2953

Got MD's new phone installed today! There are no "simple" phones any more. MD, who is 97, would not know what to do to get a new phone working--even though the phone I got her is supposedly "plug and play"! I did manage to get her a phone with big buttons, back lit display, caller ID, and big sound--all for a reasonable price. Now, I just need the new battery for her LifeLine unit and she'll be back on a technical track--or nearly so.

Had a CW line dance class today! It was around 105 degrees outside when the class began around 3pm. Thank goodness for the AC at the class location. It's still around the same temperature as it gets close to 7pm. I was doing better with the dances today--I'm starting to move more and my feet are beginning to go where they're supposed to go. By the end of August, I should be doing well.

Did some exploration of flights to/from HI. I just realized that I was having problems deciphering the flight designations. Duh! No wonder I was coming up with such strange issues. Back to square one!

2954

Where did today go? I awoke early but fell back asleep and finally got up around 10am. It was around then that I took my medications. MD said she slept poorly--it turns out that her LifeLine device was sending out a message regarding a weak battery and keeping her awake.

I spoke with the LL people and found out how to kill the battery message--and have them send a new battery. I also went to Fry's and picked up a new phone for her. It's charging now and I'll set it up in the morning. I got her a phone with large number buttons, a bright display, and a loudness feature that amps up the sound. Hopefully, it will give her a clear, usable line in her bedroom.

After going to Fry's, grabbing some lunch at the pizza place in Roseville (place where I went to a PD support group meeting), and doing some shopping, I crashed and slept for about 3.5 hours--slept right through dinner time! The grandkid dropped in and woke me up around 7:30pm--the only problem--I couldn't tell if it was Wednesday evening or Thursday morning! I was totally at a loss as to where I was in time--and still feel that way! 

Have a dance class tomorrow--looking forward to that activity. Will give B a ride to work around 11:15am. Got a call from LL regarding the HI adventure--I need to get on with scheduling the flights so she can confirm the hotel reservations. 

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Missed doing a post yesterday! I felt fairly punk'd out for most of yesterday. Had lunch with B (daughter's partner) and we went to a garden supply place and picked up some topsoil. I went to bed when we got back and slept for several hours. I awoke around dinner time and seemed to be less off key as the evening progressed.

Woke up early this morning. I awoke while I was dreaming. In the dream, I had just been hired by four young software engineers. They had obtained some venture funds to help them develop a series of applications that users would find intriguing. Their ideas and documentation were in very preliminary states. There was going to be a lot of work required to bring their ideas to fruition.

That was one of the reasons they had brought me on board. I was glad to be working with them, but I was feeling somewhat isolated from them. My experiences and achievements were so different from what they had done/were doing that I was fearful that we'd never gel as a team, and they would have to let me go.

In the dream, we got into a design session on one of their ideas. It had to do with letting users experience an array of foods that were ostensibly the same, but were not. Each dish, although of the same ingredients, would be tweaked in some way to make it taste differently for each person.

I suggested a schema that was similar to an audio script I had concocted for an April Fool's Day joke. I had created segments of the script in such a way that each person had small variations in what was being said and done. At some point, everyone realized that the script they had was in fact not the same for each of them.

The four guys liked the idea and told me to go ahead and map out the concept for their project. I felt like things would be going well with them. I awoke and spent some time taking care of some bills and doing some dance step research.

Had an hour of line dancing in the afternoon. The class went well--it's a very beginner's class but just what I need right now. I signed up (online) for the August sessions. Let there be dance!

Planning to go to Fry's in the morning and pick out a new telephone for MD--her phone is dead or dying.

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I got quite tired yesterday and didn't make a post last night. The day was relatively quiet but the temperature was over 100 (as it's supposed to be for the next week or so). I'm having issues with the hot weather and being indoors a lot in the AC. I also keep having some sudden overwhelms as I move from indoors to outside, into the bright sunlight. I get woozy and everything gets bright and piercing--the brightness is so intense that have to close my eyes and sit down for a spell.

Liquids and food seems to help recalibrate my system and I seem to be less susceptible to the dark to light shifts. However, the spells are intense.

I had several dreams over the past few nights. The dreams were shadowy and dark with undercurrents of fear and trepidation.

I spent some time yesterday going over some of the dances we've been doing in class. There is one dance in particular, Gentle, that has me mesmerized. I keep hearing the tune in my head while I'm going about other things. Great dance and good music! Can't beat that combination!

Sun Day--heading for Moon Day! And another week begins!

2959

Fry Day and it did so today! Temperature into the low 100s and more to come over the next week. I ate myself silly today--had a huge Annie's lunch special (rack of ribs) and my daughter made dinner (pork, potatoes, salad, apple sauce and cobbler). I found that I could eat and eat and eat. I also had a latte in the middle of all that food. I think my double dose of caffeine yesterday left me a bit jangled today.

I spent some time today looking at videos of CW line dances--the ones we've been doing in class. I found that I really like the dance Gentle that we went over in class. I spent some time watching and learning the steps. Will do more before I head back to next week's sessions.

Dreams? They've been happening but I've lost them as the day unfolds.

Just got lost in looking through some videos of dances. Time to let this posting fade and flow into the night's programs. Dancing in my sleep! Never counting sheep! Nothing left to bleep! Deeper than the deep!

2960

Dancing day! Dancing daze! I made it to the Thursday dance class. I went with some trepidation but discovered grace instead. My feet worked for the most part and I found myself flowing with the movement. Despite not having done any practicing, I could tell today that I was doing the correct thing for my condition. Dancing lifts me up--lifts up my spirit and triggers a sense of well being--of being well!

Have to find other ways to capitalize on this element.

I spent 1.5 hours moving and dancing. I came home tired but feeling good. Now, I'm feeling the pull of the bed and a good night's sleep. May that be the case!

Weather is warming--setting up for a binge of 100+ degree days again.

Buzzing out! Buzzing out! No need to yell and shout! Needing sleep is what it's about! No way around that route!

2961

Went to the PCP this morning and discovered that my cholesterol was down 26 points! Good news! I also lost around 10 pounds as well. I'm still borderline in terms of cholesterol levels but it's better than it was. He also told me to get a stool test--that in lieu of a colonoscopy.

I had a tasty rice bowl at the sushi bar down the road--sesame chicken done tempura style! I came home and nodded off for a couple of hours.

Went to the library and picked up a few short story collections.

I put out the trash cans for tomorrow's pickup. I consolidated two of the green waste cans--which was somewhat strenuous--that stuff gets heavy as it compacts down into the cans. Felt good to do some exercise though.

Tomorrow there's the intermediate dance class and a few errands. Weather looks like it's going to get warmer again (100+ levels). I wore my sunglasses more today and didn't get any of the brightness overloads that I've been experiencing. I got a note from the vision people that I'm due for an examination. So many tiny things to get done--nothing big or exciting--just the regular things.

The PCP gave me a PD screening test today. I think I did well. My symptoms are not as pronounced as they could be. The task that I found most difficult--spelling the word "world" backwards. My brain went into lockup. Also, the remember these three items--apple, tree, book--task was a challenge. I recalled "apple" and "tree" but was slow remembering "book".

2963-2962

Been a busy few days (foo daze)! Went to the Folsom PD support group meeting on Monday. The truck had some trouble starting when I stopped for a latte on my way to the meeting--but otherwise ran a bit sluggish but seemed to start alright.

Support group was small. Everyone there with PD has something different going on with them. So many symptoms with so many manifestations! I came home, after grabbing a tasty lunch at the Persian cafe on Greenback (great flavors and spices), and fell asleep for several hours. I have so many reactions to these PD group meetings--mostly a feeling of dread--not hope. I thought that the dance class on Tuesday would help smooth things out for me.

But, the universe had other plans! When I went to start up my truck, it wouldn't cooperate. Like it did last week, the starter wouldn't engage, the engine started chugging and releasing some smoke. I managed to get it started and went for my morning latte. In the lot at SBs, the truck did the same thing again (as at home). I took the vehicle to the Firestone place once I got it going.

They fixed it! Just took several hours (I missed dance class) and a few hundred dollars! They replaced the battery and did a purge of the fuel systems. Truck runs like new! Smooth as a whistle!

Have an appointment with my PCP in the morning--early (for me) in the morning. I'm assuming my vehicle will now reliably get me there. We shall see!

2964

The truck keeps on truckin'! It seems to be running almost normally, if not actually doing so. It started this morning without a repeat of yesterday's chugging, misfiring and smoking. No indication of what yesterday was all about and why it's not happening today.

I drove my daughter's mate to his work today (and yesterday), and went shopping, all without incident. I stopped by Barnes and Nobel to see if they had any SciFi periodicals--they carry Fantasy & Science Fiction with the promise that more are being negotiated with the distributors. We shall see!

The one periodical that they did carry was a special issue edition--thick and full of stories. It's been a while since I've bought and read any of these publications. But, what goes around goes a round! Glad to find that they had this one publication.

This morning, after drinking my usual green tea latte, I experienced some kind of "flash". I became a bit dizzy and feeling unstable, and my eyes reacted to the bright sunlight, especially from reflections off of vehicles. I was sitting in SBs and I just remained there until the episode went away. I seem to trigger this activity after drinking a hot green tea latte--more so than an iced version or a Frap. It is bright outdoors here, especially on cloudless days (which wasn't the case this morning). I will start wearing my sunglasses more and see if that affects anything.

Don't recall let night's dreaming. Folsom PD support group meeting in the morrow! A somewhat busy week ensues, plus or minus vehicle issues, doctor's appointment, and whatever!

2965

I had an intense series of dreams last night. In the first part, I was meeting with some shady characters. I was new to the town and was in a rough neighborhood. I felt really out of place and was fearful about engaging anyone--I felt like they would rob me at the slightest provocation. I spoke with one guy for a while. He was asking about my truck and trailer that I had arrived in. I pointed out to him that everything I owned was locked in those two vehicles, but that nothing I had was worth anything.

The dream shifted to an intricate rooming house. The unit that I was about to rent was a set of vertical floors. On each floor there were several rooms and each of the rooms had multiple doors that led to various other areas. I attempted to check out all the levels and lock all of the doors, but no matter how  carefully I went about this task there always seemed to be doors that allowed others to enter my areas. The dream was frustrating and anxiety-making. As the dream ended, I was left feeling like no matter what I did the space was not safe from intruders.

When I went out this morning (afternoon?) for my Frappaccino, my truck stalled as I tried to start it. It also chugged and did not idle smoothly, and emitted a cloud of smoke. The starter also seemed to not engage properly. Despite all of these actions, I managed to get the vehicle rolling and the engine seemed to smooth out as I drove. After getting a Frap, I took the vehicle to the Firestone store. It made the trip without incident and did not exhibit the problems for the service attendant. He suggested that I continue to drive it over the weekend and bring it by Monday if it repeats any of the symptoms. Is a mystery!

I'll be taking my daughter's mate to work in a bit and will see how it behaves on that expedition.

My truck is gold and is getting old! Have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em!
Know when to walk away--know when to run!

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Missed doing a post last night! I was zonked after the afternoon dance class. I had come back and napped, grabbed some fruit for dinner, and watched the latest episode of Extant. They have spared nothing on this show--the backgrounds and scenes are rendered fully. It's a bit like Rosemary's Baby meets the invading Aliens, but well done.

I awoke still muzzy from yesterday's excursions. I dreamed both nights (Wednesday and Thursday) about interacting with people who feel untrustworthy and dangerous. The mood was like a mixture of Extant and Under the Dome and Spirals (the French cop drama).

I went out for lunch today, grabbed a latte and a hot turkey sandwich from Annie's. I came back and fell asleep for some time. I was awakened by some noises from the grandkid and someone doing laundry. I'm feeling like I could sleep and sleep.

Maybe more later--maybe not!
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2968

Cooler today! Felt good to feel some breezes that were not blast furnace intensity. I awoke around 5am. I tossed and turned a bit and went back to a deep sleep. Mostly I rested today--and tried to eat a bit more to try and fuel my system.

Dance class tomorrow--more intermediate level but I'll do what I can do. Have to fuel up before class and not do what I did last Tuesday (not ingest much before I made it to class in the afternoon). Thursday's class starts at 3pm so day is on its way out.

The week speeds by! And so do I! Good night, goodbye! Oh-mee-oh-my!

2969

Had CW dance class today. It was tiring just making the trek to and from the place and doing an hour of dancing. I didn't eat anything of substance before class. I had a Jamba Juice before (for lunch) and grabbed a sandwich after class on the way home. With the JJ, I did not get any caffeine into my system until dinner when I had a power drink. (No latte today!) I may have to make sure I eat and get some caffeine before heading to classes--both are several hours after noon and I don't think I had enough fuel in me when I got to class today.

Dancing felt good! I didn't nap after eating and getting home. I had the other half of the sandwich I picked up after class and a V8 energy drink for dinner. The Tuesday beginner's class starts off really beginning and then progresses over the next 2.5+ hours. I can only keep going for about an hour of dancing. On Thursday, the class is more advanced and goes for 1.5 hours. I'll just have to keep going and see what is going to work for me.

The dance floor had just been damp mopped right before class--made the floor a bit sticky and made it difficult to glide and slide. That put a bit more stress on the legs and feet to make turns and moves, but I managed.

It was a bit cooler today. When I checked yesterday in the late afternoon, the temperature was giving a readout of 105+ degrees. It was hot, hot, hot! Today was a bit better, but was still on the warm side and remains muggy now (around 10pm).

Ordered medication refills using the online pharmacy website. Slick and easy way to get refills!

Nothing specific planned for the morrow! Will recover from today's class and prepare for Thursday's! Onward and onward I go!

2970

2pm and it's 100+ degrees outdoors! It was about 80 degrees around 10am and has clocked about 5 degrees per hour since then. I awoke around 6am. It felt muggy then and has only increased throughout the morning and early afternoon.

I dreamed last night something that involved a birthday cake. I was in a movie house and was being harassed by some young guys who were sitting in the back rows where I was sitting. For some reason, they went to the manager and complained that I was bothering them. The manager came and spoke with me. I told him that I wasn't doing anything but trying to watch the film. Some how the dream shifted about then into something that involved a birthday cake.

 I just got back from lunch where I noted that my truck's AC is barely making progress against the outdoor temperatures. I'll be going out again around 3:30pm--to take my daughter's mate to his job in Folsom. Will be a steamy drive even though I may stop and grab either a juice or an ice cream.

Outdoors, the heat seems to penetrate all the way through my nervous system, making me feel woozy. Brightly lit places make me want to close my eyes. The lobby at Panera's is like that--bright and reflective with lots of shadows. I get woozy just walking through their front door.

Longing for the heat to make its retreat! A cool icy street would send tingles through my feet! All-reet!

2971

Daughter and her mate cooked up a great BBQ today. It was pretty steamy outside but the food was good and it was nice to do something together. In addition to my daughter and her mate, there was me, the grandkid, MD and my ex. Menu included: sausages, burgers, corn, artichokes, condiments, potatoes, some pastries I contributed from Panera's.

After we ate and cleaned up some, I hit the bed for an extended nap. I slept the afternoon away. Everyone disappeared after eating--grandkid to her dad's, ex to her home, MD to her bed, me to my bed, and daughter/mate into their place.

A new week (7/14) begins in the morrow. It's not anticipated to be as intense as my last week--a breather before the subsequent week (7/21) arrives which may be slightly more intense (doctor's appointment, PD support group, and so on).

It's still around 90 degrees outside right now. The temperature has been dropping, but slowly.

Tomorrow is now on its way--tomorrow is another day--maybe I'll go out and play!

2972

When I drove out of the car wash yesterday, I noticed that my windshield wipers were shredded. They are probably the original equipment and were at the end of their duty cycle. I went by the auto parts store in the shopping plaza down the road. The clerk was helpful--she helped me find the right set of wiper replacements and installed them in a flash. I had had some minor concern that I wouldn't be able to figure out how to replace that equipment. She took that worry away and I've got a new state-of-the-art set of Braun wipers. Oh, yeah!

Feeling in and out today! I had a hearty breakfast at Annie's, napped some and then went out for an iced green tea latte.

Daughter and her partner have a BBQ planned for tomorrow--lots of good eats but also some good heats. Temperature tomorrow is forecast to tap 100 or more!  It's also been muggy last night, today and into this evening. Outdoors it's supposed to be around 70 right now, but inside it's another story.

I dreamed a really hi-tech dream last night. I was having a fancy viewing screen installed in an apartment where I lived. I was directing the technicians as to where I wanted the device placed. It appeared as a transparent film that hung in the space between a seating area and a wall. You could walk through the film without encountering any resistance. I was discussing with a housemate what the new screen was likely to do to every one's living patterns. One housemate was not in favor of putting the unit into the common area--she felt like it kept people from focusing on each other and our communications. She had some a valid points, but I didn't see another place to put the unit--except into one of our bedroom/office areas. As I awoke, the unit was being put into the common area.

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Missed posting last night--was recovering from a busy day and a 1.5 hour dance class. Feeling good, but the active afternoon left me wilted! Dancing does help with symptoms, but more than 1.5 hours of class is a stretch on my body and brain. I came home and slept a while, but "woke" up as the evening progressed.

I awoke early this morning--again feeling well as a residue of the dance class. I didn't do much though until I went out and about. Took the truck through a car wash. It was like driving into a hole in the earth--with chemicals, brushes, wind pumps all thumping and blowing. The force of the devices shredded my windshield wipers--they are probably the originals so about time for them to go. The truck looks great all cleaned up!

I realized that I need to write down the names of the dances we do in class so I can look them up and practice. It's going to take me a while to build an internal "library" of so many new dances.

All for now--maybe more later!
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Dinner time! Watched a couple of episodes of Spirals (the gritty French police series). Starting to pick up some new episodes on CBS--the summer stuff (Extant, Unforgettable, Under the Dome, and such).

Today has been a lazy, hazy day. I just felt like keeping still and not doing much of anything today. The weekend begins! Quite a few grins! Some on the chin! Nobody wins!

2975

Long day but got it done! Went to the phlebotomist to get phlebotomized and it went smoothly. I then broke my fast with a green tea latte and a Panera's pastry. I then went for a somewhat extended drive-about the town of Roseville while trying to get to the PD support group's luncheon place. I finally made the correct series of turns at the spaghetti maze that surrounds the Roseville Galleria complex.

The lunch place was an all-you-can-eat buffet centered around pizza. There were several stations--salads, pastas, potatoes, pizza, desserts, and beverages. When I arrived there were busloads of kids being let loose, like a swarm of ants, to ransack the serving stations. Despite the hoard of people, the stations (and the kitchen) kept pace with the demand and kept the stations supplied. The food was tasty and filling. Too bad the place is way up in Roseville--it's a bit too far to attend frequently. The AC in the place was too high--I was starting to feel really cold by the end of the session.

The guest speaker was an MD movement disorder specialist from Florida. He was quite knowledgeable about everything PD and gave a solid overview of the illness and all of its key components. There are so many parts and pieces of the illness--it's a bit disheartening to be reminded of the many elements and only the few that I'm addressing.

I came back and slept for a couple of hours--doing so seemed to smooth out the discords I had accumulated from the process of being up and out so long.

Spoke with LL re a trip to HI. We're doing the research on how to do it. Tomorrow is Thursday's CW dance class. Keep those dopamine levels high!

2976

Started CW Tuesday dance class today. It was great! I came away tired after an hour of dancing, but I felt good (even though I came home and napped for several hours). The exercise and movement felt good and left me clear and de-stressed. All that despite the travel distance.

Class had about 20 people for the first hour and more kept arriving as the difficulty level progressed. I can perhaps work up to dancing longer, but for now it was a good start.

PD Roseville support meeting tomorrow and I'm probably going to get blood taken for lipid panel. I've eaten lightly today and will have blood drawn while fasting. PD meeting includes food so I'll stock up there.

Heading for the bedding soon! Let the night begin. Dream a dream again.

2977

Despite the heat, I made it out and about today. Located the Best Buy store where I picked up an ink cartridge for my printer. Also went to the FedEx Office Express (used to be Kinko's) and made some copies of forms needed for insurance reimbursement.

I had a spell of loose bowel--yesterday and today. I think I drank too much of an Aloe beverage--it cleaned me out! Hopefully, the session is complete and all is back to an even keel.

Dance class tomorrow--the one in Rancho Cordoba. Don't plan on doing much other than the class tomorrow. Easy, easy--not overdoing since it will still be warm outdoors. As I've noted in previous post, this week (month) sets me back in motion versus the slowdown I've been experiencing.

My daughter made a tasty dinner tonight--chicken with peaches, potatoes, broccoli. I had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch--kept it simple and light to help balance out the Aloe effect.

I didn't nap much today. I was up early, got out and about not to late, did the errands, and generally felt good and awake for the most part.

So it goes! So it mows! A few less lows! No crippling blows! No pungent prose! A big red rose!

2978

The heat is on once again! 100+ today and tomorrow! High 90s for the rest of the week! When I went out for a late breakfast, it was blindingly hot. The reflections and heat bounce was enough to make me want to crawl back in my truck and flip the AC to max or more.

I slept for a few hours after eating lunch. I had a hearty meal (eggs, rib-eye steak, hash browns, english muffin) and my usual green tea latte (iced).

I dreamed last night that I was in negotiations with someone (a company, an organization) for the use of some of my designs and products. They wanted to showcase new designs/products that I would create for them, but they wanted mockups immediately. I was trying to convince them that they should just use some of my existing designs/products and not give away what the new items would look like prematurely. I felt that is we showed even a hint of where we were going that our competitors would pick up on that and dilute the impact of our new line. The discussions were intense but civil--I felt detached from whatever outcome that we would choose. In either case, it would be my designs that would be showcased.

Played with the grandkid for several hours. She's grown a lot, intellectually and physically, over the short time that I've been here. She is going to be something as she grows and matures. Smart as a whip--with a strong personality

Going to be a busy week! I've got lots on my platter in addition to the intense heat.

2979

Hazy, smokey day! Lots of fireworks last night and apparently quite a few fires. The air is filled with smoke and the smell of stuff burning. In addition, the temperatures are reaching into the low 100s. Fire and brimstone, ash and sulfur!

I'm feeling wobbly today--wobbly and blobbly. The smoke is helping things along, and the heat. It feels like it's difficult to take full breaths, even inside the house.

Dreamed a dense dream last night. I was in an apartment building (one that I've dreamed about before) that was filled with people that I know (or have known). I was taking groups of people down a path through the back yard, along a trail through the woods, and emerging at the shore of a large body of water. As we walked our way through the paths and woods, I told everyone how we came to own such a great retreat. We had planned it for a long time and now it was ours and we could share it with others.

The transition from the apartment building to the shore brought about a sense of calm and openness. The apartments were more lively, noisy and chaotic--the shore was open and peaceful.

The 4th has come and gone--everything slides back into alignment with the everyday events. A few delinquent fireworks will no doubt find their way to expression--later tonight! And the beat goes on, the boom goes bang, and the pop will never stop!

2980

And the boom goes on! And on! And on! It sounds like a war being waged. Quiet here most of the day--as if people had left the planet. I was virtually the only person in SB's when I went for my midafternoon green tea booster.

I had a light lunch and treated myself to a Frappuccino--cool and tasty. After lunch, I napped for a short while. I just let myself slide into a light sleep and enjoyed the peace and rest.

Today is only Friday--seems like a lot later in the weekend. Holidays lead to holi-daze--a distortion of  the space-time continuum. It spins my internal clock out of kilter. I feel like the weekend is half over and it's barely begun.

It's now around 10pm or so and the bulk of the thunder is subsiding. The peak took place between 9 and 10pm--the sensible fireworks' hour. Only occasional stray bursts still happening--the night begins to still.

Another chance to dream. My phone just chimed in with a late night ping. Guess it wanted to join the celebration!

2981

Went to the Orangevale PD support group this morning. Guest speaker was the guy from the DMV who was at the last Folsom group meeting. It was helpful to hear a repeat of his information. It made the process feel much more doable versus hearing it the first time. I don't have to deal with that until next year, but it's good to know what's coming.

After the meeting, I grabbed some lunch (Panera's), did a couple of errands, and fell asleep for a few hours. Felt good to sleep. I think I dreamed some, either last night or today, but don't remember and details.

Had a nice dinner with daughter, grandkid, daughter's partner, and MD. Daughter and her partner made the dinner. It was light and healthy (fish, salad, pasta, corn) and done really well. Daughter and partner are both into making healthy dishes.

July the 4th tomorrow and there will be fireworks. Pyrotechnics are legal to buy and sell in this county and there are impromptu vendor stalls on every available vacant lot. As dry as it is, it would seem that igniting fireworks would not be the smartest thing to be doing--but human nature will prevail.

Dance classes restart next week. Looking forward to the challenge of taking two classes per week--hopefully will kick start my metabolism and reset my energy levels up a bit. Onward and onward!

2982

I slept well last night and awoke early still. Awoke around 7am and took medications--then flopped over and slept another 2 or 3 hours. Went out for a late lunch and came back and slept some more. After this last sleep, I awoke feeling good--clear, calm and awake! I didn't eat much for breakfast or dinner (just some slices of apple). Lunch was a half-bowl of pasta at Panera's--and a few nuts after dinner. Really not much food but it's what seemed right.

There's a PD support group meeting tomorrow in Roseville. I plan on going. I'll have to get up and out, but not all that early--just can't do a flop and drop and go back to sleep in the morning.

Feeling somewhat groggy now--watched several episodes of a French crime team doing their thing chasing and convicting criminals. The story line is intricate with a lot of cross connections. Also, the dialog is in French so I have to deal with subtitles.

I'm having to do work to find other good mystery story series--I've been through all of the big ones. I'm having to comb the streamer's archives to ferret out new possibilities. One problem is that many of the newer series were short-lived and don't have many installments--probably for good reason.

Time to go! Time to flow! Dream the dreams and watch the show!

2983

Jewel Lye the Furst and things are a bit cooler--in the low 90s instead of the low 100s. I was in and out today. Could be any reason for that happening--some stress, the high and dry heat, PD doing its thing, or whatever.

I ate some fish and chips for lunch--tasted good but left me buzzy and still craving something. The only food that seemed to take the edge off such craving was crisp, cold apples. My system seems to do well with apples plus a bit of cheese every now and then. Most other foods, though tasty, seem to not set well with my metabolism.

Been thinking about the nearby river and fishing--might do some research and find out what's needed to do a bit of angling. I know the salmon run goes right through this region.

I completed watching the Wake the Dead episodes. Good series! Will have to find the next big set of stories for me to watch. I've gone through most of the big series--the ones with a goodly number of episodes.

Starting to nod away! Feel the sway! It's another day! What can I say? Perhaps, hooray!