2345

March marches on--last day of this busy month with lots of twists and turns. I'm leaving the month a lot slower than I entered--and that's so for the whole year so far.

Missed dance class yesterday--dealing with the plumbing problem and just being tired. Went to bed early last night (and the night before)--but that let me sleep soundly for several hours although I woke up just after midnight in both cases.

I'm about to head to today's dance class--will be a challenge but I need to move and to find out what I can and cannot do. I've taken two measures of caffeine--and fueled up for the afternoon. Will see how things go--when the music starts. There is a class tomorrow--and a dance on Sunday. I'll do both and see what emerges--wondering if there is anything that can be done with medications to restore what seems to have regressed.

Tomorrow is April Fools Day--the first day of April! My body could play a trick on me--and let me move without restriction. That would be helpful--I dreamt last night something about moving and not moving. I also think I dreamt about Plan B's--possible routes that I could take given the resources that I possess. My daytime concerns are filtering into my nighttime dreaming--trying to sort through the many-sided issues that I am being prompted to address.

April showers bring spring flowers--and light up the month of May!

2346

Visitors are on the road again--and the home front is quiet. Everyone is sleeping--or so it seems.

Plumber came today--and plunged the toilet and sink in MD's bathroom. Charged a huge fee to do the duty--but at least now we don't have to play bathroom roulette with just one loo.

I didn't make dance class today--could have rushed there for part of it, but napped instead. I'm feeling anxious for some reason--perhaps from the problems I'm having with movement and what that portends on all fronts. Right now, I'm feeling buzzy and whacked--Lots of random thoughts and images floating through my head. I think I've eaten as much as I needed today--and will only a light dinner. I'll continue to do R&R--and let the regular patterns settle back in place.

Dance class tomorrow--and get a measure of what my movement is like. Also class on Friday--and a dance on Sunday, I believe. Plenty of in motion opportunities--to get an idea of what I doing.

I need to verify the dance workshop reservation in April--I haven't heard from anyone even though I registered online. Sign or symbol--hint or not?

There are other things I need to get handled--but will not drift into making the a to-do list posting.

Slept really well last night--a solid block of sleep starting about 10pm to the early light.

2347

Slow day--in every way. Printed some info for MD--and picked up a latte and cheese danish from SB's. Went to the senior apartments just down the street--part of Plan B investigations. They are called Vintage Oaks--have 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom units. Rent on a 1-bedroom unit is around $800--units are roomy and good looking. They don't have much going on at the location--just places to live. I probably qualify for placement there--my income is right in the ballpark of the limits they have for getting a unit there. The leasing agent gave me the info on two other local complexes--which have slightly lower rental rates.

Listening to newborn and 14-month old cry in stereo--I'm treading water until it's time to head for class. Looking forward to moving some--and get some respite from the flux and flow of the infant parade.

MD's toilet is apparently plugged up--she called a plumber who will arrive tomorrow. She and the visitors (and occasionally a member of my daughter's entourage) are using my bathroom--yes, Plan B is the way to go!

Watched a bit more of the Netflix movie The Homespun--with Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank. It's been a tough movie to watch--something about it is just not right but I can't put my finger on it precisely. May or may not continue to watch it--may switch to Midsomer Murders (newest releases).

2348

Easter Monday--or is that not allowed? Full day--started out with PD support group meeting (preceded by a latte). Support group was better than usual--or I was in a better place perhaps. I got fairly foggy by the end of the session--mostly from lack of food. I left meeting and went to BBQ place for a hearty lunch--pork chop, mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, and garlic bread. Glad I ate well--since the afternoon dental appointment had me sitting in the chair for 2 hours.

I was given a full mouth cleaning/scaling--and a tooth repair that kept the tooth versus doing a root canal and cap. The dentist took a lot of time drilling out the decay--it wasn't always pleasant but she kept the tooth.

Came home to MD's visitor and his little boy--both looked frazzled. It makes me tired just looking at them--they have got to be both bored and ready to move on. But they are locked into their schedule of busses and planes--with a long haul reverse route backtracking how they got here.

MD had made no plans for making sure the self-invited guests had food--both amounts and content. They arrived too late for food around midnight on Saturday--had a slight meal for Easter brunch and an even slighter dinner. Don't know what they did for breakfast and lunch today--had KFC for dinner. Both kids went into a crying binge around and after dinner--we had them in stereo!

Tomorrow is a dance class--which I'm looking forward to. It was clear in the support group session that people are putting more time and effort into their exercise regimes--which I need to emulate.

2349

Easter Sunday--resurrection delayed. Got to bed late last night (this morning)--and awoke early as well. Been a muddy day--like slugging through some form of mire as the day unfolded.

MD's grandchild and his son have landed--after a long period of waiting last night. We had brunch--with the contingent all around the table. Not a particularly festive brunch--I keep feeling like I'm treading water.

Plan B has to be initiated--an article in today's paper indicated that staying on a waiting list for 18 months will not be unusual. So that means I should put my name in place as soon as possible--a lot can happen in 18 months.

The next step--happens tomorrow! PD support group meeting in the morning--dentist in the afternoon. Hopefully, some good sleep tonight--and I need to prep for tomorrow tonight. Doing laundry as I post--do so while the doing is good.

The visitors will be here through Wednesday--they'll start their reverse exodus then.

2350

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday--the day of resurrection or such. Will I resurrect--will I ascend? Will anybody--why don't we all give it a try? 1, 2, 3--up, up and away!

I printed out MD's weekly AWAD list--and I had a large breakfast. Also had a dense chocolate latte alter in the day--and some chicken salad for dinner. I also took nap after all that--and I stopped by the Plan B place. The offices were closed--probably for the holiday weekend. The complex is large--has a swimming pool and some other amenities. I'll revisit them next week--they may point me elsewhere and that will be fine. Has to be a place around somewhere--that is similar to the place in PA like I had selected for that location.

Awaiting (not to excitedly) for the arrival of the weekend visitors--MD's grandson and great grandson all in a row! They are making quite a trek to get here--so MD can see one of her great grandchildren. Skype would have been a simpler and more efficient way to do this--and do it again and again. But who am I to talk--the non-skyper speaks!

I'm still reverberating from the ending of House of Cards--a shocking conclusion to what is aptly named in the title. The house remains standing--at least in the final scene. In movies evil seldom wins--this time it does and does so convincingly.

Time to go--time to flow! Let me know--if it's going to snow! River of dreams--dancing in streams!

2351

Good Friday--and the Easter bunny is upon us. I finished House of Cards--or rather it finished me. I somehow guessed how it would end--and it wouldn't be the Nixon ending. Spacey and Wright make for the evil duo--and they continue on despite all that is going on.

Dance went well today--although I didn't fuel up early and felt the loss toward the end of class. The weekend looms as being more hectic than anticipated--visitors coming in tomorrow (or later). Easter Sunday to be hosted by the ex and her BF--I'm looking for options, something that will be less crowded. Plan B--where is Plan B? The more I ponder--the more sense it makes.

It's been warm--both day and night. Not as hot as last year this time--but plenty warm for March and Easter. Not sure what the plans are for the grandkid and daughter and BH--they'll probably be out with the H-family contingent.

The new power converter works--and seems to charge fairly quickly despite the layers of pins that are involved.

Slept fairly well last night--did a 6 hour stretch according to my FitBit. I've been going to bed earlier--and that seems to help lengthen the duration of that initial slumber.

2352

Dancing went well today--thanx to caffeine and food, medications and rest. I was a little clunky--but overall did well even with some new dances.

I had a dream last night about getting some work done on my body--at one point the person doing the bodywork stepped back and started saying, "Heal yourself. Heal yourself!" At that point I felt floods of energy surging upward through my body--The bodyworker was being pulled back away from me but she continued to say the words like a mantra for me to continue.

I picked up a converter for my computer power source--there was one nearby at Best Buy. They are like an Apple store within a store--they had the converter in stock and it seems to work. What a crazy little $10 part that probably nearly everyone needs--should they have to replace the power source and find out after the fact that this part is needed.

Dance class tomorrow--and then more relatives arriving (daughter's cousin and young boy). Oh, boy--oh, joy! It's Easter weekend--which is chaos enough without an influx of new people. I cap off Easter (literally) with a dental appointment on Monday--some deep scaling and a cavity repair.

Granddaughter is here for the spring break period--getting to know her little brother and seeing what life is like with a newbie around. She had some friends over today--the trampoline was put to good use.

2353

Dancing went well today--the double caffeine seems to help unfreeze things along with plenty of food. I found myself just enjoying the music and movement--especially when we danced for the seniors who are being taken care of at the facility.

The power cord came as promised--but the connector doesn't work on my computer--I think there is an adapter that marries the cord and device but I'll have to go to an Apple store to get the precise info. I was correct in that the old cord is frayed and damaged--and needs to be replaced.

I slept well last night--6 hours straight in one stretch! I didn't do anything on my plan B today--will try adds top by tomorrow and pickup any info they may have.

It's early here tonight--just a bit past 9pm, but I'm feeling drowsy. So will sign off for now--sync my FitBit and read myself to dreams.

2354

Better day today--dance class went better than expected. The R&R plus some attention to details of what movements were not working--got me moving better. Also, the attention to diet also helped--had a sandwich and latte, followed by a V8 Fusion, and a Mac and cheese and lobster dinner. The double dose of caffeine I think really kickstarts it all--will see tomorrow when I go to EDH class.

Over the weekend, I noticed that my Mac power cable was frayed--it still seems to work but I'm concerned that it will stop working. So I went on the Apple store--and ordered a replacement cable. Will be delivered tomorrow--ordering it was done quickly and simply. Even though the site has probably thousands of items--I found what I wanted really quickly and ordered it with no hassle.

I slept well last night and this morning--although I did dream about dealing with a crew of people who were installing a fence on my dream property. A logical dream topic given the real crew who were in fact doing such an install--late into the evening as it turned out.

I did some investigation of possible Plan B locations--one that is just around the corner. I will drop in sometime this week--and pick up whatever info they may have. The place would be ideal--just around the block from where I am today. There's a cadre of people who live there--who hang out at Raley's.

It's early still--only about half past 8pm. There's a full moon in the evening sky--on or about this first day of Spring.

2355

I have rested--a lot over these past few days. Hopefully, rested and recouped enough to do some dancing in tomorrow's class. While dancing, I will pay attention to what I can and cannot do--and adjust my movements to accommodate the places where I'm having difficulties.

Today, there was a distraction that went through the entire day--people next door making some changes to the fence along our common boundary. There were heavy pounding sounds that reverberated throughout the house--several of the blows were to the wall to my room that faces the fence. Thumps and bumps--rattles and shakes. Plus the rains came late in the afternoon--and the fence guys had to keep working. With fences down or open--the dogs can escape which would not be an ideal thing to deal with.

I had a breakfast of a latte and cheese pastry--followed by a lunch of fries, polish sausages, fried veggies, and garlic bread. Dinner was light--apple, walnut/zucchini bread, and tapioca. No extra caffeine over these past few days--but will boost things up tomorrow with a V8 Fusion. Has to be some way to break through this log jam of motion stopping--will pump things up tomorrow and see what happens.

The grandkid (7 year old) returns tomorrow--she's been at her dad's while her baby brother has been settling in. She will be here during her spring break period--with a lot of time to bond with the new one and begin to deal with having a sibling around.

2356

Light rain this afternoon--balmy weather. I slept a lot last night--and into today. Just being quiet and still--eating, sleeping, waiting (for what?). Babe is doing good--he's starting to gain weight on a daily basis and is eating and eliminating as expected. The parents were told they didn't have to make a return visit until the end of the month. Lots of visitors arriving--dad has many relatives in the area so they are expecting steady flow for a while.

I thought about going to SS dance today--but my spirit wasn't into the idea. Will wait and go to Tuesday/Wednesday classes--and see then if this break period, over the weekend, brings back any movement and motion. It has been restful to just do nothing--to rest and sleep.

I mentioned that I had to give right away to a flock of turkeys on Friday--today there was a dead duck on the side of the road. Guess he didn't waddle fast enough--there's a flock of ducks in that area (minus one). Do turkeys and ducks have the right away--is that in the vehicle code somewhere?

I'm coming to the end of House of Cards--and it's getting more and more grimy. It's an interesting film--set up against this year's political activities. It's covering some of the same ground as reality--which makes it compelling but hard to stomach. Portraying the President and First Lady as craven opportunists--and as deadly evil, makes for finding out how it comes to an end compelling.

Onward to the conclusion of House of Cards--know when to fold 'em!

2357

People starting to appear--to visit with the new parents and babe. Probably will be even more tomorrow--the dad has a huge number of relatives in this area. Babe is doing well--losing a bit of weight since milk hasn't fully started (C-section delays milk production).

Made a copy of the babe and the great grandmother's photo--0 to 99 in one photo. MD looks great in the photo--not a mean feat at 99. Also pointed MD's word list for the week--and printed the photos at the same place. Digital is pure magic--so many things that are being done with it all over the world.

The device that prints the photos looks like a big box with lots of feeder sites--it takes about anything that carries images or accepts payments. I managed to print the photos in a short time--just following the on-screen prompts. I think the device was made by Sony--box-like but functional!

I slept fairly well last night--two fragments with a hole in the middle of the night. The dryer was running late--helping dry some things that the babe needed. I didn't wake up because of the dryer--I had a bladder attack yesterday and last night. My bladder overfloweth--and that kept me going up and down.

Cashed my tax refund check from the IRS--speedy refunding on their part. Computers do it all--no human intervention needed.

I thought the lawnmower had just restarted--but it was the neighbor's motorcycle (loud and nasty sounding).

2358

The new grandkid is being softly cradled in his new home--with mom and dad and doggies make 5. The older grandkid has been at her father's home--but I expect she'll be parachuting in tomorrow. Mom and dad were zonked from the week's earlier adventures--but they are catching up. Today there was a photo of the new kid and great grand mother--one who is 99 years older than the new one. Great image--digital cameras are something else!

I made it to dance class today--and did a bit better than yesterday. First off, I slept long and hard last night--except for the several bathroom breaks I had to make. I ate a lot--both last night and today. I'm still having difficulty with getting my feet to make the dance patterns--but maybe there's hope. Since I was more relaxed today--I could do a bit more than usual. Not a big class today--most everyone is heading up to the Boogie weekend. I regret not being able to make such a journey--but it would be a waste of time given what I'm able to do right now. Hopefully, we can adjust the medications in my next visit with the neurologist--and get me back to moving smoothly and well.

As I drove to class today--there was a flock of turkeys crossing the road. There were lots of females--and several males in full flower, tails faced open. The cars had to stop to let the parade go past--don't know where they were headed, but appeared to going somewhere. A turkey parade--for St. Patrick's Day perhaps, just a little late.

Alles fur now-ness--good night-ness to all!

2359

Happy St. Patrick's Day--green makes the scene! I can't seem to get going today--made it to the Trager session after waiting for the dishwasher repair person. Trader session was the highlight of the day--but dance class left me warped again.

New grandkid and mother/dad returned when I was at class--they are taking some quiet/private space as they settle back in.

As I told the Trager person today--I'm feeling wobbly. I'm not on track anymore--I'm flipping and flopping and not going anywhere. I'm having a lot of trouble in dance class--and in general. My feet are not going where I want them to go--and my legs feel heavy and dense. Food helps a little--but even that is not producing any energy boosts like it once did.

It's really early now--and I'm fading fast. Have to let go--and let be.

2360

Made it to the hospital--and held the newest grandkid. He is so tiny (despite his weight and size)--so amazing. The mom is doing well--even though she went through a lot in the process. BH is giving a great deal of support--he's basically living in the hospital room.

The dogs are barking continuously--why? There must be some creature outside--a cat, dog, or other animal hanging around outside. They stopped momentarily--and then resumed. It's annoying--and tension-producing.

We (MD and I) helped boost the number of people in the room--there were the four generations of family, the baby, a friend, the father, me, and an occasional medical person.

Also had the dishwasher repair person here today--he'll be back tomorrow with a $45 part and will install it. I could probably figure out how to install the replacement part--but it's probably best to let the expert make the fix.

It's getting late--and I'm getting drowsy. Dance class tomorrow hopefully--and a Trager session! Yes oh yes--let the Trager times roll!

2361

Birch has arrived--by Cesarean section on the Ides of March! Really big guy--8 lbs 7 ounces 21.5 inches! They tried labor only at first--but he was too big. So they pushed him back in--and did a C-section. All is well with everyone--but they'll have to spend a few nights in the hospital to make sure the surgery is healing well.

I'll go over tomorrow afternoon--or early Thursday morning. The dishwasher broke--the repairman is scheduled for tomorrow morning and MD has a doctor's appointment. She and A, her caregiver, may head over after the appointment--or perhaps go over with me if I end up going tomorrow afternoon.

I'm the dog and fish caretaker--I heard them carrying on last night and wondered what was going on. Turns out they were reacting to people leaving in the middle of the night--as labor began.

I'm feeling fragmented and antsy--my routine has been disrupted. I didn't make it to dance today--and will probably miss tomorrow's class as well. My food intake was also fractured today--and my medication intake. Everything seems to be sliding sideways--I feel like I'm running to keep up with it all and not doing so.

I had an elaborate dream last night--about house sharing with a half dozen men. I was the group's minder--and spent a lot of time in the dream keeping things on course. There were a lot of details involved--food, schedules, making sure we were safe, and much more.

My FitBit indicated that I slept a good 7 hours--with only minor visits to the loo!

Welcome, Birch--welcome to this crazy, hazy world!

2362

I've been jittery and anxious-feeling all day today--I can't seem get still even though I slept a lot last night and today. I've nearly worn a hole in my mobile slot simulations--playing them on and on until I nod off or the battery gets low.

There is a pall of tension in the house--everyone waiting for the new kid to arrive. I'm sure my daughter is ready for him to arrive--but she's been really patient and steady as she waits.

Me, I can't seem to focus--nothing make sense anymore. I'm disappointed with my increase of symptoms--and the loss of sureness in my feet and legs. Even food is not helping--I had a dense pasta dish for lunch but it didn't bring me back to earth as it has done in the past.

I'm craving something--but have no precise idea of what? Dance class tomorrow--will see if that helps or not. I didn't do any exercise over this past weekend--maybe should have done so (but too late now).

Watched an episode of House of Cards--gets more creepy with each installment. But it is intriguing--especially since it's layered over of today's real events.

This too shall pass--no doubt it will all do so eventually. It will happen with or without my participations--only the flow will survive, will endure. I babble--time to close the post!

2363

Slow Saturday--made slower by the change to DST. When I awoke this morning, I suddenly realized that today was when we shift to DST--spring forward. I checked the clocks and set them forward--if they hadn't already done so themselves (digital is great!).

My one digital LED clock--knows to change when to spring forward and fall back. It also keeps the clock going if there's a power outage--it shifts back to the power when it comes back on line. Magic--not so, just high tech on the move.

I'm trying to watch the rest of House of Cards--it's so filled with treachery and backstabbing that it's tough to watch. Spacey and Wright make a double dynamic duo--on the dark side of things already dark and weird.

My laundry is almost dry--so I'll be dropping this dribble and heading to the fold and fold routine. I spent the day doing not much of anything--although I did cleanup/out one sack of stuff in the closet. Progress--slow but sure!

2364

No birthing today--daughter will get a sonogram on Monday and they'll go from there. Birthing will happen in the boy's own time--that's how it always happens. Meanwhile, the rains keep coming--and the winds keep blowing. March marches on--as it always does as well.

I slept well last night--nine hours total in two phases. Felt good--and I napped some this afternoon. I didn't do much today--mostly slept, napped, ate, and rested. Had a good warm soup for lunch--a lentil, quinoa, kale, and chicken adventure from Panera's. Very tasty--and very satisfying!

Printed MD's AWAD word list from the past week--and ran a few errands. But mostly took a day of R&R--and tried to stay warm (the wet weather seems colder than it is somehow).

A few times today I had to hoof it to the truck and back--running between the raindrops. It felt good to jog some like that--my body felt comfortable with the running motion and the feel of the road underneath me. When it stops raining I may start trying some light jogging--nothing too strenuous but easy motions. I could start here in the neighborhood--and there are several nearby trails that go along the river and through some parks.

I also started doing some research regarding recliners--I'm sure I could put one to good use. There's a store just down the road a bit--perhaps will visit with them in the morrow.

2365

Rainy day--windy and wet! I slept poorly last night--and felt it as I went through the day. My feet and legs were like lead in dance class--and I had trouble making the patterns. I just felt wobbly inside--a feeling that I've encountered all week.

Tonight I plan to sleep until I get unwobbled--or some such state.

I've dumped MD's AWAD for the week--her caregiver has had to skip a few days this week (and last) and MD is getting wobbly as well.

My daughter's also wobbly--since she's about to both her second child.

Got my state tax refund--a sum so meager that if the check were to disappear I wouldn't know it was gone. More coming from the Feds--but it will take bit longer.

Starting to fade--have to sign off!

2366

Today's dance class went well--the info re HMcA and me was told to everyone. There's still some mystery surrounding when what happened with us when we first met and danced--but nothing to spin time around. More pertinent was when and how she passed so soon--it's clear now that she went quickly. Too young--too soon!

Will probably revisit some of that tomorrow--at the Friday class. No one here really knew her--and she and I had lost contact quite a few years ago. Still shocks me and make me feel sad that she's gone--hope her daughter and grandkids are doing well. Life goes on--until it doesn't! That sounds harsh--but it is true.

I'm trying to get used to my rearranged space--and have noted some issues. I need to get a good recliner--and let go of my Ikea unit that does not quite match my frame. I could use one that reclines, massages, and that will let me nap comfortably--I know there is a chair just right for me. I'll just have to hunt some up--and go try them out.

Lots of rain predicted--but maybe not as much as will appear. I watched the last episode of Doc Martin--which brought the whole piece to a not so satisfying conclusion. I suppose that is in case the series is extended--but probably not. The overall series also had an unusual feature (for a series)--persons/roles were dropped and changed throughout. Have to wonder why in some cases--for example the receptionist. Not much of a point of curiosity--just was noted as I watched. I'm now watching the new episodes of House of Cards--day and night up against Doc movie. House of Cards is intense--almost to much in some scenes.

It's early--but I'm fading. Had a ragged sleep last night--I could have used my proposed recliner. May it be so--that I recline away the time.

2367

Dancing in EDH was good today--no stress, no strain! Just moving and grooving--like it ought to be! Tomorrow is FO class--which also seems to go well.

Ron is coming--or so says the forecasts. Lots of it--with flood warnings and such. Like my newly reconfigured room--but not sure what to do with the overflowing closet. Stuff there was taken from piles and stuffed into boxes and such--question is what to do with all of it. There's no storage space anywhere--except in the closet. I'll figure a solution--but until then, my closet overflows.

It's early tonight--but I'm drowsy. I nodded off before dinner--and feel the same now.

Well, up in the morning--and review dances before class.

2368

The rugs are clean--and so is my space. There is a lot of stuff in the closet--but the space outside the closet is bigger and brighter. I awoke really early--and finished stowing things away. I don't know if I'll ever be able to find all that was purged--but most was not ever used for anything. The entire closet is filled with just such items--needs purging one box at a time.

I was jittery and buzzed out most of today--which continued on through dance class and beyond. The carpet cleaning was sprung on me--and I reacted/responded with my herculean effort at clearing out my room. I could imagine the cleaners moving my stuff around--what with so much of it just being clutter and debris.

I'm still feeling sad for the demise of HMcA--that she left so soon and that I hadn't maintained contact with her over the past few years. Of course, I haven't maintained contact with most everybody I've encountered on this life's journey--they have all disappeared into the mists. Last night/this morning, I recalled the joyous dancing HMcA and I once knew--it gave me the energy to go to class and do some moving. Meeting each day a dance at a time--however clumsy I may feel or may actually be. I signed up for the Dance for the Dream in April--I can't see myself doing the whole weekend but who knows? What may be--maybe!

Well it's about time for me to sleep through my 1st night AC--after cleaning/clearing/closeting. I opened my blinds while they were cleaning this morning--first fresh air in a while. Not going to be too cool to keep it open--and there may be some rain to help scour the mists.

Onward and onward--may the dancing be smooth and joyous!

2371-2369

Spaceville plus--I missed posting Saturday and Sunday! How did that happen--I only slightly remember not posting one day? I know I was shocked on Sunday when it was mentioned that HMcA had passed away on the 4th--and that shock came on more when I went home. But, I don't remember choosing to not post last night--I was shaken after hearing the news. We were dance partners for three of more years--and started teaching line dancing together for about 1.5 years. Most memorable time together--trip to the desert and Death Valley and spinning around the dance floor!

I recall spending time on the web--searching for more info re her passing. I finally got a brief mention on a dance web site--and I knew it was for sure. Part of me was denying that the news was real--but it was and that news shook me to the bone.

In addition, we had that huge windy storm on Saturday night--and me hearing that carpet cleaners were coming on Tuesday. For them to clean my room--I had to do a pre-clean excavation of stuff in the room. Right now, my closet is stuffed with all of the loose items that were in the room--lots of stuff, including the several boxes that have been stacked against a wall for nearly 2 years!

I had put "room clean" on my to-do list--but now it will be done. The only consideration--I hope I can find everything that I packed up and put away, somewhere! The upside--it will give me a chance to restore the room and make it usable, especially my desk. It took me most of the day to clear things up and out--I'm sure it will take me even longer to restore everything. It's actually kind of nice to not have much in the room--emptiness is expansive, liberating!

Everything now has a place and is in that place--wherever that place may be! Back to dancing tomorrow--and to a clean room.

2372

Slow moving day--but I finally made it up and out. Rainy day as well--things are turning green. I had a breakfast sandwich and a latte--then headed to dance class. Still have two classes going at the same time--until tax season is over and they get back the 2nd classroom. For now, it's noisy and distracting--and it's difficult to hear what's being said or the music. The stress of having to listen so intensely makes for tension--in both the body and the mind.

I stopped on the way home and devoured a flat bread sandwich at Panera's--had a 2nd flat bread for dinner. Feeling a bit hungry still--but no more food tonight. Started taking one of the Bio-Dent pills with each meal--the remedy that the person at the health clinic said worked for her. Strange combination of ingredients--but if they help repair my gums and dental issues, they will be worth investigating.

Daughter is scheduled to deliver in 5 or 6 days--no sign that he's coming early, yet. Like I mentioned elsewhere, she's being very matter-of-fact about it all--she seems at ease and steady.

No class tomorrow--will do some R&R and a few errands. Dance on Sunday--will save my energy for that event. Still early here tonight--but I'm starting to feel somewhat drowsy.

2373

Long busy day--started with a latte, support group, body work, lunch, dance class, dinner, and TV. Whew--I deserve to feel a bit tired tonight! Dinner was dubious--both last night and tonight. I had a pair of supposedly chicken tamales--that were, first, frozen and, two, failed to show evidence of any sign of a chicken having been included. The verde chicken enchiladas are much better--both items are from Raley's Deli area.

Dance class tomorrow--and a dance on Sunday. The Sunday dance has always been the best for me--I come away feeling like I've accomplished something after 2.5 hours of movement.

Daughter's pregnancy is coming to conclusion soon--she's doing well and has remained very solid throughout the last few months. I'm sure she'll be glad to have the delivery done though--and introducing the new boy to the world.

Bodywork session was very good today--the bodyworker is very good and very knowledgeable. I feel pleasantly tired from it all--not frazzled or freaky. I slept fairly well last night--and feel like I will do so tonight as well.

So good night--sleep in the light!

2374

Wild and woolly Wednesday--well, maybe just woolly! Made it to dance class in EDH today--it was an energizing foray but I'm feeling blitzed about now. I could have just slept all day today--but I managed to get up and out. Tomorrow is going to be full day (or almost)--breakfast, body work, dancing, prep for Friday's class, and whatever as well.

By the end of today's class I was feeling heavy and slow--I may need to only come to the last part of the class and save my energy for then.

It's still quite early--but I'm ready for bed (or rather my psyche seems ready)!

MD is still fending off the cold/flu she contracted--not easy given her age. Overheard the dance instructor talking about her mother--who is 105! Apparently she's cycling through a number of medical issues--doesn't sound like fun!

I awoke last night to an incredible itching on my legs (calves)--I applied an ointment that seems to ease the symptoms. I think it's triggered by some foods--especially acidic items. It's one of those things that seem to appear as I get older--one more item on my list of medical things I have to deal with.

Time for my renewed dental hygiene regime--I still feel like there is some of the fluoride paste that was applied on Monday. Keep on flossing--and all the other interventions. Put a water pick on my to-do list--one more thing to deal with.

2375

March didn't come in like a lion--It was a balmy, warm and humid day this first of March.

MD was up and down all night--fighting off the bug she got from somewhere. She didn't sleep well--and was hacking and coughing all night. I heard her up and about this morning around 6AM--really early for her.

Daughter and mate have mostly recovered from their bout with illness--just in time for the birthing no doubt. All is well in that department--she's now heading for the joyous conclusion of a nine month activity.

Went to dance class today in RC--fairly good sized class with 6 or 7 of us at the end. I was somewhat clumsy--but enjoyed the dancing. I didn't feel today as light and grounded as I felt yesterday afternoon--but I wasn't totally out of it either. I was hungry at the end of class--stopped on the way home to get an ice cream and some protein (chicken). Had chicken and apple for dinner--satisfied my hunger pangs.

Dance class tomorrow in EDH--with substitute teacher. She's filled in for S before--and is a good teacher/dancer.

News from the political front--not encouraging for the GOP/nation.