Hi,
Today in Chiang Rai, more heat. The airport got another visit from us, the square umbrella was found, shoes were acquired, and another evening massage just ended.
I received a bunch of email regarding the 'Easy' song. That tells me it must be easy. Where's your message?
"I say high, you say low. You say why, and I say I don't know, oh no..." Clue: The title is not actually sung in the song. The two words are, in fact, reversed in the lyrics. Oh well, much more would give it away.
We got an early start this morning, hitting the street at 9am. The airport was our first stop. We had to change the date and time on the ticket we purchased last week. It all went smoothly, except for the additional fees. In the grand scheme of things, not a deal breaker. We just want to make sure we can get from BKK to CEI on our return this winter. Talk about planning ahead.
On a hunch, we stopped at Makro on the way back to town to look for the umbrella I couldn't find yesterday. It was a good hunch indeed. They had it, and in assorted colors. It's not as big as the one we had, but so much easier to handle.
It has gotten to the point, after over two and a half years, that I can visualize the streets and plot a course of travel that puts us in the right direction on the right street, for the right store. Some streets are divided, some are too busy to turn around, and some are one way, which means that planning can save time and frustration. Today was a good day, and not only did we travel in a good pattern, there was a parking place waiting at every stop. How cool is that?
After a stop at the hair salon for a trim of Lisa's bangs, we went to a shoe store we had success at a while back. It could be easily missed if you didn't know it was there, but we know. It's rather dark inside, and the hot air was not circulating at all. That didn't stop us from looking for comfortable shoes. This store carries some quality shoes. They have their share of junk too, but it's always worth it to check out their stock for something special.
This evening we returned to Arisara for a long massage. We've been getting good results at this new place. I hope they can keep the doors open, it always seems so empty when we go. Of course, this is the season of empty so it's hard to know. We're still seeing tourists in town, but now like 'High Season'. Life goes on.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"You can make your world so much larger
simply by acknowledging everyone else's."
~Jeanne Marie Laskas
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Discovery
Hi,
Chiang Rai continues to be hot. Durian season is upon us, I searched for shade, school is back in session, and we find ourselves in hot water.
The 'Old School' song was "School Days" by Mr. Chuck Berry. You should know this song. Now it's time for 'Easy Monday'. "You say yes, I say no. You say stop, and I say go, go, go. Oh no..." Clue: The title is in two words, about coming, and going. Salutations from four guys from across the pond.
Saturday afternoon we had a light wind, and showers. A while later the wind really came up, and it caught the umbrella that shades the dog's pen. With a diameter of about 10 feet, the wind blew it over, bending the pole that holds it up. Today I went out in search of a square umbrella. We've seen vendors using them at the Night Bazaar, and they have a two-piece pole. They're also lighter and it makes it easier to take them down when necessary. I went everywhere I knew umbrellas were sold, and got the same answer, mai mee. I'll ask around, and as a last resort, find out where the vendors got theirs. My search ended in the market district. While walking along the crowded street, I noticed lots of small tables where people were selling durian by the slice, and uncut as well. The air was heavy with the smell of this pungent fruit. I saw a teenage girl walking with her mother, holding her nose. Not everyone loves durian.
Today was the first day of school, and while I wasn't in 'school traffic', the vans that haul the students around were an obvious addition to the flow on the streets. All of the 'school buses' are privateers with passenger vans. They get a permit, and stickers that clearly identify them, and they pack the kids in and take them to and from school. For many of these drivers it's one of several jobs. For others, it's their only gig, and you can see them parked together in various shady spots just hanging out.
As we entered the pool this afternoon, Lisa commented on how it was hard to believe we could complain about the water being too warm. With the outside temperature at 100F, there wasn't much cooling in the 91 degree water. A couple of ice-cubes would have been nice. (Ha) Seriously though, it was refreshing, but a little weird. We swam anyway, and felt better afterward.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen
and thinking what nobody has thought."
~Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi
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www.lisamosesgallery.com
Chiang Rai continues to be hot. Durian season is upon us, I searched for shade, school is back in session, and we find ourselves in hot water.
The 'Old School' song was "School Days" by Mr. Chuck Berry. You should know this song. Now it's time for 'Easy Monday'. "You say yes, I say no. You say stop, and I say go, go, go. Oh no..." Clue: The title is in two words, about coming, and going. Salutations from four guys from across the pond.
Saturday afternoon we had a light wind, and showers. A while later the wind really came up, and it caught the umbrella that shades the dog's pen. With a diameter of about 10 feet, the wind blew it over, bending the pole that holds it up. Today I went out in search of a square umbrella. We've seen vendors using them at the Night Bazaar, and they have a two-piece pole. They're also lighter and it makes it easier to take them down when necessary. I went everywhere I knew umbrellas were sold, and got the same answer, mai mee. I'll ask around, and as a last resort, find out where the vendors got theirs. My search ended in the market district. While walking along the crowded street, I noticed lots of small tables where people were selling durian by the slice, and uncut as well. The air was heavy with the smell of this pungent fruit. I saw a teenage girl walking with her mother, holding her nose. Not everyone loves durian.
Today was the first day of school, and while I wasn't in 'school traffic', the vans that haul the students around were an obvious addition to the flow on the streets. All of the 'school buses' are privateers with passenger vans. They get a permit, and stickers that clearly identify them, and they pack the kids in and take them to and from school. For many of these drivers it's one of several jobs. For others, it's their only gig, and you can see them parked together in various shady spots just hanging out.
As we entered the pool this afternoon, Lisa commented on how it was hard to believe we could complain about the water being too warm. With the outside temperature at 100F, there wasn't much cooling in the 91 degree water. A couple of ice-cubes would have been nice. (Ha) Seriously though, it was refreshing, but a little weird. We swam anyway, and felt better afterward.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen
and thinking what nobody has thought."
~Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi
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www.lisamosesgallery.com
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday Funnies
Hi,
It's safe to say that this is the 'Hot' season, that we're having a heat wave. At 2:30 this afternoon it was 102F in the shade. There was early morning plant extraction, late morning shopping, and lots of talk about the weather.
So, you finally figured out that it was George Michael singing "Careless Whisper". The Wham thing really threw a bunch of you. (Ha) Now it's time for 'Old School Friday'. This is one of many hits from a Rock and Roll pioneer:
"Up in the mornin' and out to school, the teacher is teachin' the golden rule. American history, practical math, you're studyin' hard and hopin' to pass... Hail, hail rock and roll, deliver me from the days of old..." Hint: The title is two words, one of which has just been sung.
Last night Daku took an interest in a new pink flower on a bush we've been suspicious about. Lisa thought it looked like an oleander (and kept him from eating it), so I looked it up. That's what it was, and since they're poisonous, they had to go. This morning after breakfast, we went out and I dug up about seven small bushes. Fortunately, they were not very attractive to the dogs without flowers.
We went into town to take care of some odds and ends while it was relatively cool. (Ha) One of our stops was at Sahapaiboon, where we were to look at some tile for our entry. They were out of one color, but told us to go to the tile warehouse on the highway. That's the place where we spent hours walking the aisles, picking tile while we were building the house. We'll probably go tomorrow, since the work is to be done on Tuesday.
While we were taking care of some banking, our young friend Bobby, the assistant manager, told us he saw Lisa's picture in the local newspaper a few weeks ago. It was one of the photos taken at the opening for the housing project at Sahapaiboon. It seems that we have a budding Chiang Rai celebrity in our midst. We'll try and get a copy of the paper or the photo from our friends at the store.
In our morning travels I was able to replace my dog-destroyed shoes. A trip to the market yielded treats, and heat. It was almost unbearable beneath the tin roof of this gigantic 'city'. With all the Friday shoppers filling the aisles, the heat of the day, and the lunch food cooking, it took the fun out of it. It was interesting to see all the different things going on though. School is about to start for the majority of kids, and the uniform shops were busy with families getting their children fitted for the new year. There was a dispute on the sidewalk about the amount of space one vendor was taking, and it was mediated by the parking lady. I wonder what her whole job description looks like.
The afternoon dip in the pool was just that. It was too hot to swim, so we just moved around, and cooled off. I was surprised that not many people were at the river today. I saw about five kids in the water. I guess it was just too hot to be out in the open.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd, and enjoy a couple of driving 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
Were You Drinking?
A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been drinking?"
The man gets really indignant and says, "Officer, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?"
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It's safe to say that this is the 'Hot' season, that we're having a heat wave. At 2:30 this afternoon it was 102F in the shade. There was early morning plant extraction, late morning shopping, and lots of talk about the weather.
So, you finally figured out that it was George Michael singing "Careless Whisper". The Wham thing really threw a bunch of you. (Ha) Now it's time for 'Old School Friday'. This is one of many hits from a Rock and Roll pioneer:
"Up in the mornin' and out to school, the teacher is teachin' the golden rule. American history, practical math, you're studyin' hard and hopin' to pass... Hail, hail rock and roll, deliver me from the days of old..." Hint: The title is two words, one of which has just been sung.
Last night Daku took an interest in a new pink flower on a bush we've been suspicious about. Lisa thought it looked like an oleander (and kept him from eating it), so I looked it up. That's what it was, and since they're poisonous, they had to go. This morning after breakfast, we went out and I dug up about seven small bushes. Fortunately, they were not very attractive to the dogs without flowers.
We went into town to take care of some odds and ends while it was relatively cool. (Ha) One of our stops was at Sahapaiboon, where we were to look at some tile for our entry. They were out of one color, but told us to go to the tile warehouse on the highway. That's the place where we spent hours walking the aisles, picking tile while we were building the house. We'll probably go tomorrow, since the work is to be done on Tuesday.
While we were taking care of some banking, our young friend Bobby, the assistant manager, told us he saw Lisa's picture in the local newspaper a few weeks ago. It was one of the photos taken at the opening for the housing project at Sahapaiboon. It seems that we have a budding Chiang Rai celebrity in our midst. We'll try and get a copy of the paper or the photo from our friends at the store.
In our morning travels I was able to replace my dog-destroyed shoes. A trip to the market yielded treats, and heat. It was almost unbearable beneath the tin roof of this gigantic 'city'. With all the Friday shoppers filling the aisles, the heat of the day, and the lunch food cooking, it took the fun out of it. It was interesting to see all the different things going on though. School is about to start for the majority of kids, and the uniform shops were busy with families getting their children fitted for the new year. There was a dispute on the sidewalk about the amount of space one vendor was taking, and it was mediated by the parking lady. I wonder what her whole job description looks like.
The afternoon dip in the pool was just that. It was too hot to swim, so we just moved around, and cooled off. I was surprised that not many people were at the river today. I saw about five kids in the water. I guess it was just too hot to be out in the open.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd, and enjoy a couple of driving 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
Were You Drinking?
A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been drinking?"
The man gets really indignant and says, "Officer, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?"
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Hearts
Hi,
It was a sunny day with no rain in sight, but there was water involved anyway. We had an adventure at the airport, and more shoes were put in the trash as a result of Daku the Destroyer.
Just as I suspected, my little 'hint' threw a few of you off, but a lot of you got it. Here's the line with the 'hook':
"Time can never mend the __ __ of a good friend. To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind, there's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find. I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm..." Clue: Idle gossip foiled an indiscretion. Hmm.
This morning when I took Daku out for his 'after breakfast romp', there was the smell of smoke in the air. Standing on the Spirit House platform I was able to look over the wall and see two tree stumps smoldering. What might have been a beautiful morning was now undone by the leftovers of yesterdays fire. There was only one thing to do. This was a job for 'Extinguisher Man'. Grabbing a ladder, I placed it next to the wall, got the garden hose, and soaked the stumps until there was no more smoke. There was a feeling of great satisfaction, not to mention clean air to breath.
Our local airport is officially called Chiang Rai International Airport, even though there are no flights in or out of the country from here. I think there used to be flights to China, but not anymore. We had one more ticket to purchase to complete our Summer Visit. We needed a flight from Bangkok back to Chiang Rai on our return. After we got our tickets we decided to have some coffee at the little Doi Tung Cafe. We noticed a big display of massage chairs, and gadgets so after our coffee we sampled some chairs. They were pretty cool. There was one thing that caught our eye, so to speak. It was an eye massager. That's right. It goes over the upper part of your face and pulses, and vibrates. It's supposed to increase blood flow, relax, and stimulate some nerve in the brain. Hmm, not sure about all the claims, but Lisa tried it, and said it felt kinda good, and a little weird.
This afternoon Boot told us she had to throw away two more of my shoes. Unfortunately it was one shoe each from two pairs. For some reason he only 'eats' my shoes. He'll pick up Lisa's shoes and walk around with them, but he doesn't chew on them. I guess he really like me. (555) Tomorrow we'll go to the market and get a new pair of canvas shoes that will be kept in the cupboard when not in use.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"The hearts of fools are in their mouths,
but the mouths of the wise are in their hearts."
~Jewish Proverb
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It was a sunny day with no rain in sight, but there was water involved anyway. We had an adventure at the airport, and more shoes were put in the trash as a result of Daku the Destroyer.
Just as I suspected, my little 'hint' threw a few of you off, but a lot of you got it. Here's the line with the 'hook':
"Time can never mend the __ __ of a good friend. To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind, there's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find. I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm..." Clue: Idle gossip foiled an indiscretion. Hmm.
This morning when I took Daku out for his 'after breakfast romp', there was the smell of smoke in the air. Standing on the Spirit House platform I was able to look over the wall and see two tree stumps smoldering. What might have been a beautiful morning was now undone by the leftovers of yesterdays fire. There was only one thing to do. This was a job for 'Extinguisher Man'. Grabbing a ladder, I placed it next to the wall, got the garden hose, and soaked the stumps until there was no more smoke. There was a feeling of great satisfaction, not to mention clean air to breath.
Our local airport is officially called Chiang Rai International Airport, even though there are no flights in or out of the country from here. I think there used to be flights to China, but not anymore. We had one more ticket to purchase to complete our Summer Visit. We needed a flight from Bangkok back to Chiang Rai on our return. After we got our tickets we decided to have some coffee at the little Doi Tung Cafe. We noticed a big display of massage chairs, and gadgets so after our coffee we sampled some chairs. They were pretty cool. There was one thing that caught our eye, so to speak. It was an eye massager. That's right. It goes over the upper part of your face and pulses, and vibrates. It's supposed to increase blood flow, relax, and stimulate some nerve in the brain. Hmm, not sure about all the claims, but Lisa tried it, and said it felt kinda good, and a little weird.
This afternoon Boot told us she had to throw away two more of my shoes. Unfortunately it was one shoe each from two pairs. For some reason he only 'eats' my shoes. He'll pick up Lisa's shoes and walk around with them, but he doesn't chew on them. I guess he really like me. (555) Tomorrow we'll go to the market and get a new pair of canvas shoes that will be kept in the cupboard when not in use.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"The hearts of fools are in their mouths,
but the mouths of the wise are in their hearts."
~Jewish Proverb
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Hole
Hi,
This was a day of revelations. Dropped off a laptop for service, watched a traffic encounter, and watched burning that was too close for comfort. Pulse back to normal, check.
The 'Easy Monday' song was "Close To You" by The Carpenters. You knew but didn't bother to write. That's OK. (Ha)
"I feel so unsure, as I take your hand, and lead you to the dance floor. As the music dies, something in your eyes, calls to mind a silver screen, and all its sad good-byes. Clue: The title is in two words. You won't remember, and then 'Wham', it will hit you in the face. More clues tomorrow.
When we started planning for our life in Thailand, we got two laptops. I got an Apple, and Lisa got a PC since she'd been using that format at work, and it seemed like we'd have all the bases covered. Over time it became clear that the PC we got was not up to the task. We are now an Apple family, but there is information on the PC that needs to be retrieved. It's stuck on stupid right now so I took it to a place I kept hearing about. The Tech Center is quite a deal, off a tiny street in the market part of town. Had no idea it was there. I guess I'll find out in a few days if it can be revived. I think it will be OK.
This afternoon we were coming home from downtown and there was a truck behind me. I noticed another pick-up in the bike lane next to him, and just figured he was going to make a left turn. Then I watched, in my mirror, as the truck in the bike lane forced the nose of his truck behind me. When the light changed, he blocked the truck that had been behind me, jumped out, and started what looked like a heated discussion. Oh my. Chiang Rai road rage?
This evening, after dinner, I went out to turn off the sprinklers on the waterfall plants. I could see smoke rising from behind the wall, and heat waves. After closer investigation, I discovered that there were two fires burning in the field next door. A man was standing there watching the fires. For one of my pet peeves to be so close was not acceptable, and yet, all I could do was accept it. It's not OK, but I couldn't make him stop. We got Boot to come out and talk to him, but all she said was that 'He cannot speak'. The fires didn't last long, and most of the smoke went north, so I didn't have to put on my super hero suit and put out the fires. That's my fantasy, 'Extinguisher Man'.
Oh well, whatever.
After a day of 'revelations', I'm all calm again and wishing you a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"If you find yourself in a hole,
the first thing to do is to stop digging."
~Will Rogers
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This was a day of revelations. Dropped off a laptop for service, watched a traffic encounter, and watched burning that was too close for comfort. Pulse back to normal, check.
The 'Easy Monday' song was "Close To You" by The Carpenters. You knew but didn't bother to write. That's OK. (Ha)
"I feel so unsure, as I take your hand, and lead you to the dance floor. As the music dies, something in your eyes, calls to mind a silver screen, and all its sad good-byes. Clue: The title is in two words. You won't remember, and then 'Wham', it will hit you in the face. More clues tomorrow.
When we started planning for our life in Thailand, we got two laptops. I got an Apple, and Lisa got a PC since she'd been using that format at work, and it seemed like we'd have all the bases covered. Over time it became clear that the PC we got was not up to the task. We are now an Apple family, but there is information on the PC that needs to be retrieved. It's stuck on stupid right now so I took it to a place I kept hearing about. The Tech Center is quite a deal, off a tiny street in the market part of town. Had no idea it was there. I guess I'll find out in a few days if it can be revived. I think it will be OK.
This afternoon we were coming home from downtown and there was a truck behind me. I noticed another pick-up in the bike lane next to him, and just figured he was going to make a left turn. Then I watched, in my mirror, as the truck in the bike lane forced the nose of his truck behind me. When the light changed, he blocked the truck that had been behind me, jumped out, and started what looked like a heated discussion. Oh my. Chiang Rai road rage?
This evening, after dinner, I went out to turn off the sprinklers on the waterfall plants. I could see smoke rising from behind the wall, and heat waves. After closer investigation, I discovered that there were two fires burning in the field next door. A man was standing there watching the fires. For one of my pet peeves to be so close was not acceptable, and yet, all I could do was accept it. It's not OK, but I couldn't make him stop. We got Boot to come out and talk to him, but all she said was that 'He cannot speak'. The fires didn't last long, and most of the smoke went north, so I didn't have to put on my super hero suit and put out the fires. That's my fantasy, 'Extinguisher Man'.
Oh well, whatever.
After a day of 'revelations', I'm all calm again and wishing you a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"If you find yourself in a hole,
the first thing to do is to stop digging."
~Will Rogers
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Rule
Hi,
I could tell you that we just lazed about today, eating bon-bons, and watching the dogs play, but we're all out of bon-bons. We crossed the bridge into town twice today. Takin' care of business in The Rai.
Even though this 'Easy' song is silly easy, it's nice to get some responses. It's usually the only way I know you're out there. "...That is why all the girls in town, follow you all around. Just like me, they long to be __ __ __. Wahhhhhhh __ __ __, (repeat)" Clue: It's about a longing to be in the immediate proximity of the object of desire.
This morning we went to the market for fresh vegetables. Greens, bok choy, potatoes, broccoli, and ginger for about $3. From there we went to the Thai Airways building to get our tickets to BKK in July. We'd never been inside the offices, even though we see it every time we go downtown. It turns out that tickets cost less if you buy them in person, at the office as opposed to on-line. A travel agent told us this. We had planned to go to the art supply store, but the traffic was heavy and there was no place to park. We'll try again tomorrow.
This afternoon we went into town for printer ink, and into the big market to get some material for backing Lisa prints. We also scored some treats while we were there. It was a good day for errands.
Right before our swim, both dogs got baths. Daku was much mellower this time. Maybe because the water felt good in the heat. Contrary to my predictions, he didn't get sick last night. I hope he doesn't take this as a sign that he can successfully eat my shoes and get away with it.
This evening we're going to Arisara for a massage. Last time we were there we went for an hour and a half, and it wasn't so bad. That's the plan for tonight. It's not like I don't have things for them to work on. The nice thing is there's nothing serious going on. Hmm.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation."
~Lao Tzu
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I could tell you that we just lazed about today, eating bon-bons, and watching the dogs play, but we're all out of bon-bons. We crossed the bridge into town twice today. Takin' care of business in The Rai.
Even though this 'Easy' song is silly easy, it's nice to get some responses. It's usually the only way I know you're out there. "...That is why all the girls in town, follow you all around. Just like me, they long to be __ __ __. Wahhhhhhh __ __ __, (repeat)" Clue: It's about a longing to be in the immediate proximity of the object of desire.
This morning we went to the market for fresh vegetables. Greens, bok choy, potatoes, broccoli, and ginger for about $3. From there we went to the Thai Airways building to get our tickets to BKK in July. We'd never been inside the offices, even though we see it every time we go downtown. It turns out that tickets cost less if you buy them in person, at the office as opposed to on-line. A travel agent told us this. We had planned to go to the art supply store, but the traffic was heavy and there was no place to park. We'll try again tomorrow.
This afternoon we went into town for printer ink, and into the big market to get some material for backing Lisa prints. We also scored some treats while we were there. It was a good day for errands.
Right before our swim, both dogs got baths. Daku was much mellower this time. Maybe because the water felt good in the heat. Contrary to my predictions, he didn't get sick last night. I hope he doesn't take this as a sign that he can successfully eat my shoes and get away with it.
This evening we're going to Arisara for a massage. Last time we were there we went for an hour and a half, and it wasn't so bad. That's the plan for tonight. It's not like I don't have things for them to work on. The nice thing is there's nothing serious going on. Hmm.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation."
~Lao Tzu
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http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Monday, May 3, 2010
Live
Hi,
Our weekend here in Chiang Rai was very pleasant. The weather was not too dramatic, so we didn't have to hide from the storms. I went to a band rehearsal, Lisa did art, and Daku turned into a brat.
There's nothing like a jazz classic to bring old friends out of the woodwork. Our 'Old School' song was "Moody's Mood for Love" by King Pleasure. The history of this tune is pretty unique. Sax man James Moody developed a solo for "I'm In The Mood For Love" and a few years later Eddie Jefferson wrote lyrics to the solo. That style is called vocalese. A few years after that King Pleasure recorded it, and it became popular. There are many recordings of the 'song', but Pleasure's is the stand-out. At one point, the original writer of the song sued Moody, but they came to an agreement on royalties. Now you know.
For our 'Easy Monday' song, it's time for something everyone will know. "Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be __ __ __." Hint: Are you kidding? You get no hints on this one. (555)
A few weeks ago we went to a party where I met a man from Puerto Rico named Eddy. He has a group of kids that come to his house on the weekends for English lessons. About four months ago he started a 'band' with five of the kids. He supplied the instruments, and they use his big downstairs room for rehearsals. His housekeeper is the manager, and her 12 year-old son is the drummer. The kids are taking music lessons and when I met them, they all stood and introduced themselves. They range in age from 11 to 17 and are very enthusiastic. They know two songs so far, and they played them several times. There is great potential there, and Eddy wants me to be involved in developing the band. They're working on a name, and logo for the group, and so far the name they like is 'The Secret'. I'll keep you posted as things move forward.
This weekend Lisa began work on a large scale project. It will consist of four panels that will be one work when finished. It's brand new territory but it looks like she's up to the task. One panel is done and now it's all about continuing the flow into the adjacent panels.
Mr. Daku has become very curious about trash. He makes a point of sticking his nose in all the waste-baskets whenever he enters a room. Tomorrow we're getting a trashcan with a lid. Today he ate the toe off of a pair of canvas/rubber shoes that I wear in the yard. That means he'll probably get sick in the middle of the night. Oh joy. It happened last night after he ate part of a plastic bottle. Outside, he will look right at me, and then run over to the little flowering trees, and bite off a flower. Welcome to the terrible twos. (and he's not even two)
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Live out of your imagination, not your history."
~Stephen Covey
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Our weekend here in Chiang Rai was very pleasant. The weather was not too dramatic, so we didn't have to hide from the storms. I went to a band rehearsal, Lisa did art, and Daku turned into a brat.
There's nothing like a jazz classic to bring old friends out of the woodwork. Our 'Old School' song was "Moody's Mood for Love" by King Pleasure. The history of this tune is pretty unique. Sax man James Moody developed a solo for "I'm In The Mood For Love" and a few years later Eddie Jefferson wrote lyrics to the solo. That style is called vocalese. A few years after that King Pleasure recorded it, and it became popular. There are many recordings of the 'song', but Pleasure's is the stand-out. At one point, the original writer of the song sued Moody, but they came to an agreement on royalties. Now you know.
For our 'Easy Monday' song, it's time for something everyone will know. "Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be __ __ __." Hint: Are you kidding? You get no hints on this one. (555)
A few weeks ago we went to a party where I met a man from Puerto Rico named Eddy. He has a group of kids that come to his house on the weekends for English lessons. About four months ago he started a 'band' with five of the kids. He supplied the instruments, and they use his big downstairs room for rehearsals. His housekeeper is the manager, and her 12 year-old son is the drummer. The kids are taking music lessons and when I met them, they all stood and introduced themselves. They range in age from 11 to 17 and are very enthusiastic. They know two songs so far, and they played them several times. There is great potential there, and Eddy wants me to be involved in developing the band. They're working on a name, and logo for the group, and so far the name they like is 'The Secret'. I'll keep you posted as things move forward.
This weekend Lisa began work on a large scale project. It will consist of four panels that will be one work when finished. It's brand new territory but it looks like she's up to the task. One panel is done and now it's all about continuing the flow into the adjacent panels.
Mr. Daku has become very curious about trash. He makes a point of sticking his nose in all the waste-baskets whenever he enters a room. Tomorrow we're getting a trashcan with a lid. Today he ate the toe off of a pair of canvas/rubber shoes that I wear in the yard. That means he'll probably get sick in the middle of the night. Oh joy. It happened last night after he ate part of a plastic bottle. Outside, he will look right at me, and then run over to the little flowering trees, and bite off a flower. Welcome to the terrible twos. (and he's not even two)
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Live out of your imagination, not your history."
~Stephen Covey
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
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