4406

Day got sort of jumbled. Acupressure session got shifted which turned the day around. Lunch was late and naps were all over the place.

Hope I won the lottery in all of the tumble and jumble. That would be nice and handy.

It's late! Time to head for the bed. Time to sleep into the month of May! Happy May Day!

4407

Weather is still erratic. Warm and cold, wet and dry, windy and still! Went to movement class today. The session was enjoyable. I was feeling good.

Spent part of the day getting things organized. Made a list and checked off quite a few items. Did some calculations regarding my budget and figured out how to start drawing down from my IRA. The budget reinforces my thoughts about finding a less expensive place to live.

Got a phone call from JON. I hadn't heard from him in quite a spell. Also got a message from my sister regarding an old friend. He was the twin brother of another good friend who had passed away a few years ago. He passed away earlier this week. I saw both of them in 2005 when I went home for a visit. They both were ailing in different ways, although they were both having heart problems. Now, they are both gone! Makes me sad. They were two guys with whom I grew up. I knew them for almost 70 years! Astounding!

I had a series of dreams last night. They all three dealt with moving into new living locations. One took place in a house that had many extra rooms. I picked out a room that I was willing to use, but had a difficult time getting agreement from everyone that I could use the room. There was a lot of back and forth over my choice of room and how I wanted to be furnished. A second dream involved a set of apartments. Here again, there was confusion regarding which apartment I would occupy and under what conditions. A third option involved a series of small houses in a gated community. Access to the homes was regulated by a system of locked gates. I needed a pass key in order to get into the complex, which I didn't have. I liked the place. There were lots of walking paths and plenty of space between units. Coincidence--JON's call and conversation revolved around his starting to look for a new place to live. Interesting!

Watched an episode of a Spielberg series called Taken. The first episode was about several families that were affected by events that took place in Roswell. The series follows relatives for a 50-year period after the first encounters. It was an enjoyable fantasy piece with several good actors. I believe the series was produced in 2002. May look for other episodes so I get the whole saga.

Well, a sad goodbye to an old friend! May he and his brother rest in peace!

4408

Weather is totally random. It was cold and wet today, along with sunny and warm. The state of the weather played ping-pong all of last night and today. Quiet now! Not sure what is forecast.

PD exercise class today! Left me stiff and somewhat achy. We did a lot of stretching and extending today. Class seemed to go on forever, but was still enjoyable.

When I went to get my truck smog checked, I discovered that I've lost a set of keys. I've looked everywhere I can think of (looked all over the truck's cab and seat areas), but no luck. They were my spares. I have no clue as to where or when I lost them. They can be replaced but still is a pain. Is a puzzlement! Like the rest of life! The good news is that I passed the smog check. I noticed that I have to renew my driver's license this year. I wonder if I'll have to take the written exam. Probably will have to do so. Arrgh!

Have a movement class tomorrow and a growing list of things I need to get done. Time for bed. I had to run the heater last night. Most likely I won't have to do that tonight. And fortunately there's no erupting volcanoes or runaway oil leaks nearby. What is happening to the world?

4409

PD dance class and a movement class today! Weather turned cool and rainy. The rain caused accidents that blocked traffic in several places. The PD dance instructor was late because of the traffic jams. Made for a short and not as enjoyable class. Movement class went well. There was a moment in the class where I felt grounded and filled with light. I asked myself how I might make that state of being more permanent. No answer, but the question is asked.

I also felt good after I had a hot meal this afternoon. I came back from the meal and slept until it was time to go to the movement class. That also felt good. Rest, food, and movement! It all feels good!

PD exercise class tomorrow and getting my smog certificate. Life's little details!

4410

CW dance class this morning! Good to do some moving! We've now done seven dances--most of them oldies that I've already learned before. I can concentrate on the movement and the music. No stress; no strain!

Took a nap this afternoon when I returned from grabbing a bite to eat. Weather cooled off quite a lot since yesterday. Felt good to sleep.

Dreamed last night that I was with a man who was a criminal type. We spent a lot of the dream zooming about in his car. It was souped-up and could travel quite fast. We took rides between a ball field and a place in town. At the ball field, we were supposed to play a game of softball. The opposing team didn't show up. We batted around some but finally left the field. Back in town, we met up with some people with whom the man had business. I stayed in the car so I didn't learn what they were about. The dream felt dangerous. I was aware of the possibility of things going badly somehow. But nothing ever happened even when we were racing about in the car.

My friend, PH, sent me a note about her book of writings being published. It was exciting to see her work in print. She published on one of the print-on-demand sites. The cover looks very attractive. I'm happy for her.

4411

Heat among us! When I checked the temperature in the early afternoon it was 86 degrees (F)! Where did the cool Spring breezes go?

Another week (weak) ends! In a stew of heat! I dawdled about all day. I couldn't get motivated to do anything. Except watch a movie--The Scarlet Pimpernel. A classic old film with very poor audio (it was just being used back then). I enjoyed it except for the poor sound.

Dreamed a two part dream last night. In one part, I was in a room with a crowd of people that I knew. We had all come together in an apartment. We were having a few drinks, talking among ourselves, and listening to music. It was like a party of sorts. We seemed to be there for some coming event, but just what was not clear. At one point, I went down the hall to a bedroom. In there, I found my daughter and grandchild sitting away from party noise. My friend, PH, was also there.

In a second part of the dream, we (the crowd of people who were in the apartment) were down on the street. We were about to start a race or cavalcade. However, my friend PH's car was missing. We were all looking for it, but it was no where to be found. We were having to hold up the start of the race until we found her car.

There was an interesting story on NPR this afternoon about a breakthrough of a child with autism using horses and shamans. The family had traveled to Mongolia to experience the healing work. I need to go to Mongolia! I need to go somewhere! Hopefully where it's not hot!

4412

Remembered my dreaming from last night. Did so partially by noticing, in the dreams, that I was dreaming. Also noticed that I was dreaming as I awoke.

There were two parts to the dreaming. One part involved riding on a or trolley bus from one part of a city to another. I think I was riding to work. In one section of the dream there was a man walking along the sidewalk next to the bus. He was gathering up some sheets of clear plastic wrap as he walked. He was working in a determined way, focused on gathering the materials. I was concerned that he might be walking to close to the bus and could get hit. But he was alright as the bus pulled away from him.

The second part of the dream involved working at a task. There were several of us (the workers) in a room. We were taking a piece of cloth or heavy paper and attaching an edging along one side of the material. The task was tedious and we had to maintain a certain throughput. Falling behind required that we work overtime to meet our goals. However, we were not supposed to accumulate overtime. We had to falsify the reporting sheets so that it looked like we didn't stay over even when we did so. It was an aggravating situation. In some cases, people were working around the clock and falling asleep at their work stations.

Watched a film of the Cherry Orchard this evening. It was a well done adaptation of the stage play. It had a strong cast and the use of outdoor scenes made the film rich. The dialog still carried the power of the stage material, but visually it was lush and vibrant. I had never seen a stage presentation of the drama (I may have read the play) so I found it captivating.

I've realized that I've been vegetating too long. I have to start engaging outside of my little pathways. I can't keep drifting along as I've been doing.

4413

Acupressure this morning! Left me feeling rested and awake. Must enjoy now since I feel like changes are underway. L, the practitioner is checking out other places to live. He's been looking around up in Oregon, in the Ashland area--the Rogue Valley. A new place to live! Will miss his healing hands if it happens.

Watched a movie One-Eyed Jacks. It was the only movie that Marlon Brando directed. He also acted in the film. It is a classic "cowboy" film set in Mexico and California. The movie was nothing extraordinary, but was well done. It told the story of a couple of desperadoes and how their fates overlapped wove them together in an ultimate showdown. Karl Malden played the second desperado who had betrayed Brando in the early part of the film, but who found his way to becoming a lawman in the latter parts.

I dreamed last night and awoke with the dream elements in mind. But I lost the details as the day progressed. All I know now is that I dreamed--not what I dreamed about. Am going to change that habit even if I have to get up and write the dreams out when I awake.

4414

Movement class today felt really good. My energy picked up after the class. I was feeling really heavy and dense. The class caused things to lighten up. I did my laundry (glad I waited a day to do so--it was much warmer today). Had a small sandwich (turkey, egg, cheese and English muffin). I flushed and turned red (egg and muffin are suspects), but it tasted good. My body was craving some protein. Ended up not sleeping in the afternoon. Felt drowsy for a while, but cranked through it.

Watched a movie, Legends of the Fall. It was a film I'd seen before, but is was still engaging. Good photography and a rich storyline. The overall result was a bit like Macbeth with bodies dropped all along the way. I enjoyed the film. Had a stable of good actors (Pitt, Quinn, Hopkins and Ormand) plus several good supporting roles. The cinematic vistas were very grand and lush.

Been dreaming about being in houses with various people. In some cases, the action takes place in a house I've seen before in other dreams. Picked up a stack of new stories from the library. Nice to have such a voluminous resource.

4415

Cold! Cold! Cold! And wet as well! Went to PD exercise class today. Large class! Lots of people showed up and did some structured moving. I have problems with balance while standing in tandem pose (one foot directly in front of the other foot). Some instability in my leg/foot muscles.

Watched a movie, Laurel Canyon. It was a somewhat formulaic story, but was done simply and cleanly. It had a good core cast. Francis Mcdormand had the lead role. She is a talented actor. I don't think I'll ever not associate her with the film Fargo.

Put off doing my laundry today. I just wanted to stay inside away from the cold and damp. It's suppose to warm up tomorrow. Hope so! Prefer to do the movement class in a somewhat warmer day.

4416

PD dance class and a movement class made the day go by. PD class was a bit shorter than usual. We were asked to talk with a couple of staff members who are looking for funding to keep the classes going. Movement class was well attended even though there were still a few people missing. It was crowded but felt good.

Met several people in passing today. Saw GH while I was grabbing some food. He was with their friend Rachel. He was looking better. Encountered a woman, Deborah, when I stopped to get a pastry. She and I have talked before. She's usually on CA avenue and strikes up conversations with anyone whom she meets. She's a bit manic but fun to talk to.

Movement class was somewhat social tonight. There are several new students so everyone was making introductions. PD exercise class tomorrow. Feels good to move!

4417

Watched the movie Road to Perdition tonight. It starred Tom Hanks, Paul Newman and others. I had seen the film before, but it was worth a repeat viewing. An improbable story, but still held my attention. Period costumes and vehicles were well done. Hanks did a good job of playing the taciturn hit man/enforcer.

Dreamed last night that I was in a house with my mother and a few other people. She had a prolific garden at the back of the place. There was a unique composting system that involved a swinging bucket that help spread the compost. There was another house down the street that was somehow associated with the dream. I spent some time in the dream working the garden and harvesting the crops.

Had a CW dance class this morning. Will do PD dance class and movement class tomorrow. Need to make time to get this place cleaned and organized. Have to make it happen. Only want to sleep it seems. Sleep deep and keep the heap! What the bleep! Endless sleep!

4418

Weak ends! Been a busy few days filled mostly with films. Watched a documentary about the myths and traditions in Mobile, AL that take place around Mardis Gras. It was called Order of Myths. It was an interesting history of the Mardis Gras traditions that are kept by the white and black residents of the town. It was unique in that it was filmed around 2007 but didn't contain any references to Hurricane Katrina. The storm did a lot of damage to that city, but the film stayed focused on the parades, costumes, and festivals that take place each year.

I also watched I Am Sam. A heartrending story of a father, who is learning disabled, and fights for custody of his daughter. Sean Penn and Dakota Fanning had the key parts. Penn's performance was difficult to watch--he was very convincing as the father who was developmentally about seven years old. The plot basically skipped over the first seven years and focused on a court battle that took place when the daughter was seven. A bit improbable, but it moved the action along.

It's quiet again here tonight. The families are out and about so the kids are not terrorizing the place. I have a CW dance class tomorrow. Looking forward to some movement. I vegetated throughout the week end (weak end).

I believe I dreamed last night about scenes that were associated with the movie I had watched (Arranged). The dreams dealt with the orthodox rituals in the film that I had to deal with as I slept. There were several replays of movie scenes with me in the action. The dream was very detailed and played like a movie.

4419

Watched a film called Arranged. It is one of the Film Movement movies and is very good. It's a simple story of two women from two cultures and how they deal with their arranged marriages. The lead actors were bright and attractive. They focused the action and drew me along as they sorted out their issues. The film gave a good look at the traditions and rituals of an orthodox Jewish family and a Muslim family from Syria--as practiced and challenged by being here in America. It was a thoughtful film and leaves me with an appreciation of diversity.

It is still tonight. That wasn't the case throughout the day. There was abundant noise and chaos. But everything has grown quiet now.

Even though I slept a lot last night and today, my dreams have not been remembered. All was quiet on the dreaming front.

4420

Had an acupressure session today. It felt really good. I came away ravenous. I had a huge pulled pork sandwich garnished with avocado, black bean sauce and other goodies. I got some flush/redness reactions probably from the sourdough bread, but it sure tasted good. My system had cleaned itself out and I really felt like eating.

Dreamed last night that I was involved with a theater production company. We were putting on a show and it was opening night. Crowds of people showed up for the opening. There was some problem with the sight lines in on large section of the seats. The seats were not raked very steeply and people were complaining that they couldn't see the stage clearly. I was kept busy trying to mollify these people. After the intermission, whole sections of the problem area had been abandoned. People had left because of the poor seating. The second half of the show was spotty. The loss of audience affected the performers.

Watched No Country For Old Men. It was a somewhat disappointing movie. Many elements were left up in the air. I can see what the directors wanted to do with the piece, but I don't think they pulled it off. There were a lot of bodies left on the ground throughout the film. The dead men told no tales!

4421

Movement class was bigger than usual. There were two new people and one returning person. So the room was more cozy. I came away from the class feeling drowsy. That is not the normal reaction to the class. Afterward, I had a fairly big meal (a Japanese Bento Box) and I had a pastry. Yes, I had a flushing/redness episode--from the pastry I believe. Will do an acupressure session tomorrow and try and minimize my gluten intake.

Had a pair of epic dreams last night. The first took place in a house. I was watching a movie with my step-father. He was recording the movie as it played on a large recording system. At several points in the evening several women came into the house. I think some of them were my sisters, some were ex-wives, and some were just women we knew. My step-father was drinking quite a lot and was getting really drunk.

A second dream took place in a theater. Again, there was a movie playing. The place was crowded and the audience was noisy. People were shouting and making remarks about the film. The film was titled Twin Towers of Babel. As far as I know, there is no such movie. The audience liked the film. It was making everyone really hyper.

I got a check from one of my retirement funds. Not a lot of money, but glad to get it. Still have to tap my IRA for a little as well. Will do so before the month is out.

4422

PD exercise class this morning. Left me a bit stiff and sore. I also took a long nap after coming back. When I was eating lunch, I saw a man come walking down the street. He was using a cane and was walking poorly. He clearly had PD. He was like a walking image of what the disease can do. I felt odd. Here I was sitting and eating after coming from an exercise class, while he was struggling to walk down the street. He was not an older person. He was in his 40s perhaps.

Dreamed last night something about making music and dancing. It was a fun and joyous dream. There were no limitations, just movement and music. I also dreamed a flash through of previous dream settings. Places in the mountains, houses, buildings, and more. It was like a review of previous dream settings and activities. Dreams about dreams!

Noticing that I now have more money (or that my money is going further) since I stopped lunches with the H's. I miss being with them, but I was also spending a lot with them. What I was paying them now funds a whole month of meals. Takes off some of the pressure.

4423

Had a PD dance class today. I felt good as I drove to the class. I awoke late, but managed to get to the class on time. I felt clear and steady in going there and during the class.

Had a Chinese lunch (no gluten) and seemed to do alright with it. No flushing and redness symptoms. Looks like wheat (grain) products may be the culprit. Will keep on monitoring and see what happens as it happens.

Helped BH run an errand in the afternoon. She needed to get a new phone system. We went to Fry's. They have too many telephone options--way too many. GH called as we were looking through some options and reported that their phone had started working again. So, we didn't have to buy a new one. All's well that rings well!

I did dream last night but it all faded back into the mists as I awoke. PD exercise class tomorrow. Looking forward to it. I'm somewhat sore and stiff. Can use the extra movement!

4424

Went to the CW line dance class this morning. It was still raining as I headed to the class. It rained heavily throughout the night.

I'm still going light on gluten-rich foods. It seems to be making a difference. The severity and incidence of flushing and turning red seem to be abating. Will continue to monitor and observe to see what happens.

Watched a French movie, Bridesmaid. It's a mystery story that's a blend of the macabre and and the eerie. It is directed by Claude Chabrol who looks a bit like Alfred Hitchcock. It was an enjoyable film. I may seek out more of his work.

I slept some this afternoon. It felt good to do so. I was a little buzzy after the class and grabbing some lunch. Sleep helped me settle down and restore. PD dance class tomorrow. No movement class though--Spring break!

Dreamed a series of dreams last night, but don't remember any details. They had something to do with dreams I've had before. Dreams about previous dreams! What can I say?

4425

Rains upon the plains today! Heavy showers, drowning the Spring flowers!

Heading over to the H's for dinner. BH wanted to cook a meal tonight and she invited me to attend. They both sound like they are doing better. I'm happy that's what is happening for them. It was a bummer for them to be ill--especially for them.

Dreamed last night something to do with email messages. I was chasing down some information that had been sent via email. Not sure what the messages were about.

CW dance class tomorrow. Will be good to move. Didn't do much over the weekend with all of the rains. Flushing and redness was light today. Almost no gluten. That may be the culprit! Will continue the experiment and see what transpires.

4426

Day of sleep! Day of rest! Saturn's day!

Tried to not eat anything today that had gluten in it. Flushing and redness symptoms were much lighter. Will repeat not eating gluten products tomorrow and see if there is a trend. Will be a bummer if I've developed an intolerance in this area. The possibilities keep on shrinking!

Finished watching the rest of the movie Leopard. It was somewhat interesting as a period piece, but was overall dull and without any real tensions. The fading of an age!

Dreamed something about solving some kind of technological puzzles. Don't recall the details, just the sense of trying to solve puzzles regarding how some things worked. Didn't win last night's MegaMillion lottery, but no one else did either. So, the pot rolls over and continues to grow.

4427

Acupressure was on the table this morning. Or some variation of life's endless events. It felt good. I just wish I could stay in that still space all the time.

Went to the H's for a visit. GH is still not doing well. BH is better and seems to be rebounding. But I worry about GH. They had a steady stream of visitors while I was there. GH was tired. He's not been sleeping well and that is taking its toll on his being.

I dreamed last night. It was some convoluted dream that involved people chasing each other. They were probably seeded by the TV shows I watched yesterday (NCIS, NCIS LA, THE GOOD WIFE).

I tried to nap when I got home this afternoon, but it was noisy around here. An ice cream truck pulled up with calliope music. The kids went nuts and the music played on, and on, and on.

I had my regular flushing/redness activity in the late afternoon. It was about the same duration (a couple of hours) and might have been tied to food intake. I'm starting to suspect gluten. Will experiment with not eating any wheat products and see what happens. Always something! Going for the MegaMillion tonight!

4428

Movement session this morning! It was relaxing and felt good. I had a late lunch (mujadara plate), which tasted really good. I'm going to a new Mediterranean place in Mt. View. They serve a tasty mix of Middle Eastern dishes. Took a nap when I got back from eating. Had a flush and redness session as I napped. It went away fairly quickly after I awoke. It seemed to happen more with the time of day than with the meal I'd eaten. Will continue watching when it happens.

I'm feeling a bit tired tonight. Will head for the bed after making this post.

Dreamed last night but don't recall the details. It was something that created some tension and anxiety, but can't remember what it was about.

Acupressure session in the morning. Then, the weekend begins! Will see if I can get in some walking over the weekend. Let the walking begin!

4429

PD exercise session today! The regular instructor was not there. She was replaced by the woman who is more into aerobics-style movement. The class was strenuous but a little boring. I'm somewhat achy tonight from the exercises we did.

On the way to class, I saw JB at an intersection. He was in a wheel chair so I guess his PD has stopped him from walking. Made me feel sad--for him and for me. This illness is slowly wearisome with its incremental debilitation. At the exercise class today (which was heavily attended), there were several people who are badly affected. It made me feel anxious and tired of having to continue to cope with the effects. I just wanted to crawl back in bed. Instead, I did my laundry. The Laundromat had more people than usual. I just wanted to get my laundry done and get out of there.

A couple were there with a child who had Downs Syndrome. He was loud but not too disruptive. At one point, he started singing and his mother joined in with him. He could sing in perfect harmony with her. It was amazing. I believe they were Samoan. There singing was surprising and joyous. Life goes on! Movement class tomorrow.

I had an episode of flushing and redness in the afternoon--before and during a short nap. It was several hours after I ate a meal, but still might be connected to ingesting food. It was intense but not all that lengthy. Will continue to monitor.

4430

PD dance and movement classes today! I didn't feel quite right all day, but the classes helped me weather the storms. I continue to be impressed by the people who come to the dance class. Several of them have severe impairments (difficulty standing, walking, moving) but they show up and move as they can. There is one man, J, who is bent over so that his body almost rests on his legs when he is sitting. He doesn't have a caretaker and still drives himself to the session. I can imagine the difficulty he undergoes just to get to and from the class.

I had some flushing and redness today later in the afternoon. I was fairly clear until then. It happened a bit after I had lunch. Lunch was a mujadara plate (seasoned rice, lentils, onion, pasta, hummus, tabouli, pita bread). I'm still not sure if the meal triggered the flushing/redness. I took a nap and the hotness got intense. Things have calmed down after the movement class and into the evening. Will keep my attention on what happens tomorrow and when it happens. Have a PD exercise class tomorrow and need to do laundry.

4431

CW line dance class restarted this morning. Four new dances (some were oldies)! Felt good to be moving. Had a soup and sandwich for lunch. No major flushing/redness reaction from breakfast or lunch, immediately. But did flush up and turn red as the afternoon progressed. Slept for a short while and awoke flushed and red-faced. It's continued during the evening. It's not happening at the same time each day. It's like some form of disturbance that's working its way through my system. Will see how it behaves tonight and tomorrow. Have a PD dance class in the morning and a movement class in the late afternoon.

Watched the Mad Max movie. A kind of funky movie. Supposed to be a classic, but I found it kind of flat and disjointed. The ending was anticlimactic. Oh, well! I started watching The Leopard, an Italian period epic set in the times of Garibaldi. It's a dense 3-hour film. I watched about one third of it. Will view the remainder another time.

Took my supplements today (fish oil, Vitamin D and multivitamin). Following LA's suggestions on this items. I think they'll help balance things out.

4432

Easter Sunday! Rain drops keep falling on my Easter eggs. Slept in this morning to see if that would help the flushing and turning red. Everything went fine until I ate a late lunch (I had a late breakfast, too, but no reaction from it). After I ate lunch (a hot udon dish with rice noodles and vegetables), I started lighting up about an hour later. I also took some fish oil, vitamin D and a multi-vitamin. I don't think the supplements had anything to do with my reaction--I think it was the soup. But, the soup is pretty innocuous. Just a light fish broth, noodles, green vegetables, and that's it. Had a cup of sleepytime tea later in the evening and that seemed to calm things down a little. But, not completely. Is a puzzlement! Will keep watching and noticing what goes on.

Watched a documentary called the Wheel of Time. It was about a Buddhist ceremony that the Dalai Lama conducts where they make a sand painting that gets destroyed when the ceremony concludes. It was shot in India and Tibet by Werner Hertzog. It was well done and showed what the activity was like for pilgrims, monks and devotees. The scenes around Mt. Kalish were striking. The chaos and the turmoil of the attendees was informative. I don't think I'd want to make that journey now. At an earlier time, I would have been more ready to do it.

CW dance class restarts tomorrow. It will be good to do some moving around.

Lower part of CA got some temblors today. Not too much damage but a lot of shaking about. The main quake was a 7.2! It was below the San Andreas fault, but might have shaken loose some plates that will cause some movement up here. The drift goes on!

4433

Holy Saturday! Good Friday! Easter Sunday! A festival of days! All on one weekend!

Had an interesting interlude this evening. LA had just called and asked if I wanted to meet for tea. As I started to leave, the lady across the way, Ms. W, had been brought back from shopping to find that she had lost her keys. She is recovering from a stroke and was upset that she had lost her keys. She was locked out of her apartment. The neighbors below me and I gathered around her to offer assistance. The neighbor below checked her window off the balcony, but it was locked. He then got a ladder (that was not that tall) and managed to remove her screen from her 2nd story window on the front of the building. That window was unlocked and open. At this point, he then called his daughter, who is about 4 years old, and lifted her up and into the window while he stood on the top of the ladder. It was not the most safe setup. But the daughter went through the window and opened the door from the inside. She was a heroine! Her mother said that she wanted to be a fireman when she grew up. She's already made her first rescue and she's just four.

I'm still having flushes and am turning red at different times. Today, after I had lunch (vegetables and rice), I lit up like a holiday tree. In talking with LA tonight, she suggested that I may want to restart my taking of Vitamins D and B (multi), and ingesting fish oils. My switch to a more vegetable diet might be not giving me enough of these essential nutrients. I was taking those things a few years ago, but had stopped when I had sleep and digestion problems. I'll restart those supplements and see what happens. All the symptoms seem to point to some kind of dietary imbalance. We shall see!

Dreamed last night that I was at an audition for some kind of musical. There was a woman auditioning who seemed somewhat reluctant to really show what she could do, even though the directors clearly showed that she was someone they wanted for the part. In fact, it became clear as the audition progressed that none of the other people, including myself, were being considered. The whole focus was on the woman and getting her to agree to take the role. It was a fun dream with everyone singing and dancing. We were all there to showcase the woman.

Had a chamomile tea with LA. That seemed to quiet some of the flushing and redness. Anxiety! The tea calmed things down. And left me ready for sleep! Ta, ta!

4434

Acupressure session today! Felt good but I had foot cramping during the process. It's been happening for the past several sessions. The muscles in my right foot are torquing and causing the foot to cramp up. Also symptoms have been more noticeable all day. I'm getting wear off of the medication. It's not lasting all night anymore and it's going off quicker during the day. Hate to increase the dosage. Keep thinking I can affect the on time with exercise and movement, but may be encountering a limit.

Saw a video of a PD person in the Netherlands. He was unable to walk when he got up from his chair. They put him on a bicycle and he could peddle like a madman! As soon as he stopped riding and got off, he froze up immediately. Cycling and walking use two different nerve channels, at least for him. There's something to be learned from all this--putting monkeys on treadmills, people on bikes--that portend some therapeutic possibilities.

Visited with the H's today. BH is doing better. GH is not. He's still clogging up and has several new interventions he's using to try and restore his well being. Will pray that he rebounds! May he get well, fully!

4435

I'm cured! I'm healed! It's a miracle! It's April 1st! April Fools Day!

Went to movement class today. Felt good, but I've been stiff and achy today (and for some of this week). The cool (cold) weather over the past few days has not helped any. The weather turned to the cooler side and my body has tightened. Acupressure in the morrow that hopefully will loosen things.

Watched the movie Blade Runner. I'd never seen the film. It was alright, but was a bit like Dark City in many ways. Lots of visual effects with little solid dialog or story elements. It was a classic Harrison Ford vehicle!

Will visit with the H's tomorrow. They're doing better but are still down a bit. Will be good to see them though. Looking forward to it!