Let It

Hi,

Yes, you guessed it.  Really hot day, but with a cooling wind in the afternoon and evening showers.  A rather nice combination.

The ‘Zany Day’ song still has ‘legs’ even though it came out in 1959.  The group is named for either something that rolls down a hill, or something one sets a drink on.  This is the last verse:  “Don’t you give me no dirty looks.  Your father’s hip, he knows what cooks.  Just tell your hoodlum friends outside, you ain’t got time to take a ride.  __ __, don’t talk back…”  Clue:  Two words describing the words that parents perceive are being spoken by a complaining kid.

Our morning ritual came about in part, because we wanted some place to have coffee and let JaiDee play.  The front porch was a bet we had missed for a long time.  Now we love it.  Below is a photo of part of our view of the front yard.

Today was the day The Wanderer re-opened.  We took JaiDee for his walk before going so he would be mellow.  The whole thing was timed so we would arrive when they opened.  To our surprise, when we rolled up to the entrance, the lot only had one space left.  Cat arrived early and told us that people were lined up before the gate was opened. The staff was not prepared for such a response, which meant we had to wait for coffee, etc.  JaiDee got his ice right away and then got to go for a walk.  Mercy, Joey and Sally had to stay at in their private yard, and were most upset when JaiDee got to stroll in.  He wanted to visit with Mercy but all she could do was bark.  The place looked great and could not have returned at a better time.  

Cat told us about some if the obstacles she’s facing while trying to teach English during school closures.  The idea of teaching young kids online has not worked for several reasons.  For one, they have a hard time staying focused, especially if they’re using a smart phone.  If the family has a computer, it’s difficult to maintain a good connection if others in the village are also online.  In one instance, there were older siblings who also wanted to either study or play games, leaving the younger child out.  She is doing personal visits, after discussion with the parents on safety issues.  Now she teaches 2 days a week until the ‘system’ gives new instructions.  Very interesting, seeing the ripples of this virus.

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

                        Peace,

                                   Danny

“If it comes, let it.

If it goes, let it.”

~Unknown