Hi,
Today was another of those dark cloudy days with no rain. That didn't mean there wasn't 'sunshine' in the day. There was a massage, long talks with two friends, and more volleyball and tennis.
Many of you knew that The Beatles sang "Hello, Goodbye" and that makes me happy. It's time for a 'Zany Day' tune:
"I wanna tell you 'bout my good thing. I ain't disclosing no names but, he sure is a good friend and! I ain't gonna tell you where he comes from, no! If I tell you, you won't come again. Hey! " Hint: It's by a group named for a sort of blimp thing, and it's a tribute to an icon. The title is not sung in the song.
When I arrived at the house after my massage this morning, our friend Johan was there. He had come by to see how the pool was doing after restarting our salt-water chlorinator. We always end up having interesting conversations about life in Thailand. Today's discussion centered around tales of the internot and how to deal with it. It seems that everyone has a story and is more than willing to share. Knowing it happens to others doesn't make it go any better, but at least I know they're not picking on me. (555)
The culprits at the center of all our complaining failed to show up today. They were due at 2pm but never appeared and the phone was turned off. Tomorrow we're going back to Central Plaza and be a little more emphatic about the situation.
It's time for a little mental health break. Time to breath in good thoughts and relax by the river at a popular coffee house:
The Mekok River from Chivit Thamma Da (The Simple Life)
Every Wednesday afternoon Lisa has a Thai lesson with our friend Amber. Today Chalit brought Amber to the house. He came upstairs and we talked for the hour of the lesson. We had a great time talking about the topic of the day as well as the evolution of Chiang Rai as we see it. I learned a lot about how things are done here, and how people deal with traditions without question. Our conversations are interesting because he has lived in the U.S. and has formed some opinions and principles of his own. We compare notes on what we see and feel living here today and it's stimulating.
Tomorrow I have a coffee date with my friend Siam. We haven't talked in a long time and he wants to tell me about a retreat experience he just had. He teaches art to children and their parents once a week and designs and makes bamboo furniture.
Thursday is also 'Teacher Day'. That is the day that students show their gratitude and respect for their teachers by giving them special gifts. Tatt is busy making a floral arrangement with a candle and incense for his teacher.
Looks like a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."
~Victor Borge
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