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The forecast was for rain and we got it.  Yea.  Today’s water from the sky was a real storm.  It lasted about an hour and created a river in our front yard and a big lake next door, behind the coffee shop.  

The ‘Easy Monday’ song was “Blowin’ In The Wind” by Bob Dylan.  My brother reminded me about Stevie Wonder’s version of the song.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8q1I9f1l4U  Time for another ‘Zany Day’ song:

“Once upon a time you dressed so fine, you threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn’t you?  People’d call, say, ‘Beware doll, you’re bound to fall’, you thought they were all kiddin’ you.  You used to laugh about everybody that was hangin’ out.  Now you don’t talk so loud, now you don’t seem so proud about having to be scrounging for your next meal.  How does it feel?  How does it feel to be without a home, like a complete unknown __ __ __ __?  Hint:  It is said that a key word in the title gathers no moss.

This morning we set out into the world with a list and a sequence that made sense.  At our first stop, Khun Orn the seamstress was not in her shop.  Her neighbor said she was eating.  Second stop, Supalak was not in.  Third stop was Work@Home for coffee.  We had hoped to see Katai but she was at yoga.  The coffee was in, so we relaxed.  Across from the coffee shop there was a big event going on.  I think it had to do with first-aid, first responders and volunteers.  That’s something that I find very interesting here in Thailand.  There are ‘clubs’ made up of young men and women who operate vans and pick-up trucks and race to situations where people need help.  They are all trained, and some do it part-time after their jobs at hospitals.  Some of the trucks have been modified for speed, and handling.  One night I saw several clubs taking group photos and that’s when it hit me that they are a bit like car clubs, with a focus on giving aid.  Very cool.  

When we were in Taipei I noticed an interesting decor above the entrance to an electronics store.  At first I couldn’t figure it out.  Then it hit me, it was circuit boards and various things to either move or mute electricity.  It almost looks like a city.  Note: This is a close-up.

We had a conversation with the dog ‘brokers’ today and learned more about what they do.  After more research, we are feeling very confident about their role.  After 35 days we’ll get to see photos and a video of the two male puppies who are available and we can choose one.  They will look more like dogs by that time (555).  You can be sure I’ll keep you posted.  

Hang on for a Wacky Wednesday.

                     Peace,

                               Danny

“You have succeeded in life

when all you really want is

only what you really need.”

~Vernon Howard