2131

Made it to early morning RSB--and did a good but tiring workout. Big class--15 people attending which is a lot given the space. We did a 7 station warmup--with two people per station for 4-45 second reps. I was winded by the time we finished that part of the session--then we moved on to gloves and the big bags in teams of three.

I haven't napped today--came home from RSB by way of optometrist, pharmacy, and BBQ lunch. I managed to plug up the toilet when I got home--and spent a while getting it unplugged. Have to drink some prune juice every day--or else both me and the toilet have problems. Movement is necessary in all respects--movement and flow.

Me and a partner won a brief toilet paper wrapping contest--I was the wrapee and my partner was the wrapper. I just spun around as fast as I could--and we stripped the rolls of paper quickly and well. It was sort of a Halloween activity--in the spirit thereof, I suppose. I got a bit dizzy--but I spotted and that helped. The dizziness came back in a couple of the warmup station tasks--but again I just adjusted and pushed on through.

Will do another RSB session in the morrow--and go to the Maidu PD support group meeting in the afternoon. Onward and onward--pushing the limits! Tonight expect few to none trick-or-treaters--MD wants to just turn off the lights and not answer the door.

2132

Twas brillig and the slithy toves--twas the night before Halloween and all things creepy are starting to creep. Rain today--a deluge that lasted for a spell before the sun reclaimed the heavens. I had lunch at the India buffet--and it was filling and left me logy. Printed out MD's word list--and did my laundry. Took a nap in the mid afternoon--awoke, finally, feeling somewhat alert.

Tomorrow is the hallowed day--along with the subsequent All Soul's Day, Day of the Dead, and so on. Early RSB session tomorrow--up and out by 8am or so. Then may make a trip to the optometrist on the way back--I broke the nose brace on my glasses. Using my glass case as a pill dispenser caused the problem--I must have broken it when I pulled out my pill case. Was lucky (I think) that the piece fell into the case--it could have fallen on the ground and I wouldn't have noticed it gone.

The shift in weather patterns makes me feel antsy--I prefer a constant clime whereas changes leave me shaky. And although I appear to be getting enough sleep--I continue to feel tired and logy. Except when I do an RSB session--or experience a fun dance class.

One of the neighbor's had a grand party today--over 30 vehicles parked along the street. I guess we weren't invited--was probably jammed since the rain would keep people inside.

Haven't been bombarded by other flapping bats--just that one the other night. Bats in the belfry--blind as a bat. Who scared the kitten--who spooked the cat?

2133

Went to Rescue dance session--even though I didn't feel like going. I was feeling heavy and tired--from the last two days of exercise perhaps. Or maybe my energy levels are just out of whack--but I'm glad I went even though the class was quite small. The instructor looks like she's burning the candle at both ends--she was spacey and easily distracted. Can't fault her--her husband is going in for surgery on Monday and she has to be concerned about the outcome.

My dance movements were better than they have been--the RSB sessions seem to be affecting my movement issues.

Into the holidaze season--boxing, dancing, events and such. Dancing interrupted until next year--except for the Rescue/EDH version of things. RSB expanded to three times per week--and then we'll move into the new facility.

R&R tomorrow--no classes scheduled. Just a few errands to do--MD's word list, laundry, and such. Nothing complex--like mounting my plates on the new vehicle. Oh, yes--the plates arrived in yesterday's mail drop.

2135-2134

Interesting couple of days--double sessions yesterday and dance class today. Yesterday, I felt like I was dancing better--after the morning's RSB session. My feet were doing more of the moves being asked for--the floor was the FO recreation wooden one which is the best of all those we dance on.

Today started slow--it was raining and cold. Half way through today's dances--I felt the shift that I feel when the dance steps start following the required patterns. I came away from class feeling a bit woozy--I hadn't eaten enough to keep me buoyed up. I had a pastry and latte for a late breakfast--and a half of a sandwich for lunch. Had a Frap and a chocolate brownie for snack after lunch--and the other half of the sandwich for dinner. I need to eat more than I'm eating--and cut back on the amount of sugar I'm ingesting. I need the bulk to keep up my strength and stamina--and the foods I'm eating to help me stay clear and awake as I move from session to session.

I just now nodded off--despite what I'm trying to do to access more of my dream content. It is getting late--time to sign off and let the dreams take over. So be it--time to roll with the rhythm and let my soul explode into the dream scape.

2137-2136

Lost daze--yesterday did an RSB session and a Trager massage. But somehow I let it flow by--I didn't make a post for some reason. Fitbit says I slept over 10 hours last night--I guess I fell asleep at the helm last night and got some needed rest.

I went to EDH dance class today--and I was sluggish and slow. The time went fast though--and I felt moderately better when the class was over. I stopped at SB's on the way home--had a Frap and a pastry. Then did a nap--and will soon do some dinner.

I recall that last night I was dive bombed by a bat--when I opened the front door a bat flew off the eaves and banged around inside the foyer. At first, I couldn't figure out what it was--but then I saw it as it fluttered around. It's almost Halloween--so bats would be appropriate.

Have a double day tomorrow--RSB and FO dance. Not much else to post about--will start filling out my ballot so I can drop it off for counting. The whole election thing has gone sideways--and will continue to be so for a while.

2138

Big crowd at the Folsom PD support group this morning--over 20 people. Lots of stories and impressions--especially from the new people. M's story was the most wrenching--spouse left him, took a lot of their money, and his family is not helping him sort through his difficulties. And he has PD--has it badly with lost of uncertainty and confusion. He was begging for help--and the group is not able to really do anything except point him to resources. His helplessness mirrors what we all are facing--loss of clarity, lots of uncertainty, ultimate physical/emotional collapse. By the end of the session--I was starting to feel the wear off of my meds and I needed food. I went directly to the BBQ place on the way home--and scarfed down a chicken Marsala pasta dish. I came home and napped--and just took my afternoon meds and drank a Vital Reds dose in a glass of juice. Feeling awake and alert right now--even though MD's phone rang a couple of times as I napped.

Tomorrow it will be RSB and Trager--and the requisite foods for the day along with a nap. I mapped out November activities--RSB, dancing, and such. It makes for a full month--with some tricky shuffles that have to be done to make up for lost dance days when the regular instructors are out of town. December will be much the same--which will make two months pf altered schedules and activity swaps. Not the ideal situations--but ones that have to be addressed. I keep thinking of M from this morning--and what his challenge must be like when he's feeling so much right now.

I noticed that he's still driving himself--so he's not turned into a poster boy for the illness. Keep on driving M--may the light be with you in your struggle.

2139

Day of rest--it is the best! I did nothing of import today--paid bills, printed MD's word list, slept some, ate some, and otherwise just vegged out. I laid out my schedule for November--there are several days where there are no dance classes (which is also going to be true in December as well). I'm going to increase my RSB sessions to 3 per week--Mon, Tues, Thurs mainly. May do a Sunday session--if needed to keep doing at least 3. Fridays will turn out to be the null days--no dancing or RSB it looks like. Glad I have a trusty vehicle--I'll be traveling more each day since RSB will be in Roseville and dancing will be mostly in Rescue. Hate to have to juggle my schedule--but can't just do nothing for such a long period of time.

And we are coming up on the holidaze period--which will put more events on the schedules.

Have a PD support group meeting in the morrow--will do RSB on Tuesday. Will be good to attend the meeting--I had to jump out early last time to do the dance demo we did for the seniors.

I started watching a movie last night--about what happened in Austria between the police/gestapo and Jews. It's a slow moving film--and I got slightly bored watching what I did watch. I'll give it another go tonight--but may have to punt it if it doesn't get more lively.

Doing my laundry as well right now--something perhaps more boring than the movie.

2141-2140

Got up early today--and took the vehicle to the fix-it shop. Got there about 8am--along with a bunch of others who also thought they should be there early. I got to sleep late the night before--so I was a bit groggy all day despite ingesting caffeine. But they got the work done in a few hours--and I wobbled myself up to Rescue and the dance class. Dance class went well--I felt loose and didn't have a lot of difficulty with moving and dancing. In fact, I felt like I wash moving well--and grokking the steps as they were previewed.

Didn't quite eat enough throughout the day--but made up for it tonight with a pizza. Got one from Del's--a personal combination that is delicious. MD and I shared the pizza--she scarfed down a couple of slices.

R&R day tomorrow--nothing on the dance agenda (although I could do an RSB session, but I won't do so). I can use the rest and relaxation--and can do a few errand things like doing MD's word list.

Watched a Sean Penn action movie last night--even though it seemed like I had seen it before. It was a shoot-em-up action piece--with some not so subtle statements about wars and exploitation. I didn't get to sleep until late--and then the dawn came quickly.

End of daze--the final feature. All is misty--cool and crispy. Waiting for the sounds of sleep--falling, falling in so deep.

2142

Double day--and I can feel it. RSB went well this morning--unkinked some of the soreness I'd accumulated on Tuesday. Grabbed nap between classes--and went to FO dance class in the afternoon. Interestingly enough, I was better in dance class--I was looser, could follow lost steps, and just felt good. It was a small dance class--but we covered quite a few dances. There was some talk at RSB this morning--about doing a dance class when they open the new facilities. Why not--dance the dullness away?

Ready for a rest after pushing the limit today--also craving food even though I ate well already. I picked up a samosa and a bullete (apple pastry) on the way back from dance class--I'm ready to ingest.

Dance class tomorrow--should round out the week along with the Rescue class on Saturday. Enough for now--time to eat and greet.

2143

Debates are done--and hopefully Trump got trumped with it all. Hillary was somewhat robotic tonight--speaking from scripts rather than extemporaneously. But she's a lot less worrisome than the T man--he would be dangerous to be in charge of everything. She more than once pointed out this hole in his personality--and why he should never be voted to sit in the white house. But there are a host of people who are thinking otherwise--hopefully they won't actually go to the polls on election day.

Went to EDH dance today--even though I'm rather sore from yesterday's RSB session. I did alright until we hit the 2nd hour and beyond--my feet just started to get heavy and not move where and how I wanted. We danced for the seniors--and they enjoyed it, but I was not doing well for several of the dances.

Tomorrow is a double day--RSB and FO dance back-to-back. It will also make the 3rd session of RSB this week--other than soreness it looks like I'll try and keep at 3 per week. I know it's helping make me stronger--just have to wait and see how it's affecting my symptoms.

Just realized that I haven't taken my evening meds--probably why I'm feeling a bit woozy and sleepy. Onward to night-night I go--while the evening is spread against the sky.

2144

RSB yesterday and today--and other than feeling drowsy, I feel good. The RSB sessions are intense--they push things to the limit and challenge me. Today, I came away knowing that I'm stronger in my core--we did a couple of exercises that tested that set of muscles. I stopped on the way home--had such special at Cool River pizza.

MD had a PT and an RN come by today--the ex was here and sat through both interviews. MD seems to be a little foggy--she's taking a batch of new medications and I wonder if that's contributing to the fogginess. They've put her on four heart-related drugs--meant to help regulate her cardio system.

After the RN visit--I plopped and napped for a couple of hours. Went out for a latte and a brownie--had a breakfast sandwich and a latte before RSB plus the pizza lunch. Will have a P&J snack for dinner--RSB has kicked my appetite up a notch while it seems to also be trimming my fat levels.

Thursday will be the 3rd RSB session for the week--I guess I've graduated from two per week. I'll stabilize at that for now--and not go for the 4th session per week until I determine where I am with dancing.

The Cool River lunch special was tasty--ranch chicken pizza. It's a $5 deal--where you get two slices of a specialty pizza and a soda. Service is a bit slow--but I think he had to cook the pizza from scratch.

2145

RSB session this morning--I awoke a bit chilled and could have just flipped over and gone back to sleep. But, I didn't do that--went for breakfast and headed to class. My stamina is much greater--we did an intense workout and I was surprised at what I was able to do. I registered for tomorrow's class--been wanting to increase number of sessions.

I came home and slept for a couple of hours--solid sleep that felt really good. Will see how an extra session feels with tomorrow's class--although my stamina's feeling strong it will be good to see what happens if I push it a bit.

Guess I'll have to get a couple of RSB t-shirts--and join the crowd. Nearly everyone taking the classes is wearing a shirt--bonding through logos. The shirts are bold--big and loud so to speak like the voice and movement PD exercises.

I didn't do my laundry yesterday--will see if I can slip it in today. Still noodling the DMV issues--so I can transfer my truck to my son-in-law. Except for the smog certificate issue--should be a simple process. But it's convoluted enough--that it triggers my confusion factor and I need to work with him to get it done. Appears that I can give it to my daughter--and that doesn't require a smog paper, but there are some special districts who's requirements may override this exemption. I go foggy--just thinking about it. I just want to get the truck off my insurance--and give it to him. Seems simple enough--except for the density of the DMV information.

2147-2146

Heavy rains today--here and elsewhere. Summer is over--and fall is settling in. Yesterday, went to Rescue dance class--my feet are getting heavier. There are certain steps I just cannot make--some of them really basic.

I slept in this morning--the heavy rains didn't invite much moving around. Had lunch at the Indian buffet--there was a huge number of people there. The most I've ever seen--and some of the biggest people I've ever seen.

I've been foggy and drowsy all day--just want to lay down and close my eyes. RSB tomorrow--the early class. Look forward to going there--finding it to be more enjoyable than dancing, more satisfying. Do I phase RSB up--and pose dancing down? I hope not--both have had benefits. It's just that I'm not moving well in dancing--and RSB is more stationary, more immediate in terms of sensation and waking up the system.

I'm just rambling--not really all that clear about anything. Printed out MD's word list for the week--had problems with my data stick, again. The last two times I wen to print the list--I could not do so. The file on the stick had been damaged--I had to go back home, make a copy, and go back to the print place. Aggravating--especially with all of the rain and such!

But all of the rain had one benefit--I had to decipher what all of the windshield wiper controls worked. Not exactly simple--until I walked through the user guide and experienced what they could do. I think I close down early tonight--let the sleepy times begin!

2148

Rain--we finally got some rain. Also got some cooler weather--for which my body isn't loving. We don't relish changes--no matter what they may be.

I went to dance class today--but couldn't muster enough momentum to go to workshop that's happening right now. But I plan to head to the car dealer early in the morning--and get my check engine light investigated. There are two other dance opportunities this weekend--once I put out my check engine light.

I have a light discomfort in the area where I just had dental work--it's been two days and I would think that by the morrow that it will fade.

The new grandkid is growing--he'll be crawling soon since he's rolling over and starting to scoot around some. He smiles and make a variety of sounds--prompted quite a bit by his sister. Not sure he'll benefit from learning her screeches and yipes--but for now it's good prompting.

Watched a ghost film last night--Awakening. A contrived plot--but one that came to several resolutions of, at first, seemingly disjoint elements. The basic moral of the stories--life has its own outcomes, and they aren't always for the best of all concerned.

2149

I was slow today--feeling sort of out of joint in some way. Went to RSB--and felt good after the session but not so good before dance class. Dance class is starting to be problematical--I'm stiff and frozen, having trouble moving with the steps. Not sure if there's any remedy--will try and learn the dances, really learn the steps so there's no ambiguity when I'm doing the dances. Right now, I'm learning them on the fly--and not building any long term memory of the steps.

There's several social dances this weekend--but I'm probably not going to make them. There's the Ira workshop on Friday night--and the SS social on Sunday. Right this moment, I just feel somewhat blitzed--and want to contract instead of expand.

Just want to eat a nut butter sandwich with fig butter--although I've eaten a lot today already. But I'm craving some comfort food--and it's time for dinner. So, almond and fig butters--here I come!

2150

Completed the dental work today--that began two days ago. They do good work--but are seemingly disorganized. I was there for over 4 hours--mostly just sitting and waiting. But she did complete the install of the 2nd tooth--and on the way finished up the first tooth. I ate dinner on both of them tonight--no noticeable problems.

The dentist did most of the work--and she saved the two teeth from having to have a root canal. There was some sensitivity--but I shouldered my way through the discomfort by holding the thought of not having to go the root canal route.

I even made it to half of the dance class--which is easily doable now in my new wheels. I'm tired though--from the stress of doing 4+ hours of waiting and dealing with the discomfort.

Tomorrow is a double day--RSB and FO dancing. Be glad to not have to go to a dentist--just punch and dance, and eat and drink. I think the Vital Red supplement is starting to show signs of increasing stamina--along with the RSB.

The dental offices are now a maze of technologies--imaging gadgets, digital do-dads, modeling machines, and who knows what else. The techs make it work--eventually, although they sometimes have to repeat a task several times in order to get results. I persevered, and am now content, seeking simplicity, and look forward to community tomorrow--among with other sensations and feelings.

2151

Yesterday was Columbus Day--a national holiday as I discovered. Didn't stop the dental world--they kept on as usual. My RSB coach had 11 fillings done--on Columbus Day. 11 in one sitting--she had 7 injections and her whole face must have been numb.

Went to RSB this morning--and came away feeling solid. Still napped some before getting a Trager session--but overall I was on track most of the day. Ex and her partner showed up in the afternoon--and almost completed their window exchange task.

Had dinner with daughter, BH and son, C a friend of BH and BH's dad, and MD--a full table. BH had put together a dinner feast--mashed potatoes, squash, garlic bread, asparagus, and short Asian ribs. I did the dishes afterward--which took about an hour. But my energy was good--and I did a job on the dishes where I would usually get fatigued standing over the sink that long.

It's back to the dentist in the morrow--early, being 8am. I'm hoping they'll complete early enough for me to make EDH dance session right after noon--and complete without causing a lot of pain. How did my RSB coach get through 11 fillings in one pass--and make classes today without skipping a beat?

Right now, it's getting late--I may skip watching anything on TV and read some as I start to nod away.

2152

Dance with the dental--and the dental won. I didn't parse the estimate clearly--and the costs are twice what I had thought they would be. Also, I choose an option that was supposed to do both at once--and it turns out that it will take three visits (at least). They are only doing one at a time--so I have to go back two more times. And the procedure today (lots of drilling)--seems to have altered my bite. My teeth in the area of the temporary cap are clanging when I bite down--hopefully they can unkink it when I go back on Wednesday. I'm not experiencing any pain--given the amount of pressure that was being applied today. Hopefully, that will remain so--throughout the whole process.

I'm doing my laundry right now--and will be heading to RSB class tomorrow. Plus will get a Trager session in the afternoon--looking forward to that.

I'm feeling foggy from today's dental activities--just want to slip into the sleep realm.

So be it--so it be!

2153

Lost in the haze--lost in the daze. Spent the day spending the day--recovering from yesterday's activities.

Someone rummaged through my daughter's car last night--she had not locked it. They also went through B's vehicle--which was also unlocked. My truck and car were locked--they would have set off an alarm if they had opened my car.

More "carma"--with my car's check engine light turning on. I tried doing what was suggested in the owner's manual--but the light remains on.

Persevere, keep it simple, be content, and do community--the four takeaways from yesterday's conference. I reminded myself of those items today--as I drifted around doing simple things.

Just spent 1.5 hours listening to the debate #2--Trump is so arrogant. He never answers the question or speaks to the topic being addressed--he's mister tangent. Even worse, he's negative and confronting--uses insulting rhetoric and statements that portray the opponent as having characteristically poor traits. Mirror, mirror on the wall--you are the reflection of it all.

Feeling logy today--logy and buzzy! Fitbit device said I slept over 10 hours last night--still feeling like I haven't rested. It will be early to bed/sleep tonight--and rest up for tomorrow's dental activities. Chill and drill--cap off the broken areas.

2154

Summit conference today--all day! I arose around 6 this morning--and got to the convention site around 7:30. No traffic--just empty lanes before and behind me. Smooth ride in the new car--all the way there but not on the return (more on that later).

Conference went well--it was tightly organized and filled with helpful data and information. There were ample breaks--and lunch went smoothly even though there were nearly 1,000 people attending. The treat of the day was a talk given by a man who has early onset PD--and who with his son won a season of the Amazing Race. His presentation was so warm and open--that it filled the room with hope and strength.

I'm glad that I went--and I'm zonked right now after such a full and fulfilling day. But I'm glad that tomorrow is an R&R day--since I have an issue to deal with re the new transport. An engine check light came on as I left the convention's parking garage--and by looking through the user guide I discovered a work-around that has to be done if the problem persists. I'm supposed to fill the tank--and drive the car several times when the engine has cooled. Theoretically, the check engine light will turn off then--something to do with the no cap filling component. The thing that isn't there in this car--creates the problem of the warning light turning on. Hmmm--meanwhile I have to spend cycles performing this fill-and-drive ritual. And of course--the service area at the dealer is not open tomorrow (Sunday).

Persevere, be content--and keep things simple! Message left from today's conference--I need to figure out how to do so. Rock Steady--all the way!

2155

Muddy waters--and nothing but the songs. Day of weeping--tears for all the others. What am I writing--is it part of any reason? I'm feeling like I'm dissolving--turning into sand. Sliding on the surface of the dream--painting fictions on the walls!

Dance class went well--except I was feeling dislocated and never got far into the flow. Except for the Casablanca dance--there were moments of flow there.

I'm fidgeting anticipating tomorrow's conference--an all day affair with lots of input, movement, and stimulation. Not what I do best anymore--but there are times when it's required.

I've been noodling over an idea--making my PD my differentiator. Making it an ally--the driver of all actions, choices, and moods and modes! Let it be something positive and creative--a source of inspiration and action. A warm woolly blanket--and not a coat of hair that itches and detracts. Sounds good--sounds simple. But is it so--where are the models?

There are plenty of examples--but how do I find my way? Let tomorrow be a lens--one that helps me focus on what I need to do, must do, must become.

Time to bathe and brush--skin the skin for a good night's sleep. Let tomorrow unfold--and fill the senses with hope and joy. Listen for the music--let the sounds of music fill the spaces in the thoughts. Find a way--find my way. Let the way manifest--let it be bright with the light.

2156

Double day--and I'm a-sway. It seems like it's been a long day--and it's been a long day. I awoke late--and had to boogie to get to RSB on time. I returned after RSB--and lay down for a nap. Again, awoke later than planned--and had to boogie to get to dance class on time.

Have concerns about what my daughter/spouse are doing--she has new job which puts him into house husband mode with kids being shuttled everywhere.

The window repair team (my ex's new mate and a friend) spent another day here--and it looks like they have a lot more to do. Lots of noise--but I wasn't here all day. Not sure how MD did with it all--I know that mostly where they've worked they've left a mess.

I still have to come to some resolution regarding the truck--on or off? Don't want to put more money in it--and want it off my insurance.

Daughter just came home--kids were at B's sister's house. They were dropped off there when J was picked up from school--B had to go to work so they had to be landed somewhere. I played a couple of games with J, the grandkid--before she got bored and glued herself to the TV.

Dance class is getting off track a lot--the wife of the instructor has all manner of health problems going on. Her medications make her a bit manic--and she has difficulties teaching the dances. She babbles and goes over a bunch of themes and stories--that have nothing to do with dancing. She's justified this babbling many times--as something that is good for the students so they can let the dance steps sink into their unconscious. All I experience is her babble sinking into my subconscious--and me not knowing the dance.

I'll hit the dance class tomorrow--and prep for the Saturday event. Summit gathering on PD--and what is being done to help people who have this illness.

2157

Had a restless night--had to get up to go pee several times. B's father stayed the night--and I was aware of his presence even though he was really quiet. He'll spend the night again tonight--but I'm sure that won't trigger any thing other than the regular for me.

Ex's new partner showed up and did some work on the windows--still has more to do. He and B, daughter's spouse, came to some resolution regarding what was being done. There's something odd about the ex's new partner--he's run into a wall with several people (relatives) and has seemed a bit too much in some way.

Supposedly, he has proposed to the ex--but not sure that he has actually done so. It may be that he just said he was going to do so--sort of asking permission from MD since the father is no longer around. MD told me that he had or was going to do so--but no date for the joining had been decided. Hopefully, they will not do a big deal event--not that it affects me since I'll not attend whatever they decide to do. I wish my ex good blessings--but I hope she's doing something that is right for her. I was shocked when she announced that she was seeing someone--and somewhat shocked to hear that they had moved in together after such a short time. But, I have other concerns--dealing with my health and well being. That's where I have to put my attention--fix my energies.

Tomorrow is a double day--RSB in the morn and FO dance in the afternoon. And on Friday, I have to prep some for the big Saturday event--the PD summit at the convention center.

Daze without ends--haze without mends.

2159-2158

Dental yesterday--boxing today and dance tomorrow. Have a couple of teeth that need repair--will do next week. Lots of changes happening--daughter has a job, I have new car, MD went to the hospital and is back, daughter's birthday today, son-in-law's truck fell apart (and has been repaired), son-in-law's dad is staying here a couple of nights, ex is getting married, and probably many other shifts and slides.

After yesterday's dental work (Just a hygiene and exam)--I was zonked and fell asleep early (I think).

I'm feeling a bit zonked right now--from this morning's RSB session. I've had a latte and a V8 energy drink--which are maybe kicking in.

Son-in-law had truck checked for Engine Light alert--and it's off now. We'll keep using it for around and about--to see if it is back together. Meanwhile, we motor on--in a personal fleet of vehicles.

As noted--we are in a flux of changes. Shifting and sliding--running and hiding! Letting all the flow come in--and the cheers go by.

VP debate tonight--I plan on watching unless there are changes that I must make re the birthday festivities.

2162-2160

Hectic several daze--MD had an episode of irregular heartbeat that triggered a trip to the hospital. She set off the medical alert system--and the EMTs appeared late Friday and took her to the ER/cardiac facility. She was kept through Saturday--and is still there today. The episode seemed to be triggered by her being told that her caregiver funding was being reduced--her caregiver is now only funded for 2 days/week, instead of 3 or 4 days.

One fallout from this event--family members are stepping up to provide her with more coverage each day. We can do many of the things that the caregiver has been doing--grocery shopping, laundry, and so forth. She's been reluctant to ask for assistance--but she's 99 and needs help with various things. She'll be 100 in February--and is going to need more, and not less, help with daily activities.

I drove the truck today--to keep its battery charged and not let it just sit. It is drivable..just not with ease. The Check Engine light is lit--and shifting gears does not go smoothly. But it seems to be working--B needs to get it checked out and decide if he wants to use it. I just want to get it off my insurance--otherwise AAA wants nearly $1000/year for premiums.

Dance this afternoon--looking forward to moving and grooving. Dental work being done tomorrow--so will do RSB on Tuesday.