Warmth

Hi,

It was only a matter of time before Chiang Rai got more rain. About 5am it finally happened, with a bang. Then it turned into a steady drizzle for the rest of the morning. If it's Thursday here, it means rain.

I got a few clever responses to the current song. It was noted that there was a certain association with a controversial bit of nature. "When we met I was sure out to lunch, now my empty cup tastes as sweet as the punch." Hint: I don't think the person in the title has a little lamb.

Once again, we had to cancel the swimming party that we've been trying to have for the past three weeks. By the early afternoon it seemed like the cancellation might have been premature. The sun was shining, but the air was still cool, and there were still big clouds lurking. We'll try again next week. This time we'll avoid Thursday. (Ha)

For the record, the Full Moon Party we attended was nothing like the ones that go on in the south. Those parties have gained a reputation for all sorts of wild partying. Ours was calm and collected. I mentioned that one of the conversations was about snakes. Bob and Nong live outside of town in the country. The grass has grown tall with all the rain, and they have spotted lots of snakes on their property. I guess this is why grass cutting is done on a regular basis in some areas. There are lots of open fields and periodically we'll see men on motorbikes carrying long-handled, motorized weed cutters. They do a good business clearing the lots that attract the snakes.

At the wedding reception I was asked if there were 'auspicious' dates for weddings in America. It seems that here in Thailand there are certain dates that are published, based on various factors, that make them a good day to get married. The closest I could come up with was the month of June, and Valentine's Day. Our friends got married on September 16. The day of the week means nothing. The same thing happened when we built the house. The monks were consulted as to which day would be best for the blessing of the house. Living in a different culture is an ongoing exercise in open-mindedness.

This evening the dogs were out roaming the yard, and playing. Daku came in the kitchen door and made a point of making Lisa go outside with him to play with the fishing pole toy. He usually will not 'mouth' her elbow because he knows it's not OK. This time it was urgent in his mind, that she come out and play. She went with him and he ran like the wind.

Have a Fantastic Thursday.

Peace,
Danny

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brings a warmth and richness to life
that nothing else can bring."
~Oscar Wilde

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