2649

Keep on trucking--until you can't! Glad I didn't go to the dance last night--I might still be making my way back. My truck died today--or at least it was nearly so. I noticed that I was losing coolant--and then I lost all of it and the dashboard lit up. Check Engine light--temperature gauge pegged out!

I made it to the FS shop--and it's now in their hands! Will learn tomorrow what the damage will be--and if it's worth fixing! Truck is 13 years old--and more stuff is starting to happen! I know I'll need to get the brakes done soon--gimme a break brakes!

It's warm and it's late--think I'll close this down!

Had a round with the Flash Player on my system! I managed to figure out how to uninstall and install the application! Otherwise, I was getting abort messages on every site that uses Flash! In particular, I was getting them on the Just Words site--my favorite brain tweaker site! All is Flashing well for now!

2650

Slow Saturday! Didn't wake up until late morning--made it to brunch/lunch. Then, back home for a nap--and went out for a latte when I awoke.

I think I've talked myself out of trying to get to the dance tonight--it's a bit of a long drive, for me, and coming back after dark is not all that appealing.

When I cam back from my latte run, there was a black jumping spider on the front door. Boy, can they move quickly when they are prompted to do so. They are black, fuzzy, with white markings on their back side. They are not particularly aggressive--but move fast and far if threatened. Their bite can be itchy and painful--but is not life threatening.

It is another warm day--heading into the low 90s it seems.

A run to the gym isn't looking like it will happen today either--I am slow on the go!

Had a salad with chicken for lunch--and redeemed my Pick Two bonus to add a half sandwich which I'll have for dinner. These reward cards are handy--but also a pain to manage.

Music and songs from the radio station keep reverberating in my head--not something I usually do but it's been getting more frequent and noticeable. I'm my own broadcasting station!

2651

Didn't make it to the gym today--slept a lot! Did make it to the Indian buffet--and it was tasty! Of course, returned home and slept some more--just got back from SB's and downing a Frap. Starting to awaken some--afternoon delight! Only three more days until dance classes resume--looking forward to moving and grooving once again!

I think I dreamed some last night--dreamed and replayed scenes from Longmire. I watched the rest of season 1 yesterday--and most likely dreamed of some of the stories that were done.

Weather headed into the 90s today--can feel the heat! Days of daze!

Can't grok why I want to sleep so much--and do so out of sync with the daylight/night hours?

I hear movement in the front rooms--S may be coming this weekend. Not much else to say or play--save it for another day! Make my way along the quay--watching what happened yesterday! Nothing else for me to say--except goodbye here by the bay!

Dreaming, steaming, maybe gleaning--until shadows are found leaning!

2652

The week has flown by--the weak have flown high! Made it to the gym again today--and did 6 minutes on the treadmill! Workout was a bit out of whack--I got there late and more people were on the equipment.

I picked up some towels--the old ones were shredding after so many years of use. It's nice to have some plush, big towels--with matching face towels and wash cloths. I picked a light charcoal color--will have to get some new bath mats in order to color sync everything.

I went to the big shopping mall to get the towels--and had a Cinnabon for breakfast. Very tasty!

I've been debating with myself about going to a dance on Saturday--it would be a trek for me to do! It would be about 50 miles RT--and I'd be traveling at night. Lessons start at 6:30 and go to 8pm. The dance goes until 11--although I'd probably have to leave around 10 at the latest.

My longest drive is the 34 miles RT that I make to the doctors' offices--but that's done in the daytime! I'd be doing 25 miles or so at night if I choose to go. Will keep kicking it around and see what happens as the weekend appears.

Four more days before dancing resumes! I spent a bit of time looking at some YouTube demos--not a lot though because I also wanted to just sleep after eating lunch.

Starting to nod a little now--and it's still fairly early.

2653

Gym today--and a note to M, a woman who has PD and was in the Sunnyvale dance class. She's back in the area--living with her daughter. She's been having problems--increased symptoms and anxiety conditions. She came here for the summer so she would be around others--her home is like in WY or MT!

I compiled a list of movement disorder docs in this area--and listed some other resources. It felt good to research and write up the data for her--but I was somewhat frizzed when I was finished. I went to the gym and stopped for a Frappuccino on the way back.

I picked up the mail--MD won the award for most pieces of mail! She had about 20 pieces! The charities are selling and reselling her demographic data--soon she will be on the lists of the top 8000! It's geometric--2^13 and keeps on doubling! Even if they spread it out, it's still a possible 300 pieces a day! The USPS will almost have to dedicate a truck to her alone--and how long will it take her to parse the pile that arrives? Longer than I want to think about!

I slept a bit poorly last night--up several times and difficulty falling/staying asleep. Had a catch in my left hip muscle today--could feel things being out of whack in some ways. Gym time actually made it feel better! I did 5 minutes on the treadmill--getting stronger. Left foot is cramping and tightening--it's been doing so for about a year but has been more present in the past few months. I'm exercising/stretching/moving/elevating and more--whatever it needs!

Foot cramp! Hip cramp! Leave a stamp! Break the camp! Amp the amp! Turn on the lamp!

2654

Did the gym this afternoon--got up late morning so I had lunch for breakfast. Did the gym circuit and spent time on treadmill--made it up to 5 minutes. I plan to keep increasing the treadmill time until I get to at least 15 minutes--would like to do 30.

I tried to cash in on my free SB's drink again today--the terminal didn't recognize my available reward. Barista gave me a freebie as a courtesy--but that doesn't resolve the problem. The reward notification was posted around the time I registered my gold card--perhaps there was some system foobar that was triggered by the registration process.

Technology! Takes more time to use it than what it is worth--so sez the walrus!

Dance classes will resume a week from today--not that I'm counting the daze! I need to be in motion--could review some of the dances that we've been doing. Keep the brain/body circuitry going--the only way to go!

2655

Memorial Day--lots of flags! I spent a lot of time getting a note to my doctors printed at the FedEx (nee Kinko's) document center. But, I got it done--and the information sent. I wrote up a summary of my understanding of the colonoscopy/biopsy results--and my discussions with Dr. Long regarding the one remaining larger polyp.

Last night, I started viewing the Longmire episodes. The series got fairly high marks from reviewers. The pilot episode was engaging--I was late getting to bed because I stayed up and watched it. I'm hooked and will continue seeing where it goes.

It's already late in the afternoon--I didn't make it up and out until late morning. I won't make it to the gym today--they will be closing soon because of the holiday.

Have only had a light breakfast (for lunch) and a Frappuccino--looking at apple and fig newtons for dinner unless I order a pizza. Right now, the apple/newtons seems like the preferred choice.

Napped some in the midst of dealing with  the printer, the documents, bills, and such. Napping seems to help bridge my low spots--and gets me back on track. Also, helped replenished my sleep meter which was running a deficit from last night's ventures.

2656

Not much new news! Mostly old news! Made it to gym today--almost no one there. There are no dance classes for the next 1.5 weeks! Have to keep up the gym work. I extended my treadmill session to five minutes--will keep extending that component.

I wrote the men's team an update. It makes for a big message--but I let them know what I've been doing.

I rode with the flow today--just did what I felt I needed to do. I ate, exercised, napped, sent emails, and all of the rest. Tomorrow is a holiday--don't know if that's going to affect the routines. Probably not!

I completed the Daredevil episodes--all that are posted. The content was over the top--but the acting was good. The overall impression was that of reading a comic book--as it was meant to be!

Happy Memorial Day! Remember, if you can! If not, then just forget it!

2658-2657

Yesterday's dance class was good--I got positive comments regarding my increased mobility and movement. It was good to hear--and I did dance well yesterday!

The sad news--the Friday instructor is turning the class over to N&P. They already teach the Tuesday/Thursday classes that I take--this will mean having them for what looks like three days in a row. They want to do the Friday class on Wednesday. I could punt the Tuesday class if I want to find another class somewhere on that day--or look for a Monday or Friday class elsewhere.

Changes--always changes! And there are no classes next week! That will a challenge! Instructors are taking off and won't resume dancing until June.

I was tired after yesterday's class--and am still not doing 100% today. I had breakfast and came back and napped. Got up and did some errands and grabbed a sandwich on the run. Came back and napped! Got up and took my meds and went out for a Frappuccino--which woke me up some.

Got one bill from the surgery center--not a big deal since the insurance picked up the larger amount. Wondering if there are other bills coming--for the surgeon et al?

The good news in all that is the finding that the polyps were benign! Good news indeed!

Got a set of emails from the men's team--lots happening in their lives! I need to respond and update them on my status. Somehow I just remembered our team name--Mettle! The Men of Mettle! Turning out to be more real than ever expected--everyone is battling in their own ways.

Memorial Day weekend!

2659

Dance class and dinner after with dancers went well--I felt more comfortable at dinner than I imagined but I was still very quiet and didn't contribute much to the conversations. I sensed that having that many people and all of the noise made it difficult for me to find my way into the conversations. I do better when there is less noise and a more focused or limited set of voices.

Dance class tomorrow and then no classes all of next week! I will have to make sure that I go to the gym and workout in my room--can practice some of the more challenging dances.

Also, it's Memorial Day weekend coming up--for some reason I thought it was the following week but it's not! So much for my internal calendar!

Summer is upon us! The winter months never really happened and Spring has sprung itself! The haze and daze of summer is upon us!

I think I slept fairly well last night--but now I'm feeling like I just want to drop down and sleep. I've eaten a lot of food today--I seem to feel slightly energized immediately after eating. But, I then just want to collapse and sleep.

I had a dream last night--part of which had me in a car with three other people. We were going to a rib place to pick up some food for us and the people back in our hotel rooms. We were trying to figure out just how much we needed to order. For some reason, we were all having difficulty coming up with the exact number of people who were going to eat and how much food to order.

I knew the owner of the BBQ place--and I was familiar with how big each rib order would be. But, we still were not able to determine the number of orders we needed to place. We were in a foreign country--not the U.S. However, the BBQ place and its owner were clearly American.

BBQ in Amsterdam! Try the ribs! Try the spam!

2661-2660

Yesterday's dancing helped clear the channels--I was still running on empty and was feeling frazzled with the thought of today's activities. But--things have been completed and all is well! It's even better than that!

This afternoon I met with the surgeon who would be the designated person to remove the big polyp that was identified. After some flailing around, he realized he had the biopsy data in his folder. The news? Good to even better! The polyps that were removed were benign--the larger polyp that was not removed biopsied as benign as well! That means that there is no urgency to do a removal. If it were not benign, there would have to be some reckoning needed. Now, it's a virtual no-brainer! Can elect not to have the surgery and redo the colonoscopy in three years! Sounds like a good plan to me!

I was not looking forward to the type of surgery that would have been recommended. And, the surgeon was not familiar with the EMR technique--which is the less invasive procedure.

Also, the drive in and back home turned out to be less of a hassle than I imagined. It was bad--but I got there smoothly and early. Going home was more of a jam--but I was at peace given the news I had just received! I was more worried than I realized about the possibility of the surgery--I felt myself relax when the doctor found the biopsy data.

So, it's back to dance class tomorrow--and dinner with the dancers after! A blessed day ahead!

2662

PD support group was as usual--sort of heavy and resigned. I came away feeling totally blitzed--from not eating breakfast, spending almost 2 hours in the dental office (hygiene, exam, x-rays, etc.), and finally downing a broth bowl at Panera's. Came home and collapsed--slept for several hours. Went to SB's after a meager dinner (apple and fig newtons) for a latte. That helped pick me up a bit--but I'm still reeling from the activity and stress. It's really early and I'm on my way to being horizontal--soon!

Dance class tomorrow--in later afternoon! So, no need to charge up and out in the morning--unless I feel like doing so.

Had a rich dream last night. I was heading up a project--we were building new technology product. I had recruited a team of designers--people who worked with and under an old friend JON. There was a second team--composed of coders and engineers. I had decided to let the design team lead the process--which caused some friction with the second team. But, I had hired a group of liaison specialists--their job was to keep things moving smoothly between the two teams.

We had rented several floors in a high-rise building--we were located near where we also rented living spaces for everyone. We were also near lots of cafes and food facilities.

The whole operation ran smoothly and efficiently. We were meeting our deadlines and deliverables! Everything felt good--people were busy but relaxed.

2663

Slept through the sun day--feeling good after getting so much rest. Still could sleep more--and probably will do so. For now--I'm awake and ready to go for a little while!

Feeling like the upcoming week has started--spending some brain cycle time thinking about the next week and my planned events.

Had a bowl of oatmeal (free one) and a cinnamon crunch bagel for breakfast (late morning). Came home and napped for several hours--awoke in early afternoon. Went and got a Frap--caffeine helps clear the fog. Although, I could sleep more--despite the bank of sleep I just enjoyed.

It's still not all that late in the day--soon will be 4pm!

Slip silently into the stream! Let the waters wash over you! There are no dreams right now! Just phantom shadows and unclear forms! The dream structure takes shape slowly! But it eventually arrives! It is bright and dazzling! There are people dancing! Drums and bells, cymbals and flutes! The sounds blend and bend! Crushing out the lights!

Babble, scrabble, join the cabal! Touch the tendrils of the sun!

2664

Saturn's Day! Lazy hazy day! Quiet day--seems like everyone is out and about! Except MD--who appears to be sorting through piles of old photographs! Some celluloid images are being dumped and some are selected for the "keeper's" pile!

I spent too much time registering my new SB's gold card--it was not an intuitive process! Also, there was an artifact of the old card (part of the data that was transferred to the new card) carried forward. It was the "name" of the old card which I had unwittingly set to the last four digits of the card number. This "name" (number) kept appearing on the new card panels--even though I had transferred the card data and deleted the card. It was a puzzlement! But, I eventually realized where the artifact was stored--and I changed it to the new card name. Voila! Everything looks like it's working!

The SB gold card is a joke--the system gives out rewards (stars) based on the purchases that are recorded. It takes between $40 and $80 of purchases to trigger a $3 to $4 reward. There are bonus freebies every now and then--mostly then! I'm not sure that it's a good idea to keep me informed regarding how much I'm spending daily on SB's products!

Clinks and blinks! Slinks and stinks! Drinks and winks! Minks and rinks!

2665

Had a good dance class today--some new ones but mostly older ones. Class was small--perhaps only about 10-11 people! Many people were at Reno festival--dancing their boots off!

I went to CoCo's and had a regular breakfast dish--Florentine omelet with hash browns and an English muffin. Simple, tasty and satisfying!

Ate lightly for the rest of the day--had apple and fig newtons for dinner!

I didn't nap a lot today--did some a bit before class and after dancing!

R&R on the schedule for the weekend--anticipating a busy time next week! One or two things each day next week--dentist, doctor, PD group, dance classes, dinner with dance class, plus regular activities!

All for now! It's time to plow! Don't now how? Or milk a cow! Roast a sow! Take a bow!

2666

No class today! Had a big lunch at Annie's, did a latte and breakfast bun, a scoop of ice cream, and fruit for dinner. Also hit the gym!

Read last night about the polyp that still has to be addressed--the details are gruesome and worrisome! I have to go back over some of the material prior to seeing the doctor next week. The details I read raise some concern regarding what looks like I will have to get done.

I dreamed last night that I bumped into the H's on my way to dinner. They were going to the same cafe, but were meeting another couple. I joined them for dinner, but things were a bit uncomfortable. I realized that I was intruding on what was meant to be a friendly meeting of the two couples--but I stayed anyway. I felt that I had not seen the H's for a while--and that they could make it up with the couple at their next dinner. I went through the stuff I had been doing since I saw them last.

This afternoon there was a huge buildup of clouds followed by a lightning storm and eventually some rain. I sat and watched the storm approach--it was very peaceful even though there was a lot of lightning. Our power went out momentarily--caused by a local lightning strike. But things just went offline for a brief spell--and power was restored almost faster than I found a flashlight.

Dance class tomorrow--went over some of the dances but have a few more to review.

My PCP called to say that my lab tests didn't come up with anything of concern. That was a quick turnaround--I only gave the samples yesterday!

2667

Saw the PCP today--but no news on polyp status! Got sucked into the big wait for the blood draw--fortunately, I had essentially fasted but didn't have an appointment. They were more organized this time around--I only had about a 1.5 hour wait to get bled. That's done and I don't have to go back on another day--hurrah!

After the blood draw--I was hungry! Went to the BBQ place and had a tasty prime rib sandwich--with a load of fries! Yummy, yummy, for my tummy!

No dance class in the morrow--guess I'll make it to the gym. Didn't go today--was blurred to after seeing the doctor and awaiting the lab taking the blood sample. Rested some-until I went out for a latte. My cracked lip is better--I do think that the plastic straws were the cause of the irritation. Haven't used a straw for a couple of days now--and my lip is almost back to normal.

Went through my check list with the PCP--covered most items on the list. Will update the list for next week's appointment with Dr. Long. The area of concern is near a valve in the intestinal system. Will look it up on the web--and see if I can scope out what needs to be done before meeting with Long.

Confirmed a dental appointment for next Monday--hygiene and exam. That will take place after the May Meeting of the Folsom PD support  group. Next week will be a busy one!

2668

Dance class went well today--and I'm still feeling the good effects of the class now. I was stuck in the front row--which meant I had to concentrate more so I could "lead" the dances when my back was to the class. I did alright--especially on dances I hardly knew!

I realized after I made yesterday's post that I did not record the dream I had on Sunday night. I was with HSP, the elderly person in whose house I once rented a room, and some others.  HSP was driving his car and I was in the passenger's seat. HSP is quite old--but he was still driving the last time I saw him. HSP was having some problems--he was spacing out as he drove. We nearly hit several other vehicles or pedestrians as he faded in and out of awareness.

I finally got him to pull to the curb and I got him out of the car. He started to walk away but collapsed and fell to the sidewalk. The other passengers had by now got out of the vehicle. They were helping me to support HSP who was still trying to walk. I kept talking to him--trying to get him to notice what he was doing and the problems he was experiencing. He continued to drift in and out of awareness. At times, he seemed to understand what I was saying to him--and then he would fade away and begin trying to move and walk.

It was clear that he was having some type of stroke or such. Some of us were trying to call 911 as we struggled to restrain HSP.

The dream was very real--I kept feeling a sense of profound dread and hopelessness regarding what was happening.

See my PCP in the morning--I have a lot on my plate that I need to talk over. Hopefully, there will be some lab results to discuss.

2669

The day after M day is now the day of the Truck! My appointment to get an oil change turned into a several $$ episode. Replaced, again, the water pump--plus had several other relatively minor repairs that still added up! But, it's better than the engine exploding while I'm motoring back and forth.

Found out what taxis cost--a ride back home from the repair shop ran about $3.00 per mile. However, that expense was small compared to the repair bill!

Yesterday's dance was still with me today! I've been puzzling over the Beautiful Goodbye dance that was introduced. I think I've got it down and can dance it when it reappears.

Class tomorrow--but none on Thursday! Have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. I've got a tender spot on the inside of my lip that is annoying--hopefully it will go away tonight. I've flushed it with antiseptic--I think it's a reaction to using plastic straws in my drinks. The straws either nicked the area or the area is exhibiting an allergic response to the presence of the materials.

Got up early this morning and didn't get a big nap today--was back and forth dealing with the truck issues. Tomorrow I dance!

2671-2670

The big M-day is sliding to a close! It's been an interesting weekend! Bumbled about yesterday but had a nice brunch today with family--and then went to a dance and danced for 2.5 hours! I knew nearly all of the dances--or mostly knew them! There were two near the end that I sat out on--too complicated to get on the floor.

There were not a lot of people at the dance--M-day probably took its toll. Busy week on the platter! Lots of shuffling back and forth--starting in the morrow with getting my truck serviced. Have to be up and out in the morning very early!

It is still somewhat early tonight but I'm feeling drowsy--and I do have to get moving when the sun arrives. So it's goodnight to all and to all a good night!

2672

I seem to be feeling better today--more energetic, light symptoms, focused, clearer, and so forth. Dance class today felt good and I was able to move better than usual.

I read some articles about PD and movement/music--I seem to feel what the researchers are discussing.

I got a note back from the place where the Orangevale PD support group meets. PF, the moderator, is no longer with them--and another person has taken her place. That person didn't make it to yesterday's meeting because of a migraine episode. Everyone should be there for the June meeting.

The person who sent the update confirmed that there has been no further explorations regarding having a PD dance class at the facility--they need more than just an initial donation.

I'm convinced that dance is helping me moderate my symptoms--possibly even reversing some items.

We shall see, we shall see!

2673

Went to PD support meeting--we were on our own! The person who was leading the group (the last time I went--PF) had turned things over to a new person. Alas, the new person didn't show up today! There were several new people so we did a roundtable introduction--focused on when we were diagnosed, the symptoms each of us had, medications, and so forth. I came away with the sense that I'm going to step up and help facilitate the group. I want to talk with PF though and see what she left in place.

I came away from the session with a better feeling than I have previously experienced. I'm getting inklings of a little bubble of energy coursing through me--an energy that has been a long time missing. We shall see--this month is blanketed with medical/dental issues, lots of dancing, practical things to get done, and probably more.

What more can I say? Today was a goodly day, in every way! Hip, hip, hooray!

2674

Dreamed last night--a continuation of some previous dreams that involved the same characters and storyline. I don't know when I had previous dream segments--I don't think they ever surfaced. But in the midst of last night's dream, I realized that I had seen some parts and people before.

In last night's dream, I was working with an accomplice. He was a big, chubby guy who was not too bright. He would take my directions and just do them, often without any comment or reservations. We were working for a syndicate boss--picking up and delivering shipments of different types of contraband. My partner and I had decided to skim off something from each shipment--not a lot per load but enough to give us something extra every time. We were being paid well for each delivery--the skimming just sweetened the action for us.

There were a couple of problems! One was that the syndicate boss was my father! The second--he had found out that the shipments were being skimmed. He had also found out who was doing the skimming--me and my partner.

The dream revolved around me and my partner trying to wriggle our way out of being caught by a cadre of enforcers that the boss had sent to punish us for our transgressions. The dream action was tense and dark--not a restful scenario. I was wedged between feeling good that I had found a way to pull off such a feat--and feeling bad that we had been found out and that it was my father that I had betrayed.

PD support group in the morning and dance class in the afternoon--going to be a full and busy day! Rain is forecast--if so, it will be a good thing!

2675

Cinco de Mayo! Made it to dance class--and it felt good even though I was really logy and heavy yesterday and this morning. Dancing, moving, helps make the gremlins fade away!

I'm feeling tired tonight--but a good kind of tired.

I rediscovered the Code site--where even young kids can learn to write code. Will check it out with the grandkid--there is a section using Frozen characters! She will like that, I'm sure! I think it would work best on a iPad or such--but can get by with a laptop. Just not as easy as pointing and dragging with a finger!

Got a call today from the doctor's office I go to regarding the removal of the remaining polyp. Have an appointment towards the end of this month. He is a laparoscopic expert--sounds right! Awaiting the biopsy results from last Thursday's adventure.

Have a PD support group meeting this coming Thursday--then a dance class in the afternoon. Dance class on Friday and a dance on Sunday--Mother's Day! I think there will be some activity this weekend around the Sunday events.

Dance schedules are a jumble this month--but then it's summer and they get more turbulent.

I started watching Netflix's Daredevil series (1st season)--a shocker! Dense, intense and no incense! Show was renewed for a 2nd season--I'll probably to all of the current episodes. Lots of Hitchcock left--but they are not all that absorbing. However, they are short--makes for good filler items.

2676

Finally, it is actually Monday--at least it is here right now! Already Tuesday elsewhere! But no place where it is now still Sunday, I suppose--except in the historical records!

I awoke and took my morning medications, napped for a bit, and then arose and had some prune juice. My bowels are moving--the juice has helped! Everyday as the doctor suggests seems to be the way to go!

Had a dream last night part of which involved the grandkid (she was grabbing items, using them in all kind of ways, and in the process breaking many of the items) and other parts I don't seem to remember now. The dreams all felt tense and confrontative--tense and filled with undercurrents.

I went to Panera's and had a ham/spinach soufflé and a pecan roll. I later went to SB's and had a latte and a spinach and cheese croissant. I came back and napped for a while. Now, I'm awake and feeling the slowness of this day--like the slowness of the past few days.

I've run some errands, signed up for a dance class dinner on the 21st, combed through my calendar events for May and tried to make sense of what is or is not happening as the month unfolds.

I grow groggy as the day heats up this afternoon! Will eat lightly for dinner (apple and juice). Dance class tomorrow--I elected to not go to the gym today. Have been doing some minor exercises here at the house--gets the blood flowing and helps perk me up a bit.

It's another slow day, in this month of May! What can I say? It will run away, someday, some way!

2677

I'm out of sync today! I awoke thinking it was Monday already--it is not, it's Sunday still! It seems as if everything has slowed down and that time is passing very slowly. Short segments of time feel like hours--everything is taking a lot of time to happen.

I spent a hunk of time, yesterday and today, looking online for pumice toilet bowl tools. I had thought they would be easy to find locally (Lowe's, HomeDepot, Walmart's, etc.). I did find some but not one simple version with a stone and a handle. There was one model that was available in cases of 6 that ran about $50! I finally located on the Walmart's site a way to by single units and have them shipped. They cost about $10 each but have free shipping. I ordered two--one for me and one for MD! She is the one who asked me to look into getting one for her. I have this plan to give it to her on Mother's Day along with one free toilet scrub! Should be a hit!

I also worked with my credit card company to unravel an odd debit they had made. We figured it out (and that it wasn't anything of substance)--but no conclusion as to why it had been made. Gremlins in the systems, perhaps!

I had a tasty Indian lunch buffet today--the first big meal I've eaten since last week's surgery. I'm overdue for an elimination--I picked up some prune juice yesterday and started off today with a draught of juice. My PCP had mentioned that it would be wise for me to have a daily does of prune juice to keep things on keel! I'll be taking his advice! Back to SB's today and a tasty latte! Oh, yeah!

Tomorrow is Monday for real this time! Monday in May! May it be Monday! Oh, yeah!

2678

I had a vivid dream last night--it was an emotional dream! The dream involved me and my ex (who arrived here in the evening and stayed the night so she could be with the grandkid today). In the dream, my ex and I were talking about some things she planned to do--this was back in the time when we were together. She was telling me some things she wanted to get done--and in the midst of the back and forth, I suddenly realized that she was lying to me and had been doing so for quite a while.

At first I was really sad--but as we continued the conversation my sadness turned into anger. I got really upset--I was in a rage! The depth of the sadness and of the rage astonished me--I was nearly ready to jump out of bed and go screaming down the street. The emotions that were evoked surprised me--I awoke soon after those emotions peaked and I felt the dream reverberating through my being.

I think the combination of the turbulence created by the surgery I had on Thursday (and the buildup to that event), the arrival of my ex, the full moon (pending), and life in general, triggered the dream.

Today was filled with grandkid items (playground, eating, swimming, and more), going to the gym, doing research on plantar warts (the grandkid has one on her foot) and their possible remedies, running errands, and probably more--but no nap! I think I slept really well last night--despite the strong dream!

It''s now still muggy--also getting late to the gate! So I'll abate and close the gate! Enumerate!

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May Day! And the temperature is rising! 90 degrees outside at this time of night! I turned on the AC for the first time this year--does that mean it's going to be hot, hot, hot until September or beyond?

Made it to dance class today--and it went well despite yesterday's procedure. I slept really well last night. I was hungry today and ate a fair amount. I had a Frap--I had not had one for a couple of days.

I'm feeling somewhat rocky today--a product of the past few days no doubt.

I don't really have much to say tonight--not anything on my TV channel of interest.