One woman who is the mother of a friend of mine was there. I was told to expect her. That woman is a pistol! She's, I forget, 90 something? Wicked sense of humor. Trouble with time and place, and sometimes really ornery, according to her daughter, but she was having fun today.

We did some "chair dancing" exercises, and a couple of them I think I'll incorporate into my own exercise program. Easy, but helpful toward maintaining body flexibility.

We had lunch, and celebrated one of the men's birthday. I can't believe I turned down a piece of chocolate cake with chocolate icing. But I'm really trying hard to stay away from stuff like that. I did have a wee dab of sugar-free chocolate ice cream. At least a little bit of satisfaction to the sweet tooth.

I expect my Wednesdays from now on are going to be full.

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Later on, Friend D instructed me in some yoga and tai chi exercises. I was surprised at how much I already can do. Now I just need to discipline myself to DO THEM!!! Some of the exercises on the tape she gave me last week are far beyond my capability at this point, but all I care about is keeping my body flexible and able to function. I can't stand the idea of a wheelchair!

I think I twisted my knee, whether at Schmoozers or with friend, but it's really painful tonight. I'll work an easy exercise on it to keep it from stiffening.

I think that pretty well sums up my day. So...catchya tomorrow.

Shalom

PS to BW: the box came today, and I'm wearing one of the items as I sit here. You'll be hearing from me soon.