Precious

These kids. So sweet and smart and funny and much older than their years. Will post pictures when I come back. Until then, visit www.radion-international.org

Many Jet Planes Await

Here to Chicago. Chicago to Seoul. Seoul to Bangkok. Then train to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai. Back down to Bangkok. Up to Khek Noi. Then to Nong Khai. Hopefully Vientiane. Then back to Bangkok. Flight to Phuket. Phuket to Bangkok. Bangkok to Seoul. Seoul to Chicago. Chicago to home.

Written 8/27/09

He shortens his stride.
Pause.
His own pace abbreviated in half.
If he were walking by a lake -
we would call it strolling.
He's not by a lake.
He's not strolling.
And languishing.
Or Lingering.
He's walking slowly.
For the older gentleman behind him.

Library Diary

'nuff said.

Uni-What!

Must watch. My little cousin's group at the Hmong New Year. Thanks to ChubbyChubbyMai for posting this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ1xPZRxVac

Pumpkins, Costumes, Candy

I enjoy Halloween. It was has always been one of my favorite holidays. The dressing up and scary movies are fun. The free candy is a bonus. But I've always liked that for a couple hours this one evening in the whole year, better than any National Night Out, the neighborhood comes alive and one feels welcome at a neighbor and other strangers' front porch. As a kid I always took a peek into other peoples' homes and I loved to see who would open the door. Sometimes it was a mom, sometimes a grandfather and kids. Front porches and foyers are so unique and depending on the decor quite welcoming.

My mom planted pumpkins this year, so I haven't had to buy one, but I used her squash last year to create our Halloween ambiance.

And from a party last weekend. Me and Johnson. I think he's Batman. I liked the Venetian mask, so recycled old costumes, dresses to accessorize the look.

I'm going back

Going back to Thailand. I must. I have to.

I never did get to see the floating markets. And I didn't get to indulge in fruits.

And I'll go longer this time and travel more. And I can't wait...