2710

Almost April Fool's Day! Just a few more hours! Will we have April showers? Not likely!

Dancing went smoothly today. I think eating a hearty meal, napping, and grabbing a Frap on the way made things smooth. The only issue is that a throat tickle that I had yesterday got more intrusive today. I've had some throat comfort tea and a few of my natural herb lozenges. Things seem to be better now--I don't need a throat issue!

I stayed up quite late last night--which is probably something I shouldn't have done. But too late now--what's done is done! Just deal with fun! No class tomorrow so can sleep in and take care as needed. I have Friday's list so I can practice using online videos.

2711

Sloughing through the day--waiting for the breakthrough! Breaking through to what? To the other side?

Temperature is hitting the low 80s right now--which makes things muggy and dry. Need rain for the brain! It's predicted to cool down some over the next week--it will be cool on April's Fool!

Picked up a half price latte at SBs this afternoon--one of the benefits for a regular customer who has a rewards' card. Also got a freebie from Pantera--a bowl of oat meal based on my reward's card with them. SBs also clicked over a free drink reward as well. Clever marketing tactics--keeping a customer connected to his/her favorites.

Not doing a gym run today--seeing how I do tomorrow at dance class if I don't exercise the day before. I did workouts on Saturday and Sunday--rest tomorrow!

I seem to have exhausted nearly all of the interesting NF series episodes--I'm now starting to watch individual movies. Too bad! I enjoyed having lots of smaller (40 to 50 minute) episodes spread out over several seasons. I'll do some more exploration--but don't expect to find anything like all that I've been watching. Thank goodness for CBS--which is still streaming live shows the day after they air. Not clear how long they plan to continue doing this--they are promoting an Access subscription that allows watching while airing. For now, I'll continue to watch the delayed streaming as long as it lasts.

Dreaming streaming lots of beaming sometimes scheming always gleaming memeing teeming and maybe steaming--or what?

2713-2712

Yesterday, I was playing with the grandkid and her grandmother--we were having pillow fights. At one point, the pillow fighting got old and we started juggling the pillows. I went and got my juggling balls and was showing the grandkid how they were thrown.

I used to know how to juggle--but my coordination has been off since I've been diagnosed with PD. Last night, I was suddenly able to juggle again--I could feel the rhythm and smoothness of the motion. I wonder if the dancing has restored some of the mind/muscle connections that had went away at the onset of the PD symptoms? I'll have to keep practicing and see what happens. It makes sense that dancing might help restore some coordination issues--we shall see!

I went to the gym yesterday and today--it feels good to do the circuit regime on the days when I'm not dancing. Also, I went in around 2pm both days--today there was virtually no one on the circuit with me. I also did 5 minutes on the treadmill today as well. I plan on extending that part of the workout--especially on the device that includes incline adjustments.

I dreamed last night that I was at a transportation depot. I was purchasing a ticket to go somewhere. I think that I had dreamed a version of this dream before last night. I was back in the same place in a second dream because the agent in the first dream had given me an incorrect ticket. Last night, I got the same agent and was explaining to him about the mixup. He was being somewhat defensive and was not being helpful in fixing the problem--which would be give me a corrected replacement ticket. As we sparred back and forth, a woman came out of an office and intervened. She had overheard my explanation and she was the agent's manager. She told him to fix the problem. He was not happy--but she stood looking over his shoulder as he made the corrections. In the end, I had the right ticket and boarded a train to my planned destination.

It's Palm Sunday! Strip those palm fronds and wave them down the aisle!

2714

Daze of dancing! Yesterday's and today's dance class went really well. I was a bit out of sync today, but overall the two sessions were filled with flow.

I did my laundry tonight--I was out of clothes for some reason. I seem to be going through my limited wardrobe faster for some reason.

I've almost completed my screening of House of Cards (season 3). It is a well done series--and it has excellent production values. The lead actors are superb--and the story is absorbing even though it has been spread out across three seasons so far.

It's late--almost midnight. I'll try and not stay up much longer--like I did last night. I let myself be sucked into playing Just Words--and suddenly it was 2am!

Warm and muggy tonight--low temperatures in the 50s--where has winter gone?

2715

Slept poorly last night--accompanied by several dreams. One dream involved me helping someone find a parking space. I was checking to make sure that the enforcement people didn't mark our tires and return too early and unlawfully give us tickets. They had started to be more aggressive and were cheating on the time limits--giving tickets before the parking times had elapsed.

A second dream involved going on a fishing trip to a remote area. To start, we rode in SUVs until we came to body of water where we were loaded onto boats. We rode the boats to a hiking trail where we disembarked, shouldered our packs, and proceeded to hike into a remote wilderness area. We hiked and camped for several days and emerged onto the banks of a swiftly moving stream. There was a campsite there and we set up camp and started to fish the stream.

I awoke at this point in the dream--so I didn't dream about the fish we may have caught. The dream ended with us making camp and starting to fish.

I'm about to head out to today's dancing class. I slept in this morning and napped some this afternoon, after eating some lunch. Despite all of the sleeping and napping I've done, I'm still feeling not all that energetic--and I could probably sleep more if I weren't heading out. I'll grab my daily green tea latte on the way to class--hopefully that will help kick start my system. Dance the doze away!

MD's caregiver returned today--her broken toe is doing better. MD, no doubt, missed having her here the early part of the week. The grandkid is fighting off some kind of bug--she's home but getting some bed rest.

March is marching onward--soon to be April daze. Lots of veggies in the garden!

2716

Spent the day doing as much sleep as I could. Feels good! Didn't go to the gym--thought it better to relax and let be.

Dance class tomorrow--intermediate level. Also a class on Friday--will spend some time before the Friday class to review the planned dances. It really helps to get the list of proposed dances early in the week. Would like to have that for the Thursday class--but not going to happen.

MD's caregiver broke a toe over the weekend and has not been able to come by so far this week. MD is showing some of the strain--she is a bit P and A anyway, but off schedule issues like this week only  make her more so. Last night, she was up doing laundry late into the evening. The laundry door is next to my bedroom wall. She (and others) open the door and let it bang into the wall when they enter or leave the laundry room. It turns my room into a tympani.

I got to sleep late last night--I managed to stay up watching TV episodes and playing Just Words. I recouped some of my sleep time throughout today but it's not like getting 5+ hours of sleep in one stretch.

Daughter and fiancé fixed dinner tonight--it was tasty and comforting (mac and cheese, salad, garlic bread). I had skipped lunch (because I had a big breakfast) so I was hungry at dinner time.

Time to do my evening dental rituals. Tomorrow prance and dance!

2717

I was stiff and slow today in dance class--my feet felt like lead weights and my range of motion was almost nil. In addition, we went over dances that I'd never done--which made things even slower and dense. Not fun, for everyone!

I had a dream last night that seemed real--it was more of an auditory dreaming. I heard voices and there were all kinds of sounds. I came awake in the dream almost from the start. I thought I heard some kind of thumping noises. I was in a bedroom that was on the ground floor whose windows opened onto a porch. The noises seemed to be coming from back somewhere in another part of the house. I thought that there were a couple of children in another bedroom, back where the noises were being made. I urged my wife to go check on the kids and see if they were making the noises.

I grabbed a flashlight and went out onto the porch--I checked to see if there was anyone or anything making the noises outside the house. I awoke around this time and did a cursory check around the real house--but there was nothing going on, noise wise or otherwise.

I slept in late and didn't get up until it was almost lunch time. I had a pulled pork dish at the BBQ place--it was a little salty but was tasty. Came home and napped for a short time, picked up a latte, and went to dance class. No class tomorrow--a day of rest perhaps. Will see tomorrow if I do a circuit at the gym--or just rest and relax so I can dance on Thursday/Friday.

2718

And the heat goes on! It's getting warmer--much more so! We are being promised mid-80s by the middle of the week.

I awoke this morning thinking that I was late for a PD support meeting. There was no meeting scheduled for today--the next one is on the 3rd Monday in April!

I cashed in my free Panera meal reward. I got a sandwich and a drink for $1.07--what a deal! The cashier said that she thought that was the smallest total she has ever seen.

I went to the gym after trying to nap for a while. The circuit was more crowded than usual--probably because I was there around 4pm. I'm usually there earlier than that. There were two people doing ultimate workout exercises in and around the circuit area. I did a light pass around the machines and then ended with a 5 minute treadmill session.

Dancing tomorrow--looking forward to doing so even if it'll be a lot warmer.

Talked with HN about my account--it took over 15 minutes to wait out the answering system delay. Support person said my records show that I am up to date on my payments--not delinquent as was stated in my notification.

Tumble, mumble, stumble, rumble, crumble, bumble, fumble, humble, jumble--grumble!

2719

Sun Day! But it was actually more cloudy than bright! Maybe the cosmic dust is hovering. March is marching to a close--quite rapidly it seems. Whole days come and go--disappear into the twilight of the dreams.

Big items today--I had a massive Habit Charburger with a double patty, cheese, avocado, and sweet potato fries! I was craving something just like that--and I got it. Also went to the gym after a short nap (or maybe it was not so short) and had a very clear dream last night.

The dream involved being camped near the Grand Canyon--on an outcrop near the view of the whole basin. I was cooking dinner (which played into my craving for a Habit burger) and was making grilled salmon sandwiches. The sandwiches were nearly done and I was calling people to come and get it. In the distance, I could see several people who had pulled up lounge chairs and were watching the sun set down the neck of the canyon. It was a spectacular view--everyone grew quiet as the sun settled behind the distant cliffs. Even the small children stopped their bouncing about and watched the event. As the sunlight faded, the darkness swept over us--only our fires could be seen and the faint outlines of our tents.

No dancing tomorrow--other than dancing with my medical billing people. I have to call them and find out if they have my account in order--they sent me a notice that I was behind in payments, but I'm not! Will also hit the gym again--feels good to go there and do the circuit. I've also been adding some time on the treadmill--especially the one with the incline setting. Feels good and I need to walk off my leg stiffness.

So it goes, so it grows! Longer than a lying nose! Or a serpent like a hose! Speakers made by goodly Bose! Snapping fingers, tapping toes! Sweet aroma from a rose! I think I'll close!

2720

Survived yesterday's dance class and today's exercise (workout) regime. I did eat lunch at the Indian Restaurant today--they had a crowd of people--one big birthday party plus several family entourages. Food was OK--actually a bit bland. I enjoyed it though--it mitigated my curry cravings.

I awoke somewhat late and I've not been able to nap this afternoon. I gave up and went to the gym instead. I went about 4pm and almost had the circuit to myself. I cooled down by walking some on a treadmill. The unit has all kinds of programmable settings (speed, incline, intervals, and so on). You can set to your heart's (literally) desires. If I grab the handles, the unit displays my pulse. I should check out the classes that they offer--it's all a deal since it's free to me!

The noisy neighbors have returned from their jaunt into the behemoth land cruisers' territories--wherever that may be. They've been playing music a bit loudly--and having a jolly old time back here in the homestead.

Where it will be and where will it go? What will it see and what will it know? Whether to flee or whether to blow? Where will it be and where will it go?

Weather is warming! 70s and 80s during the daze--40s and 50s at night! Winter was a'cummin in but it tripped and fell along the way!

2722-2721

It's been two good days of dancing. The Thursday class went smoothly and I was feeling good throughout. Today was similar--perhaps a bit more stressful but still it went well. Both days involved me eating a breakfast or lunch, followed by a green tea Frappuccino, and some dinner. It seems that I dance better if I've eaten well before class, drink a Frap right before class (gives me energy and a boost), and then a light dinner.

Many of my classmates are at a CW line dance festival this weekend. They should be wrapping up tonight's dancing even as I write.

I got a couple of calls from the insurance person but we never connected. I trust she is rolling on with the claim and that things are being handled.

I missed making a post yesterday--I was blitzed after yesterday's class and was semi-blitzed after today's activity. Tomorrow is a non-dance day--will work out at the gym.

May try and eat lunch at the Indian restaurant tomorrow--for a break, and I seem to be craving some of their spices.

Spring has sprung! We're officially out of Winter now--let's hope so. Don't want any late season surprises--oh, yeah!

2723

Beware the Ides of March! And cars parked in places where there have been no cars before! I backed into a parked car this afternoon--one that was parked across from my driveway. I didn't do a lot of damage but probably still put a several hundred-dollar ding in their door. I was so busy looking at a second car that was parked behind the one I hit that I didn't register the car that I did hit--until I did so with my number.

Oh, well--that's what insurance is for, I suppose! That's the 2nd ding I've done since I've moved here--never no dings before but now two in 1.5 years. I have to be more careful--I'm a bit slower than I've ever been and just have to be more attentive.

I didn't make it to the gym today--that was where I was going when the ding happened. Dance tomorrow--so be it!

I think I did a shout-out last night while I was dreaming. I was replaying some chase scenes from the B&B episodes and I yelled out "stop" to two of the dream people I was chasing. But I think I noticed that I had actually yelled "stop" at full volume--for real. MD didn't say anything about me doing that but she may have been deep asleep.

March Madness is usurping my watching my TV episodes--they are on hold while the round ball is bouncing across the screens. Too bad, for me! Great for all the players and rabid fans!

2724

The solar flares seem to affecting my WiFi connection. My connection to the Internet has suddenly become slow as molasses.

Went to dance class today and found my legs and feet being slow as well. I just couldn't mesh well with the music and the movements. I felt out of sync with the flow of the dances.

No class tomorrow--another day to make a trip to the fitness center.

People were wearing green today--green and bare it!

I'm getting sleepy--I've been watching several episodes of B&B. They are getting more and more unreal--the writers are pushing the elements of the storyline on a roller coaster ride of the two principals being together and being apart. Too many "last times" they are losing/finding each other. Getting boring!

Enough for tonight! Put out the lights! Watch for the sprites. My you sleep tight!

2725

Went to the local PD support group meeting this morning. Came away feeling somewhat down--the guest presentation was about speech and eating problems with the illness. I don't seem to have a lot of symptoms in this area--although I do have some. What struck me most of all was that I was the only person in the room who did not have a caregiver. I am on my own--and that came home to me this morning.

Yes, I live with my daughter et al, but there is no one here my age and with whom I can share things. I am on my own! For better or for worse, I seem destined to deal with this situation by myself.

Anyway, this morning's session left me heavy and weighted--not free and light. Dancing is my caregiver for now--and I will head to class again tomorrow. I came home from the meeting, and after I grabbed some lunch, fell asleep for a short while. I then felt like moving so I went to the fitness center. The place was a bit more crowded than usual. I went though a circuit regime but may have done so much quicker than usual. I thought I was doing more repetitions today, but the clock said otherwise as I went to leave the gym.

Of course, I came home and napped some more.

I don't remember if I was dreaming or day dreaming yesterday/today--but I was back in time going over "old movies" of me as a teenager. I was with old girl friends, fishing, being alone a lot, introspective, unable to see myself as I was then, and more. I have an "album" of old images of things related to my early years. I seem to be able to pull out sequences of those images and to do so around my dreaming times. When I consciously try to evoke those images, I feel as if I'm "here" and "there" at the same time. I'm here doing the screening and also there on the screen. Strange sensations!

St. Patrick's Day tomorrow! Irish dancing on its way!

2726

Sun Day! Also laundry day and day I go to the gym. I slept a lot today as well. After I went to the gym, I stopped by SB's for a cool and delicious Frappuccino--with whipped cream! The weather is warmer than usual and a cool drink is the way to go.

Laundry is also the way to go--I'm running an extra large load. Not sure why everything is in the laundry basket--I thought I had done laundry last weekend. But I guess I danced instead.

Have a PD support group gathering tomorrow in Folsom. I seem to now be on the email list for this group and am getting lots of messages from the web manager.

Not much else to report. At SB's there was a woman sitting with a friend. The woman had a heavy-duty tremor in one leg/foot that shook he whole body. I'm uncertain if it was PD or restless leg syndrome or essential tremor. Whatever it was, it looked like it was something that was intrusive and uncomfortable. The woman's face appeared tired. If she shakes like she was doing, she probably doesn't get a lot of good sleep.

Sounds like my laundry is done--time to move stuff into the dryer. All for now!

2727

Pi Day! 3/14/15--3.1415 Or to be more concise--3.14159265358979 and so on... The day of Pi! It won't happen again for 100 years.

I spent the day in a fog--which is becoming the norm and not the exception. Weather is shifting--becoming warmer and leaving winter in the dust. It's muggy now--muggy and attempting to get to 80 degrees! Hey weather folks--it's still winter!

LA is dealing with 90+ temperatures--hot, hot hot!

Tomorrow I will hit the fitness place and do a circuit of the exercise machines. Have to keep my body moving when there is no dancing.

I've been watching a Netflix series Beauty and the Beast. It's fairly unreal but entertaining. I gave my daughter and her fiancé access to the account. They set up their profile as Beauty and the Beard! Her fiancé has a major beard--we all had a good laugh!

Collapsing early tonight!

2728

Friday the 13th--and all is well! We did a lot of Irish dances in class today. I think I'm danced out for the week--no classes until next Tuesday (which is St. Patrick's Day). Rest and recoup is the goal.

I came home and fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed. I only slept for a couple of hours but it felt good.

I think I had a rather clear dream last night but I can't recall now just what it was about. No matter! Dreams will be there when I need them.

I'm drowsing now and it's still fairly early.

I read a news report today about the Chinese warning the Dalai Lama that he was not to reincarnate unless he follows their rules for doing so. What an absurd thing for them to communicate! The Dalai Lama has responded on this topic before--he intimated that perhaps he would just elect to not reincarnate. He would, at his death, break the lineage and choose to not reincarnate. I can see him smiling gleefully while making such a statement.

Meanwhile, the beat goes on! Good night fair spirits! May you all enjoy new incarnations when the time is right!

2729

I was somewhat slow and had difficulty executing steps today at dance class. I just felt off track most of the day--yesterday's disruptions seemed to have leaked over into today's activities. I didn't make it to the exercise circuit on Monday or Wednesday--no leveling out of the symptom buildups. Plus the added factors of the visit to the doctor on Monday and the routine disruption Wednesday.

Have a class tomorrow that will focus on Irish dances (in deference to the upcoming St. Pat's Day). Should be a lively time!

I dreamed last night that I was a teacher (or mentor) in an elementary school. The kids were bright and eager to learn. We were having a ball exploring different ideas and projects. My role was to provide them with suggestions and links to resources that would help them develop their projects. There were few restrictions on what they could choose to explore--they just had to follow a set of protocols regarding what they had to do to document their activities. The mood of the dream was light and joyful--we were all having a good time.

I completely didn't remember that my government monthly stipend was deposited to my bank account. After withdrawing some cash from the ATM, I was momentarily puzzled as to why my balance had increased. It took me a few cycles to trigger the realization what had happened--the transfer to my account had occurred a few days ago. What, me worry? Doesn't appear that I do--too much dancing bliss perhaps.

2730

Lazy day of hazy daze! Raze low the roof beams!

Tomorrow is a dancing day! I'm on my way! Another play! What can I say?

No more tonight--the moon is bright. I'm on a flight--of dream's delight! Out of sight!

Found a woman's driver's license in the parking lot at the shopping center. Dropped it back to her via snail mail. My good deed for the day!

2731

Dancing was good today--I was moving and grooving with the music. I got up a bit earlier than usual and went and grabbed breakfast--oatmeal breakfast feast. Came back and slept before heading for class. I was a bit foggy when I left for class but cleared up by the time I got there.

I'm not sure what triggered everything but I was loose and felt good dancing. In a couple of the dances, I was right on the music and nailed the dances. I felt wonderful!

I slept a bit better last night--got to sleep late (after midnight) but managed to sleep better than I've been doing.

No dance class tomorrow--back to it on Thursday and Friday.

2733-2732

Had a good day of dance yesterday! I danced nearly all of the dances that were done in the 2.5 hour activity. I did well on almost all of the dances. It was an enlivening experience. I was tired in a good way when I got home.

Today was a mixed day! I got up early and took off for the doctor's appointment. I ended up missing a lane change on the freeway and got a tour of the greater Sacramento area. I finally navigated my way back to the part of town where the medical center is located. I got to the appointment on time--I had left a little early just in case I had any difficulties.

I hate to admit it, but I did the same thing heading back home--I took the wrong lane and got another tour of another part of the city. It is big!

Meeting with doctor was relatively unexciting. I told him about my dance/exercise regimes--and we concluded that I'm doing what is required to mitigate the effects of the illness. We made a minor tweak to the times I take the medications--nothing huge.

I came home, had a good lunch at O'Connor's, and slept away a lot of the afternoon.

Tomorrow is a dance day! Looking forward to being there and in the air.

2734

Lazy hazy day! I've napped a lot today--but I was up often throughout the night. My bladder is getting sadder! I seem to have required more than the usual number of toilet breaks--last night and into today. Spring forward! Maybe my metabolism is being precognitive regarding the time change.

I dreamed two dreams last night. One involved me being in an apartment that has appeared in other dreams. I was in a place where the balcony was just outside the bedroom windows. If someone walked along the balcony, they could look into the bedrooms of each apartment. In the dream, I was making sure that no one could casually look into the room. They still might be able to stop and look through a crack in the curtains, but not if they were just walking past. This dream helped make me restless and aided me in getting up frequently.

A second dream involved walking on a trail through a wooded area. There were three of us and we were hiking in to a camping spot. There was something sinister about the place. We felt that someone or something was monitoring us--watching us as we moved along the trail. This dream also did not help keep me from being restless.

Clocks are moved forward an hour tonight--less sleep but more light in the evenings. There is a dance tomorrow that starts at 2pm--which will really start at 1pm body time. Anyone who forgets to reset their clocks will arrive an hour late--the dance will be half over.

I can't figure out why I'm feeling so sleepy and cranked. I'm also feeling like I'm a day off in terms of which day it is--yesterday felt like Saturday, today feels like Sunday. Maybe I've leaped forward a whole day! Or maybe, I'm just losing it!

2735

No class today! And the feeling is queasy! My whole body seems to be feeling achy-breaky, stiff and tired. The three hours of dance yesterday is perhaps taking its toll today.

Can't get the lyrics/music for Uno, Dos, Tres out of my head. I keep hearing the song and singing the lyrics. I like that dance--it's one of the best dances that I've been doing that seems flowing and moving. I feel flowing and moving when I dance it.

The handyman is finishing up in my room--I can put my stuff back in place. Or, I could rearrange things should I feel like doing so. I think I'll put my chair and other small things that I've moved into a slightly different configuration. We shall see!

I had a strange dream last night. I was with a consulting company made up of older professionals. We were called into this new hi-tech company to provide some consulting assistance. All of the employees of the new company were very young--there was no one at the place who looks dot be over 25. Also, the young employees seemed to have developed their own private language which they used to communicate with each other. When talking with us (the older professionals), they could communicate with us normally--but when they conferred with each other they lapsed into only talking in their patois. Also, the young employees were somewhat robotic in the way they worked, interacted, communicated, and so on. They just didn't seem to really present--they tended to come across as remote and delayed in some ways.

During the time we (older people) were there, we explored an entire city block of offices that the new company used. Everything about the offices, the snack shops, the buildings, and everything else seemed to be super modern--very edgy and hi-tech. The whole facility was clearly built to reinforce and support whatever the new employees were doing--working, recreating, sleeping, eating, and so on. It was a bit like watching a movie of things instead of seeing the things themselves.

Strange dreaming makes for eerie beaming! Dream on the beam!

2736

Dance classes went well today. I was slow getting started this morning, but ended up cruising to some degree by the end of the classes. Again, we didn't cover all that many dances in the initial class (for the meet up group), but I did alright there. One lady remarked on how small a step I take--I didn't ask her to elaborate but I'll need to look at what's happening in that arena.

Since I got home (after being on the move for almost four hours), I've felt tired and ready to fall asleep. It's a long day when I don't get a nap--but there's no class tomorrow. I can slip a nap into things then.

My brain feels like mush right now. I watched a couple of the TV episodes for this week--but they seemed to be dragged out and taking forever to come to a conclusion. I'm just going to slide between the sheets--read some and fall into the night.

2737

Cold last night! Freezing for a short while and still cool today despite the sunshine. Awoke early--handyman working on the windows. Some noise and not going to be able to nap after grabbing some lunch.

I'll probably get to the fitness center sometime this afternoon. Tomorrow is the double dance class--but no class on Friday. Dance on Sunday though!

Took a peek at Battle Creek--not going to follow it. A comedy cop drama seems a bit too contrived--and it wasn't all that funny. No need to spend more time on it--drop it and move on to the shows that are more entertaining. Looking forward to CSI:Cyber. Patricia Arquette will be the lead--good choice.

Spent some time reviewing dances on YouTube. I was aware that I'm following the dances better now than I first was able to do so. I becoming more accustomed to parsing the dance steps just by watching them--so that the dances hold together more. I think this is translating to doing the dances better in the classes and on the dance floor.

Almost time for a dose of medication--I took the morning dose fairly early and am starting to fade some now. Except of brief (regular) episodes of body tremors (the trunk of my body shakes), the dosage frequencies are still fairly constant--about one dose every 8 hours. Still longer than other people's wear off times and durations. I will be discussing this issue with the neurologist next week!

All for now--perhaps more later!

2738

Handyman arrived this morning! I was still drowsing when I heard the doorbell chime. I had slept fitfully last night. I was feeling groggy. I finally made it up and answered the doorbell.

He's been busy since he arrived--taking charge of the tasks that have been long overdue. B knows what is to be done and will be with him most of this week.

I have a dance class in a bit over an hour. I probably will not get a nap before heading that way. I just grabbed a plate of fish and chips from O'Connor's--chips were unique! They have their own ways with fries and chips. The lunch was light but tasty--I was hoping for a pizza as a lunch special. Another day, perhaps!

More, perhaps, later! If not, then in the morrow!

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Update--despite prior worries, I did well in dance class today. Feet were more responsive than predicted--and although the class is draggy sometimes, I felt good today. Stopped on the way home and grabbed a JJ (PB Chocolate Lover)--it went down well!

Think I'll be heading for the pillows early tonight--supposed to get cool as the night goes on.

2739

March is here! February is done! Not my best month--something about opposition to my sun sign, I recall. But for whatever reason, the month is gone and March is marching into its place.

I got my room rearranged so the handyman can install the new window. I basically had to exhume everything that was blocking access to the window--but an activity that ultimately involved the entire room. Things blocking the window access had to be moved to other parts of the room--which triggered additional activities.

I got the clearing done and went to the fitness center for a tour of the circuit machines. It's now a bit after 4pm and I'm feeling awake and not too muzzy. There is a hint of rain in the air and all is right with the world (my world at least--and only for as long as it lasts).

I stayed up late last night--for no good reason! I paid for it this morning--I didn't want to get up. Now, though, I'm cruising--smooth as glass.

All of the regular CBS drama shows are returning along with some new ones. I'll check out the new ones, but will not watch if they don't work for me (like Elementary). There are plenty of good ones--new and old!

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I was up really late last night--working on setting up MD's tablet. We had a first session with it this morning and that had mixed results. I set up two buttons--news and search. She has had no experience with using a touch interface--and the device's interface is somewhat klutzy. I don't know what manufacturers think about when they produce products.

Anyway, she got some experience with the device but I won't hold my breath regarding whether she persists. I spent hours getting the unit working and tailored--don't know if she will devote the time to get it working for her.

I made it to the fitness center today--and slept quite a bit as well.

Last night, after a marathon of time working on getting MD's tablet working, I felt good regarding the work I had done. I felt like I had set the unit up so that it would be of use to her should she overcome the startup costs. It helped some that the unit uses the same operating system as my phone--there are similarities in how to make the units work. The phone, however, is much more functional--the tablet has a lot of drawbacks.

Tomorrow is another open day--no dancing. However, there is a handyman arriving some time to install new windows--which is going to force me to clear up my room. Not looking forward to that task but I'll do that instead of a fitness session--the room needs some attention.