i have just rediscovered the joys of 1000 piece and smaller jig saw puzzles. Christmas day i started one in my study while listening to classic and classical Christmas music from the local classical music station. i was able to really mellow out, staying in the now being focused on the puzzle, taking my time going slow, and just blocking out everything else. i worke3d on it a little bit at a time all week and my frau came in and we worked on different parts together. beats watching inane tv. and it's good for keeping the mind active (in a good way) and building new neuro pathways.

i was feeling antsy after dinner tonight so, instead of taking a pill, i put on classical music and worked on the puzzle for an hour. i feel much calmer and ready for sleep. we finished it up this evening and will take it down the end of the week and start another.