The weather was perfect for celebrating a birthday. We had clear skies, no smoke and moderate temps that didn’t require a jacket after about 10am. The evening actually stayed warmer than usual.
The ‘Jazzy Wednesday’ tune was “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” by too many artists to mention, although Ella Fitzgerald and Sam Cooke both had memorable versions. It was written by Duke Ellington and Bob Russell (lyrics).
‘Old School Friday’ is up next. “__ __! __ __! You don’t ever need help from nobody else. All you got to do now:
__ __! What ever you do, do it good. What ever you do, do it good. All right… It’s not what you look like, when you’re doin’ what you’re doin’. It’s what you’re doin’ when you’re doin’ what you look like you’re doin’! __ __! __ __!
Some people have everything, and other people don’t. But everything don’t mean a thing if it ain’t the thing you want. __ __! __ __!” Hint: This 1970 R&B tune urged fans to say what was on their minds, to go for their dreams, in an odd fashion. The band was named for a special street in Los Angeles.
This was a busy day. It began with Lisa, Cat and me going to The Wanderer for breakfast. We usually have our first meal at home, but today was special so we held out. Lisa and Cat had rather healthy meals, while the kid in me had dessert. It was French Toast with cooked apple slices. Oh, so good. Our friend Edwin joined us and we had a great time talking about music. This was prompted by a gift he brought, 2 CDs of some serious jazz. We spoke of our musical histories and memorable times.
Before lunch we hung out with Nitchanan and Cat. It was very interesting to listen to the interaction between them. Some of it was in Thai, and Cat would give us the basic meaning of each exchange. A few days ago, Nitchanan was interrogating Cat about where her home was. Cat told her it was here, at the house. Then Nitchanan asked her where she lived and Cat told her she lived in an apartment. Well, that didn’t make any sense to Nitchanan. It started to sound like an Abbot and Costello routine (who’s on first). Nitchanan understood that you lived at home and she was determined to get to the bottom of this. I don’t think she got satisfaction though.
Through the years I’ve mentioned a young Thai violinist who has been studying in France. It was recently announced that he and two other musicians won a competition for three chairs in the National Orchestra of France. Tonoi has made the ‘Big Time’ so to speak. From playing at art exhibit openings on the sidewalk in Chiang Rai, to the concert halls of Paris. Congratulations. Bravo!
After our nap, it was time to prepare for the third installment of the day. We went to Central Plaza Mall to have dinner with our longtime friends, Nukoon and Sutheera. Since we arrived early, we had time to browse in a couple of everything stores. Lot of fun stuff to discover. At dinner, Nukoon told us about his golfing adventure today with his sons out at the Happy City golf course. We talked about walking and how good it is for us all. He and Sutheera were the ones who got us into measuring our steps and keeping track of fitness, etc.
This photo was taken at the mall while we were waiting for dinner. I’m standing amongst the Chinese New Year decorations.
After dinner we went to The Wanderer to hang out and listen to some live music. At one point they sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me several times while the chocolate cake was being prepared with trick candles. A very enjoyable time.
So, I had a very happy birthday day. Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Time for the ‘Funnies’.
Peace,
Danny
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