Interrupt

Hi,

We had a fairly dry weekend in Chiang Rai.  There were times when it looked like it would storm, but it didn’t.  The temperatures were very hot, and muggy.

The ‘Old School Friday’ song was “20th Century Fox” by The Doors.  Here’s an ‘Easy Monday’ song that will probably loop in your head for at least a day:  “They say the neon lights are bright __ __, (__ __).  They say there’s always magic in the air (__ __)…”  Hint:  Really?  Just remember this is the 1964 release of this tune and it’s by a group.

There is a street involved.

Saturday, we went on another quest for plant life.  The nursery collective on the Super Highway charges less, has more variety, and a more open feeling.  This is one of the larger plots, appearing to be ready for inspection.

Cat came over after her big English test and we went to Sabroso for Mexican dinner.  When we arrived, our friend Eddie was there and also our artist friends Siri, Keofar and their daughter Pepper.  It’s a small town.  It made dining out more fun, having friends right behind us.  While Lisa and Siri were talking about dogs, Cat and I had a deep discussion about the Amazon, which she initiated.  She is being more aware of current events and the world around her.  This is good.

We had our Sunday lunch at The Wanderer with our friend Atom and her friend Jay.  It was our first time meeting him and we really liked him.  He is from Korea and will be opening a facial massage salon in Chiang Rai in October.  On a cultural note, he brought a gift from his mother, who is an artist.  The technique is layered paper cuttings which are painted and then coated with varnish.  We learned a lot about each other and had a few laughs.  He is just learning English, but we managed to communicate.  It must be difficult to be in Thailand and not speak Thai or English and not have many friends who speak Korean.  He will be taking Thai lessons from a teacher who is a former translator, which should be interesting.    

This morning we went to Bangkok Hospital for a treatment and the doctor told Lisa he thinks it will be healed by the time we get Jai Dee.  He’s also a dog person and can relate.  I have been observing the hospital staff for many weeks and noticed that whenever a nurse or office staff person is explaining anything with a client or family member, they always kneel so that they are below the person they are serving.  This goes way back in Thai tradition. Personally, in that setting, feeling vulnerable and having someone hover over me would not be very comfortable.  There is more of a sense of caring this way.

We did coffee at Work@Home, where we gave Katai and Towan a puppy update.  Then we stopped by Teppawan Art Supply for a visit.  There was another ‘plant stop’ at what I call the ‘tiny nursery’ and our day in the street was complete.  

The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament begins this week so you know what to do (555).  I’ll be setting the recorder for the odd hours that we get the broadcast.  

Have a Great Week.

                      Peace,

                                Danny

“Interrupt anxiety 

with gratitude.”

~Unknown