Hi,
The forecast yesterday called for 'small rain' on one site. Today we got partly cloudy/partly sunny depending on your view of the glass. I stayed close to home today since Lisa has a cold. This evening Boot made some chicken broth and that was soothing.
The 'Easy Monday' song that so many of you knew was "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder. OK, time to get wild with the 'Zany Day' song of the week. This one is a novelty record, recorded by an old French ruler.
"Remember when you ran away and I got on my knees and begged you not to leave because I'd go berserk? Well! You left me anyhow and then the days got worse and worse and now you see, I've gone completely out of my mind. And,
__ __ __ __ __ __, __ __, to the funny farm where life is beautiful all the time...." Clue: If you ever listened to Dr. Demento on the radio then you'll remember this song. The long title is a description of something that's happening to the singer.
This morning I had my weekly massage. After it was over I met another client of Joy's who is Thai, lives in America and is visiting Thailand. That was an interesting conversation. She is here to avoid the winter in Boston. Makes sense to me.
This time of year is turning out to be a big festival/party time in the north. We've been invited to an 'American Thanksgiving' on Thursday, a 'Two Days After...' party on Saturday, and a Christmas Party on December 8. Then there is the Farm Festival starting this weekend, and Loy Krathong at the end of the month. The fireworks are getting more intense even though Loy Krathong is a week away. Various organizations and temples are making floats for the obligatory parade and decorations are starting to appear around town. There will be another set of floats and a parade for the beginning of the Flower Festival later in December. I guess Chiang Rai has a lot to offer during the High Season.
The land behind our house has been used as a neglected corn field on several occasions. People would come and plant seeds, water a few times and then just leave it alone. The crop would grow, turn brown and they'd come and pick some of the corn. We've been told that is for animal feed. Seems like you'd want a full harvest regardless of the use. Now the land is being farmed by the family who used to be where the proposed housing project is located. They are very dedicated, working every day. There seem to be two types of plants growing and we remain curious. Here is a photo taken this morning from our bedroom balcony.
A Small Farm of Unknown Veggies
It's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
~B.B. King
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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