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Saturn's Day! And a few more shopping days before Xmas! People seem to be out and about. My ex went home this morning--she is doing well given that she had major surgery just a few days ago. She will probably rest better at her home versus here with the ongoing traffic and flux.

There is a guy who frequents SB's--J--who uses a walker to get around. His legs/leg muscles do not function well and he has to use a walker to move about. We exchanged medical notes regarding our respective maladies. There is another guy who goes to SB's who has some kind of shoulder problem that affects his ability to hold things, use his one good arm, and so forth. His name is A and I've observed him around the place every day--today was the first time I've heard him speak. He related a story about his father who was hospitalized for over 120 days but who came back and managed to restore his health.

J was surprised that I had a problem like PD--that it wasn't obvious--and that I was as old as I am. I told him about my use of dance as my "therapy"--something that he, unfortunately, will probably not be able to do himself. I had been curious for quite some time as to what he was dealing with--his condition is early onset--he is still quite young.

So, it's quiet here right now--and hopefully for a few more days--as we munch our way into the New Year.  Dance classes restart immediately after New Year's Day, 1/2/15, and continues full on the following week with a dance happening on 1/4/15. Dance, dance, dance!