Imagine

Hi,
Well, I heard from just about everybody on yesterday's song. "I Shot The Sheriff" was written and first recorded by Bob Marley. Lane sent a wonderful background page, complete with picture. The song was recorded in 1973 and first released on the Wailer's album 'Burnin'. Eric Clapton covered the song and it went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now you know.
Just to get things back to 'normal', we're going to another song today. "I was alone, I took a ride, I didn't know what I would find there.
Another road where maybe I Could see another kind of mind there..." Hint: From across the pond. Not much more to be said. Great song.
Observations from Bali: Narrow roads make for some pretty hairy rides. It took some getting used to. Since I've been driving in LOS, I have a better understanding of time and space, when it comes to weaving through traffic. The drivers in Bali took me to school. Sometimes, from the back seat, I could just ignore what was happening and look out the side window at all the sights. Sitting in the front seat was a different proposition. All of a sudden, the motorbikes and cars and trucks that are on 'our side' of the road are not easily dismissed. Oh my, they're coming right at us. Then, just in time, they duck back onto their side of the road. It was like that all over the island. It's almost like some sort of motorized dance. There is a flow to it, once resistance is relaxed. One thing's for sure, I won't be driving in Bali.
There is a strong sense of community in Bali. The building of the Ogohs is an example. There, as in Thailand and many other areas of the region, the culture is based on a common belief system. The celebration of that belief is based, in part, from the village one comes from. We noticed that when it came time for the festivities leading up to the Day of Silence, all of the staff went to their home villages, to be with their families. That same thing happened today here in LOS. The workers were given a half day so they could return to their villages. It's hard to describe, but it's all beginning to make sense. When we first arrived, I mentioned the fact that people smile at you. In my humble, unscientific study of various cultural phenomenon, (Ha) I think there is a sense of belonging that leads to a sense of self, that leads to a confidence that brings inner peace. Hmm. Just the thought of the moment.
Back here in Thailand, we're on the tile circuit again. This time, we're on the hunt for counter tile for the kitchen and bathrooms. We looked at the granite possibilities but were not happy with our choices. So, we went back to the warehouse today and got one room settled. Tomorrow we'll go back and do more. Today the pool was having the forms put in place for the pouring of the sides and more work was being done on the steel framing for the roof. It's a very tall house. Yesterday we walked up the stairs and looked out. A little creepy with no walls, but what a view. Guess it's time for more house pics.
Friday we go to Bangkok for a long weekend. It's very hot in Bangkok these days. We'll be inside most of the time, but one must take in some city at some point.
Have yourself a Wacky Wednesday.

Peace,
Danny

"Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every
single person shared a little of what he is good at doing."
~Quincy Jones

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