Limits

Hi,

We’re still in the hot phase of things.  To add insult to injury, it’s being smokey again, early in the season.  We are now checking the air quality site more often.  Tonight we wore our masks, but it turns out the air was good.  What?

The ‘Old School Friday’ song was “Just One Look” by Doris Troy.  OK, this ‘Easy Monday’ song has been on our list of favorites for years, so you should know it:  “__ __ __ __ makes a hard man humble.  Not much between despair and ecstasy.  __ __ __ __ and the tough guys tumble, can’t be too careful with your company.  I can feel the devil walking next to me.”  Hint:  A capitol city is mentioned in the title.

Over the weekend we found that our energy had returned.  The week of drinking the herbs from Maw Dang had initially made us feel like we had Jet Lag, but it passed and we’re doing stuff again.  JaiDee is happy to hear this because it means he and Lisa can resume their walks in the evening.  I have had to stay behind due to a hip flexor issue.  Last night they encountered lots of new ‘friends’ on the path.  JaiDee had his picture taken and he met a baby.  He was determined to get close enough to check it out.  The mom was very cooperative and JaiDee got to sniff the baby’s tiny little feet.  

Today’s photo is a candid of me and JaiDee hanging out.  This quiet serenity was soon broken by a crazy dog moment.  He is spending almost of his ‘upstairs time’ on the bed, chewing a toy or jockeying for position with the humans.

Sunday we had lunch at The Wanderer with Cat and our friend Sutheera.  As we entered the path to the main building, Cat paused and whispered, ‘She is a Super Star’.  She was referring to a young woman who was moving in the middle of a small entourage of fans and staff.  She is a TV actress and is extremely popular.  There was lots of peaking, looking and positioning among the other patrons.  There was a big running event earlier in the morning and she had participated.  It looked like her fan club was having lunch with her inside.  As they left, she was very gracious in taking photos with whoever wanted a selfie.  It was quite a morning.

Sunday was also the day we were to report back to Maw Dang for more herbs and to have the bandages taken off of our ears.  He wasn’t there, but his son and daughter-in-law handled everything.  I had a round of acupuncture on my hip, we got our bags of herbs and that was it.  Our eating is getting better due to the creative work of Natcha. She has really stepped up and made some dishes that are tasty and healthy.  When we mentioned having to go out of town and missing our herbal drink, the doctor just said, ‘Never mind, start again when you return.’  What good news.  

Have a Great Week.

                        Peace,

                                  Danny

“The limits of tyrants are prescribed

by the endurance of those whom they

oppress.”

~Frederick Douglass