3704

Made a pass through my tax return today! I was at it for several hours but I've pulled things together and it looks like I don't owe anything. In fact, will get a refund! Will go through everything one more time in detail and then submit. Will be good to get this done and over with.

Had breakfast early and skipped lunch. Went out for an early dinner and then napped a short while. I was really torqued from the intensity with the tax return. Glad I don't have to do that every day.

Got a call from my youngest granddaughter. She didn't have a clue who I was but it was good to hear her happy voice.

Didn't win the lottery! Didn't even win one of the lesser payoffs. But some people are happy tonight! Three winning tickets! Best wishes to them all!

3705

Rolling with the flow but not rolling in the dough! Did not win the MegaMillion lottery (and no one else did either in CA). Haven't heard yet from around the nation. 29 people in CA had all 5 numbers but not the mega number. They'll split the several million payout for those numbers.

Did resistance training today. Felt good! It went well. The ribs are getting much better--no patches today. Still working with the 8lb weights but can start ramping up soon. Took it easy this afternoon. Did a few errands and napped a bit but just took it easy for the most part. Will jump on taxes tomorrow! For sure!

Watched an Australian film tonight--The Square. It was a suspense/murder mystery. A couple makes plans to rob one of their spouses and hire a crook to pull it off. They soon find themselves mired in an increasing web of miscues and problems. Most of the film deals with their efforts to unravel things and get on with their plans. Nothing turns out well! Each step takes them deeper and deeper until everything collapses. It was a tense film and the couple were so dumb that it was difficult to empathize with their plight. There is a gratuitous scene where a dog that appears in several scenes is eaten by a crocodile (I assume) as it tries to swim a small river that separates houses in the tract. You just see some swirling waters that turns red and the dog is gone.

3706

Ribs are much better today! Went to movement class and had some tightness in the rib area but the activities helped ease everything.

Watched a movie tonight--King of Thieves. It was in German/Russian and was set in Berlin for the most part. It was about a young boy who gets bought from his parent, ostensibly to perform in a circus, but who ends up as a street thief. There is no circus--just a ring of child traffickers who use the children to commit crimes. The young boy who was the lead in the film was really talented. He performed some acrobatics and such that were impressive. The story revolves around the boy learning that he is being used and that his step-sister is being held by a pimp. He then begins a campaign to free his sister. His story ends with him managing to free his sister and them returning home. Not a likely real ending, but was something that might have happened occasionally.

I felt really tired after I went to class, ran some errands, and grabbed a bit to eat. I didn't nap but I felt like I could have done so. Dreamed something about doing a job of some kind. I do not recall the details, but I think it was about working at some task.

Resistance training tomorrow! Lift those weights! And tease the fates! Lottery is now worth over $500MM! I'd gladly share the jackpot with a few others! Let there be luck!

3707

Good energy day! Gait and balance class was a little difficult--we did mostly on the floor stuff that tweaked my sore rib(s). But I survived and then some. However, I really conked out when I got back home. It felt good to sleep as I sat upright in my chair.

Have a movement class tomorrow. More relaxation; more sleep, perhaps.

Had a good session with GH today, reading more of the Museum of Lost Wonders. He is an inspiration!

Feeling sleepy tonight. Will read a bit and then nod away. What can I say? It will soon be another day! And the beat goes on--somewhere!

3708

Dental, PD dance and resistance training all went well today. Ribs are feeling much better. Still using the hot/cold patches but they seem to be working. Still have issues with teeth and gums but I guess I'll have such until I won't need dentures any more. The dentist had them give me another dose of antibiotics in the upper right tooth (#2) since I had a deep pocket in that region. He didn't have an encouraging prognosis for that tooth. I grow old! I grow old! Shall I turn my teeth to gold?

Too late for that!

Got an email from one of my credit card companies. They sent a notice that they had changed my card account number again. Ostensibly to prevent problems that could be caused by a company that had a security breach on their computer files. What a pain! Have to go through all the billings that I do with the credit card and update profiles to the new card number. There had to be a better way! This is not the first time I've had this happen. I repeat--what a pain!

Gait and balance class tomorrow. Giant MegaMillion lottery tonight! Over $350MM!

Watched an interesting movie tonight--Nostalghia. A film made by a Russian, about a Russian, that was filmed in Italy (in Italian). The writer/director is Tarkovsky. The film is a bit slow but still attractive even when the camera is lingering. The scenes are dreamlike and misty. The setting is in and around a set of old ruins and the remnants of a hot springs/spa. Everything is heavy with meaning, but still is mesmerising and tantalizing in what happens (or does not happen).

3709

Rain and wind and a coolness all about! Tried to watch a boring film tonight, but gave up on it about half way through. The film was Dangerous Liaisons. It had a stellar cast but the dreary dialog and seemingly aimless direction made it unbearable.

Have a dental hygiene session early in the day tomorrow. I dread going there and being told that nothing has gotten better. My dental state has been my nemesis for as long as I can remember. It has been over 50 years of dealing with dental woes. Things have always grown worse over time--despite whatever efforts I expend to try and correct the slow slide. The good thing about tomorrow--the session will give me a reset and a short period of relative health.

Read some more of the Museum of Lost Wonder to GH today. The content is stirring up a variety of memories and pieces of his history. He is an amazing person. I have been lucky to have met someone like both of the H's. Seems like some form of preparation for my next lives. Onward and onward!

Hope to do dental session and then go on to PD dance and resistance training activities. A busy day, in every way! But, what the hey? What can I say? Here goes another blinking day!

3710

Dreamed last night that I was working with a team of people. We were doing creative design work. I had been hired recently and was still finding out what I could do to help the team. There was a status meeting where the boss was going over some data. I had sat down before the meeting and done some analysis of the data. As the meeting progressed it became obvious that I was the only one who had spent any time with the data. I suggested that I summarize my calculations and distribute them to the team. The boss agreed. Later we were in an adjacent set of rooms where we had work stations. One of the designers was complaining about the lighting--he couldn't see his screen properly. I took down some of the light fixtures and put them in a different configuration. The modified arrangement solved the designer's poor lighting problem. In the dream, I continued to discover and solve various problems. I felt good about my efforts and I found satisfaction with what I was doing.

Rain this morning--a deluge. Weather is cold and damp. I slept a lot today despite my wanting to get up and about more. Oh, well! Time will tell! There will be the ringing of the bell! And all the hell will not dispel the empty well! A new week begins! Got a check in the mail to reimburse me for the deductible that I had paid to repair my truck. I was thinking about that issue and a check arrives! Happy days! Happy daze!

3711

Rainy laundry day! And cold as well! Got in and out of the Laundromat without encountering a lot of people. Got there about 1pm and the place was virtually empty. Lost some money in a dryer that took my quarters but wouldn't turn on for some reason. The new TV in the place is set to a Spanish station. There was some kind of Saturday adventure story being played that was incredibly violent--a sort of Hispanic ninja battles that were bloody and non-ending. The thing is turned up loud and there's no way to shut it off or control the volume. Have to wonder why someone put the thing in place anyway.

After the laundry, I grabbed some food from Whole Foods. They had something going on and the place was jammed. I took the food home and didn't try and eat there. It was too much of a zoo. I napped after eating, falling asleep in my chair for a few hours. Woke up because it had grown cold as the day went on.

Must have dreamed last night and this afternoon, but nothing that I recall. Have to get going on my taxes tomorrow. Get them done and emailed! Ribs doing OK! Still twinging and tweaking but feeling better as time rolls on.

3712

Did alright in today's resistance class. Still took it easy with the weights (did 8lb dumbbells) and was careful when stretching out. Getting back to normal--whatever that may be.

Watched a Werner Herzog film tonight--Rescue Dawn. A war story about a pilot who had to bail out over Laos while on a clandestine mission in 1965. The story is based on true events and portrays the pilot's grueling efforts to escape from capture and find his way back so he could be rescued. It was a gritty story that had a lot of real-life actions that were recreated. The actors all lost an incredible amount of weight to prep for their roles. They also had to endure primitive and rustic locations set in the jungle and along the banks of a river. The film is a typical Herzog extravaganza--replete with soaring scenery and brutal conditions. It was a well done film. It was kept on topic and did not mushroom into a lengthy narrative.

It's getting late. I think I dreamed last night (I'm sure I did) but no details now. Didn't nap in the afternoon. Did nap after breakfast for a short while before going to class. Laundry day tomorrow!

3713

Did movement class today! It went well despite some twinges in the rib areas. Came home and put on a hot/cool patch. Ribs felt better. Slept some this afternoon. Rest helped loosen ribs even more. Will carefully do a resistance class tomorrow.

Dreamed a host of dreams last night and this afternoon. Not clear now what they were all about--just that the dreams were vivid and active. Won't try now to resurrect those images. Will let tonight's dream time fill in the blanks/

Watched a French film tonight--Cache. It was a more contemporary movie about a couple who are confronted by a stalker. The stalker sends them video tapes of their home and their activities along with a kid's drawings showing a child being stabbed. Someone from the husband's distant past is the creator of the tapes and drawings. That person wants to punish the man for some actions he took when he was a child that caused another orphan child to me sent away. It was an adsorbing film that took enough twists and turns to keep me pulled along with the action. One of the stars was Juliette Binoche--always a treat to watch on the screen.

Have to attack my tax returns this weekend. Ribs have kept me distracted for the past two weeks. Time to get on with life!

3714

Made it to gait and balance class today. I was a bit sore still but after class I used a hot/cool pad and ribs are better now. Will do movement class tomorrow. Not yet 100% but am getting there!

Had a hearty lunch and came back and slept some in the afternoon.

Dreamed last night that I was moving out of a rustic cabin-like building. There were people there, helping me to sort through things and move stuff out of the building. It was a cluttered and dirty set of rooms. Some rooms were huge but empty. Some were filled with junk. The dream seemed like it came in several parts and there was a lot of interaction with the people in the dreams--I just don't remember exactly what transpired now.

Watched on of the dullest movies I've ever seen. It is called Meek's Cutoff. It is a movie about a handful of settlers going across a high desert route. The story and action moved slowly across the screen from right to left, endlessly. The settlers had hired a guide, Meek, who took a wrong turn somewhere along the way. The group was lost and running out of supplies. They encounter an Indian who they coerce into helping them find water. The film ends abruptly without any resolution as to whether they ever find resources and make their way to safety. After watching their endless trek and then have the whole thing end with the Indian walking off into the sunset, I felt like I could have shot the people who made the movie. Dull and stupid!

Am reading Murakami's After Dark. I realized after I got into it that I had read the novel. It's interesting to read it again. It would be also interesting to read his other books and stories again as well. NPR had some of stories read aloud recently. I also have not yet read his newest novel 1Q84, but will do soon!

3715

Did not make it to classes today. Stayed in bed and rested a lot. Didn't feel like torquing my ribs. Let them be quiet and heal. Warmer weather today.

Watched a movie tonight--Kill the Irishman. It is a story based on a real-life mobster who defied the gangster hierarchy in Cleveland and set off a host of actions that ended up with the breakup of the U.S. mob system. It was an interesting tale--with an easily imagined conclusion. I wondered, as I watched, if my father was caught up in any of the events that were portrayed. He lived in Cleveland, I believe when all of the activity was happening. He worked on a loading dock and was probably in a dockworkers' union.

Will probably go to the gait and balance class tomorrow. Thought a lot today about what I could be doing instead of sleeping my life away. I seem to have enough energy to watch a 2-hour movie despite my sleeping most of the day. To-do list grows longer!

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Skipped making an entry yesterday! First in a while! I was sleeping and wrestling with my sore ribs. I ended up sleeping all afternoon and into the early-late night. Amazingly, I awoke at my medication times. I had trouble getting horizontal without causing my ribs to complain. I slept some sitting up. The ribs continued to bother me today but have quieted down some after I sat upright for several hours while watching a film.

I dreamed a host of dreams over the past few days. One dream had me attending a huge gathering of criminals--people who were in charge of criminal activities all over the world. We met in a large conference room. The main activity was ostensibly the bosses listening to the younger gang members air their differences, opinions, and requests. The whole thing was a zoo! There was a lot of posturing and random threats. Everyone had had to check their weapons at the door so nothing got really out of hand. I was there with a gang that I belonged to. I was a new to the business and so just watched and listened for the most part.

A second dream had me in a large auditorium. There was going to be a concert and the place was filling up. For some reason, the ventilation was crappy. My date got up and walked across the open area where the orchestra was assembling. She walked out the front door and into the lobby area. After a while, someone knocked on the doors behind our seats. The doors were opened and my date came in with a bunch of other people. With the doors open, the place was better ventilated. Everyone agreed that it was best to leave the doors open.

Watched a movie tonight that is part of a series--Ripley's Game. There are five films based on five novels centered on Mr. Ripley. I've seen the third film in the series (The Talented Mr. Ripley with Matt Damon) and now the fourth one. It would be interesting to see all five pieces. The Ripley character is difficult to like--he's remote, a psychopath, narcissistic and more. John Malkovich does the Ripley role Ripley's Game and does him well.

Will see how things go tonight. Hopefully, I'll be able to rest enough so that I can do dance and resistance classes in the morrow!

3718

Happy St. Pat's Day! Had some green tea so that I had something green! Weather turned really cool with the wind knifing through the streets. Some rain as well! I slept a lot.

One of the neighbors got arrested today. It looks like he's being accused of some sort of domestic violence. He hasn't been on good terms with his girlfriend since he move into the place. They always seemed to be bickering about something. Too bad! I think he is really a nice person and that she was the instigator--but he got arrested.

Watched a disturbing film this evening--Redacted. It's a Iraq war mock-u-mentory that is based on some actual events. It was written and directed by Di Palma and is unflinching in its portrayals of what checkpoint soldiers are all about. The film feels so real (as if it were being photographed by news organizations) that I found myself flinching away from the events on the screen. I had started to watch the film in the past and had dropped it. Tonight, I made it all the way through, but I have to wonder why.

Dreamed last night that I was on a cruise ship. We were sailing in the tropics on a large but crowded ship. We were stacked like cord wood on the decks. I could lean back slightly and I would hit the legs and feet of the person behind me. I was trying to figure out how my PDA's functions worked. I was having trouble doing so. There were two young kids sitting nearby and they kept showing how to get the device to work.

In one scene, I had gone back to our cabin. It was quite roomy and was a good place to get away from the crowds on the deck. Today, while I was out and about, I saw two kids that looked like the kids in the dream. Strange!

3719

Almost St. Patrick's Day! May the sheen be on the green! I chose not to have a corned beef, cabbage and potato dish tonight. It looked great but I didn't need to challenge my metabolism. It would have been fun while I was eating but a turmoil on the other side.

Did resistance training today with 8lb weights. Some rib soreness but feels OK except when I go horizontal (on the floor, on a mat, or on a bed). Everything feels better today (versus yesterday and last night). Icy/hot patches help a lot. Will get a three-day respite over the weekend. That should put me back on track.

Watched a not-so-good movie tonight--The Road. It's a post-apocalyptic saga about a man and his son making a (for no good reason) trek across the devastated lands to get to the sea (or the South). The film has a lot of dark frames--to the point where I almost turned it off after watching what appeared to be almost a blank screen for many minutes. Overall, there seemed to be no overwhelming reason for the two of them to make the journey that they undertake. The father's death is heavily forecasted--so much so that I was ready to applaud when he took his final breath. There are several well-known actors in the film who are only on-screen for short takes. The film's budget was estimated to be about $20MM--it grossed about half of that on it's opening run. A case where a mildly interesting story was made into not so interesting film.

Time to sleep! In the very deep where there is no thing to keep, or make you weep. Asleep!

3720

Was cautious and did alright in movement class. Rib(s) is still sore and achy. Icy/hot patches help but I really torqued my rib cage. Have to move deliberately and slow. No quick shifts or changes.

Weather has warmed some. It's like spring for the most part. Trees are in heavy bloom.

Will probably do the resistance class tomorrow but with lighter weights. I don't need anything like sore ribs. I've got much more to get done instead of catering to sore ribs. When will I get past these diversions?

Well it's time for the bed! Horizontal is going to feel better. Off to dreamland!

Had some dreams last night and this afternoon, but they have faded! Dream again if you can!

3721

Did alright in the gait and balance class today despite my rib injury. I was careful and didn't do anything that really torqued the ribcage. The soreness is noticeable but not too bad. Will skip using an icy/hot patch tonight and put one on in the morning.

Did some work on the tax data gathering this afternoon. More to do but still plenty of time to complete. Just have to persist!

One of the people in the gait and balance class did a header sometime over the past week. Her face was purple and yellow from the bruising. She must have taken a bad tumble. The guy in the class who falls each class did so again today--twice! I made sure I wasn't near him as we walked around the room. I didn't need him falling into me.

Quiet now! It's getting late and the night noise is growing more still. I'm feeling ready for bed even though I slept some this afternoon. I've been hungry today. I had breakfast, lunch, a pastry, some dinner, a cookie, some chips, and fruit juice. I could eat more but I will not do so. Just interesting how my metabolism seems to be cranking up.

3722

Cracked a rib today in PD dance class. Went to the floor and tried to do a roll up. I angled just right to crimp a rib on my left side. I've put an Icy Hot patch on the area and am trying to not aggravate it. Not exactly something I needed to do to myself. Live and learn, and learn, and learn! I was having a good time with today's music despite the rib problem.

Dreamed the previous night that I and two other guys from the men's team had entered a campus area. We had hiked in from some wooded hills that overlooked the campus. We made our way through a series of sports fields onto a pathway that led to the main campus. People were not supposed to be on the campus unless they had a pass and had business there. We were trespassing. At one point, we asked a person at an information kiosk for directions. She sensed that we were there without a pass, but gave us some information that would help us find an exit. Her name was Rosemarie. We asked her if there was a dance on campus that night. She said there was and told us how to get there on our way to an exit.

Watched a Spanish film tonight--Pan's Labyrinth. A cinematic fairy tale that echoes elements of Lord of the Rings and the Narnia stories, with some elements of interwoven, brutal reality. It was a bit disjoint between the fantasy scenes and the historical war segments. But generally it was a visual delight and I'm glad I saw it.

Gait and balance tomorrow sweetened with a cracked rib. Onward and onward!

3723

Went to the PD seminar today. It was about alternative interventions. JJ from the SC group was one of the speakers. She discussed the current state of her research on the causes of the illness and their success with their approach. I think what she implied was that for every 100 people they see about 10% reverse the symptoms.

There was also a body worker giving a presentation, a physical therapist, and a testimonial regarding Tai Chi. It was informative to hear the various perspectives. There are so many other possible interventions. It would great to hear about them all.

There were several people who showed up who are in my various classes.

The person who was supposed to talk about Tai Chi and Chi Gong did not show up. He was the person I took a couple of Qi Gong classes with a few years ago.

Had an acupressure session this evening. Feeling very relaxed and sleepy. I slept in this morning and didn't take an afternoon nap. Ate a lot today! Had a piece of triple chocolate cake as a reward for today's efforts. It was really good!

3724

Had a bunch of dreams last night and today. One dream involved an ex-wife. She had decided to leave me but had a change of heart. She returned to let me know that if I was willing she wanted to return to the marriage. I felt confused and a bit scared but I agreed to reunite. It was a pleasant dream that ended on a happy note.

A second dream had me living in a rural area with a daughter and and a wife. The place that we lived was off the beaten track. It was like a hippie community. People were friendly but wary of new people like ourselves. There was a small commercial area that formed the town center. People had small businesses along the main drag. It was an odd assortment of enterprises. There was one that had a mixture of construction tools and organic foods like fresh laid eggs. We were fixing dinner and needed some eggs. We had a friend visiting and he and I drove into town to pick up some eggs. When we got to the shop, they were closing. I knocked on the window and asked if they still had any eggs. They didn't but one of the clerks pulled out a pail of egg shells from eggs that had been cracked open. He showed us how to select some of the shells that still had egg whites and told us how to add a bit of water to make the whites usable for cooking. We took a sack of the egg shells and thanked him. As we were leaving, we noticed that there was a crowd of people gathering at the town's meeting hall. We asked what was happening and the clerk told us that there was a party being held for one of the locals.

A third dream took place in a huge camping grounds. The men's team had set up two camp sites near a lake or stream. We were cooking some food and getting ready for the night. I had walked down to the shore of the lake and could see a huge image of the moon hanging in the sky. The moon was closer than our normal moon and hung like a vast gray mountain just above the horizon. I called to the other campers and told them to come look at the moonscape. Later in the evening, other people began to arrive to watch the moonstone rising in the heavens. Some of us started singing songs and everyone joined in as they could. The image of the moon was striking and memorable.

Watched a fun movie tonight--Amelie. It was warm romp through a young woman's interventions on the behalf of others. The lead was a woman, Audrey Tautou. She was delightful and intriguing. The overall film was funny, moving and surprising. I'd watch it again!

Busy week on the grill! Tomorrow there is an informational seminar at the PD institute. It will be covering alternate interventions for people with PD. Looking forward to hearing some of the data.

3725

Awoke last night with the full moon lighting up the landscape. It was clear and bright. I awoke from a dream about being introduced to someone's family. I was dating a woman and she wanted me to meet her parents. We met over dinner and she indicated that I could stay overnight. The only catch was that there was only one bed. We all stretched out on the bed. There was her father, me, the woman, and the mother all next to each other. I had trouble falling asleep but everyone else went out like lights. I finally managed to go to sleep but awakened in the middle of the night. I couldn't move about without waking everybody. That's when I noticed the moon.

Did my laundry today. I helped a couple of people with using the machines. There are some tricks that I've learned regarding getting the machines loaded and going. One guy was an Iranian (he was born in Iran) who has been living in Australia. He's here on a 6-month program at Stanford. It felt strange talking to someone originally from Iran given the current political state with that government.

We spring ahead tonight! I've set my manual clocks forward an hour and will go to bed an hour early. The electronic clocks on the computer and the phone will update automatically. Didn't get to any tax work today. Will try and do some tomorrow. Didn't win the MegaMillion lottery but no one else did either. The game rolls on!

3726

I guess we survived the massive solar storms that were predicted. I'm feeling logy today! Logy and wanting to just lie down and sleep. Had a green tea latte this afternoon to dispel some of this tiredness. I still ended up taking a nap.

Resistance training felt good. We had over 10 people in the class. Not as many as Wednesday's gait and balance, but a growing, dedicated group.

Watched a maudlin movie tonight--Auto Focus. It was about the life and escapades of the actor who starred in Hogan's Heroes--Robert Crane. In the film, he never came across as someone I felt an empathy for. The overall pacing of the film was draggy and chaotic. At one point the DVD was acting up and not playing the film--I just hit fast forward until the continuity was restored. I didn't need to know what I had skipped over. I could have skipped the whole film.

Laundry day tomorrow and time to spring forward tomorrow night. Will need to spend some time this weekend assembling tax data (Oh, joy!). I'm feeling adrift somehow. When I went to leave for class today, I felt out of whack somehow--like I was swimming in a different channel and everything was lost and misdirected. This too shall pass!

3727

Had a wonderful acupressure session this afternoon. Good movement class earlier in the day. MY energy level was a bit wonky throughout the day. Slept somewhat fitfully last night (after napping late yesterday afternoon).

Had several dreams. Night before last, I dreamed that I was being interviewed (or evaluated) for a technology job. I kept getting signals and messages from the people I was seeing that I was too old. They indicated that I wasn't up to speed on the latest hardware and software. They pointed out how most of the people that were on staff were much younger and more up to date with things versus myself. The dream was aggravating and annoying. I wanted to counter their comments and opinions but I could see that they were correct. I was greatly disappointed. I kept trying to think of some unique idea that would get me past this barrier.

Last night I dreamed I was in a city on a busy street. I was showing some kind of object to a man in an office. I was explaining the details of how the product could be used. One of my ex-wives and my daughter was there. They too were talking up the product. My daughter was especially convincing with her ideas for how the product worked and could be sold.

I think I dreamed some about taxes. I'm still making headway, but slowly, on getting returns filed. I'm having to learn some tax details that I've not ever had to use. Thank goodness for the Internet! Makes looking things up more efficient.

Resistance training tomorrow! Lift those bales!

3728

Big gait and balance class today! Biggest class since I've been taking them. Came away from the session (after eating) ready to take a nap. Did so for several hours. Felt like I could have slept on through, but didn't. Got up and watched a film--Endgame. I had seen the film before--about the process that resulted in the democratization of of South Africa. It's a compelling film centered around secret negotiations that were initiated to produce a breakthrough regarding the ground rules for a negotiated settlement.

Movement class tomorrow and an acupressure session in the afternoon. Signed up for a seminar on alternative interventions for PD symptoms to be held next Monday.

Cooled down tonight. One of the PD patients who showed up for today's gait and balance class was someone who had been coming before. He was exhibiting dyskinesia that was more pronounced than anything he had been doing before. It was centered around his mouth and head and was disturbing to see. He had not been showing such symptoms in the past. Now, there they were! Truly strange how everyone is affected so differently.

3729

Dance and resistance training classes felt good today. Still having some problems with 12lb presses, but overall it felt good to move and exercise. Had a tasty lunch--General's Chicken. It's been a while since I've eaten that dish. Tasted good!

Dance class was full. I found myself really enjoying the music and the movement. I felt strong and limber. I was picked to demonstrate which felt pleasing. I should be dancing more. After the resistance class, I stopped for a green tea latte. I still went down for a nap but overall the latte gave me a boost that felt good. I watched a movie--The Eye--a Mandarin Sixth Sense. It was an intense film but was a good horror film. The special effects were a bit clunky, but they moved things along.

Gait and balance class tomorrow. Then perhaps some work on tax stuff. I've thought through a data gathering task that I have to complete before charging into wrapping up the tax returns.

Windy and cool today and this evening. Have to keep the heater going.

Had a new person in the resistance training session. He came in looking almost frozen. He was shuffling and looking like he could barely stand. Once we started the class, he managed to do quite a lot of the exercises. This illness is really strange. It appeared from observing him that he had a lot more strength and ability than he was exhibiting. It was like he was fearful and was processing the revelation that he had the illness. I've been there! He, we, can do more than we think we can do. We just have to step up and do it! Timely words to be heard and acted upon!

3730

Found myself feeling really tired in the afternoon. I got a green tea latte and all was bright again! But then I nodded off in my chair. I feel better now (late in the evening). The small amount of caffeine seemed to wake up my system. I also had a fair amount to eat which also seems to wake things up. Took GH on some errands and read some of the Museum of Lost Wonders. Not sure how enthusiastic I am about actually doing the book's projects.

I managed to resurrect some old tax files regarding stocks I had bout and sold. Amazing that I have some of those papers! They happened to be in a box of files that I've been lugging about for a decade or more. This year's tax return is going to be a challenge. Just have to charge ahead and see what is needed.

PD dance and resistance training tomorrow. Only a bit of time on taxes perhaps. It's easy to overdue! Going to be a full week! Full set of classes, taxes, tuina, and...??? Onward I go!

3731

It was a taxing day! I spent most of the day starting on my taxes. It is a challenge since I am dealing with new things like MRD's and Long Term Capital Gains. I'm trying to go with TurboTax and I've already had to upgrade to the Basic package in order to try and deal with the stock issues. So no joy in Tax Town tonight!

Heading for the bed! Did get a haircut today. Trimmed to the bone! I'm getting quite a bald spot--like the whole top and front of my head! Oh, well! Can just start shaving my noggin!

May I dream of tax solutions tonight! Let the tax forms roll!

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Fell asleep after getting a bite to eat this afternoon. Awoke completely turned around. Thought I had slept around the clock and that it was early in the morning Sunday. It was in fact late in the afternoon/early evening Saturday. I'd only slept a few hours but it was dark and I got disoriented. Strange feeling--not knowing what day it was and whether I had taken my medications on time. I had done so but everything was jumbled and tumbled.

So the day has come and gone without me being there.

Heading for the bed soon tonight. Everything is relatively still and quiet. For all I know the outside world has disappeared--vanished! I dreamed another dream like the night before except it was with different people. I was with MF and EF. They were in town visiting. We were at a house having dinner. After dinner, MF and I went into a separate room and got physical with each other. EF and my companion remained in the living room talking. Strange dream(s)!

Weekend flies by especially when I sleep the day away. Tomorrow? Tomorrow! Let there be sleep and dreams! Let there be light!

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Good day today! Resistance training went well. Did alright with the 12lb weights today. Strength was back. Big class--we had 11 people--record is like 12.

Watched a movie tonight--Masai. It was a film about the nomadic African people who live in the desert. It focused on one of their legends with the film reenacting the myth. It was a beautifully photographed work that used the immensity of the desert to back up the action. The legend centered around a group of warriors who set out to hunt down a mystic lion. If they could conquer the lion, they would bring back the rains. The story was mostly about their trek to find and kill the lion.

Dreamed last night a strange and mystic dream. I was at an ex-wife's home. I was invited to be there to meet her therapist and the therapist's husband. There was an exotic dream scene where I was being mounted by the woman while her husband and my ex-wife were sitting in the living room. The dream was detailed and explicit. In the dream, I was planning to move out of the area. I lived in a rural cabin up in the foothills. I was making plans to have someone take over my lease so I would be free to travel. I was planning a long trip that would take me out of the area for a long period of time. In some way, I felt like the encounter with my ex-wife's therapist was meant to derail or curtail my traveling plans. The dream drifted between my ex-wife's place and my cabin. At one point, I was going through the cabin and sorting out things I was going to take with me and things I planned on leaving. The therapist looked like a woman who had a part in an episode of Criminal Mind. The woman in the show was a psychopath and I couldn't help but think of the therapist in the dream as being one as well. There was a lot of unspoken tension in the dream.

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March begins! Some rain and wind but nothing like the people back east.

Movement class was good today. Came away very relaxed. Ended up sleeping later in the afternoon. Slept for a couple of hours.

Hitting the bed again soon. Resistance training tomorrow. Lift those dumbbells!