Happiest

Hi,

Today marked the second day without rain.  I can’t begin to consider this a trend, based on the clouds that lurk in the sky all day.  Somewhere it rained today.  This afternoon we got that wind that says it’s about to rain, but the big dark clouds just blew away.

The ‘Easy Monday’ song was “Stormy Weather”, first recorded by Ethel Waters in the film “Cotton Club”, 1933.  I’ll bet you can’t wait for another ‘Zany Day’ tune, so here it is:  “You get up every morning from your ‘larm clock’s warning, take the 8:15 into the city.  There a whistle up above and people pushin’, people shovin’ and the girls who try to look pretty….”  Clue:  That’s the first half of the first verse.  It’s from 1973, but still relevant.  All about what it takes to ‘get it done’.  Title in four words.

So, last night our Olympic coverage just failed.  They didn’t show anything.  Fortunately, we had diving to watch, procured through alternate methods.  We’re beginning to think we’ll only see events that feature Thai athletes or sports that are popular here.  We have been able to see archery, weight-lifting, rowing, and beach volleyball (not a favorite).  You can be sure that they will broadcast badminton and table tennis, but the rest is a guess right now.

At the fruit market things are looking a little slim when it comes to some of our usuals.  Luckily, our vendors are honest with us and will tell us if things are not sweet or fresh.  The pineapple lady knows that we like them sweet.  Today she let Lisa know they were not sweet.  Some people like tart fruit so they continue to sell.  Lisa picked out some mangos despite their outward appearance and they were delicious.  

Today’s photo is from Sunday at The Wanderer.  Our new little friend Lee Loot (His mom spelled it: Ruerith.  Ls for Rs and Th is T).  There is still some confusion as to how to pronounce it.  As you can see, he was liking the pie.

Tomorrow Gong will go to Mae Sai and visit his mother until Friday, which is Mother’s Day here in Thailand.  Chiang Rai is beginning to put up special decorations and large photos of The Queen in honor of the day, which is her birthday.  This evening Natcha and Neetchanon brought Lisa a garland of sweet-smelling flowers.

Feels like a Wacky Wednesday.

                Peace,

                          Danny

“Those who are happiest

are those who do the most

for others.”

~Booker T. Washington