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Dreamed last night that I was helping translate a set of protocols (for what exactly, I'm not that sure) from one organization to another. The protocols were semi-automated procedures that performed information processing tasks that could not be done without computational assistance. There was some aspects of the dream that dealt with colors--black and white. These black/white constructs have been appearing in other dreams--especially over the past week.

Sky is still orange-colored. Fires continue to break out and fuel the smoke and haze.

Got an email from MF--she's doing well in WA state. She sent me a link to article about DBS (deep brain stimulation) to relieve PD symptoms. After I read the article, a segment of Nightline showed a video on the same subject. They dealt with a woman who had been on medication from 16 years, but had started to not respond to the drugs. The article and video were very informative on how DBS works and what it can do. The procedure is only being used on people with advanced symptoms who are not responding to the drugs.

Over the past few weeks, I've begun to realize where I am on the scale of the disease. I'm still near the lower end of things. The challenge is to figure out how to stay in place or even get better. Have an acupressure session tomorrow--moving down the scale!