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Hi,

The weather was hot again today.  The air was a little bit better, and we had some strong afternoon breezes that may have helped.  Over the coming weekend there is a 10% chance of rain.  I figure that if you add up the four days at 10% it may possibly give us a 40% chance (555). 

The ‘Easy Monday’ song was “I Say A Little Prayer”, originally by Dionne Warwick, covered by Aretha Franklin.

Now that you see how this works, maybe this ‘Middle Song' will be easier (5).  “When I’m feeling blue, all I have to do is take a look at you, then I’m not so blue.  When you’re close to me, I can feel your heart beat, I can hear you breathing near my ear.  Wouldn’t you agree, baby you and me got a __ __ __ __.”  Hint:  A 1966 hit from across the pond by a singer and his band.  It’s describing a specific type of relationship.

This morning we took JaiDee to The Wanderer.  It was practically empty, which made for a very tranquil setting.  JaiDee got lots of attention from his usual fans and seems to be getting back in the groove of ‘going out for ice’.  We had an interesting conversation with Kwan about the future of the work force as a result of the various closures.  She told us that they have a lot applications from young people who are or will soon be jobless.  She said that many young women are going north, to the Golden Triangle and working across the Mekong in the casinos in Laos.  They get a very large salary and a new iPhone.  We suspect it has to do with taking bets from gamblers outside of the country.  We saw this when we visited years ago.  A complex way to gamble without being there.  Hmm.

We’re spending more time at home.  It’s not like we were out there all the time, but now we’re keeping it to open spaces and essential shopping.  We were told today that there are some infected people here in Chiang Rai.  We haven’t been close, but this thing doesn’t necessarily need close.  So far, cool heads are prevailing and there has been no panic buying.  Today was the last day of school, and now the theaters and night clubs will be shutting down. 

Today’s photos are of Blue’s Tree in the front yard.  The first photo is the full tree and then the blossoms.

It feels like a Wacky Wednesday.

                         Peace,

                                   Danny

“Ever notice how irons have a setting

for permanent press?  I don’t get it.”

~Steven Wright