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Hi,

The weekend included sunshine and rain.  We stayed inside for most of it, daytime rain is not that fun for playing.  Today we got new ‘family’ members.   

‘Old School Friday’ was “Rip It Up” by Little Richard himself.  ‘Easy Monday’ will be easy for some.  Memories.

“Looking back on when I was a nappy-headed boy.  Then my only worry was for Christmas what would be my toy.  Even though we sometimes would not get a thing, we were happy with the joy that day would bring.  Sneaking out the back door to hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine…. __ __ those days could come back once more…”

Clue:  It’s from 1976, by another artist who used to be ‘Little’ but grew up.  

One week from today we fly back to the States again.  It will be our normal Summer visit of two weeks.  On July 14 we will have the memorial service for my mom, which actually makes the visit not so normal.  I suspect anticipation is starting to creep in, the mind has been wandering.  

Today’s photo is one of two new creatures in our yard.  We thought they were a trade for art, but they are actually a gift.  There is another, identical elephant in the backyard, in a flower bed.  Welcome to The Big Brown House.

To all our friends in the U.S.A., Happy July 4th.  Over here it was just another day.  In the bigger cities, with large expat populations I imagine there were probably celebrations.  As for fireworks, well, we get those several times a year.  Almost every big holiday is accompanied by fireworks.  There is also the custom of setting things off on the last night of a traditional five-day funeral observation.  The loud noises and colorful displays are meant to ward off evil spirits and light the way for the spirit.  I wonder if the City of Pasadena would let us do something like that (555).

Today was a bit of a red letter day for Cat.  She opened a savings account and now has her own ATM card.  She took a friend from work with her, but she did it by herself.  

This evening Neechanan was in the kitchen while Natcha made dinner.  When I went in to say hello, she greeted me with a big smile and showed me her latest trick:  She can hold her feet.  She seemed so proud.  

Have a Great Week.

                Peace,

                          Danny

“The world is filled with nice people,

if you can’t find one, be one”.

~Unknown