Hi,
As we adjust to the new season, the wardrobe also goes through changes. Today we got the car washed and ran into a friend. Friends of friends are coming to town and a dear friend is leaving town. Hmm.
At least a few of you thought the 'Easy Monday' song was easy. Maybe you just need a little more to jog the memory:
"Now you've got your diamonds and you will have some others, but you better watch your step girl, or start living with your mother. So don't play with me, 'cause you're __ __ __." Clues: Band was named after a blues song, singer is warning 'princess' not to try her games on him. Something flammable here.
This morning I ran errands while Lisa got a massage. During her massage Lisa and Khun Joy had a real conversation about many things, all in Thai. Later, while reflecting on the language Lisa pointed out that there is no common word for 'bad' and 'no'. Bad is 'not good' and the word for no is 'not yes'. One could read volumes into what it all means, but it's just another reminder that it's different.
After our nap we went into town to get the car washed. It had been far too long. While we were relaxing at Doi Chaang we saw our friend Patricia, founder of Izara Arts. She and her husband Paul are going on a six-month vacation. We don't see them often, but it's always interesting. Izara Arts was founded to create a way for Hill Tribe refugees to make a fair income from their handicrafts. The company is closing, but the concept lives on and we wish them well.
On our way home we got a call from our friend Poui, who just returned from Australia for a short visit. We'll have lunch with her on Sunday and catch up on what she and Jimmy have been doing.
Our friend Atom will be leaving for China in a few weeks to study the language. She'll be gone for months so we're going to lunch this week.
Days like this make it obvious that we have assimilated into two communities here (Thai and Expat) and have formed some lasting relationships. Good stuff.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"One meets his destiny often in the road he takes to avoid it."
~French Proverb
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