Change

Hi,
As you approach the middle of the week, can you remember what you did seven days ago? I thought not. Can you remember fourteen days ago? This is just another random, unscientific survey, delving into the workings of the human mind. I know, it's crazy.
What's even crazier is how we can not remember recent history, but recall song titles from forty and fifty years ago (some of us anyway). Cousin Trudye and Denny were the only ones to get the song. It was "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price. When it was time for him to appear on American Bandstand (it was that big a hit), Dick Clark ask Lloyd to re-write the lyrics because he didn't think they were appropriate for his audience. Hmm, I think Dick was right. After all, it's about gambling in the dark, threats, guns and "...three little children and a very sickly wife." The kids don't need to know about those things. Funny thing is, they could hear it on the radio. What? Here's one you should know:
"Since you left me if you see me with another girl, seeming like I'm having fun. Although she may be cute she's just a substitute..."
Clue: The lyric is from the middle of the song. There are tears involved.
We went over to the expo today. There were merchants from all over the country. Lots from Chiang Mai and some from places we've heard of, but haven't visited yet. We went to look and gather business cards for future reference. We ended up buying one thing for ourselves and one thing for the house. We got a beautiful mirror with a unique frame. When I get the camera back, I'll take a picture. We didn't see the whole expo because the heat was really something. It looked like there was going to be a carnival tonight and lots more booths. One of the things we've learned is to forget how things should go, or what would be logical. It's slowly sinking in that there are many levels of thought and action and ours aren't the only acceptable ones. Take for instance, the delivery of the mirror this evening. They said they'd bring it at six o'clock. At six they weren't here. At 6:30 Boot called to see what happened. Then the rain started, real hard. They showed up a little after seven. Boot was furious and wouldn't even speak to them. They brought the mirror in a pick-up, uncovered and it was all wet. When we pointed out this fact, we were met with laughter. Like "oh yeah, that". What? Lisa gave them a towel to wipe it off before brining it into the house. It's just different.
The forecast for the rest of this week is warmer and warmer. Or should I say 'hotter and hotter'. We may reach 100 F by the first of next week. If the evening rains keep happening it may stay a little cooler. And to think, Chiang Rai is a cooler place compared to other spots.
I guess it's time for a Wacky Wednesday. Enjoy.

Peace,
Danny

"To exist is to change, to change is to mature,
to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly."
~Henri Louis Bergson

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