Hi,
Today is Wednesday, December 31, 2008 and it's New Years Eve. This is the story of December 30th, of freeways and fog, of braiders and dogs and once again, fog.
The song we almost knew was "(Just) Two Kinds of People In the World" by Little Anthony and The Imperials. That was from the mid 60's. Since most of you aren't reading your mail anyway, I'll just go for the song of the day (Ha) and offer this:
"Should auld acuaintance be forgot and....?" Who had the hit and who wrote it (Ha)???
We actually did everything we set out to do yesterday. Got up while it was still dark, made our way to Lot 'C' for the first time, passed TSA inspection, and had time to discover that LAX has no free WiFi. After our plane took off, we were informed that we might be going to Oakland instead of San Jose because there were earlier reports of fog at SJ. Nice time to tell us.
A 'Hot' landing in SJ and then we got another shock. It was early morning and it was really cold. We had to walk to the rental car pick-up spot and it was torture. There was a bus waiting, but it wasn't our bus. The driver let us sit in the warmth until he had to leave. Then it was a short wait on a cold, metal bench.
Driving around the area was going to be fun since we got upgraded to a PT Cruiser. Oh, I should mention that it was Turbocharged. While it wasn't a muscle-car, it had plenty of 'scoot' and it was a blast. First stop, Palo Alto and breakfast with Joe. Since he and Lisa talk every week, there wasn't the 'catching up' that one might expect. We all had the same thing for breakfast, which rarely happens. After our meal we went to Joe's studio to see his latest work. He's been working on a paper-sculpture using pages from an old dictionary. Interesting and unique are just a few of the inadequate words I could come up with.
Joe gave Lisa a demonstration on part of his technique and cleared up some questions with regards to Cast Acrylic Print making. It's always inspirational to visit the studio and see all the activity. Here's an observation: It is possible to see motion and activity in a still room.
On to Oakland and the Jack London Square. That's where we were meeting the Oakland Cousins. We arrived just in time to see Trudye crossing the street to the square. Eunice and Skip were a few minutes away. What timing. James, Eunice's husband, couldn't make it because he was feeding the homeless. Lunch at Kincaid's is like the total opposite of that. It's decadence at it's best. Well, not really, but it's rich food, and high prices. The visits are always way too short.
We all ate food, but we dined mostly on smiles and laughter. With every lunch or dinner or coffee, we get the same questions, put different ways and we get different questions that are unique to the company. All that makes us think hard, and dig for new perspectives on the whole adventure.
Since it was such a big day, I'm going to finish tomorrow. There's a whole lot more to tell you.
It's time for Wacky Wednesday and a Happy New Years Eve.
Peace,
Danny
"Shoot for the moon.
Even if you miss it you will land among the stars."
~Les Brown
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Going
Hi,
Yesterday was a busy one. We tried to get an appointment at the Apple Store for some service on Lisa's computer but learned that the earliest opening was Wednesday. On to plan 'B'. Many copies had to be made for our visit to the Thai Consulate in the afternoon.
Nice to see that someone knew the song without the help of Mr. Google. Before I forget, I forgot to tell you the name of a previous song. It was "1,2,3" by Len Barry. Oooops. Now, as for the current tune we're pondering: "__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, they are a boy and girl." Hint: This group left us with tears on our collective pillows back in the day.
In the afternoon we met Blue, Joyce and Ming at the Thai Consulate to take care of some business with our property. As part of the process we had to go across the street and get documents notarized, wait, get copies made, wait and then finish. It was actually rather painless and we got a lot accomplished.
After we finished our business we went for a late lunch at a place called Grand Lux in the Beverly Center. The food was good, in mass quantities, and we did our traditional gift exchange and had a wonderful time. Ming told us about his first quarter at Stanford and we laughed a lot.
This morning we're headed up to Northern California to visit Joe (Lisa's Dad), lunch with the Oakland Cousins and then coffee with the Athas family right before getting back on the plane to LAX. It's going to be quite a whirlwind tour. We usually stay overnight but we're trying to do it in a day. (Ha)
It's time for a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"If you don't know where you're going,
you'll end up somewhere else."
~Alfred Adler
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Yesterday was a busy one. We tried to get an appointment at the Apple Store for some service on Lisa's computer but learned that the earliest opening was Wednesday. On to plan 'B'. Many copies had to be made for our visit to the Thai Consulate in the afternoon.
Nice to see that someone knew the song without the help of Mr. Google. Before I forget, I forgot to tell you the name of a previous song. It was "1,2,3" by Len Barry. Oooops. Now, as for the current tune we're pondering: "__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, they are a boy and girl." Hint: This group left us with tears on our collective pillows back in the day.
In the afternoon we met Blue, Joyce and Ming at the Thai Consulate to take care of some business with our property. As part of the process we had to go across the street and get documents notarized, wait, get copies made, wait and then finish. It was actually rather painless and we got a lot accomplished.
After we finished our business we went for a late lunch at a place called Grand Lux in the Beverly Center. The food was good, in mass quantities, and we did our traditional gift exchange and had a wonderful time. Ming told us about his first quarter at Stanford and we laughed a lot.
This morning we're headed up to Northern California to visit Joe (Lisa's Dad), lunch with the Oakland Cousins and then coffee with the Athas family right before getting back on the plane to LAX. It's going to be quite a whirlwind tour. We usually stay overnight but we're trying to do it in a day. (Ha)
It's time for a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"If you don't know where you're going,
you'll end up somewhere else."
~Alfred Adler
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Shoes
Hi,
Well, it hasn't been the warmest welcome one could hope for, literally. It's cold and I'll mention it as long as I have to wear three layers of clothes to be comfortable.
How ironic that we would be humming "Santa Baby" as Eartha Kitt's life came to an end. Who knew? She had quite a life and it's worth reading about, for many reasons. It will make you go 'Hmm'.
Let's end the year with an oldie that some will know. "Boy meets girl and love begins. Oh what a feeling you get from within..." Clue: By a group led by a 'Little'. There's a number in the title.
Friday we traveled over the hill to spend the afternoon with the Valley Cousins. It was a really cool time. We met at Jenny and Nowell's. They're setting up vegetable gardens in their yard and 'greening' the house. Nice to see commitment. Martha made a platter of chicken mole, which was my favorite. There were iPhones all around the table and I was duly tortured. (Ha) Joel was blown away when we gave him a 'Thai copy' of a Star Gate movie. It was especially funny to him since he writes the music and knew the Thai version was unauthorized. (oh, what have I done? 555).
Saturday was another busy day. My mom came over to see 'The Boys' in the morning. They had a good visit and she now knows how to set up an overhead projector and work an iPod Nano, courtesy of Mr. August.
Then it was off to lunch with our friends Paul and Joy. The last time we were in town they got married. When we return in the summer, we'll meet their new family member. And the beat goes on.
Saturday evening we took Darryl Jr. and C-Bass to dinner. This little dinner is turning into a tradition. This is the third year in a row that we've done it. After we picked Darryl up, there was an eerie glow in the back seat. Between C-Bass and his iPod Touch and Darryl with his Sidekick, it must have looked a little strange from outside. Both devices have large screens and gave off a blue/white cast. We ate at Dinah's again this year. I had breakfast for dinner. Only in America.
Sunday was spent catching up on what's happening with old friends. That's been a big part of the trip each time. I have to hunt you down for information since you don't seem to be able to send me mail and keep me up to date. (Ha) Every day you get all my business, and I sit over there, staring at the river, wondering.... Ok, you can stop laughing now.
It's the last week of the year. Have a good one.
Peace,
Danny
"If you walk in the shoes of others you will
come to find that they are too big for you.
However, if you look through the eyes of others you will
find that we are all equal..."
~Unknown
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Well, it hasn't been the warmest welcome one could hope for, literally. It's cold and I'll mention it as long as I have to wear three layers of clothes to be comfortable.
How ironic that we would be humming "Santa Baby" as Eartha Kitt's life came to an end. Who knew? She had quite a life and it's worth reading about, for many reasons. It will make you go 'Hmm'.
Let's end the year with an oldie that some will know. "Boy meets girl and love begins. Oh what a feeling you get from within..." Clue: By a group led by a 'Little'. There's a number in the title.
Friday we traveled over the hill to spend the afternoon with the Valley Cousins. It was a really cool time. We met at Jenny and Nowell's. They're setting up vegetable gardens in their yard and 'greening' the house. Nice to see commitment. Martha made a platter of chicken mole, which was my favorite. There were iPhones all around the table and I was duly tortured. (Ha) Joel was blown away when we gave him a 'Thai copy' of a Star Gate movie. It was especially funny to him since he writes the music and knew the Thai version was unauthorized. (oh, what have I done? 555).
Saturday was another busy day. My mom came over to see 'The Boys' in the morning. They had a good visit and she now knows how to set up an overhead projector and work an iPod Nano, courtesy of Mr. August.
Then it was off to lunch with our friends Paul and Joy. The last time we were in town they got married. When we return in the summer, we'll meet their new family member. And the beat goes on.
Saturday evening we took Darryl Jr. and C-Bass to dinner. This little dinner is turning into a tradition. This is the third year in a row that we've done it. After we picked Darryl up, there was an eerie glow in the back seat. Between C-Bass and his iPod Touch and Darryl with his Sidekick, it must have looked a little strange from outside. Both devices have large screens and gave off a blue/white cast. We ate at Dinah's again this year. I had breakfast for dinner. Only in America.
Sunday was spent catching up on what's happening with old friends. That's been a big part of the trip each time. I have to hunt you down for information since you don't seem to be able to send me mail and keep me up to date. (Ha) Every day you get all my business, and I sit over there, staring at the river, wondering.... Ok, you can stop laughing now.
It's the last week of the year. Have a good one.
Peace,
Danny
"If you walk in the shoes of others you will
come to find that they are too big for you.
However, if you look through the eyes of others you will
find that we are all equal..."
~Unknown
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Friday, December 26, 2008
Friday Funnies
Hi,
Well, now that you've had a chance to try things out, then read the directions, it's almost time to return to normal. (Ha) Pedro wrote to say that he thinks his son took his toys. Hmm, bet that happened in lots of households.
I'm assuming that I heard from everyone on the last song. It was "Santa Baby" by the late Eartha Kitt. There's an extensive bio in yesterday's NY Times. Let's hit the weekend with something more familiar. __ __ __, that's how easy baby, it's gonna be....like takin' candy from a baby..." Hint: I know it's goofy, but it was a big hit in its day. You can count on me to keep you in memories. (555)
So, Christmas Eve found me wandering the streets looking fora gift that was not found. Went to the mall for a little cultural overload, stood in line at the phone store to add time to my sim, and then remembered that I could do it on-line. Ugh.
The evening was spent with the kids. We had a delicious '7 Fish' dinner; an Italian tradition. After the boys decided on what they'd leave Mr. Claus, August made a note (on his laptop) and printed it out. I suppose this might be welcomed by Santa when you consider some of the notes he has to try and figure out. The boys had a sleep-over but didn't get much sleep. Of course that no surprise.
We got a call from August on the morning of the 25th saying that they were ready to do presents and we should come to the house. It was Show Time. It's so much fun watching the reactions of kids as they open gifts. In this case, August was over the top with enthusiasm over a few of his gifts, like the overhead projector he's been wanting forever. C-Bass was excited/cool as he opened his gifts. Hey, he's fourteen and he's naturally cool. I think one of his favorite gifts, besides the PSP (Lisa wanted me to tell you that is means PlayStation Portable), was a Wok set. He loves to cook.
We spent the evening with my mother Jean, Denny and Sheila (brother/sister-in-law), Aunt Sara, Cousin Wendy and Ruthie (Sara's helper). We dined at the Westin in Pasadena and it was amazingly good. Since we'd had plenty of turkey already, it was ok having chicken for the evening's main course. Oh, and did I mention that it was cold?
After dinner we went to Mom's house to open gifts and hang out. I got to see photos of Denny's '32 Ford Coupe Hot Rod. Now that's what I need in Chiang Rai. (Ha) We walked down memory lane, shared lots of laughs and learned some family history. An evening to be remembered.
I think it's time for some 'Funnies'. Have a Great WeekEnd and Bundle up.
Peace,
Danny
Disney Password
My kids love going to the Web, and they keep track of their passwords by writing them on Post-it notes.
I noticed their Disney password was "MickeyMinnieGoofyPluto," and asked why it was so long.
"Because," my son explained, "they say it has to have at least four characters."
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Well, now that you've had a chance to try things out, then read the directions, it's almost time to return to normal. (Ha) Pedro wrote to say that he thinks his son took his toys. Hmm, bet that happened in lots of households.
I'm assuming that I heard from everyone on the last song. It was "Santa Baby" by the late Eartha Kitt. There's an extensive bio in yesterday's NY Times. Let's hit the weekend with something more familiar. __ __ __, that's how easy baby, it's gonna be....like takin' candy from a baby..." Hint: I know it's goofy, but it was a big hit in its day. You can count on me to keep you in memories. (555)
So, Christmas Eve found me wandering the streets looking fora gift that was not found. Went to the mall for a little cultural overload, stood in line at the phone store to add time to my sim, and then remembered that I could do it on-line. Ugh.
The evening was spent with the kids. We had a delicious '7 Fish' dinner; an Italian tradition. After the boys decided on what they'd leave Mr. Claus, August made a note (on his laptop) and printed it out. I suppose this might be welcomed by Santa when you consider some of the notes he has to try and figure out. The boys had a sleep-over but didn't get much sleep. Of course that no surprise.
We got a call from August on the morning of the 25th saying that they were ready to do presents and we should come to the house. It was Show Time. It's so much fun watching the reactions of kids as they open gifts. In this case, August was over the top with enthusiasm over a few of his gifts, like the overhead projector he's been wanting forever. C-Bass was excited/cool as he opened his gifts. Hey, he's fourteen and he's naturally cool. I think one of his favorite gifts, besides the PSP (Lisa wanted me to tell you that is means PlayStation Portable), was a Wok set. He loves to cook.
We spent the evening with my mother Jean, Denny and Sheila (brother/sister-in-law), Aunt Sara, Cousin Wendy and Ruthie (Sara's helper). We dined at the Westin in Pasadena and it was amazingly good. Since we'd had plenty of turkey already, it was ok having chicken for the evening's main course. Oh, and did I mention that it was cold?
After dinner we went to Mom's house to open gifts and hang out. I got to see photos of Denny's '32 Ford Coupe Hot Rod. Now that's what I need in Chiang Rai. (Ha) We walked down memory lane, shared lots of laughs and learned some family history. An evening to be remembered.
I think it's time for some 'Funnies'. Have a Great WeekEnd and Bundle up.
Peace,
Danny
Disney Password
My kids love going to the Web, and they keep track of their passwords by writing them on Post-it notes.
I noticed their Disney password was "MickeyMinnieGoofyPluto," and asked why it was so long.
"Because," my son explained, "they say it has to have at least four characters."
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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www.risingstardom.com
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Happy Everything
Hi,
I know you have toys to play with and you're not really interested in someone else's adventure today so I'll just leave you with Season's Greetings.
Peace,
Danny
Happy Hanukkah/Chanukah, Happy Kwanza, Happy Winter Solstice....
And now you can amaze your friends in many languages:
English - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Afrikaans - Geseende Kerfees en 'n gelukkige nuwe jaar
Albanian - Gézuar Krishlindjet Vitin e Ri!
Arabic - I'D Miilad Said ous Sana Saida
Armenian - Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand
Bahasa Malaysia - Selamat Hari Natal
Bohemian - Vesele Vanoce
Brazilian - Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo
Bulgarian - Vasel Koleda; Tchestita nova godina!
Cantonese - Seng Dan Fai Lok, Sang Nian Fai Lok
Creek - Afvcke Nettvcakorakko
Croatian - Sretan Bozic
Czech - Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok
Danish - Glædelig Jul og godt nytår
Dutch - Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Egyptian - Colo sana wintom tiebeen
Eskimo - Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!
Finnish - Hyvää Joulua or Hauskaa Joulua
Flemish - Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
French - Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!
Gaelic - Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ur!
German - Froehliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr!
Greek - Kala Christougenna Kieftihismenos O Kenourios Chronos
Hawaiian - Mele Kalikimaka & Hauoli Makahiki Hou
Hebrew - Mo'adim Lesimkha. Shana Tova
Hindi - Shub Naya Baras
Hungarian - Kellemes Karacsonyiunnepeket & Boldog Új Évet
Icelandic - Gle›ileg Jól og Farsaelt Komandi ár!
Indonesian - Selamat Hari Natal
Iraqi - Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Irish -Nollaig Shona Dhuit
Italian - Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
Japanese - Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Korean - Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Latin - Natale hilare et Annum Nuovo!
Latvian - Prieci'gus Ziemsve'tkus un Laimi'gu Jauno Gadu!
Luxemburgish - Schéi Krëschtdeeg an e Schéint Néi Joer
Malayalam - Puthuvalsara Aashamsakal
Mandarin - Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Mongolian - Zul saryn bolon shine ony mend devshuulye
Nepalese - Subha bada din
Norwegian - God Jul og Godt Nyttår
Papiamento - Bon Pasco y un Feliz Aña Nobo
Papua New Guinea - Bikpela hamamas blong dispela Krismas na Nupela
yia i go long yu
Polish - Wesolych Swiat i Szczesliwego Nowego Roku.
Portuguese - Boas Festas e um feliz Ano Novo
Punjabi - Nave sal di mubaraka
Romanian - Craciun fericit si un An Nou fericit!
Russian - Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva i s Novim Godom
Samoan - La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou
Scots Gaelic - Nollaig chridheil huibh
Singhalese - Subha nath thalak Vewa. Subha Aluth Awrudhak Vewa
Somali - ciid wanaagsan iyo sanad cusub oo fiican.
Slovakian - Vesele Vianoce a stastny novy rok
Slovak - Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok
Slovene - Vesele bozicne praznike in srecno novo leto
Spanish - Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo
Swedish - God Jul och Gott Nytt År
Sudanese - Wilujeng Natal Sareng Warsa Enggal
Thai - Suksan Wan Christmas lae Sawadee Pee Mai
Turkish - Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun
Ukrainian - Veseloho Vam Rizdva i Shchastlyvoho Novoho Roku!
Vietnamese - Chuc Mung Giang Sinh - Chuc Mung Tan Nien
Welsh - Nadolig LLawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Yiddish - Gute Vaynakhtn un a Gut Nay Yor
Zulu - Sinifesela Ukhisimusi Omuhle Nonyaka Omusha Onempumelelo
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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www.risingstardom.com
I know you have toys to play with and you're not really interested in someone else's adventure today so I'll just leave you with Season's Greetings.
Peace,
Danny
Happy Hanukkah/Chanukah, Happy Kwanza, Happy Winter Solstice....
And now you can amaze your friends in many languages:
English - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Afrikaans - Geseende Kerfees en 'n gelukkige nuwe jaar
Albanian - Gézuar Krishlindjet Vitin e Ri!
Arabic - I'D Miilad Said ous Sana Saida
Armenian - Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand
Bahasa Malaysia - Selamat Hari Natal
Bohemian - Vesele Vanoce
Brazilian - Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo
Bulgarian - Vasel Koleda; Tchestita nova godina!
Cantonese - Seng Dan Fai Lok, Sang Nian Fai Lok
Creek - Afvcke Nettvcakorakko
Croatian - Sretan Bozic
Czech - Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok
Danish - Glædelig Jul og godt nytår
Dutch - Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Egyptian - Colo sana wintom tiebeen
Eskimo - Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!
Finnish - Hyvää Joulua or Hauskaa Joulua
Flemish - Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar
French - Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!
Gaelic - Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ur!
German - Froehliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr!
Greek - Kala Christougenna Kieftihismenos O Kenourios Chronos
Hawaiian - Mele Kalikimaka & Hauoli Makahiki Hou
Hebrew - Mo'adim Lesimkha. Shana Tova
Hindi - Shub Naya Baras
Hungarian - Kellemes Karacsonyiunnepeket & Boldog Új Évet
Icelandic - Gle›ileg Jól og Farsaelt Komandi ár!
Indonesian - Selamat Hari Natal
Iraqi - Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Irish -Nollaig Shona Dhuit
Italian - Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
Japanese - Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Korean - Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Latin - Natale hilare et Annum Nuovo!
Latvian - Prieci'gus Ziemsve'tkus un Laimi'gu Jauno Gadu!
Luxemburgish - Schéi Krëschtdeeg an e Schéint Néi Joer
Malayalam - Puthuvalsara Aashamsakal
Mandarin - Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Mongolian - Zul saryn bolon shine ony mend devshuulye
Nepalese - Subha bada din
Norwegian - God Jul og Godt Nyttår
Papiamento - Bon Pasco y un Feliz Aña Nobo
Papua New Guinea - Bikpela hamamas blong dispela Krismas na Nupela
yia i go long yu
Polish - Wesolych Swiat i Szczesliwego Nowego Roku.
Portuguese - Boas Festas e um feliz Ano Novo
Punjabi - Nave sal di mubaraka
Romanian - Craciun fericit si un An Nou fericit!
Russian - Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva i s Novim Godom
Samoan - La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou
Scots Gaelic - Nollaig chridheil huibh
Singhalese - Subha nath thalak Vewa. Subha Aluth Awrudhak Vewa
Somali - ciid wanaagsan iyo sanad cusub oo fiican.
Slovakian - Vesele Vianoce a stastny novy rok
Slovak - Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok
Slovene - Vesele bozicne praznike in srecno novo leto
Spanish - Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo
Swedish - God Jul och Gott Nytt År
Sudanese - Wilujeng Natal Sareng Warsa Enggal
Thai - Suksan Wan Christmas lae Sawadee Pee Mai
Turkish - Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun
Ukrainian - Veseloho Vam Rizdva i Shchastlyvoho Novoho Roku!
Vietnamese - Chuc Mung Giang Sinh - Chuc Mung Tan Nien
Welsh - Nadolig LLawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Yiddish - Gute Vaynakhtn un a Gut Nay Yor
Zulu - Sinifesela Ukhisimusi Omuhle Nonyaka Omusha Onempumelelo
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Part
Hi,
Today we experienced Los Angeles traffic, went on a wild goose chase, both got tattoos (sort of) and the wrapping began.
Some of you knew that the song was "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" as sung by B.J. Thomas, written by Bacharach and David and featured in Butch and Sundance. That should explain the last clues. Big thanks to Denny for the B & S clue. Our next song comes up every year around this time. "__ __, just slip a sable under the tree for me. Been awful good girl, __ __, so hurry down the chimney to me." Hint: My gift to you is an obvious song from way back when. It's been covered by tons of artists, so your real challenge is giving me the original artist.
This morning we went to the Fox Hills Mall to pick up a few items and were quite surprised by all the changes. Stores are in different places, some are gone completely and there's an incredible mural at one end that must be seen. Oh yeah, and I saw Santa. No silly, I didn't sit on his lap, I just peeked at him from the escalator.
Our adventure in traffic was quite a contrast to Chiang Rai driving. We went up to Olympic Bl. near Sawtelle in the middle of the day. So many cars, so many people. Our destination was the Social Security office. The location is being kept a mystery for some unknown reason. If you Google it, you get a wrong address. What's up with that? Anyway, we went in, got a number, waited, only to find out that we have to come back in four years to do what we wanted to do. Misinformation from the last visit.
Hmm.
Mr. August has a full set of washable marking pens and has set up a Tattoo Parlor in his bedroom. He even has a sign on the door and a 'menu' of types of tattoos and the colors available. Lisa got a foot on one arm and a hand on the other. Inside of each is a colorful mosaic that looks a lot like a reflexology chart. I got a simple Christmas tree. The real trip is that they're scented. I got a blend of cherry and blackberry. Yum.
I got a cute message from Linda in response to the freeway signs. She saw them too and thought they should have read:
"dnt txt while drvng - 1/1/09" (555)
With that, it's time for a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"I am part of all that I have met."
~Ulysses, from Homer's 'Odyssey'
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Today we experienced Los Angeles traffic, went on a wild goose chase, both got tattoos (sort of) and the wrapping began.
Some of you knew that the song was "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" as sung by B.J. Thomas, written by Bacharach and David and featured in Butch and Sundance. That should explain the last clues. Big thanks to Denny for the B & S clue. Our next song comes up every year around this time. "__ __, just slip a sable under the tree for me. Been awful good girl, __ __, so hurry down the chimney to me." Hint: My gift to you is an obvious song from way back when. It's been covered by tons of artists, so your real challenge is giving me the original artist.
This morning we went to the Fox Hills Mall to pick up a few items and were quite surprised by all the changes. Stores are in different places, some are gone completely and there's an incredible mural at one end that must be seen. Oh yeah, and I saw Santa. No silly, I didn't sit on his lap, I just peeked at him from the escalator.
Our adventure in traffic was quite a contrast to Chiang Rai driving. We went up to Olympic Bl. near Sawtelle in the middle of the day. So many cars, so many people. Our destination was the Social Security office. The location is being kept a mystery for some unknown reason. If you Google it, you get a wrong address. What's up with that? Anyway, we went in, got a number, waited, only to find out that we have to come back in four years to do what we wanted to do. Misinformation from the last visit.
Hmm.
Mr. August has a full set of washable marking pens and has set up a Tattoo Parlor in his bedroom. He even has a sign on the door and a 'menu' of types of tattoos and the colors available. Lisa got a foot on one arm and a hand on the other. Inside of each is a colorful mosaic that looks a lot like a reflexology chart. I got a simple Christmas tree. The real trip is that they're scented. I got a blend of cherry and blackberry. Yum.
I got a cute message from Linda in response to the freeway signs. She saw them too and thought they should have read:
"dnt txt while drvng - 1/1/09" (555)
With that, it's time for a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"I am part of all that I have met."
~Ulysses, from Homer's 'Odyssey'
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Mountain
Hi,
I know, it's a bit late this morning. I'm having to write this late because I can't seem to get an internet signal in our little apartment. It's a mystery I have yet to solve.
It's nice to see some familiar faces getting the song as well as some new ones. The clue worked for one day at least.
"...crying's not for me, 'cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin', because I'm free, nothing's worryin' me." Hint: Oh, you know this one. Hit writers B & D wrote it and B.J. sang it and it made B & S household names. How about that?
We just got back from breakfast at Dinah's with our friends Pam and Steve. It's becoming a 'visit tradition' of sorts. It's good to catch up on things and see how life is on the other side of the water.
Yesterday I got a call from my mom. She had a special gift for Lisa and wanted me to come get it. Here's the background: We had hoped to get a turkey dinner at some point, since we don't have them in Thailand. Lisa had mentioned this to my mom and she said she knew a woman who was in chef school. Not much was mentioned after that and we were on the verge of giving up on having a turkey dinner when she called and said she had a turkey.
Lisa was at a lunch meeting so I raced across the freeways to Altadena to retrieve the bird. I should say big bird. In the course of my travel, I noticed that all the message signs on the freeways said the same thing: "Don't Text While Driving...Jan. 1, 2009" Now, does that mean not to do it on Jan. 1, or it's illegal after Jan. 1? I'm just saying, some people need to have specific directions. (Ha) Does it mean that it's ok to text until Jan. 1? Don't worry, I won't rant. I give up.
It's time for a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths."
~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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I know, it's a bit late this morning. I'm having to write this late because I can't seem to get an internet signal in our little apartment. It's a mystery I have yet to solve.
It's nice to see some familiar faces getting the song as well as some new ones. The clue worked for one day at least.
"...crying's not for me, 'cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin', because I'm free, nothing's worryin' me." Hint: Oh, you know this one. Hit writers B & D wrote it and B.J. sang it and it made B & S household names. How about that?
We just got back from breakfast at Dinah's with our friends Pam and Steve. It's becoming a 'visit tradition' of sorts. It's good to catch up on things and see how life is on the other side of the water.
Yesterday I got a call from my mom. She had a special gift for Lisa and wanted me to come get it. Here's the background: We had hoped to get a turkey dinner at some point, since we don't have them in Thailand. Lisa had mentioned this to my mom and she said she knew a woman who was in chef school. Not much was mentioned after that and we were on the verge of giving up on having a turkey dinner when she called and said she had a turkey.
Lisa was at a lunch meeting so I raced across the freeways to Altadena to retrieve the bird. I should say big bird. In the course of my travel, I noticed that all the message signs on the freeways said the same thing: "Don't Text While Driving...Jan. 1, 2009" Now, does that mean not to do it on Jan. 1, or it's illegal after Jan. 1? I'm just saying, some people need to have specific directions. (Ha) Does it mean that it's ok to text until Jan. 1? Don't worry, I won't rant. I give up.
It's time for a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths."
~Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
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