2102-2101

Did a RSB session yesterday--and a Trager in the evening. Today, I felt good--and had no lingering effects from yesterday's activities. Went to EDH dance class--and danced for 2+ hours. I seemed to be moving well today--and felt that I was holding myself more erect as I moved through the dances.

Have a RSB session tomorrow--the 3rd one this week. Feels like more RSB is better than fewer sessions--will be looking at going 4x each week.

Need to get busy on holiday gifts--make a list and hit the Amazon site for my shopping spree. Really like shopping online--and discovering items that are not found in the big box stores.

Weather is getting cooler--mid 30s for next few days and then even colder. Seem to be feeling the coolness more--thank goodness for the central heat.

2103

PD support group continues to grow--we had a record number of people there today. It made for a solid two hours of sharing--with several people bouncing questions off the group regarding what's happening with their version of the illness.

There were several people who are doing the RSB program--who underlined the benefits and positive results being experienced therefrom.

There were several people who are struggling--either from symptoms associated with late stages of the illness or from initial difficulties that they are learning to handle.

Given yesterday's intense RSB session--I seemed to not be too sore or disrupted by what we did. However I did come home from today's meeting--and fell right to sleep (after eating a fairly big lunch). I just took my afternoon medication--and am beginning to feel it kicking in. The weather continues to be cold and wet--not the best weather for people with PD.

Have a RSB session in the morning--and a Trager treatment in the afternoon. I miss the dance lessons that deal with the more complex dances--still have a month to go before they resume.

Time to check the mail--my big walk of the day, to the mailbox (only a few steps).

2104

Went to the RSB session this morning--and it was a workout! The coach is a PT specialist with the KP hospital--who does the RSB on the side. I believe she is pregnant--not that being so slows her down.

She put us through an intense set of exercises--that had be huffing and puffing before we went into the gloved part. The gloved part only continued the intensity--with us pounding the big bags in a set of patterns that kept us thinking as we jabbed away.

I came home and fell asleep almost instantly--out like a light. I awoke and grabbed a sandwich and a Frap--and came back and napped again. Both naps were deep--I didn't wake during the time I slept by any incidental noises or such.

Have a PD support group meeting in the morrow--in Folsom senior center. Looking forward to the meeting--should be a full house with many of us who are doing RSB sessions in attendance. Will be curious to find out if today's RSB intense session has any residuals--like soreness or such from today's activities.

Other than leaving me ready for a long nap--the RSB session felt good and seems to moderate my PD symptoms. If so, I'm considering adding a 4th session to my weekly schedule--with Sundays as the most open time (although that would have me in RSB three days in a row).

Laundry almost ready for folding--one of my Sunday evening rituals.

2105

Quiet, sleepy day--with cool weather. I awoke from a dream where I was talking to JB--the woman who taught dance classes with me. We were at a gathering of people--and discovered each other in the crowd. MB, her husband was with her--we sat down and caught up on what we had been doing for the past 25 years.

This dream, and a dream from the previous nights--were very real. In both, there was the encounter with someone--and a lengthy discussion between me and the person(s) I had encountered. There was not much action in the dream--just a conversation.

It's cold--and getting colder. Temperatures are staying in the 50s throughout the day--dropping to the 30s at night. It's also raining now and then--which means it's cold and wet.

Friday and Saturday blurred by--with not much happening other than me sleeping a lot. Tomorrow, I'm heading to the RSB Sunday class--since I'll be going to the PD support group on Monday.

Today, I managed to get a health report generated for my new car--the car has a Bluetooth connection that connects the car and my mobile. Through that connection--I'm able to carry on a hands-off phone conversation or use the system to ask for things like the vehicle's health status. It's amazing what the technology can do--although there is a steep learning curve that has to be mastered.

2109-2106

Thanksgiving has come and gone--I didn't post anything for the past three days. I'm not sure how that happened--but it seems to have happened. Yesterday was the feast day--20+ people at BH's sister's place for dinner. It was an enjoyable afternoon--filled with lots of people and great food. The grandson was a big hit--he is so happy and engaging.

Made it to dance on Wednesday--and that helped bridge yesterday's activities. Nothing happening today--unless you count Black Friday events.

I helped the granddaughter decorate the tree--with a horde of new ornaments. BH has installed lights on the outside of the house--and they are spectacular. He did a great job of it--and didn't fall off the roof in the process.

I'm awaiting an email regarding whether there is dancing tomorrow--in any case, I plan on going to RSB on Sunday morning. There was one of the men from the RSB group at SB's this morning--he was off his medications and was having a tough time ordering coffees and getting back in his truck. He didn't recognize me--he was clearly off right then.

I missed my evening dosages on Wednesday--but didn't discover it until midday Thursday and hadn't felt any effects of missing the pills. I may have awakened a bit earlier on Thursday--but that was all that I felt.

It's cool and damp today--I'm feeling that more than missing a dosage. I keep tweaking the heat up--and I napped after grabbing a morning pastry. Will do MD's word list--and get it printed. She's awaiting a ride to take SD back to his house--the ride is either late or such and she's fretting a bit.

2110

RSB this morning--and it felt so good. Came home and slept of course--but doing the session was enlivening. The 1.5 hour sessions fly by--and don't seem to take any time at all.

I helped MD soak her feet--I think it's helping reduce the swelling some. It probably feels good in any case--putting the feet in warm water. She wants to be able to wear a pair of her many shoes--and the swelling isn't helping.

I'm getting piled up with doctor's dealings--the primary items a potential colonoscopy, big and loud sessions, RSB/dancing, eyes, medications, PD itself, and so on. I picked up a prescription at the new pharmacy--it went smoothly. There were no hiccups/mix ups as anticipated--everything was like the old pharmacy, quick and done.

Will do an RSB session in the morrow--and a Trager treatment in the afternoon. Plan on going to the EDH dance class on Wednesday--to kick up a bit before the Big Turkey Day. Alas, no RSB on that day--which would be a much better thing to do (IMHO).

2111

Rainy day Sunday--and the weather is cool. Slept in this morning--but finally arose and got out for some breakfast. Spent awhile gathering some drinks and such--and went to the India Cafe for lunch. Had a platter full of rice, veggies, lamb, naan, and kheer and mango dessert--filling and warming on this cool day.

Helped MD do a foot bath--with Epsom salts trying to reduce her swelling. The medications her PCP has her taking are not reducing her--so thought we might try a simple remedy. I know it felt good--the warm water and the drawing of the salts. We'll continue for a few days--and see if that doesn't turn things around for her.

I miss not exercising--last session was on Thursday. Have an RSB session in the early morning--looking forward to that. Will pick up prescription at new pharmacy--will see if they are as efficient as old place that is closing.

Will do laundry tonight--on my regular schedule of Sunday evenings. Watching a series called Dicte--about a Danish journalist who does crime reporting, among other things.

2113-2112

Met with Dr. Bliss yesterday--and my eyes are doing fine.  No need for cataract surgery on left eye--or cloudiness in right eye where lens has been replaced. There were two large turkeys parading around the parking lot--wonder if they know how close to Thanksgiving Day we are?

I ate a late breakfast at Mimi's in Folsom--and picked up a gift card for B's birthday on Sunday. I went back home and napped--no classes yesterday and the rest of the weekend.

Slept in this morning--and finally made it out to pickup some items from the store. It's pouring down rain--and the temperature is staying on the chilly side. For the past week--I've taken my medications on the 6am/11am/4pm schedule. At the 4pm time--I also take the Vital Reds supplement. All in all, it seems to be a better regime--with the last dosage done in the afternoon instead of the evening.

Today, after sleeping in, I awoke--and felt good, felt refreshed. There was a little shaking and tremor in the early morning--but it subsided once I had the medications in my system. The cooler weather is not helping things--but I'm keeping the heat on throughout the day and night. Doing so helps moderate the coolness--which is running into the 30s at night now.

I just found out what's happening on Thanksgiving Day--a massive feast at B's sister's house. There will be about 20+ people--kids included. Look forward to the food--but not the horde of people. But I can survive the event--thanks to some dancing and RSB sessions in the surrounding days. I got a call from the PT group--about the Big/Loud training prescribed by my movement specialist. Have to get back with them--and set a time to do the sessions. If can do in December--that would be easier than waiting into next year. But will know more when I call them on Monday--after taking the RSB session in the early morn.

2115-2114

Dance yesterday went well--the Tuesday RSB workout seemed to help and not hinder dancing.

Went to RSB session today--I was a bit creaky when I awoke but session helped smooth things out even though the workout was intense. I came home today (and yesterday)--and napped for awhile. Seems like I need to nap after doing an exercise session--be it dancing or RSB.

I've shifted my dosage times to 6am, 11am, and 4pm--and I think it's helping regulate everything. I've started taking my Vital Reds supplement with the 4pm dosage--and that also seems to be working better.

Weather has shifted to very cool--especially at night. For the past few days, I've kept the heat up--especially at night. I just have to acclimate to any weather shifts and changes--which usually takes me a few days.

It's my son-in-law's birthday this weekend--and then it's Thanksgiving week. And then there is the myriad of events during the month of December--and all that that brings up. Dancing is getting truncated during this festive period--and RSB gets shifted around some as well. The new year is welcomed--along with the regularization of each week's activities.

Have an appointment tomorrow morning (at 8:30am)--with the eye people. Hopefully, nothing major will be discovered--and I'll get a pass. We shall see--or we won't!

2117-2116

Had an appointment yesterday with movement specialist--and that was it for the day. We decided to move my midday dosage to 11am--and my evening dosage to 4pm. That seemed to work yesterday/last night--no really noticeable effects. I came home and went to sleep--and so went the rest of the daze.

Went to RSB session this morning--and came home and slept. The RSB session seemed to go very quickly--1.5 hours in a wink of time. Had a breakfast sandwich and smoothie--and a pasta/chicken dish for lunch. Got a latte in the afternoon--and did a drink of juice and vita reds. Will have leftover pasta and/or some ribs for dinner--feeding the muscles and fueling the engine.

Dance in EDH tomorrow--starting to rain a bit which is welcome. The air smells so fresh and clean--and the misty rain feels good on my skin.

Changes, always changes--the pharmacy I use is closing. The prescriptions will be filled by a nearby drugstore--but it's not as convenient as the one that is closing.

Missed posting yesterday--guess I slept instead. I don't know why I didn't do so--daze are blurring together.

2118

About to start laundry--I've napped a lot today. I'm laying things out for my appointment with movement specialist--have to leave around 8:30 for trek across town. Have to grab some breakfast on the way--have to eat something since meeting is at 10. Not sure what I've eaten today--had a latte, a Frap, a wellness bar, Vital Reds, and I'm not sure what else. I don't think I've eaten anything else--I intended to do so but didn't.

I'll have bowl of noodles for dinner--with some smoked mackerel and string cheese. If still hungry--will do some P&J on toast. What was I thinking today--guess I wasn't?

I'm feeling jittery--possibly related to amount of food I've had so far (not enough).

I watched a movie last night, Black Book--one that I had seen before. At first it didn't look familiar--but as it unfolded I realized I had seen it. It was still a good film--about the Dutch underground during the war and the exploits of a Jewish woman who helped them fight the German occupiers. I don't need to see it again--twice was enough.

Well it's time to get on with the laundry and dinner--and see if there is a movie that I've not already seen this time.

2120-2119

Yesterday, I did nothing--and I think I paid the price for doing so today. I went to dance class in Rescue this morning--and my feet were like lead weights. I couldn't get them to do simple steps in a lot of the dances--it was as if my feet had become lead weights.

I'm not sure if the problem was because of the intense RSB session the day before--or not doing anything yesterday and letting my body get stiff and tight. Or perhaps both--that I should not take days off but always do something each day. Like today with dancing--it isn't fun or easy today but afterward I felt better than if I had done nothing. Of course, I came back today and napped--that and the dancing seemed to help things along.

I also noted that I took my midday dose around 11:30--after about an hour of dancing that was not much fun or very well done. I had my first dose around 6am--and I seemed to feel the wear off effect. So, I took my midday items--and the next hour of dancing went better than the first hour. As we kept dancing--I started to move better and the lead-like feeling was starting to fade. I still came home and napped--but I've felt good this afternoon. I managed to finish pulling together MD's word list--and my checklist for my Monday session with the movement specialist. Plus I grabbed something to eat--a cheeseburger and fries with the burger on a lettuce bun. Yummy, yummy--for my tummy!

I stayed up late last night--I watched all of the final episodes of Legend. It is a set of episodes about some men who were exposed to a chemical agent--that erased their memories of who they had been. It was an intense set of episodes--and I ended up watching the final pieces and didn't get to sleep until after midnight. Doing so probably didn't help make my feet light and loose--no doubt just the opposite.

2121

Made it to RSB this morning--but punted on going to Rescue right afterward. Just wanted to rest--and came home and did just that. Just got back from a ramble to SB's--where I had a eggnog-infused green tea Frap. Don't feel like doing anything--just want to kick back and let the world go by.

The new prez is gathering all the headlines--what he's doing and what he's promising that he's going to do. I'm feeling like there's too much uncertainty--and that what's happened on the political scene is going to negatively affect my life in the future. With BO, I felt that things were uncertain--but that there was positive intentions behind everything. With DT, I don't feel that the intentions are positive--just the opposite.

There are protests and demonstrations--driven by frustration and concern with the unexpected outcome. I didn't thing that there was a chance that HC would be buried like she was--and that DT's contingent would flip control of the country so completely.

But, everyone has to move on--and find ways to deal with any fallout.

No classes tomorrow--an R&R day opens up. Busy week coming up--with medical appointments, RSB and dance, and continuing to absorb the results of the past week.

2123-2122

Trump trumped--and the shock waves are still shocking. I stayed up until H's representative called it a night--encouraging everyone to get some sleep. But that delay did not affect the final result--T won and did so in a convincing way. H got more of the popular vote--but T amassed enough electoral votes to be designated the winner. He is our new prez--like it or not (and a majority didn't like the idea and registered their dislike with their vote.

The stock market plunged as the results unfolded--but has recovered today. Most of the pundits had thought that T had only a small chance of winning--but he won, convincing a disparate array of voters to mark his name on the ballots. One key factor was that there was a host of voters who disliked both H and T equally--so they somehow rationalized that they would vote for T!

I was somewhat foggy today--having stayed up late and awakening several times. This morning, I awoke feeling some anxiety--anxiety from knowing that H had lost the battle and that T had persisted. It was like a cloak of worry and concern cloaked my spirit--like I had lost something that I shouldn't have lost. 

Yesterday, I did an RSB session--and had a Trager massage in the late afternoon. It felt so good after the RSB workout. Went to EDH dance class today--I was stiff and heavy feeling while in the class. I think yesterday's RSB session (despite the followup Trager treatment)--had some effect on my lower legs (making them heavy and difficult to move).

Tomorrow, I'll do a double day--an RSB in the morning and then a stint up in Rescue right after the RSB. It's a fair drive from the RSB site to Rescue--expect to take at least 30 minutes to make the trek. Will be interesting to see how doing a dance session right after an RSB session--affects the dancing or not.

2125-2124

Did 2.5 hours of dance yesterday (last dance of the year)--and an early RSB session this morning. Have survived shift in time--when we fell back on Saturday night. I awoke at 1:59--just as the clocks were being set back here in the Pacific zone. Most of my clocks are self regulating--they automatically change to the correct time. How--is a mystery, but it seems to work.

I awoke late this morning--and just made it to RSB class as it began. Big group--I counted 17 people in the session. The workout was tough--but I felt good afterward. Came home and went back out for lunch--and then came back and slept for awhile. I'm feeling drowsy now--had a latte in mid afternoon but probably not enough caffeine to pick me up.

Will do an RSB session in the morning--and a Trager session in the late afternoon.

Only a few hours until election day--with a huge number of people already voted via mail and drop off. May Clinton trump the Trump--leave the chump on his stump!

Janet Reno passed away--from complications of PD as the main factor.

Watched the whole series, The Crown--a very good rehash of what England, Queen Elizabeth, Churchill and those times faced and went through at those times. There is a release of a series on Churchill--called C's Secret about his time of illness and how the news was kept from the media, the parliament, and the monarchy.

2127-2126

Yesterday, I felt tired--but made it to RP class. Also napped quite a lot--and slept in this morning. Went to Rescue class at midday--and was feeling good throughout most of the dancing. When I got home--I fell asleep and awoke feeling good.

I'm craving a pizza for dinner--I've not eaten enough today and the pizza will fill the bill. We set the clocks back tonight--so can get an extra hour of sleep as the clocks get adjusted. Dance at FO tomorrow--last one at that location until next year.

Viewing a series called the Crown--excellent recreation of the coming to power of Queen Elizabeth right after the end of WWII. Just read that she is longest ruling monarch in the history of the United Kingdom--she is now 90 years old.

Well, pizza trumps the crown--for now. Off to get the pizza--off to get the pie!

2128

Did a double day--RSB and FO dance. Came home between and slid into sleep--almost overslept but awoke just in time to make the class. Dancing went well--even though the morning RSB session left me a bit tired.

I ate a lot today--to see if fueling up helps in any way. I had a smoothie and breakfast sandwich, a peanut butter and jam toast, V8 Fusion, cheese stick, two pieces of chicken, and a slice of bread. Eating more seems to boost the overall system--while not doing so seems to not work as well.

I felt clearer during dance class--not as spacey or muddled like I feel when I don't fuel up. Today's dance class at FO facility was the last for the rest of the year--same goes for tomorrow's class at Rusch Park. I've set up a plan to go to Rescue classes--to cover the holes in my schedule where I would normally dance. It will require a lot more driving--and having sessions back to back, but will give it a go.

I'm feeling ready for sleep--even though it's still quite early in the afternoon/evening. I also feel like I need to eat more--before I take my nighttime medications. Will grab a snack--and be right back!

2129

EDH dancing today--I got tired and suspect that I didn't eat enough before going there. Had latte and a morning bun--which was not enough to sustain activity for over 2 hours. I felt heavy, logy, and sluggish--my steps were slow and small. Will not do that in the morrow--which is a double day of RSB and dance. I'll stop on the way and have a breakfast item and a smoothie--and make sure I have a lunch afterward plus a Frap (probably).

It's still early now (just 9pm)--and I'm feeling like I can't keep my eyes open.

I felt a bit anxious before today's dance class--I got a call from my daughter who said that MD's PT had been trying to get in to see MD but no one was answering the doorbell. Turns out MD was in the shower--and B was home but didn't hear the bell or anyone knocking. I circled back and let the PT in--and she had a shortened session with MD.

I don't like how we've got MD's PT and RN sessions booked and noted so someone is around--too much confusion and too much chaos. MD's caregiver is going to have to stop helping MD under the insurance system--she could just hire A to come see her and such on a paid basis. Something needs to be figured out on this issue--hopefully before A's visits are truncated by the insurance people.

Up in the morning--and off to RSB!

2130

RSB and PD support group in the afternoon--where the focus of the afternoon was on RSB. I (and others) are fortunate to be in this area--where RSB is available. Luck of the draw--pure serendipity and good fortune. Also the dancing--although not as pointed as RSB onto PD it is working for me. And the person who is giving me Trager treatments--another fortunate fit. I send waves of gratitude out to the universe--which appears to be helping me along the way. Thank you--everyone!

I came home and fell asleep today--yesterday's workout and today's session, plus the support meeting, left me ready for a nap. Tomorrow, will be a rest day--just some dancing that is not too strenuous. I ate a lot today--latte, breakfast sandwich, pizza, soda, snacks, Frappachino, apple and vital reds.

I've been having what feels like dreams that are real--interactions, in the dream state, with people who appear to be familiar and people that I know (or have known). I've watching the 3rd season of The Fall--a dark and spooky story about a serial killer and his relentless female pursuer. Every episode leaves me feeling somehow unclean--not such a good night thing to do before going to bed.

But, it's over--I watched the final episode last night. I don't think that there will be a season 4--unless there is a new evil doer invented and set in motion on the screen. But, for me, enough is enough--I'm happy to move on without a season 4.

Election day/night is now one week away--my ballot is sealed and delivered. Nothing for me to do now--except await the results. The flailing by the candidates and parties continues--but it's only peripheral noise in my attentions.