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Sun day and the oaks are fair in this fair city. Had an interesting experience today--my ex-wife (my daughter's mom) showed up unexpectedly. Lots of feelings and emotions surged through this old being. We didn't get to interact that much. Our daughter was still feeling ill, which was why her mother came by (to give her a break by taking the grandkid to her house). And there was the grandkid in the midst of us all--we did some puzzles together. I'm sure there will be future opportunities to catch up with each other. The ex was instrumental in helping me make the transition to this place. More on that all as it proceeds.

I did some research on the town that abuts Fair Oaks--Orangevale. They have a community center that is very close to where I now live. They have classes for seniors--yoga, tai chi, and line dancing. Tomorrow, I'll register for the yoga class, which begins Wednesday, 10-01, and the dance class, which starts a week from tomorrow on a Monday. The tai chi class is on Tues/Thurs, but I think I'll wait to the next session in November and just get used to the other two classes first. Yoga would be my substitute for the Rosen Movement sessions that I was doing. Line Dance would be the substitute for my PD dance activities. The Tai Chi would sub for my previous Gate and Balance classes--although would probably not be as intense as G&B. Will not yet have substitutes for Core and More (probably will investigate if there is a Pilates class in the area). And, of course, I will sign up for a gym/spa where I can continue Resistance Training. The good news is that it appears I can find these substitutes nearby.

I also located a post office close by (not as far as the Orangevale class locations) and a branch of the bank I currently use--also not that far from my new location.

Had a quiet afternoon after the ex took the grandkid away. Talked some with the ex-mother-in-law about different things. She has written a lot of stories over time but not published all that much. She was asking how she might use the Internet to distribute stories and get paid in some way. She wants to help one of her extended family financially. She would like to do so by publishing her stories. I'm going to look into it and see what is now possible in that arena.

I felt pretty good most of the day. I had a short period of tiredness and tension. My green tea latte remedy seemed to restore balance and order. I had a quiet, peaceful evening! Tomorrow, more adventures!