Victories

 Hi,

Rain has come to Thailand.  Typhoon Molave is moving from east to west, rolling across Viet Nam and will be drifting through Thailand any day now.  We’re getting light rain, and they say it will stay that way.  In Bangkok, we experienced the same thing this morning before we left.  The middle of Thailand is expected to be hit a little harder.  

I’m not surprised that a bunch of you knew the ‘Jazzy Wednesday’ tune.  The most popular version was a hit in ’58.

“Walk my way and a thousand violins begin to play.  Or it might be the sound of your hello, that music I hear, I get __ the moment you’re near.  You can say that you’re leading me on, but it’s just what I want you to do.  Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost, that why I’m following you.  On my own…”  Clue:  A very mellow tenor voice matched tones with an oboe on that last phrase.  Now you remember?

This morning, even before we knew it was sprinkling, we decided not to venture into ‘town’ before leaving for the airport.  We were enjoying the homey vibe around the dining room table.  There was also the fact that we would be doing a bunch of walking once we got to the airport.  We packed up and left a little early.  Khun Boonrad drove us to the airport and we got another look at the Bangkok skyline.  One thing is for sure, there is no shortage of buildings.  Whoever has the concession on cranes is doing major business.  I think about these things.  

At Suvarnabhumi airport they’re using heat sensing cameras to monitor guests as they enter the building.  We saw this same technology at a couple of the malls.  It’s faster than using the individual hand-held thermometer to check everyone.  This airport is usually jammed with travelers from all over the world, but these days it’s not so busy.  Most of the travelers are taking domestic flights, since The Kingdom is not allowing many overseas visitors yet.  I saw way too many Krispy Kreme donuts today.  They have a big counter as you enter the food court in the domestic terminal.  Going in and coming out, it’s, well, you get the picture.  We had a nice flight home and Gong was waiting for us with the van.  The dogs went a little crazy when Lisa first went in, but they calmed down and finished their naps.  Back to the simple life.

Yesterday we encountered a vegetable that I had to share with you.  This goes out to all the Prince fans.

With the holidays arriving, you will no doubt be seeing and hearing a lot of advertising for a certain ‘Black Friday’ sales event.  This major mall in Bangkok has gone a step further, with a whole weekend.  This was on the side of Siam Paragon.

Have a Thrilling Thursday.          Wear your mask and stay grateful.

                             Peace,

                                       Danny

“There are victories of the soul and spirit.

Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.”

~Elie Wiesel