Life

Hi,

The weather was clear and dry, and there was no burning.  I’d call that a perfect day.

This week’s ‘Zany Day’ song has been remembered by many.  Here is the last verse of this wonderfully zany odyssey.  “Last thing I remember I was running for the door.  I had to find the passage back to the place I was before.  ‘Relax,’ said the night man, ‘We are programmed to receive.  You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!”  Welcome to the __ __, such a lovely place, such a lovely face.  Plenty of room at the __ __, any time of year, you can find it here.”  Hint:  There’s a state involved.

Our morning adventure was a trip to Doy Din Dang ceramic studios.  On the way up the highway, we noticed lots of policemen standing by the road at intersections.  This is a clear sign that a major caravan of important people is coming.  After we turned off the highway, we were confronted with a long line of Highway Police cars going toward the highway.  There was only one van, so that might not have been the ‘event’.  When we pulled into Doy Din Dang, there were police standing around.  This was to be the destination of the caravan.  We found Khun Somluk and he told us that Princess Soamsavali was coming to visit.  She is visiting the galleries and installations in Chiang Rai.  The arrival time of the entourage was unknown, so he and his wife just went about their business until they came.  We went into the little coffee shop and it was filled with policemen.  One very tall officer asked Lisa where we were from and he was surprised to learn that we live here.  His English was very good and we had a good time talking.  Somluk wanted to get a photo of the three of us but Yoong (meaning very tall) had to put on his uniform shirt first.  I learned that the secret to the tailored fit of the officer uniforms is the full length zipper. The buttons are fake.  Once it’s zipped, it’s a tight, contoured fit.  Anyway, we took photos and then had coffee with Somluk and Tamako on the patio.  We had some great discussions on art, community, and quality of life stuff.  

He also showed us some new work of his that is going to be in an exhibit in Bangkok.  It’s a whimsical series of bent and folded ceramic plates and bowls. 

In the afternoon, we went for a swim.  The water was cool on entry, but the actual temperature was just right for swimming.  We just may be into our swimming season. 

Today’s photo was taken before dinner.  Gong was riding Nitchanan around the yard.  She loves her little seat, and the bell that she rings as they ride.

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

                       Peace,

                                 Danny

“Life is the art of drawing

without an eraser.”

~John W. Gardner