Destiny

Hi,

Today was another great weather day. We're still having cold (for Chiang Rai) overnight temps, but the days are pleasantly warm. This evening the sky was clear and we enjoyed the stars.

'Easy Monday' was very easy for a bunch of you. Lots of email with the song and artists. Here's another verse:
"There's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you. And you're starting to criticize little things I do. It makes me just feel like crying, (baby), 'cause baby, something beautiful's dying... __ __ __ __ __ ...." Hint: As my brother reminded me, think 'Blue-Eyed Soul'. This record had that Phil Spector 'Wall of Sound' that became very big in the 60's.

This morning I had a massage. After an hour and a half I was ready for a nap. Since it was too early for that, I toughed it out and stayed awake until the appointed time. I must say, this has been one of those mellow days.

Yesterday, while we were running the dogs, BamBam caught the ball and made a sharp turn and looked to the sky. We looked up and saw a huge crane flying north. It was all by itself and made a striking picture against the afternoon sky. Hmm, I wonder where the rest of the posse is? We also watched a little bird that chirps like a humming bird and almost flies like one. It doesn't hover, but it appears to bounce in the air. We miss humming birds.

The seasons are a bit mixed up this year, at least in Chiang Rai. Because of all the rain and the extended rainy season, things are still green. For some reason, it now appears to be the burning season. This usually happens after the rice harvest, when the farmers burn the waste from the plants. In our immediate area it's more like trash and yard waste. Our air machine and air/con keep our main living area pretty clean, but it's annoying to know that it's going on. This is one of many things that reminds us that we are in another part of the world, on a different 'progress track' than we're used to. One might say it's a downside of country living. Hmm.

Chiang Rai United has built a fan base very quickly in their home town. In a place this small, when a professional sports team comes into being, it's a big deal. Football (soccer) is a major past-time in Thailand. There are stickers for CRUTD all over everything in town. City vehicles, buses, and anything that rolls or has a flat surface. There is a big merchandise outlet in Central Plaza, and the home field is under construction near the airport. The last time I saw the standings the team was in the upper third of the league. We still haven't been to a match but that's on the agenda.

Tomorrow the yard crew is supposed to come and groom the place. There are errands to run, and things to do. More adventures for sure.

Have a Happy Tuesday. Thanks to Christopher for today's quote.

Peace,
Danny


"Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice.

It is not a thing to be waited for,

it is a thing to be achieved."

~William Jennings Bryan


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