Vision

Hi,

The weather in Chiang Rai today was very hot.  The 2pm thunderstorm never made it our way.  We swam at 3 and the water was perfect.  So much for forecasts.  It’s time for things to get watered so some rain would be nice.

There was a big response to this week’s ‘Easy Monday’ song.  This mid-60s ballad is a classic with many covers. 

“Mistakes, I know I’ve made a few, but I’m only human.  You’ve made mistakes too, I’m crying.  __ __ __, __ __ __.”

Clue:  It’s by one of the earliest singing groups on a label in the motor city.  This tune was recorded when they were still going by their group name.  There are many covers, but the first is the one we’re humming.

This morning Lisa and I tackled Makro.  The zucchini is back on the shelves, and celery seems to be in abundance.  One thing that seems to happen a lot is crops of avocados that are harvested too soon or have been frozen.  They are like baseballs.  Sometimes there will be one or two in a whole bin that are edible.  Oh well.  When we entered the meat department I saw an American that we met years ago at a wine tasting at Le Merdien.  He remembered us and we had a conversation about Chiang Rai being home.  He teaches at the International School and works with other projects dealing with Thai children.  It was nice to reconnect with someone who enjoys life here the way we do. Normally, when we buy coconut milk, there is only one option.  Today the large size cartons were all some kind of aromatic, flavored coconut milk.  We declined and got the next size down.  Somebody stocked the whole shelf with this new stuff, as a promotion.  Hmm.

At the Healthy Market we noticed one whole section was closed for the morning.  There were tarps over the vegetables.  I suppose it’s difficult to maintain a 7-day-a-week business like that.  Also, the woman next to the fruit lady was gone, as in moved out.  We don’t know what happened to her, but I’m sure we’ll find out in the days to come.  Right after I ordered our fish, I went into the street, on the flower side, and snapped a photo of an arrangement like we got for Cornelis.  

One of the special classes Cat has been taking this semester is Ballroom Dancing.  The school wants the students to learn ‘couples dancing’ for their prom at the end of the school year.  Today, Cat had to partner one of her friends, since she has been learning the boy’s parts because of her height.  I guess there are not enough boys in the class or something.  It reminds me of my youth, taking dance classes for a cotillion.  

Tomorrow we’re getting a touch-up on the yard.  A small crew will come and cut the back lawn and portions of the front, and also cut down more bananas.  Our coconut trees have been dropping fruit lately so that needs to be dealt with.  One would not want a stray coconut falling on one.  That could cause serious damage.  

Hanging out in the pool always causes a bit of yard appreciation.  Today we realized just how big some of our trees have grown.  We have some giants in the back.  The tallest was swaying gently in the afternoon breeze, adding to the relaxing atmosphere.

Have a Happy Tuesday.

               Peace,

                         Danny

“We are limited, not by our abilities,

but by our vision.”

~Unknown