Monthly Archives: May 2011

An Unexpected Trip …

… to – of all places – the DENTIST! We’ve all heard the stories about people coming to Thailand to take care of dental issues. I didn’t come here for that reason. But still, I was in the dentist’s office … Continue reading

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Ring, Ring … It’s Maui Calling …

“Oh, hi! Could you hold on a minute?” Some minute it’s been. More like years! So it seems she hung up, but she didn’t give up. (Yes, she’s definitely a she!) All the way over here in northeastern Thailand, the … Continue reading

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Ring, Ring … It’s Maui Calling …

“Oh, hi! Could you hold on a minute?” Some minute it’s been. More like years! So it seems she hung up, but she didn’t give up. (Yes, she’s definitely a she!) All the way over here in northeastern Thailand, the … Continue reading

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Morning Market – Luang Prabang

Here are some shots of the Morning Market which was just steps outside my guest house door:

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Assorted Images I Like

I realize I’ve been so busy writing lately that I’ve been remiss in posting photos. Here’s a few shots:

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Reminders …

I’m in kind of a down, low mood. It’s been with me for a few days and while I’ve tried to ‘ignore’ it, I’m reminded that that never really works. (So how many more reminders do I need of that, … Continue reading

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Buddha’s Dogs

Buddha’s Dogs I’m at a day-long meditation retreat, eight hours of Watching my mind with my mind, and I already fell asleep twice and nearly fell out of my chair, and it’s not even noon yet. In the morning session, … Continue reading

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The Many Shades of Blue

Yep, I’m feeling kind of blue. Not bright, azure sky blue, something darker, not quite indigo but close. And while a part of me wants and is trying to resist it, my deeper wisdom thankfully has the upper hand, keeping … Continue reading

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Mission(s) Accomplished & Saying Good-bye to Lao

There’s a slightly detectable swing in my step. It’s Day 3 of my stay in Vientiane and I’m feeling so much better than the last few days. I haven’t discovered the cure for cancer. I haven’t rid the world of … Continue reading

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It’s a 6-Shower Day

And no, I’m not exaggerating. I’ve had 6 showers today – all on the coldest possible setting, which wasn’t cold enough. And since it’s not quite bedtime yet, there may be another one before the night’s over. I don’t quite … Continue reading

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