I put on headset and directed someone back stage to read me the lines as I needed them. It was like a teleprompter, but just vocals. We went ahead with the act and everything worked out fine.

I then had another extensive dream that night, but don't recall the details.

Last night, I dreamed I was in a seminar or training of some sort. We had some problems with parking, but had managed to all find spaces. I had pulled my truck up close to the front of a van so that we looked like a single vehicle. The seminar was not intense, but was a lot of fun. People were cracking jokes and making comments throughout. The instructor was a clergyman of some denomination, but he was also a mathematician. He kept a good balance between details and abstractions and having fun with the concepts. I awoke in a happy frame of mind.

Hot today (and yesterday). Global warming continues to happen. Algae bloom poisoning the sea life. Bees and insects disappearing. Strange times! I'll probably sleep through it all, or so it seems. My symptoms are moderate, but I'm sleeping a lot, which keeps things moderate (I suppose).

5508-5507

Missed doing a post yesterday. I slept a lot yesterday even into the evening. I'm definitely getting my rest!

Dreams last night--one that had to do with staying overnight at a friend's place and one that involved hiking. The dream about staying overnight was strange. I was going to stay overnight at a friend's place along with another person. To get to the apartment, you had to take a strange blend of a trolley car and an elevator. You boarded the device in the lobby and it took you up several floors and then up and across the roofs of several buildings to a stairway that led to the apartment. After we had settled in for the evening, I felt like I wanted to go for a walk. I got up and went back to the lobby and out onto the street. I walked for a while and then wanted to get back to the apartments. I took a taxi to the lobby. There I had a problem with making change and ended up dumping out the contents of my briefcase. I finally managed to make change with the driver and headed for the elevator/tram. I realized when I got into the device that I didn't know how it operated. After a lot of fumbling around I got the device to take me back to the stairs leading to the apartment. I went inside and went to sleep.

The second dream was set along the coast. There were a lot of trees and hiking trails, and places where you could get down onto the beaches. I was with someone who had a dog. The dog was running around like crazy trying to play with some other dogs. We were up on a ridge and could see the trails below where the dogs were running, and also see the trails that led down to the beaches. There were houses scattered about the area--most looked empty. Occasionally, we saw someone hiking either to or from the beaches.

Both dreams were active and involved a lot of moving and walking. Both were slightly askew--like things didn't quite mesh or come together well. I felt OK in the two dreams, but also felt like something was slightly out of sync. Still feeling that way today. Will come back and update this post as the day unfolds.
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5509

Went to the chiropractor today. I was less kinked up than I've been previously. Not sure why! Haven't been doing anything different--even perhaps doing less. Got a call from the acupressure person saying he had to cancel this week's session--he's still dealing with poison oak. He must have really gotten a dose.

I had lunch at DeeDee's and then came back and--napped. Slept a couple of hours. Awoke trembling. Had a snack and went back to sleep. I sleep but I'm restless when I awake--restless and feeling like I'm not converging but breaking into fragments--getting lost in the void.

I keep telling myself that I'm going to start doing something progressive--but I eat and sleep and never seem to breakthrough. The sleep feels good, but how much does my body/spirit want/need? Another day, another week, another month drift by--gone forever.

I've promised myself that when I recover my stamina that I'll use that energy purposely. I feel stymied in not feeling strong enough to do anything but survive--or so it seems!

I continue to read. Picked up a novel by Rick Bass. He had some excellent stories so I thought I'd try a novel. I'm reading it like crazy--I've already read over half of it. Have the Best American Short Stories 2005 next in line. And so it keeps on going! Where is that reservoir of stamina?

5510

Dreamed last night about being with a gathering of men. We were at some kind of men's conference. There were dozens of participants. We were gathering in a huge meeting hall in the evening after dinner. Almost everyone had some type of percussion instrument. We all began to beat out rhythms--scattered at first--but then merging together. I was near a stage area where some of the leaders were seated. They were drumming along, but letting the group set the pace and the rhythms. At one point, I realized that I was lost in the music. It was a pleasant sensation.

There was another dream sequence as well--something to do with being taught something. I didn't hold onto that dream's content as I awoke.

Feeling antsy today--like I wanted to be doing something, but not clear just what. Tried to coax myself into doing something, anything. But finally gave up and took a nap in the mid afternoon. Weather got warm today and feels like it will be muggy tonight. I'm lethargic and moving slowly.

Person who does acupressure massage phoned to cancel this week's session--he's still dealing with poison oak rash. Sounds like he got a heavy dose of it. Will see the chiropractor tomorrow. The beat goes on! And the dream drumming as well!

5511

No mega dreams last night--at least none I recall. I recall playing back memories of past events and situations. Why? I don't know! Just keep circling back through time and replaying old events.

Slept soundly! Awoke lately! Been dithering about all day. Slept this afternoon. Felt good to just lay back today, but also makes me antsy in some ways.

Was reading some of the predictions about weather/climate/environment changes that are being made. Some will happen in the next few years. Makes me want to start doing something--anything--to help in some way. And then I fall asleep. So much for my burning activism!

Earth Day! Soon every day will be Earth Day, in some way.

Made it to the library today. Picked up some story collections. I've now read nearly all of the new fiction collections. Having to really look for ones I've not read. Not many! I've read the year away.

5512

Had an unusual dream last night. I actually had started the dream the previous night, but had not remembered any of it when I awoke. Last night, I reentered the dream and picked it up where I had stopped previously. The dream was about an assembly project where we were putting together components of some larger system. The previous night, I had set up the basic assembly structure and procedures. I had worked on doing some of the assembly itself, but I had to get some sleep. So I told the crew to keep going, if they could, and I'd grab some sleep and come back.

Last night, in the dream, I returned and picked up where I'd left off the night before. I realized this just as I started the dream--the whole previous dream sequence flashed through my mind (or spirit--whatever I'm using when I'm dreaming). I was astounded that I was dreaming on so many levels (dreams about previous dreams and so forth).

I awoke with my first thoughts from the happy part of my brain and my heart out of the box. Amazing! Time to get back to dreaming. Rains are falling. Rains are coming down.

5513

Had a detailed dream last night--really detailed! It had to do with a project where people were to gather in groups of up to five. Each group was assigned a task and they were to work on the task together. I was in charge of one of the groups, but also in charge of the way in which the group members were to communicate. I worked with a telecommunications person on setting up telephone lists so that messages could be broadcast to each group member. It was a complex requirement, but one that could be handled with the current telephone system.

At one point, the telecommunications system was in place and I began to think about the task my group was assigned. Everything was clear and doable. I felt really good about the creation of the communications system and the initial work on our subtask. I awoke feeling energized and awake.

Awoke to the patter of rain on the roof. Wasn't too chilly this morning (or too gelid either--crossword puzzle word). Still was brisk for a while, but growing warmer. Just had lunch and am waffling around whether or not to nap/rest. Will puzzle that out soon. Until the evening falls.
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Slept for a while. Was really quiet here this afternoon. As people came home the noise levels have escalated. Lots of kids here now. They're playing hide-n-seek with lots of sound effects. Kids will be kids, everywhere!

Good day today on the symptom front. Sleep really does quiet things down. So, I just have to sleep my life away! Can't argue with results other than I get nothing done. More rain forecast for this weekend. May the rains fall down!

5514

Late post! Fell asleep and slept through my usual posting time.

Acupressure massage didn't happen today--practitioner got a bad case of poison oak. He had to cancel. Rescheduled for next week.

Rains are falling tonight--soft raindrops. Nice sounds!

Fairly quiet day on the symptom front. Been playing with the "heart in a box" meditation that Rebecca introduced yesterday. Some interesting results. More on that in a future post.

Was chilly today. Actually ran the small heater all afternoon. Made things more comfortable. Love the warmth! Time to go horizontal once again. As Rebecca pointed out, sleep is good! I'm fortunate that I can do so! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

5515

Good session over in SC today! Good day! Drive over went smoothly. I was a bit tense when I arrived, but nothing major given the trek.

Confirmed with Rebecca that I'll be doing an H-pylori testing. Her client who did the Taxoplasma PCR serum test got back a negative. Good news on that score. I'll see if my PCP will authorize that test when I do a checkup.

Felt good today! Was quiet last night. Rebecca suggested several dietary experiments for me to try that might shed some light on my daily pattern (energy) and my need for sleep. Although, she coached me on using the sleep sessions as healing/recovery boosters and not something I feel guilty doing. Rebecca always has some wisdom to share.

She worked with my arm/shoulder and the tensions there. She gave me some new visualizations to try--especially the "heart in a box" exercise. I'm a bit tired from today's ventures and from not getting an afternoon rest. So, I'm checking out early. Have an acupressure massage in the morrow!

5516

Quiet time last night and into today! Still napping and such, but feeling better over the past several days (and evenings). Took shorter naps today, did laundry, ran errands, and did a few other things. Closest days to feeling normal in a while.

Have a session with Rebecca tomorrow and an acupressure massage set for Thursday morning. Last night, just before bed, I felt clear and could entertain some thoughts regarding next steps. That's when I know I'm feeling clear--when I can start thinking out into the future. State of being comes and goes, but I notice when it's present. May the clear periods become greater and greater!

Dreams last night--several sessions. One involved making a trek into the mountains--camping and climbing. I was with some of the men's team. We were at a base camp getting ready for a climb up into the areas with snow and ice. There was a man who was our guide. He seemed sort of not too concerned with details. He was with a woman and they were off by themselves a lot. We had to make sure we had all needed equipment and gear. The place we were staying in was a cabin with a spectacular vista that overlooked some valleys and the peaks. Dream was active and high energy.

A second dream had us joining some families for a pot luck and some kind of event. There were mounds of food, of all types. I fixed myself a plate and went to sit across from some kids. When I pulled a bench toward me, I unseated one of the little girls across from me. She was surprised and upset. It took a while before things settled down and I could go ahead and eat.

Both dreams were quite realistic and detailed. There may have been other dreams as well, but I don't recall them now.

Was cool today, but not bone chillingly so. Windy though! Blustery! Wonder what it will be like at the beach tomorrow! On a clear day--who knows what I'll see. Got my tax rebate--all $30 of it! What a deal!

5517

Had a fairly quiet evening last night. Back to somewhat an old pattern where I quiet down before bed. Started to read, but dislike the stories in this one collection. They are all a bit bizarre, but intentionally so. They come off as contrived.

Dreamed some kind of dense dream. Lost the details, but recall the intricacy of the dream. Two nights in a row of dense dreamings.

Warm today--much warmer than yesterday. Was mild this morning so not as much interplay with symptoms. Ate lunch (went out) and came back and rested/napped. Bumped into a person I'd not seen for a while, BZ. She's painting now--oils! She was a superb nature artist. She could do Audubon-style renderings of wildlife that were incredible. Wonder what her paintings are like.

I shared with her my issues around PD. She said that I looked healthy--in good health! What everyone remarks from outside. I think it's all the sleep--keeps me healthy-looking and destressed. Meanwhile, back on the farm I go from day to day.

Oh, well! Maybe the inside will match up with the outside soon. May it be so!

5518

After all of my stuff in yesterday's post, things got quiet last night--like usual. Although I fell asleep early. Been fairly quiet today. Weather is back and forth--cool and then warm. Was chilly this morning.

So, I'm quieter today and still sleeping--napped out this afternoon and still feeling logy. Remains a puzzlement as to what's happening and why--I feel like I'm along for the ride.

Went to Printer's Inc for some lunch. The place was crowded and there were at least two others there--one person with PD for sure and the other exhibiting something more like intentional palsy. The man with PD was with a woman who also moved slowly. I do that now--observe people and diagnose their illnesses--oh boy!

Well time for a bit of dinner and then (yes!) back to horizontal. Dreams last night were intricate, but I don't recall the details--just that they were complex and very realistic.

5519

Fell asleep early last night--around 8pm! Woke up at 10pm, went back to bed, and woke up again around 1am. Went back to sleep and slept until around 6am. Was cool this morning and I've been shaking some--also sleeping more. Went for a walk just before it started raining. Storm seems to have passed on through and it's warming some. I just got up from a nap and am trying to figure out what all of this napping is about.

Dreams last night in between the wakings. One dream involved lines of people who were slowly moving through an old house. We ended up at a sumptuous dinner buffet where we gathered food and ate. Another dream involved a character in a story who was narrating part of a story--in character. Seems that there were other dreams as well, but they got lost in the haze and maze.

From the middle of February to the middle of March, I had 7 to 10 clear days with minimum symptoms. For the past month, I've had nothing but symptoms--only a few short stretches when things were quiet--and sleep, a lot of sleep. I keep trying to go with the flow, but the flow keeps ending up with marathon sleep fests. I continue to eat during the times I'm not horizontal and that's about it. I make grocery runs, do a weekly laundry, and go to massage/chiropractor/treatment sessions, but little else. I manage to shave and shower every few days, when I get a waking period. Normally, I read before I go to sleep at night, but even that activity got truncated last night.

I feel relatively good when I'm awake (and asleep) for the most part--it's just that I can't seem to stay awake/alert during the afternoons. I feel the surge and get the urge to nap--and so far I've been doing that. I only have the stamina for doing short activities (shopping, making this post, and so forth) before I'm recalled to dreamland. If I don't nap, I don't feel good. Is a conundrum! Or something!

Well, it's about nap (or re-nap) time again! AD--after dinner, that is!

5520

Friday the 13th! My lucky day! 13 is a mystical number!

Was a bit cool when I awoke, but it warmed up as the day went by. I was still more than a little shaky today. After lunch, slept for a couple of hours and that calmed things down some. But, I feel like I'm on the edge--shaking more and enjoying it less.

Did the SRF exercises just a while ago and that, and dinner, seems to be helping keep things somewhat quiet. Will see what happens as I head for the bed. Some of the stories I've been reading have been intense, which may not be the best thing to read before trying to go to sleep.

I seem to have lost my quiet zone just before bedtime. Also, I'm not getting any clear time to start thinking about what's next. I'm cycling from sleep to waking, where I eat and then head back into a sleep session. Lost in inner space!

Dreamed last night! Something to do with light bulbs. Don't recall any details, except that it had to do with a bathroom bulb.

Will be good to see Rebecca next week. I need some PDTeam guidance regarding what's going on--like having to sleep so much--still! Hope they have some insights to share. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow! What more can I say?

5521

Was a cool day and I almost couldn't stop shaking. Finally, went back to bed, wrapped up and managed to get quiet. Still on the edge with it all for today.

Last night I couldn't get quiet like I've been doing in the evening. It was chilly, but I thought I was wrapped up enough to offset things. Didn't happen.

Got up early this morning, did my exercises (was chilly), made some oatmeal (hot) and took my walk (cool). Came back and couldn't stop shaking. Went downtown to pick up mail. Saw man that has PD who now lives in the downtown area. He was in his jogging suit doing a slow-motion jog down the street. He's lost a lot of weight--looks awful! But he's still moving, though somewhat slowly and with a lot of effort. I thank goodness for my still less severe symptoms, but can't help but worry--especially as I was shaking when I saw him.

But, been chanting a lot today and things have quietened. I slept the entire afternoon. Had lunch at DeeDee's (warm and spicy), but came back and went out--which seemed to help bridge the shaking. Here's to a peaceful evening!

5523-5522

Had a good session with the chiropractor yesterday. Ho loosened up the final spots in the rib area that were still tight. He also loosened up my right arm/shoulder muscles/joints.

Have a session with Rebecca scheduled for next Wednesday and an acupressure massage set for next Thursday. Today, I feel good--better than usual, but with some symptoms. Had a dental exam this morning. No new cavities--good news. I was shaking some while I was there--anxiety creates symptoms. But, so far, it's been a clear day.

Went to dinner last night with L. We went to Fresh Choice. Hadn't been there in quite a while. Was good to eat a mix of foods--didn't seem to cause any digestion issues. That's good to know!

I've added some cereal back into my morning meals. Have the same thing as I have with oatmeal--nuts, dried fruit, banana--plus milk. That too seems to be working. Will see next week how much weight I've regained. I've got a small layer around my waist versus the skeletal state I once reached a few months back.

Missed posting yesterday. I ended up sleeping some yesterday and finally ran out of gas before getting a chance to post an update. Been doing the SRF exercises in the evenings. Still can't do them in a smooth flow, but I'm getting there. They seem to be energizing even though I'm not fully in the flow just yet. Time will tell. I'm also still lifting some weights as well. Not quite all the way back to where I was a few weeks ago, but getting close.

Overall, today was a good day. A little chilly, but symptom-wise a relatively quiet one. Finally napped a short time this afternoon. Will do a walk tomorrow--miss the walks when I skip doing them. Didn't walk yesterday or today--at least didn't make my circuit. Walked a bit when I went out for errands, but not a sustained trek like I do normally.

Peace and well being to all!

5524

Dreamed last night that I was working on a software program that was being used for some important meeting. I was making changes to the program to reflect new requirements that were being requested. Things were going smoothly and changes were being made as needed. I realized that some of the changes I was making were based on old pieces of code I'd written in the past. It felt good to know that the older work still had application. But, I was also implementing new procedures as well. The dream had a good feeling.

It made me think of my recovery process and how I'm having to use old skills (experience) along with new ideas in order to achieve a healthy state. Dreams within dreams.

Received a loving note from my son who was just up this way with my new granddaughter. He and his wife extended offers of support and love that were wonderful to hear. I appreciate their openness and care.

Have a chiropractor session in the morrow, dental exam on Wednesday, session over in SC next Wednesday, and an acupressure massage next Thursday. Meanwhile, I keep on keeping on and look for a breakthrough. May it happen sooner rather than later.

5525

Quiet Easter day! Everything quiet on the kid's front today. They must have been off hunting Easter eggs.

Lost last night's dreams to the morning awakening. They slipped back into the dreamscape along with other thoughts.

Lots of places open today--no closures on the day of resurrection. Had lunch at DeeDee's, munched my way through the day, and rested/slept. I grow tired of taking rests and naps, but can't seem to flip the energy switch.

Nothing scheduled for tomorrow, but have chiropractor/dental appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. I mark the days in so many ways--just a phase, a moment of haze--waiting for the blaze, the bright arrays that will amaze.

It's so quiet right now! Just the occasional noise of cars going by on the El Camino. A stillness! A silence! A break in the sound wall!

But I blather onward without purpose. The evening closes in! A time for dreams!

5526

Abigail Rose! My son and family were here today and I got to see/touch my newest granddaughter. Abigail means "a father's joy" and "lady's maid." She is certainly a lovely lady. She was here with her mother, her sister and her dad. My daughter joined us. Was a blessing!

Abby held onto my finger with her tiny hand and looked deep into my eyes. She was totally present and it was like I could almost hear her thoughts. Nice memory of being with her.

We had a sumptuous breakfast at the Country Gourmet. Place was busy, but not overwhelmed when we arrived. Was a joy to see everyone, especially the newest member of the clan. Hope to see her more as time unfolds. I, of course, came back and had to rest/sleep some. I really felt that I wanted to be over and done with this illness so I can plan and do other things. I intend to make that happen despite the slow start (or what I perceive as such).

Kids around here were noisy for a short while this afternoon. Otherwise, it's been fairly quiet. But I still need to find a quieter place. Soon! Soon!

But, had a great day! May there be many more!

Dreamed last night a two-part dream. First part involved helping a couple prepare a huge meal. They had most of the items partially prepared and laid out in their kitchen. We were bringing the remaining items and were supposed to integrate them into the mix. There was some contention because we were a little late and were throwing off the schedule. But we arrived and merged our items into place and everything worked out.

The second part had us in the man's car. It was a luxury convertible with the top down. We were speeding along a curvy road. We came to a rise where the road veered off to the right, but we went straight over a cliff. The car looked like it was going to fall onto the beach far below. Instead, the vehicle got caught on some rocks, but was still pointing downward at a steep angle. I told everyone to sit still and I climbed over the seats and onto the slope. I told them to sit quietly and I would climb back up and go get help. The car seemed to be wedged enough that it would stay where it was. But, it did creak and groan some as I climbed out.

It seems to me that I went and got help and everyone was safely retrieved. Both dreams were intense and really detailed. This week's SRF lesson is about dreams! Hmmm!

5527

Slept like a log last night. And, had a restful day today. The acupressure massage really helps settle things down.

Kid-noise levels went up a notch today--no school so kids are home. Really an odd place for kids to play--in a carport and on balconies that go nowhere. Reminds me that I need to find another place--despite the trauma of moving.

Son from southern CA, and his wife and kids, are in the area for the weekend. See them tomorrow and will see my newest granddaughter, AR, in the flesh. I've seen videos and photos, but first time for real. Look forward to it! My daughter, S, will join us.

They will head over to my other son's place late tomorrow and spend Easter day with them. Will be a nice get together.

Easter Sunday! Good Friday! Holy Saturday! A host of days. A host of ways! Resurrection! It's time that I resurrected! Been so long in my crypt. May the big rocks roll!

5528

Good acupressure massage today. Didn't sleep in the afternoon like usual, but did take a rest. Massage felt great and flattened the symptoms. Feel tired now, but a good kind of tired.

Dreamed last night about some old song lyrics I once wrote. I recalled all of the lyrics to three songs--Hey Joe!, Biggersville and 100 Miles to Tuscaloosa. Amazing to even recall the song titles, but also the lyrics--awesome! Not sure what that was all about. My brain retracking in some way? Will be curious what I dream about tonight.

Starting to nod off--time for bed! Awake, asleep--into the deep!

Reading some great pieces of short fiction by Bruce Holland Rogers. Many stories are only a page or so, but dense in other ways. Reading his stuff last night triggered my song dreams.

5529

Dreamed last night about being with a group of people who were in a contest. There was a part of the action that involved handing out partial sets of information to every contestant. The goal was to use the information and guess who had generated it. It was a wild process with lots of laughs and fun situations. I don't think anyone actually won--just played and had fun.

Did laundry today. It was a zoo at the laundromat! Normally, Wednesdays aren't crowded--in fact the place is usually empty. But not today! It was jammed! Guess people were doing Spring cleaning or getting ready for Easter.

I picked a machine that was not working despite my good fortune in that place. Lost $2 to the laundry god (or goddess).

Did some light rests today--didn't feel like a marathon sleep in the middle of the day. Feeling quiet now, but was fairly quiet most of the day. Have an acupressure massage in the morning. Looking forward! Onward and forward!

5530

Was restless last night and neighbor was talking on the telephone until past midnight. So arose later than usual this morning and have been dragging some all day.

Dreamed last night that I was in a museum. There was some kind of event happening and there was a concession stand with lots of great food items. At one point, a dragon parade went past. I ran along with the front end of the dragon, echoing the steps it was making, and dancing along. I followed it until it left the room. We were partitioned off from the space where the parade was by a glass wall. When the parade left, I returned to the food and enjoyed some extra portions.

Speaking of food, I had lunch at DeeDee's today. The food is really nourishing, but I went out like a light when I returned home. Slept for several hours.

Was reading through some of Edgar Casey's dietary statements last night. He indicates that calcium is important to a person who has PD. It's interesting that I'm eating quite a bit of dairy products. The body knows!

I'm eating relatively healthy, except perhaps for the sugar that I eat. But, I find the balance feels right and I'm not OD'ing on sucrose. I was looking through the Casey papers for information on his apple diet--just a few days of eating only apples and drinking water--a simple form of cleansing diet.

Dreaming of eating, eating and dreaming! May the dreams begin--with winning the MegaMillion tonight! So be it!

5531

Dreamed last night about being involved in some type of multimedia presentation. There were multiple screens and projection equipment that were layered into the room. The effect was dimensional--a sense of deepness when the images were overlapped. I don't recall the content. I was focused on the hardware and how it all was working together. The presentation was successful and everything worked as it was designed.

Up a bit later than usual this morning--read late into the evening. Crisp day--bright and sunny. Went for my walk and then did a grocery run. Now, just came back from a lunch run--carnitas burrito with rice, black beans and chile verde sauce. Hit the spot!

John Paul is on his way to sainthood! The beatification process has begun. The French nun's miracle healing has been documented and submitted. The PDTeam in SC have their own set of miracles--called recoveries. Does that make them eligible for sainthood? Saint JJ! Saint Chris! Saint Laura! Saint Rebecca! Why not?

Time to rest! The lunch anchor is starting to grab hold and pull me bedward. Adieu!

5532

April Fool's Day! Day of enlightenment and joy! Not much new to report--same old, same old! Still in my "pattern" and holding steady. Still going to sleep and expecting to wake up whole--waked up fixed! So be it!

Read last night into the midnight hour. As I've mentioned, I get quiet and still in the later evening with a cessation (generally) of symptoms. If I can just make that happen in the afternoon hours, all would be done.

Was quiet here in the apartments this weekend. All of the kids seemed to be gone. The noise went with them. I'm sure they will make a return, but hopefully not too soon.

I just found out it's also Palm Sunday! Must mean Easter is coming soon! Where does the time go? It's ticking off so quickly! And the days roll by!