I set up OBG downstairs as Joe is able to sleep solidly through the night (for him a miracle to go to bed at 11pm and sleep until 8ayem). OBG has medical issues that complicate his recovery as he is in considerable pain from arthritis and from various other physical maladies that will be examined by a MD when he formally enters a rehab facility. Till then I will have to rely on my blood pressure sleeve and his verbal history when designing his program here for detox. His meth use has been fairly consistent, so coming off this is going to be quite harsh to say the least. I usually do not detox, but have done so on too many occasions so I know what to do and what to look for. This won't hit him =for a few days, anyways. Then he'll do all the bs that junkies do to fool themselves and the others around them. It's gallows-humor funny to me now and I just chuckle and refuse to cave in. It's frustrating to the junkie because they are used to getting their way or bullying about till they get what they want, but I can't be bullied and just remind them that their ridiculous behaviors just belie their need to rehab. I can get most folks to stay. OBG needs to go into stir for at least 60 days. I hope MusicCares finds him a good bed that will treat him that long. Anyway, he's asleep now and I expect he'll be sleeping for a day or two pretty solidly. If not, he'll be in my hot yoga room sweating this insidious drug from his bloodstream.

Joe is a completely different guy when he's not drinking. He truly is one of my great friends as over the years I have come to respect his ability to survive amidst his personal, mostly self-made tragedies. His expertise with OBG could come in handy this next few weeks and already his demeanor toward me and his rehab has assisted OBG in accepting his role here. Having both these two cooperating and working in unison would help me survive the next few weeks. I end a four month run of this stuff 6/14 and will not take anyone on until Sept 1st, so I'll have a nice respite from this madness. My goals now are threefold: 1) to continue to physically workout Joe and keep him forward thinking (as forward as we can think considering a potential trial). His next royalty check (near the end of June)will allow him to settle in NYC where his resume should gain him entree to an agent or manager. He has been writing new works and that is a wonderful thing. My 14 yr loves one of the new songs apparently and Joe seems happy with that(whereas I would question anything a 14 year old girl likes-lol).

The weather in Tahoe runs from snow flurries to bright, warm sunshine this time of year. The Canadian Honkers and their goslings float easily down the keys and the vast variety of birds visit my feeder daily. Soon the ducklings will be born and OBG, Joe and I will go exploring the trails and streams of my lovely mountain home.I am forever grateful for my lot in life. I have everything I need and alot of what I want. Although it is hard work without financial compensations, I love my work and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve others. I have 3 talented and beautiful daughters who are wonderful human beings just trying to do their human thing. My mother is well enough for 80 and as I reflect back on this past work year (I go from September to June), I must humbly thank the Great Powers That Be for this amazing life I am so privileged to perceive. I look forward to the next round of adventures heading my way and the love that will be coming to me and flowing from me.

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