2862

Up early! Fish and dogs and yard! Discovered that I had left the soaker hoses going in the garden beds. The patio was on the verge of being flooded. The sprinkler system came on this morning as predicted. That makes it Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, so far. I think that may be it, but will have to wait for the next two days to be certain. It's supposed to rain tomorrow/Saturday so I may not need to do trees tomorrow--we shall see.

Have class in about a half hour, followed with a gathering of the feet at a local deli. I had a soufflé from Pantera which was delicious, and a snack of cheese and crackers (actually Wheat Thins) a bit of fruit. Hope that holds me through the class--feels like I might have gone light.

MD's caregiver was here today. MD asked her to pull out all of the pots, pans, and debris from underneath the cabinets. What an unholy pile of utensils! Who knows what lives in the recesses of those cabinets? I'm sure over half of the stuff could be thrown/given away and no one would notice any difference. Oh what piles we keep when we stuff things beyond our reach!

Giants won last night! I followed the final inning action on a live blog feed. The feed not only had the text of what was happening, but also a simulation of the pitch paths that came swing by swing, pitch by pitch! Oh what a wondrous web we weave when we use graphics to perceive! It's not like watching the live action, but it doesn't cost anything either.

Well, time to head for the dance class! I napped for over an hour around noon--but feel like I could nap even more--will dance instead! Onward to dancing I go!

2863

Slo-mo day! Got up early to start dealing with the fish, dogs and trees. I put running hoses at the base of the trees in the front and back as starters. I let the hoses run for an hour and then switched them to two other trees. After two hours, four trees were watered--only five to go. The final five were all in the back yard. Using only a single hose, I let the water run for an hour under each tree. Five hours later all nine trees had been watered.

In the spaces between waterings, I grabbed a latte and scone, checked the fire alarm batteries, grabbed a nice lunch (Persian chicken kabob with saffron rice, roasted tomato, pita bread, herbs, butter, feta cheese), napped, and other minor activities (mostly with the dogs, but not so much the fish).

One of the dogs, Abby, is wearing a cone to prevent her from scratching herself to vigorously. She's worn the thing for nearly five days and seems to be driving her crazy. She's a sad pooch--she's old, nearly blind, and mangy. Being nearly blind, she often smacks the cone into things that she cannot see. It makes for treacherous navigation when she tries to move quickly. There's three of us here now that are somewhat aged. MD and me, and Abby makes three! MD is 97 and still active. Eire, the younger dog, is totally obsessed with the moles or other creatures that appear to infest the planter boxes. He is content (but obsessed) with following the scent trails around the boxes.

What's going on otherwise? Of course, the BB game. Right now the Giants are leading the Royals 3-2 after 3.5 innings. I'm not a big fan of the sport, but best wishes for those who are.

Dance class tomorrow! Having dinner with some of the students when the class is over. Place is within walking distance of the dance place. Looking forward to getting to know people better.

2864

Today, in dance class, the nostalgia effect was still going--we did Waltz Across Texas! It's been over 10 years since I danced that dance. It gave me the same feeling that happened last night in the Orangevale class when we did the Cowboy Cha Cha. Old memories brought back to consciousness!

I awoke early--to take care of the dogs, the fish, and to check on the sprinkler system. (It sprinkled today like it did on Sunday. It did not sprinkle yesterday.) Looks like it's programed for every other day.

I was a bit logy in class today--feet were slow. I think Monday's class made my legs a bit stiff and heavy, which carried over into today's dances. The class is over 2 hours--almost 2.5 hours in length and the floor is not the greatest. We went over a dance that I hadn't seen before, but was intriguing. I looked it up on the Internet and was even more motivated to learn it well.

Truck seems to running fine. Shifting is still a bit tight but feeling better.

I felt hungry all day. The movement and exercise from doing the dance classes seems to have amped up my metabolism.

Tomorrow is a rest day (from dancing)--but have yard things and other light shores to do.

I awoke last night around 2am, which is something I now seemed programmed to do.

Halloween approaching! Goblins are on their way!

2865

The truck is back and on the track. I dropped off the rental and hitched a ride to the repair place. The shifting action doesn't seem as smooth as it used to be--but I'll drive it for a while and see if things get back together. There's a 24 month warranty so I can always go back for anything that isn't right.

I watered 4 of the 9 trees yesterday. Today, I watered the remaining five--and let the water flow for about two hours on each tree. I guess I'll just alternate this watering schema for the rest of the week--until the arborists return. The dogs seem to like it since I let them just hang out in the yard, unless they get too noisy.

I turned on the heat this morning--it was a bit cold last night. I know I had snuggled under my blankets to keep warm. I feeling hot and dry already--symptoms of being in the heated air. It feels much better outside than in, but MD has to be kept warm--she's much more sensitive to the cold than the hot.

This day has been a long day--or seemed that way. I was up and out early to drop off the rental and pick up the truck. I then went for a morning latte, and a bit later (while trees were being watered) went to lunch (tri-tip sandwich with sweet potato fries). I came back and shifted the hose to another tree, and slept for a while.

Somewhere along the way, I got a call from the Dental group asking if I could make it to the hygienist--she had an open spot in her schedule. The opening was just minutes away and I chose not to do it. I didn't need another activity along with what I was already doing--and especially not an intense dental procedure.

Now time is moving inexorably onward, but slowly. I'm almost ready to start watering the final tree and get ready for dance class. Right now, I'm feeling like I don't want to go to the class. I probably will go. I know I'll feel better if I go and move after such a relatively sedentary day.

The dogs are barking at some repairmen that are working next door. Better that they bark now and not  all night. The fish are quieter!

I almost forgot that I had a dream last night--a clear one. I was in a house with several other people. We were like tenants in a rooming house a shared coop-style of dwelling. The house was crowded and there were many interactions between people, some of which was hostile. At one point in the dream, I was outside. I was walking along huge seawall. I was supposed to meet someone, a man. We were going to exchange messages that would be passed on to others. As I approached the seawall, I noticed a man standing atop the wall. He wore a black coat and hat, and appeared ominous. I ran up to the wall and started climbing up a fissure in the wall, moving upward hand over hand. I knew that if I could reach the top of the wall quickly, I could surprise the man in black, and also warn off the person I was supposed to meet. I awoke from the dream as I started climbing up the wall.

The dream felt physically very real--solid and not like watching a film. I could feel the stone in the walls, hear the sounds of the sea, smell the brine.

 

2866

Slow Sunday! I've been up and down all morning and now into the afternoon. The quiet and solitude prompts me to rest and nap, sleep and dream.

I dreamed last night that I was hiding in the basement of an old house. I was with a couple of kids. I had told them that we could crawl into the basement and hide there. We managed to get into that part of the house and were about to go to sleep. However, one of the tenants had decided he needed something from the room we were hiding in. When he opened the door, he flipped on the lights and there we were--exposed.

I quickly told him that we were just trying to find a place to sleep for the night--that we meant no harm. I awoke about then from the dream--I think we were about to be allowed to stay where we were, and he went to get some bedding and food for us.

Yesterday's rains are yesterday's news! No rain today--lots of sunshine and some cooling air.

I'm feeling a bit punky--sleeping feels good! The dogs and the fish are being serviced. I'll need to check about watering the trees tomorrow. The lawn sprinklers came on this morning as B said they would. I just need to monitor to make sure they fire up again, as needed. The trees are a separate issue--they get trickle-watered for a couple of hours each. I'll have to see how I'm to make that happen.

2867

I got a call this morning alerting me that my truck has been repaired. That was quick! Unfortunately, I got the call about the time the repair shop was closing and I had no simple way to get to the place. My daughter and her Disneyland entourage had already left--there was no one here that could help me shuttle back and forth. Have to wait until Monday to take back the rental, and get them to drop me off at the shop. I never thought much about being "home alone" with no one to call on for help. There's just me (and the dogs, the fish, and the yard) and 97-year-old MD. She has a panic button that will deploy medical assistance if she  needs anything. I can always ring 911, but it's still a bit freaky to think about.

I enjoy riding in the rental car except for the dashboard full of buttons and switches. It was raining this morning (for a change) and I had to puzzle out how to activate the wipers, the lights, the AC, and a few other features so that I could just go get my green tea latte. Too many options--too much technology!

I've spent the day napping on and off--and letting the dogs in/out and catching up on my CBS episodes. It is quiet here today. Very little incidental noise or sounds!

I had a breakfast sandwich with my green tea latte, and had half of an artichoke/chicken deli sandwich for a late lunch. Still have half a sandwich left, but will probably go for a fruit bowl for dinner. Even with the naps I've taken, I'm still feeling drowsy and ready for more napping.

Rap-a-tap-tap, I'll take a nap, slump in my lap, fold up and flap, not give a crap, sleep in a snap!

2868

The truck did not get better overnight. In fact, I almost couldn't put it in reverse this morning. When I got it backed out, I drove it to a repair shop. I dropped it off and rented a car. The rental is like piloting a space ship--there are so many features that rely on a trail-and-error process to learn how they work.

The process of getting to the repair shop, getting a rental, and getting used to the rental's features left me zonked. Also, I didn't eat much of anything until around 1pm--and even then it was only a slice of pizza and a green tea Frappuccino. I lay down and fell asleep for a few hours. I also had a small plate of stir fry around dinner time. Now, I'm feeling somewhat more grounded.

There is still a minor amount of chaos going on as my daughter prepares for their week-long trek to Disneyland. They leave in the morning and my yard/dog/fish duties begin. Oh, boy! I feel shaky just thinking about it. I went through this experience when they made a trip to Jamaica. That trip was shorter--only about 4 or 5 days. Tomorrow's trip is for 8 days--that's a lot of dog/fish/yard time for me. I'll settle in once I've started--it's just the anticipation that triggers things for me.

I missed going to dance class today--dealing with the truck issues.

The repair shop called with an estimate of what needs to be done. They have to drop the transmission to access the clutch assemblies. It will be moderately costly for the repair, but is still cheaper than having to buy a new vehicle. The truck is, after all, 13 years old and this is the first major repair (aside from the body work that was done after it was crunched a few years ago). It has been a faithful and trusty steed--and I still think that the manual shifting is better for my feet/legs. I notice how my left foot just hangs around with the rental car and its automatic transmission.

So, it was an eventful Fry Day ( also National Bologna Day)! More to come!

2869

Just to keep things interesting, my truck seems to be having clutch problems. I'll take it by a shop tomorrow and get a reading on what's happening. It's not shifting smoothly and there is some minor grinding of gears. The clutch pedal travels all the way to the firewall in order to make a shift. Not how it's supposed to work, I think.

Went to the more advanced dance class today. I was not all that smooth and flowing--I was definitely having problems even with dances that I know fairly well. I began taking the latest medication, Finesteride, last night. It takes a while before there is any noticeable shift in symptoms. The downside is that even if the medications moderate symptoms, stopping the medications will result in the return of symptoms. Finesteride helps reduce the size of the prostate gland that is being enlarged by BPH.

Dance class tomorrow in Roseville/Citrus Heights. Hope to be moving better there.

Had a huge lunch today. I went to Annie's and munched a lunch of salad, roll, meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy. Very filling and very good! I came back from that feasting and slept for about an hour. I then grabbed a green tea latte and went to class.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

2870

Today is national Medical Assistants Recognition Day--it's also National Nut Day! Is there any correlation going on here? The receptionist at the doctor's office broke out in a big smile when I told her of today's recognition themes.

The doctor didn't seemed concerned that my GI procedure wasn't happening right away. He asked me a couple of questions regarding what was going on and prescribed another medication--Finasteride. He said that I should take it along with Flomax. He's trying to get my prostate to shrink and thus relieve my urinary issues. It's a slow and go approach which is fine by me.

He took a look at my ankles and lower legs regarding their propensity to swell and itch. He suggested an obvious solution--lay down or sit with my feet elevated. I thought of the yoga pose where I lay on the floor and extend my legs up the wall. The pose is good for the digestive track and restores balance in the circulatory system.

I stopped on the way back and had a really decadent breakfast--sliced cinnamon bun french toast with eggs and sausage. It was delicious but rich--I almost had to leave some on the plate (almost is what happened when a swallowed the last bite).

I've felt logy and sleepy today. I napped some this afternoon. My daughter talked to me about their upcoming trip to Disneyland. They will be leaving next Saturday and returning week later. I said I would deal with their dogs and fish while they are away--also the yard's watering regime.

Dance class tomorrow! Class begins at 3pm and goes for 1.5 hours. Keep on Moving!

2871

Today's dance class turned out to be a challenge--mostly because I seemed to be having problems moving well. The class was still beneficial, just a bit aggravating. The problems with movement happened mostly on some newer dances that I was seeing for the first time. The thoughts of movement were not being received by my feet--there was like a slight delay and with that delay I got out of sync with the music. Also, we were at it for 2.5 hours! That's a lot of movement and activity!

The class was back to its regular number of people. Last week's light attendance did not repeat today. People were back on the floor and dancing.

I have a doctor's appointment in the morning. Ostensibly, it's to go over a colonoscopy results. But, I was put on a waiting list for the procedure and it may not get done this year. They said the doctor was booked through the rest of this year and would be putting together his 2015 schedule at some later time. However, I can use the visit to ask him about some sort of recurring itching and irritation on my lower legs and feet. It's something that's been happening for some time and should be looked at.

I awoke last night around 2am after falling asleep around midnight. After a bit, I managed to get back to sleep and slept for about six hours except for a quick bathroom break somewhere in that period. I didn't nap anytime in the afternoon or evening. Have to set my internal clock so that I awaken early tomorrow morning so that I will get to the doctor's appointment on time. No sleeping in on the morrow!

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Monday, Moon Day! Busy day! Went to the PD support group meeting in the morning. Heard the sad news that the group's facilitator is stepping down at the end of the year. She has to deal with her badly ill husband and her own well being. She's been carrying the group for quite some time.

I came back from that meeting and stopped for a BBQ sandwich at O'Conners augmented with sweet potato fries (the best). I then went home and collapsed--I slept for several hours.

I seem to recall a dream from either last night or this afternoon. It was a dream about me being let go from a  work position. It was clear to me that I wasn't performing well, but I had helped start the company and felt that I should get some better treatment. I was really angry and several dark thoughts went through me--things that I might do. But right after those thoughts emerged, I felt myself calm down, become expansive, and start thinking how this circumstance might benefit me--help me begin a new venture. I couldn't see clearly what I might do, but I could feel that there were plenty of opportunities for me to take a new direction.

Went to the local dance class tonight. It was fun! They taught a couples' dance, the Cowboy Cha Cha. I had done that dance many times before--so I felt comfortable directing a partner. The women partners were all over the map with the dance, but it was fun--that's the important part.

Dance class tomorrow in Rancho Cordoba. It's the less demanding class of the three that I do on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, but is still a challenge. Tonight's class is not very challenging, but it felt good to move and dance.

Nothing new to report regarding the OS upgrade and problems that upgrading caused. Still doing the workaround to access Blogger, but not a major issue. All's well that installs well!

According to the National Calendar, today is Brandied Fruit Day and Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. Oh, Yes! There is a national calendar of all the daily designations--there is everything on the Internet. Prolific human minds are creating everything, everywhere, and beyond!

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Yesterday, after going through a 5 hour download and installation process, I am (or my computer is) converted to OS X Yosemite 10.10. When that part was done, I started running various applications to see if there were any problems. Of course, there were some. All that took place yesterday.

Today, I started testing some of the applications that were not working after the new OS was installed. Some of those applications had miraculously "healed" overnight! The only one that had not was Blogger (one of the Google products), which is what I use to make posts to this daily (almost) journal site. When I tried to launch Blogger, I got a message that Safari (the browser that I use) could not open the Blogger page. An error message to that effect appeared and the launch stopped.

This afternoon (after a busy morning and midday romp with the grandkid), I went to the Blogger Help Forum and posted a note describing what was happening and requesting anyone's help with making a fix. The Google Help Forums are very handy. Within a short time (minutes), I got a response from one of the forum monitors with a suggestion proposed by the Apple support system. The process involved emptying all of the browser's cache, cookie, and history elements, restarting the browser, and seeing if that fixed the issue.

I did what was suggested and, of course, nothing changed--I still got the error notification and the stopped launch. I tried doing the clean out procedure several different ways, but with the same problematic result. Until, on a whim (for no particular reason), I clicked the Reload button on the frozen launch, error message page. Voila! The Reload button triggered a reload action that dismissed the error message page and successfully launched the Blogger dashboard! From there, things were back to normal.

I reported my finding back to the forum and received an e-blue ribbon and a Best Answer notification for coming up with this workaround. I think the final fix has to be made by Google--they have to modify Blogger's launch code so that it does what I am doing manually.

So, it's been a busy (and unexpected) weekend wrestling with computer stuff. I have a PD support group meeting in the morning and a dance class tomorrow evening. Then what appears to be a busy week of dance classes, doctor's visits, etc.

One of the newer dances that's being taught is named "Keep on Dancing." Sounds like my mantra!

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Help! I'm lost in Yosemite Land--the new OS for the Mac! I'm doing a test with FireFox since Safari isn't being nice to me.

I spent half the day downloading and installing the new OS--to discover that some applications are not happy with Safari and the new kid on the block.

I'm sure everything will work out eventually, but for now I'm seeing if FireFox isn't more friendly.

Late Saturn Day night!

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Dance class was small today as well. That was the trend for the entire week. I suppose the Saturday workshop caused people to skip some of the classes this week. Rest and recoup you prancing people and return to the movement when the spirit does allow! For now, it means those of us who are attending are getting almost private lessons.

I'm moving and dancing well. I keep noticing that I've been filing away dances that I have mastered--that they are recalled clearly. When I completely master a dance, it is almost like I leave my body and I watch me do the dance from outside. It's a distinct feeling and I've noticed it over the past few weeks as I've mastered more dances. I seem to drop the thinking about the steps and the patterns--all of those elements merge and disappear. I am left with just the dancing.

I've also seemed to have figured out what I need to do about when to eat, what to eat, and when to ingest my daily green tea latte--so that I am at my best during the classes. Each day is slightly different since the classes all start at different times and vary in length. The days with no classes are also important--they provide time to rest and recoup and are just as important as class days.

Friday doesn't have a clear etymology like the other days of the week. It is linked more with Venus and to an early goddess named Frigg. Fry Day works for me--making a vague reference to the old Catholic tradition of not eating meat on Friday, but eating fish instead. After all, the apostles were fishermen! Seems to beat having a "day of Frigg" on the calendar!

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Small class today--again I think the Saturday workshop and dance maxed out people's energy. They took a break from the dance classes. Tomorrow's class should find people returning. Also, I think tomorrow's instructor is preferred by many and will vote such with their presence. We shall see, but will we see the sea?

Did the laundry tonight! Had a big load--I guess I'd skipped doing a batch and was overdue.

It's sort of late already and I'm feeling a bit groggy and ready to call it a day (or a night, or something--call it what you will).

So it's off to dreamland once again! Let the dream scenes roll!

2877

Wodan's Day and we don't play--It may rain on another day. We had a light (very light) sprinkle of moisture on this midday of the week. But nothing of significance--just enough to make me wish for more.

It's early still but I am sleepy and ready for the beddy. Dance class tomorrow--looking forward to moving and dancing. I'm still getting a glow from the Tuesday (Tiw's Day) dance class. It felt like a turning point (or a spinning point) in all things movement.

I went by the phone store today and got a new screen protector installed (a non-glare version). The screen is nicer to look at. I also picked up a set of ear buds--the ones that came with the unit I thought were not working. I think now that it may have been user error--I wasn't fully inserting the jack. Live and learn--each day, in every way. I continue to find phone features that I didn't realize my device supported. Too much tech--but what the heck?

Yep! I just checked to see if the old ear buds worked with the phone. They do! It was user error!

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I danced some of the oldie dances today--Alley Cat, Barroom Romeo, Wild Wild West Boogie, Beer For My Horses, and more. It has been over 10 years that I last danced these classics.

I went to the class feeling stiff and creaky. I felt like I was still recovering from Saturday's workshop. It actually helped to loosen things up doing the old dances. I was surprised at how quickly the muscle memory worked and took over the dancing. It's been a long time, but patterns are still there.

As a balance point, I got an email from the Roseville support group that another member had passed away. They have a large group and have more people going on than some of the smaller groups. Such is life--or non-life, I guess.

Weather is supposed to get rainy tomorrow. That would be great! We are terribly dry here and in other places. No classes tomorrow--next class on Thursday.

Picked up my medication refills today--I'm still in the donut hole but not by much, if I'm still there at all. Today's cost for a round of refills was a bit less than last time so I think I'm out of the hole.

The construction work next door seems to be coming to an end. There was still someone dinking round early this morning, but like I said--it's coming to an end.

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Yesterday was a recoup day--I just took it easy, relaxed, slept, ate, and zoned out. I zoned out so much that I didn't get around to making a post. For the most part, I felt good--not that much reverb from the workshop.

I discovered that today is Columbus Day--not veteran's day, which I thought it was. Some things are open and some are closed. No rhyme or reason--just a jumble of determinations.

I finished the second season of The Following series. It ended much like Season 1's conclusion--things were left open for a Season 3. Joe Carroll lives--and so do many of the main characters, which make it possible to carry on in a third season. I don't know if a third season is in the works or not. If it is there will be some time before it hits the Netflix screen. Actually, I've had enough mystery and grit for a while. Will look for other distractions!

In thinking it over, I decided that I liked four of the six dances from the workshop. Three of the four are a positive "yes"--one is to be danced and see if it works. The dances that were taught are on YouTube, so I can practice them before I head back to class.

So, tomorrow it's back to class! Happy Columbus Day--may everyone's ships make it home!

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Dance workshop outing was good today. I ate a huge breakfast, made sure I carried stuff to drink, took my medication on time, and learned a few new dances. I had a small dull spot after a couple of hours, but I sat outside for a spell and came away not too blitzed by the 5+ hours of activity.

Two people at the workshop were a couple who used to take my classes. We were surprised to bump into each other. They had driven over from the Bay Area for the workshop--which was quite a trek. But, CW dancers are a bit intense.

There were at least 75 to 100 people there for the workshop and evening dance. I elected to call it a day after the lessons--I had done enough. My feet are still not fully moving smoothly, but with repetition I think I could do any dance--maybe not perfectly, but whose measuring?

The workshop and all took pretty much the whole day. I grabbed some dinner on the way back home and I'll probably make this an early night. Monday is a holiday so tomorrow and Monday can be recoup days before I head to class on Tuesday.

Dance, dance, dance! Leave the world in a trance! But don't lose your pants! Or get covered with ants! Remember to prance! Be the lord of the dance!

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Awoke to the sounds of Saturday--neighbor's sewer line excavation project plus a couple of mowers and blowers. I got up somewhat earlier than normal and went out for a major breakfast.

I phoned the doctor that was referred by my PCP in late August and tried to get an appointment. The doctor (GI specialist) is completely booked through the end of the year! I was put on a waiting list and could be slipped in if there are cancellations. Otherwise, he has not yet set a 2015 schedule.

I dreamed last night that I was on Survivor. I had just declared my alliance with three females--essentially giving us four votes against the four other remaining men. The men's alliance was ticked off at my move, but I felt that it was necessary and appropriate to make that move.

In a second part of the dream, I was instrumental in getting one of the member's of my actual men's team a job or a position with a major company. He had used me as a reference and I had given him a positive recommendation. He was really pleased with what I had done.

Dance workshop tomorrow! I've been going over what I need to do to be ready for the workshop and make it through the afternoon of lessons. I'll have to get up and out a bit earlier than usual, eat well, carry some energy bars, and some water and juice. I found a red shirt buried in my closet. So, I'll be color-coded with the others from my classes. It promises to be a fun event--and for me, something I've not done since I've moved here. Oh, yeah!

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Busy couple of daze! Spent yesterday recovering from Tuesday's dance class and just needing to sleep. Went to class today and also feel like tomorrow will be a recovery day as well. Have the dance workshop on Saturday--where I only think I can deal with the afternoon sessions. I'm almost certain that I won't make it to the dance that night. 4+ hours of workshop might be all I can handle. But, we shall see!

I have learned quite a few dances over the past couple of months. I've also resurrected a few dances that I used to know--muscle memory at work!

All this dancing is making me hungry! I've been eating quite a bit more than usual--have to keep the engines stoked.

But, I'm also winding down tonight. This afternoon's dance class was intense--the instructors think we have to have been exposed to all of the many dances that will be featured on Saturday night. I'm not sure why, but that thought has been driving the classes over the past month. It will be nice to have the workshop done and just work on learning some newer dances.

I'm fuzzing out! Have to go! There is no show! What do I know?  A Dio!

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Made it through today's class with some difficulty--I was tired. The dance on Sunday, the class last night, and today's session left me feeling like I was out of gas. But, I made it through and danced a lot in the process.

Lunar eclipse tonight but I don't think I can stay awake for the big event. The moon is high in the sky right now and very full. The sky is clear so the globe is big and white. But the eclipse is several hours away and I already feel like I am fading.

Netflix posted a 2nd season of the Following. Just when I thought that season one had sealed the fates of all concerned, the 2nd season resurrects everyone (or nearly so). Plus, it adds in some wacky other followers and their escapades.

Plus the new CBS fall shows are starting to gush forth one upon the other.

Last night's class was small--about 6 or seven students plus several people on the instruction team. We did a few oldies (which is good for me to do) plus one newer dance, Outlaw, which has an x-rated set of lyrics on the music for the dance. It's a CW hump and bump variation that won't play that well at church socials. It's like electric slide on raunch instead of ranch! Pretty naughty for this genre of music and dance.

Break time tomorrow--no class! I can rest and recoup--and eat a big meal! Oh, yeah!

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I'm getting ready to go to dance class--the Monday night beginner's class in Orangevale. It is just up the street.

I'm a bit tired from yesterday's dance--or I think that is so. The certainty is that I'm tired today. I was awakened by the next door neighbor's latest project--he's taking up his entire driveway. It is solid concrete and the workers are busting their butts trying to bust up the concrete. It was noisy all day until now. I'm not sure what he's doing but it looks like it will go on for a while.

Well, off to the newest dance class--and will be going to tomorrow's class on Tuesday. Will take break on Wednesday, go to the Thursday class, break on Friday, and end the week at the Saturday workshop. Dance, dance, dance! Dancing in the bars! Oh, sorry! It's dancing with the stars!

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Dance today went well. I was able to dance a lot of the selections. I ate a big breakfast and napped before the dance started. I seemed to have staged everything so that my energy levels and speed (cognitive and physical) were in tune. I came home a little tired but feeling very still.

I finished watching The Following--it was an intense murder adventure saga. The ending sort of clunked since there was fairly predictable resolution that was telegraphed about midway through the episodes. Also, the hijinks that the bad guys implemented were a bit out there--since supposedly the key evil doer managed to mastermind and control everything while being locked in a maximum security facility.

Monday dance class begins tomorrow evening.

Busy dancing week ahead! Classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday--with a workshop on Saturday. Keep on moving!

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Found a pink shirt to wear to tomorrow's dance! Went to this big box thrift store that has mucho things that can be reused. Everyone was being encouraged to wear pink tomorrow since October has been designated Breast Cancer Month. In my shirt rack, I have virtually no pastel-colored shirts. I found a perfect shirt at the thrift store. Cost me a dollar!

Had a quiet restful day. Popped in and out to get a latte, find the shirt, grab some food, and such, but slept away the other hours. It was quiet here with my daughter, the grandkid, and B away in Tahoe. MD and I were the only ones here--except when my ex dropped by for a short visit. She took MD shopping and I think they stopped for a meal somewhere--probably Panda Express.

Lunar eclipse on Wednesday this week--October 8! Happens in the very early morning (around 4am) and should be visible here on the west coast. That will make two this year with two more scheduled for 2015. So what? Are these events just IBUs (interesting but useless)? We shall see!

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Had a good couple of daze! Thursday class went well and I felt good afterward. But, I was cruising along and the evening went by in a flash. I slept on and off last night and awoke groggy. For some reason, I concluded that today's class started at 2pm. It began at 1pm! When I arrived, I was astounded to realize that I was an hour late to class! Buzz, buzz and lots of fuzz!

The fog rolled in and covered up my mind! My executive function is off center. I'm not thinking straight--or perhaps not thinking at all. When I'm not in-transit to some place in particular, I just want to sleep.

I realized that yesterday I forgot that there was a PD support meeting in Orangevale. I suddenly remembered it today while I was driving (late) to class.

Tomorrow is my daughter's birthday. She's off to Tahoe today and tomorrow--will return late in the evening. I'm taking care of the dogs and the fish until she returns. And, of course, being around the place in case MD needs anything.

Right now, I'm planning on going to the dance event on Sunday. New dance class starts on Monday, in the evening. It's a full beginner's class--nothing too difficult, but good exercise.

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I think I'm back to "normal" after my delayed dosage yesterday and pushing through a 2+ hours dance class. "Normal" means that I just want to be quiet and sleep today. But I did get out to register for a Monday dance class that starts next week and is close by. There's a lot of dancing scheduled in the coming month--classes, dances, workshops.

I dreamed some strange-feeling dreams last night. I can't recall the details, but I know that they felt strange and weird. I think they were a mishmash of the TV shows I've been watching--which have plenty of strange and weird elements.

I'm taking B to work in just a bit and I'll stop on the way back for my green tea latte infusion. I think I may not be getting a boost from that drink--my system may have acclimated to that daily amount of caffeine and now needs more to have an effect. I don't plan on upping my intake level--I'll just make do with what I'm doing.

I pick up the mail most days from the lock box they have on the streets here. MD has gotten her name on numerous lists of charities. They deluge her daily with incredible amounts of pledge requests. At some point, she started sending small amounts to a few of these places. They have now sold her name to dozens of others and her mailbox pumps through a never decreasing number of requests. As the holiday season nears, her mailbox grows plump with begging scripts.

Gimme, gimme, gimme! Makes me want to shimmy!