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Dog and God

2011-12-10T11:51:00.000-08:00

What happens when a 1,500-year-old tree falls?

2011-11-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

What happens when a 1,500-year-old tree falls?

Bianca Molle Blog Radio Show

2011-09-11T08:33:00.000-07:00

I hope this goes through as I post it. This is the lady who recovered completely from Parkinsons symptoms. She attributes it to the practice of Qigong. Everyone is different when it comes down to healing of the self. Tjis radio blog is about an hour long I think. I wish you all good health.

Listen to internet radio with Parkinsons Recovery on Blog Talk Radio

Bianca Molle

2011-09-11T08:24:00.001-07:00

so far

Jun 13 2011
Metamorphsis: Shakin’ to Awaken

Published by admin under Parkinsons Recovery,Qigong,symptom free

The following essay by Bianca Molle is a true inspiration for all of us. Bianca is my guest on the radio show this week which airs at 3 pm pacific time (6 pm eastern) in Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me

Metamorphosis: Shakin’ to Awaken

By Bianca (Blanche) Molle

(Originally presented 9/24/10, at The Marin County, California Civic Center)

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly” -proverb

I found a refrigerator magnet with that lovely proverb while waiting in line at Whole Foods shortly after I had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. That saying became my mantra. I needed it to be my mantra because something told me that I could find some good in my situation. What was my situation?

For a number of years I had felt pain and extreme fatigue. Of course, I wasn’t getting any younger, and teaching middle school requires so much energy in the classroom, and grading and planning in the ‘off hours,’ that I thought this was just a sign that I was ready to retire. And my handwriting had become so small and cramped that my students could no longer decipher the very cogent, insightful comments I was writing on their papers. Also, I had demonstrated a tremor that had gone from almost negligible to formidable over the past few years. When it got in the way of one of my favorite activities, eating, particularly eating soup, I went to see my first neurologist.

So, in April, 2008, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and began a program of treatment medications shortly after my retirement that June. I was taking Sinemet 25/100, the dopamine drug, three times a day, and Requip once daily. After a while, my symptoms began to worsen. I had the option of increasing my meds, something I did not want to do. What I was really looking for was relief from the chronic pain. I could continually feel the muscles in my spine and arms and shoulders contract. Also, navigating stairs became a cumbersome endeavor, feeling like I had sandbags strapped to my arms and legs as I tried to make my way up to the bedroom.

Although I found myself increasingly inactive, it’s not like I took m situation lying down. In the first year after my diagnosis I was proactive about research and treatment. I saw two neurologists and a movement disorder specialist, visited the Parkinson’s Center in Sunnyvale, California, applied to and was selected for the PD DNA study co-sponsored by Sergei Brin of Google and Michael J. Fox, a study called ‘23andMe’. I had also joined the local PD support group, researched and read numerous books and internet sites, practiced yoga till I became too stiff for ‘downward facing dog’ and so off-balance that my tree pose looked like ‘downward falling tree’!! I had explored every avenue, visited everywhere, except inside myself.

Enter Qigong, with its holistic approach that integrates the body, mind, and spirit.

In June of 2009 I attended a Healer Within workshop presented by Mingtong Gu at The Marin JCC. Mingtong explained a little bit about energy clearing out the blockages that cause disease and then we began a Level 1 physical practice, Lift Chi Up Pour Chi Down. Although I was shaky and having some difficulty following directions, I immediately felt a layer of pain lift away. Something was happening. By the end of the weekend, Sunday night, I was convinced that qigong was working for me. Then, as we were leaving, Mingtong announced that anyone working on healing a chronic or serious illness should expect to practice a minimum of two to three hours daily. When I first heard this, my state shifted from blissful to annoyed. What, two to three hours a day?! I didn’t sign up for that! The truth is, I hadn’t signed up for Parkinson’s either. So I began reflecting, and within a few moments my attitude changed from negative to positive. It was a no-brainer. What was better: two to three hours of qigong practice daily, or ten to twelve hours on the sofa everyday, fatigued and in pain?

Probably one of the most difficult aspects of receiving my diagnosis was breaking the news to my family and friends. I couldn’t bear to see sorrow or pity in their faces. So I told them that this was a gift. Here I was retiring, and now I had Carte Blanche to indulge myself. An example of this was visiting friends in Melbourne, Australia, during the winter of 2009. Then, at the June qigong workshop, Mingtong offered a Zhineng qigong retreat in China for the following fall. I went home, got on the computer, and booked the trip to Guelin, which happens to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

I began pinching myself. This Parkinson’s journey was becoming a wonderful adventure. Qigong became my tour guide. I continued to practice at home, three hours a day, every day, doing the physical forms as well as the sound-healing and other Zhineng qigong meditational practices. Something unusual began to happen. Generally, I didn’t need the clock to tell me it was time for more PD meds, my body would tell me first. Then my body began forgetting. I took that as a sign that maybe I didn’t need so much medication anymore, so I gradually took myself off all PD medications, ( I did this while practicing qigong a minimum of three hours per day and am not offering medical advice here or anywhere in this narrative; I’m simply relating my story) . So by 9/24/2009, the day I left for China, I had been off all PD meds for almost a month. I wanted to work on my situation at the China retreat without drugs possibly masking the symptoms.

By this time much of the pain and fatigue and some other symptoms had gone or greatly abated, but not the tremors. This made meals in China, using chopsticks, an entertaining and suspenseful event. Needless to say, I managed to eat very well, despite some aborted efforts between rice bowl and final destination.

I continued my practice when I returned home from the retreat, and still practice a minimum of three hours a day, or minimum two hours a day when I’m working. (This retired teacher now substitutes and loves it, and is full of energy, not fatigue.) I saw the neurologist last week and was described as ‘showing no signs of Parkinson’s at all.’ And it’s not just me, some people with Parkinson’s in the qigong community are demonstrating steady signs of improvement – like reduced tremors, better balance, increased flexibility in shoulders, faster, more fluid walking, and more energy.

If dedicated practice can show such benefits for a neurological condition, then what about for every human condition? Einstein said it best: “Either everything is a miracle or nothing is a miracle.” We can create miracles in our lives through dedication, practice, and positive intention. I came to qigong seeking a physical healing, and received that and so much more. Returning to the butterfly metaphor, I could say that qigong brought my body and spirit out of mothballs. And now that I’m flying free., let me wish one and all a giant “HAOLA” – “All is well.”
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***Because this was originally a timed oral presentation, I omitted some details like severe constipation, sometimes difficulty swallowing (choking sensation) especially when in a prone position, sometimes dragging of right foot, Parkinson’s dry eye, and some lack of mental clarity, also my hands tended to “hook in” , with fingertips curling toward wrists, especially when at rest.

Bianca

2011-09-11T08:13:00.000-07:00

Parkinson's recovered Bianca shares her recovery process in this interview. I found out about her through www.parkinsonsrecovery.com. See for yourself. I have been doing Taichi for years on my own. Usually it is 40 mins worth. Maybe I should step it up with Qigong. Qigong is the mother or Taichi.

17 Minute Mington Qigong Practice

2011-09-11T07:46:00.000-07:00

This will help with PD. I got it from another video interview of a lady that does this kind of routine for 2-3 hrs a day. She doesnt have PD anymore. She had PD for 8 yrs. God bless her.

Cerritos plane crash left its scars - Press-Telegram

2011-08-29T07:33:00.000-07:00

Cerritos plane crash left its scars - Press-Telegram

Cerritos Aero Mexico Crash 1986
I remember this day as if it were yesterday. Skyknight was on day patarol when we got a call to investigate a tall column of black smoke somewhere in Cerritos. We responded from the station in Lakewood. We thought it was a car fire on the freeway. As we got closer we spotted a Hughes500 helicopter over the scene already, which turned out to be Huntington Beach PD's helo. They too would have a tragic day later that afternoon with the annual OP surf festival over their city where riots occurred. We also saw Long Beach PD's ship overhead briefly. When we got directly overhead, it appeared the entire block of the neighborhood was on fire. Like a wall of fire as tall as the pine trees lining the streets. We then saw the airliner's fuselage but only a small portion of it on Carmenita street where it came to a screeching halt. At first I thought where's the rest of the plane? I guess it had come down at a steep enough angle and speed to obliterate itself. THe plane it collided with was in a school yard southeast of there about a quarter mile. It's top half had been decapitated. No survivors. The Sheriff's dept. assigned us the task of air traffic controller in the sky. This was in the days when ENG aircract (Electronic News Gathering) orbited in a stacked column. Nowadays, news media ships park themselves very high over a scene because they can and have wazoo cameras onboard that can zoom in on a persons nose if need be. I counted 31 aircrafted total to keep separated at different altitudes. From law enforcement,ENG,medevac, coroner etc. I did this by keeping track with pencil and paper N numbers, aircraft colors, and altitdue assignment. Everyone was super alert and safe. My partner handled the communications with ground units. We were overhead around 6 hours total. What a sad day.

Aviation Today :: Law Enforcement

2011-08-15T07:06:00.000-07:00

Aviation Today :: Law Enforcement

40 years of patrolling skies - Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA. | HighBeam Research

2011-08-15T07:02:00.000-07:00

40 years of patrolling skies - Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA. | HighBeam Research

Lakewood pilot retires - Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA. | HighBeam Research

2011-08-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

Lakewood pilot retires - Press-Telegram Long Beach, CA. | HighBeam Research

DOGAMINE AND DOPAMINE

2011-08-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

We have two Chihuahua mixes now, one is black the other white. Katey is white and Angel is black. Ive always had less tremor and anxiety whenever I do activities with them or even just watching them. They make me laugh always, get up and move around, forget about my problems and just plain feel really good. My heart is filled with love when I am close to them. I was sitting on the couch and just felt so wondefful..I felt the dopamine must be flowing high at the moment. My husband said, oh you mean the "dogamine". That is our new word.

Parkinsons Updates 2011

2011-08-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

The photo is with my dear friend Louis earlier this year. We hadnt seen each other for over 5 yrs since I retired medically. He is head secretary for the administration for the Long Beach Airport Air Traffic Control Tower. Next week we are going to lunch once more to catch up. Alot has transitioned in 5 or 6 yrs since diagnosis and I prefer to focus on the good stuff. I started meds 5 yrs after diagnosis and have improved. I have good and not so good days but I am gauranteed no day to be the same as the other. It's similar to flying in a way. I loved flying cause no day was the same, it was a challenge, at times it was uncomfortable up there posture wise or weather wise very cold or hot. Much like PD. So many factors influence life for everyone whether you are handicapped or not. It's best to go with the flow. Im finding PD to evolve in so many ways. Im extremetly sensitive to emotions as they affect gait. I have to keep those in check with a balance of exercise and foods that do not excite the body. Balance is important. I cant do two consecutive days of away from the house activities. I need to rest inbetween. Food when I first started drugs was not influencing drug efficacy in the beginning. Now it is. If I want full help of the meds I must take the med first at least 30 mins before introducing food. I stay away from meat, cheeses, dairy, breads, as much as possible. I describe the poor side effects after not eating properly as "special effects". It feels like the fog rolled in inside my head. I dont feel as strong and coordinated as I could possibly be. So I guess Im pretty much a vegen eater and not by choice. And yes, I have no weight problem whatsoever anymore. Not that I was so fat before. I just giggle less. Haha. It's kinda nice though. Being lighter is better in more than 1 way. If I fall, I fall less hard. My back has no pain. Im flexible in my joints. My bunion hurts way less. I have tons more energy. We just got another small dog and she runs me ragged. Im able to exercise with her from 5 to 8 pm every day. If I dont she wont be as ready to go to bed. Puppies are so great. My older chihuahua would rather not participate at play time although she gets goaded into it. She's 10 to 14 yrs old. Can you blame her? Any way, this is turning into a small novelette. I see the Neuro in Sept. I am so on the fence whether to change meds. Id rather make do with less side effects and stick with the same meds even though they are not perfect and accept this level of joyous activities as it is now. Hell, Im one lucky girl looking back on my life and all I crammed into it thus far. My cousin Donna put it into perspective for me. She said Monica, you may not be as in control as before when you were younger but my God youve done so much. FLying, been in two museums. One the Smithsonian and the other San Diego Air and Space. Traveled to Africa, England, Italy, Canada etc. Worked with wild animals. Run 10 or 5 ks. Had 3 grandchildren experiencing both boys and a girl. Had one child of my own and now have the greatest son in law. Have a terrific husband, Dave, Donna's cousin. We are building a plane in the garage. Or I should say he is building a plane in the garage. I just take pictures in awe of the guy. I play geocaching. I get to read lots of books now. I sleep when I want. It's all great and so the next 20 or 30 yrs I look forward now however slowly I move around or how. Life is good !!

1999 Going Down Memory Lane

2011-08-12T10:17:00.000-07:00

I've landed twice to rescue drowning children victims in the 25 yrs with Lakewood. This one was unusual because when we arrived over the call, all we saw were a circle of adults doing nothing for this child as she lay on the cement by the pool. The adults were running out to the front yard in the cul de sac waving us to help. It was pitiful. We knew rescue was not even close. We could see them from above rolling code but we were there. I kept getting lower and lower contemplating a landing in the streets cul de sac. There were no cars or people and it was quiet and devoid of obstacles. It would be easy to take off again after I dropped Kevin off. And so we discussed it quickly and both made the decision to land. It was the right decision. I took off and went back to Lakewoods Sheriff Station to wait for my deputy. The watch commander thought Kevin dove out of the helicopter into the pool and did the rescue. I laughed later when I found that out. But I can see coming to a conclusion like that if all your doing is aurally listening to the whole thing go down. Here below is an article I recently found and posted for posterity.

Immediately, Zaborniak and pilot Monica McIntyre landed at a nearby intersection on Harvest Avenue--a rare feat for a surveillance helicopter. Although an ambulance had been called to the scene, it was still precious minutes away, and Zaborniak sprang from the helicopter to help the child.

"She was blue and I just started breathing for her," Zaborniak said, referring to the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. "The nearest emergency unit was still two minutes away. When you're talking about a drowning victim, two minutes is a long time."

On Tuesday, three days after Rose toppled into the pool, the girl was preparing to return home to San Pedro from Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Before she left though, Zaborniak stopped by the hospital to visit.

At first, her parents and doctors feared the worst. Although she had survived the drowning, they worried that she may have suffered severe brain damage. But on Tuesday, Dr. Jeremy Garrett said the girl had managed a stunning, full recovery, and said Zaborniak's quick action was instrumental.

"I feel blessed, very lucky," Joe Ruiz said as he thanked the deputy.

Although Saturday's near-fatal drowning was an event that neither Joe and Julie Ruiz, nor Zaborniak are likely to forget, that's not the case for Rose. The youngster cannot recall anything that occurred after the dunking.

At the brief reunion in the medical center's pediatric wing, Rose clung shyly to her mother as Zaborniak said hello and held a stuffed animal as a puppet.

Zaborniak, 31, said that he wasn't bothered at all by her not knowing who he was and downplayed his role in her recovery.

"That's a strong kid," he said. "She's a fighter, and that's why she's going home."

Tiedye Zoee

2011-08-12T10:06:00.001-07:00

Aaryn ANd Zoee

2011-08-12T10:05:00.001-07:00

Big Brother Aaryn And Zoee Aug. 2011

2011-08-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

Zoee Has Arrived

2011-08-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

Zoee Anne Earl was born July 19, 2011, weighing in at 6lbs8oz and 19" long. She has reddish blonde hair and eyelashes and blue eyes. She looks alot like her dad and grandma Cookie. She's beautiful !!! Oh, I almost forgot, she is our new grandaughter. I have 3 other grandkids, all boys. Their names are Aaryn, Marcelo and Sam.
what has happened on my birthday pictures

Airborne Law Enforcement Video

2010-11-27T17:52:00.000-08:00

Air Support Video by A.B.L.E. TOO FUNNY

Modern Family Flash Mob

2010-11-18T17:48:00.000-08:00

My friend, Akiko, and fellow helicopter driver was doing the flashmob. She has helped coach me through Michael Jackson's Thriller dance routine. I'm still learning it. I do the Parkinsons version. It's good for improving moving coordination. I'm slow but what the hey.

Desert Geocaching

2010-11-18T17:15:00.000-08:00

" I Will Find It " Julie, is a HB local geocacher known for clever caches you will always remember. I am so lucky to live in her area.

Our Daughter's Wedding Day October 15, 2010

2010-10-23T10:11:00.001-07:00

The Andy Griffith Show (S8E23) - Aunt Bee's Big Moment(2/2)

2010-10-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

The Majestic Plastic Bag - Support the AB 1998!

2010-09-07T21:31:00.000-07:00

The Majestic Plastic Bag - Support the AB 1998!

This is a mockumentary but the plastic caught in the currents the size of Texas actually exists.

Fly not yet, 'tis just the hour / Fly Not Yet

2010-08-10T14:45:00.000-07:00

Ive always loved this poem. I flew the majority of my shifts after dark and grew to love the peace and beauty of it. It was my favorite time of the day.

Fly not yet, 'tis just the hour / Fly Not Yet: "Thomas Moore, 1808, from Irish Melodies, vol. 1
Fly not yet, 'tis just the hour,
When pleasure, like the midnight flower
That scorns the eye of vulgar light,
Begins to bloom for sons of night,
And maids who love the moon.
'Twas but to bless these hours of shade
That beauty and the moon were made;
'Tis then their soft attractions glowing
Set the tides and goblets flowing.
Oh! stay, -- Oh! stay, --
Joy so seldom weaves a chain
Like this to-night, that oh, 'tis pain
To break its links so soon. 2. Fly not yet, the fount that play'd
In times of old through Ammon's shade,*
Though icy cold by day it ran,
Yet still, like souls of mirth, began
To burn when night was near.
And thus, should woman's heart and looks
At noon be cold as winter brooks,
Nor kindle till the night, returning,
Brings their genial hour for burning.
Oh! stay, -- Oh! stay, --
When did morning ever break,
And find such beaming eyes awake
As those that sparkle here?"

Coolest geocache ever

2010-08-10T13:26:00.000-07:00

Let's Go Fishing Geocache

2010-08-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

Dance 4 Oceans

2010-08-09T13:48:00.000-07:00

Dance 4 Oceans

Thrill The World

2010-08-09T13:42:00.000-07:00

Thrill The World

2010-08-09T12:36:00.000-07:00

Last Sat. I had the crazy idea to take a free dance class taught by my friend Akiko at a local park. At first I watched and video tape it for home practice. The dance is to Michael Jackson's Thriller song. On Oct. 23 Thrill The World event will take place all over the globe where at 2 specific times people will dance the 6 minute routine. Check out http://www.thrilltheworld.com/events

Since it's a dead people zombie dance, and I sort of move like a stiff zombie anyway, and I love dancing, I thought why not? I wont participate for 2010 but maybe in 1011 I would be ok. I only guessing but since Ive been practicing and following the Thrill The World video clips, Ive noticed an increase it being able to walk be it in the house or on new and unfamiliar territory. I tried ballroom dancing but it sort of is not my cup of tea although it brought improvement also.

My friend Akiko uses this same dance for her group Dance for Oceans to bring awareness to the pollution which comes from plastics. http://dance4oceans.blogspot.com/

Thank you God, Exercise, and Meds

2010-07-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

.......for being able to do Geocaching again !

Recovery Update

2010-07-24T19:33:00.000-07:00

Been on a new med since Mar. 2010 called Stalevo and also Paxil. The improvements are significant although cannot be expected to be perfect restoration to the way I used to move. Together with symptom management through daily different execises and food I can be grateful for these wonderful improvements. Im light hiking now,jumping,vacumning,doing food preparation more,visiting people,places and things again,driving my little red stick shift car again,dressing with almost normal effort,I can make the bed again,carry two objects at once,walk in a crowd of people without freezing,taking a shower with good balance, no holding on,shaving my legs in the shower again, geocaching,paralell parking, typing better, have less fatique,driving greater distances, reading a book with a steadier hand and the list goes on. In Mar 2010 I had to be wheelchaired from the Kaiser parking lot to the doctor's 4th story office. I hope for continued wellness. I have minor side effects from meds which are unusual but not uncomfortable. Timing and tweaking meds are ever evolving.

The Secret to Recovering from Parkinson's Disease

2010-07-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

The Secret to Recovering from Parkinson's Disease

John Coleman ND. He recovered from PD. This Parkinsons Recovery Blog Talk Radio Show by Robert Rogers is excellent listening. I called him and had a telephone consult about 6 months ago.

Disneyland Heliport

2010-07-14T12:24:00.000-07:00

This site is so awesome. In 1955 Disneyland had some heliports. Take a look at what flew into them and some other cool history and photographs.

http://www.airfields-freeman.com/CA/Airfields_CA_OrangeCo_NW.htm

Animal Acres

2010-07-14T11:57:00.000-07:00

Animal Acres is in Acton Calif just southwest of Palmdale off Hwy 14. I went there last sat with my friend Akiko and we enjoyed the rescue adoption non profit good work that is being done there. The turkeys in the video were great to be close to. Their heads turn bright red to blue based on mood.

Animal Acres Turkey

2010-07-14T11:56:00.000-07:00

Sinemet Sucks

2010-02-19T12:36:00.000-08:00

Sinemet worked for almost 2 months when all of a sudden I got curley clenching toes on my left foot aka dystonia. I reduced the dose and its no where near as painful. Im ready to try a new drug. I still go to taichi and struggle, but feel so much better afterwards. For some Sinemet is a Godsend...not me folks.

Ballroom Dancing

2010-01-25T20:26:00.000-08:00

Restarted my dance classes today at Hoag. Drove myself and had good energy for the return trip, which is improvement right there. Several months ago I wouldnt think of doing a 1.5 hr dance class and transport myself in the middle of the day ( usually a low point energy wise ). Been having incredible tightness in my top of the left foot, making walking tougher. But I managed the foxtrot ok but kind of had difficulty with the mechanics of it because of the smaller steps and choppy speed. The tango was incredibly more successful and my teacher was amazed. Being it is the more difficult of the two.

MEDS AND TAIJI UPDATE

2010-01-16T12:17:00.000-08:00

Ive been on my happy pills ( Sinemet ) since Dec. 4 of 09. I see some difference in hand coordination ( way nicer handwriting, aa renewal of cross-stitching, ability and increased desire to prepare food that has to be cut up, etc. ). I have been more confident driving places, experiencing excellent coordination and strength handling the steering wheel. Ive made several solo trips for grocery shopping annd taiji class. Walking without toe curling,or without leaning forward is something that I have to pay attention to constantly. Im doing a 45 minute daily taiji dvd on my own and 2 times a week taiji classes. Yesterday, during class I almost started crying because I was able to walk in a straight line while executing the first four moves of the shadow form. I see increased overall well being but dont think its any one strategy that makes it possible. Im still believing in recovery of some degree, but it will take years. Improving balance and walking gait is my focus.

Green Tea ( Matcha ) and Parkinsons

2009-11-21T12:41:00.000-08:00

I love Matcha pwdered green tea 2 to 3 times a day. This attached website mentions neuroprotective qualities regarding PD. I buy it online or at Japaanese markets. The best is grown in the Kyoto Ugi Region..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea#Japanese_green_teas

Recovery ?

2009-11-19T12:25:00.000-08:00

Like I said, Ive been 6 0r 7 yrs with PD symptoms aaand almost 5 yrs since diagnosed. I was thinking this morning that the very first symptom was irregularity followed by loss of smell and the micrographia ( writing small ). The smell came baack about 6 months ago, the micrographia is gone ( I still write slowly and unsmoothly cause of tremor ) and the irregularity is almost gone. Recovery is damn slow if this is what it is. Is it changed thought forms ? Is it the rehydration Aquaas formulas?? Does a problem like PD run its course for some but not others, like aa cold or flu? When I first devloped freezing, 2 yrs ago, it greattly hampered mobility flow in the hoouse but strangely enough not outside. I told myself I would probably take 2 yrs to figure out a strategy, and Im still working on it. It is complicated by baalance and this sstooped posture which Im always correcting. Will these 3 newer symptoms run their courses too? The first 3 symptoms gone away give hope.

Timing

2009-11-18T12:55:00.000-08:00

I want to write about timing. I get up witth lotts of enrgy and enthusiasm for the day but find approx 6 hrs from arising Im resting because Im running out of energy. A sign that I better sit is I walk poorly and have to really think bout moving. So I slowly recover from about 3 pm on till about 7 or 8 pm. Here's what a day is like..And I alwayss pick 3 tasks to do in my mind the night before. I find looking forward to an activity is rewarding.

Up at 8 - 9 am
15 -20 mins yoga
8 or 9 am to 2 - 3 pm kitchen chores,breakfst,office,other tasks,shower and anything else before I start fading.
2 or 3 till 4 or 5 pm I meditate, listen to classical music, read, do soduko oor chrochet. Mostly I just sit and breathe..
Dinner is between 5 and 6 or 7...rest and breath right after..
7-8 Im doing elliptical machine and bike, tthen aa short 10--15 min dog stroll....
8-9 or so its tv time or reading or music listening.
11- 12 its bed prep, light yoga etc

Timing is everything

Progress With Parkinsons Update

2009-11-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Where do I begin..It's almost been 5 yrs since diagnosis. I'm still not on drugs but have an appointmennt Dec. 3 with a new neurologist to begin drugs. It's time. My regimine right now is stress management, diet and exercise. I still drive, fix meals, do chores. But all physical movement as was before is slow now. I'm not on auto pilot any longer and actually have to think about all movement. It's exhausting somewhat but I like the challenge of devising different strategies for doing different things. It reminds me of flying in a way. I never realized how magnificant the brain is for allowing me to do the physical things I did before without great effort. Now I'm super thankful for each and every intricate movement my body does. Like it's a big deal for me to handwrite. Typing is sloth speed. Dressing is ridiculously slow. I freeze in my steps alot inside the house but outside I walk pretty normal. Balance sucks. I do qi gung and yoga for that. Weights help alot. Yep, I'm reaady for meds alright !

HUDSON RIVER BLACK BOX RECORDER TRANSCRIPT ( NO DISRESPECT-IT'S A JOKE NARATIVE)

2009-01-25T16:03:00.000-08:00

Cockpit Voice Recorder

Here is the transcript from the voice recorder from the Hudson River Crash starting after the bird strikes.
PIC is a Pilot in Command, SIC is Second in Command, you all know who Sully is.

SIC: "Number two's gone, boss."

Sully: "I know it! What do I look like, an R-22 pilot (that's a baby helicopter a real egg beater)? Just shut the f*cker down, boy. Oh, and tell Departure that we need to come back in and land. F*cking birds..."

SIC: "Sheesh, somebody got up on the wrong side of his throne this morning. You don't have to insult me just because I got my commercial helicopter rating in the mighty Robinson. Oh, and by the way, sir, we're not climbing, if you even care. Maybe your decision to take on that extra 5,000 pounds of fuel wasn't so hot, Captain."

Sully: "One more comment like that and I'll make sure the union keeps you in RJ's for the rest of your miserable, short career."

Sully: "SON OF A BITCH!"

SIC: "Number one's failing, boss."

Sully: "I can see that! Am I a-f*cking-sleep? Can I not read the gauges? Am I not flying the plane here?"

SIC: "I'm just sayin'..."

Sully: "Goddamn Canadians, sending their f*cking geese down here every winter. Why, if I ever *see* another Canadian I'm gonna punch him right in the throat. I *HATE* Canadians."

SIC: "Everybody does, boss. Think we can make Teterboro or straight-in to 22 at Newark?"

Sully: "Yeah, probably. But f*ck Teterboro! Let's go to Newark. I've flown out of Teterboro. Short damn runways...always a crosswind. And their FBO's suck. I'd rather land in the Hudson f*cking river than land at Teterboro. Hey...."

SIC: "You're not..."

Sully: "Why not? Maybe we can take out some sailboats with some prick Canadian snowbirds."

SIC: "You ever land on the water before?"

Sully: "Plenty of times! I got my seaplane rating back in 1946. I think it was in a...Piper...somethingoranother, I forget. Never mind. It'll all come back to me. Pull out the Before Water Landing checklist and run it."

SIC: (flipping through the stack of checklists) "Can't seem to find one for that."

Sully: "Fooled ya! HAH! There ain't one! Just get on the horn and tell the people to put their heads between their legs and kiss...no wait, that won't sound good on on the CVR tape...make it, 'brace for collision'...no wait, make it 'brace for impact.' Yeah, that's better. No wait! Tell them that out the left side of the plane they can see theIntrepid Museum, and that if they'd like to visit it, they'll be able to, this afternoon, like, in about twenty minutes. Oh, and ring the stews and have them bring me a rum and coke. If I'm gonna do this, I need a good stiff drink. And have that one with the big tits bring it up. If I'm gonna die, I wanna die drunk and with a boner."

SIC: "Like your grandfather did?"

Sully: "This is no time to make jokes, son. I would really appreciate it if you'd try to take this situation seriously. I'm fairly certain that my grandfather did not die with a boner. I mean, have you ever met my grandmother?"

SIC: "You know, if you pull this off CNN will be calling you the Hero Pilot of the Year."

Sully: "F*ck CNN. Liberal bastards. All I care about is what the fair-and-balanced Fox News will call me. I hope Fox News calls me a hero!"

SIC: (sighing) "They probably will too. Nobody will remember *my* name. It'll be 'Sully this'...and, 'Sully that.' 'Captain Sully, the big f*cking hero.' Like you are the only f*cking one in the cockpit."

Sully: "You're quite bitter. You really are a helicopter pilot at heart, aren't you? You know, some pilots wait their whole career to be called a hero. I mean, Christ, I've only got two years to go to retirement. That was close!"

SIC: "We're not down yet, Captain Skygod."

Sully: "I know, this thing glides pretty well, huh? Dammit, no sailboats. Oh well, let's see if we can buzz one of those damn sightseeing helicopters. What's best-glide/engines out?"

SIC: "Beats the shit outta me."

Sully: "Vref?"

SIC: "F*ck if I know."

Sully: "Britney Spears' birthday?"

SIC: "December 2, 1981."

Sully: "Well, I'm glad you know SOMETHING! Just gimme full flaps..."

[END OF RECORDING]

Orchid Favorite Image

2009-01-15T14:00:00.000-08:00

A couple of Years ago I received a beautiful orchid plant from m brother and Gordon for my birthday. I couldn't stop photographing it. A black and white version of a bloom revealed a likeness to a baby bird head emerging. I sent the pic to my friend Akiko and she sent me a great site for orchids. The proper name for the bird head is anther cap. Underneath this cap is the female reproductive parts of the bloom.

Mic-UK [site A]: A Close-up View of a Moth Orchid

2009-01-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

Mic-UK [site A]: A Close-up View of a Moth Orchid

Aqurium of the Pacific Senior Day

2008-09-17T11:48:00.000-07:00

Diving Championship

2008-08-27T12:19:00.000-07:00

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Pelicans

2008-08-21T14:54:00.000-07:00

ZZZZZZZZZZZ

2008-08-19T13:03:00.000-07:00

Remember 240 Robert ??

2008-08-12T16:16:00.000-07:00

Skyheist TV Show 1975

2008-08-12T15:57:00.000-07:00

Larry Wineinger, one of my past observers sent this today. He said he didnt even know Don Merideth could fly...haha.

Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs Easily

2008-07-24T09:23:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but one of my pet peeves is peeling hard boiled eggs...Here is an entertaining solution.http://www.slgardens.org/

Shipley Nature Center Huntington Beach, CA.

2008-07-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

Yesterday after a nice breakfast at the HOG ( Hot Off The Grill ) the grandkids and I visited a local nature park, Shipley Nature Center located in the Huntington Central Park complex. We were later joined by their dad Marci as he swung by to also pick up Aaryn and Marcello for a beach outing rightt after. For more go to http://www.shipleynature.org/ There we experienced an interpretive center, gift shop, Native American history, California flora and fauna, puppets, a wigwam,fossils, skeletons, redwoods and much more. I highly recommend this small park to anyone who visits Huntington Beach.

Jib Jab

2008-07-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

I love the Jib Jab site ! There are free do it yourself card projects

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where you can put heads on bodies..I have too much time on my hands.

Lunar Eclipse

2008-07-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

FLY not yet, 'tis just the hour,
When pleasure, like the midnight flower
That scorns the eye of vulgar light,
Begins to bloom for sons of night,

And maids who love the moon.
'Twas but to bless these hours of shade
That beauty and the moon were made;
'Tis then their soft attractions glowing
Set the tides and goblets flowing.
Oh! stay, — Oh! stay, —
Joy so seldom weaves a chain
Like this to-night, that oh, 'tis pain
To break its links so soon.

Remember The Whirlybirds

2008-07-14T11:03:00.001-07:00

I was just reminiscing about old TV shows and looked up this show with fond memories..

http://www.tvrage.com/shows/id-973

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUsGspDDfr0&feature=related

Sherman Gardens

2008-07-13T19:08:00.000-07:00

Visit this cool little botanical garden right off PCH in Corona Del Mar. http://www.slgardens.org/