Porthole

38th week of the year 179. Back in the USA

11 ธันวาคม

Went to Bernice's Bakery for a cuppa. Got a pastry with it. Nice to sit in the window whilst it was flaking outside.

10 ธันวาคม

Got to post office. A bit worried about what might await me. Nothing. Bank statements. Checked local balance (enough to buy next ticket).

Fire&Ice (gentle on the fire) milkshake at Butterfly Herbs. Shared my good news.

Very cold day. Took bus across bridge to Senior Center where there was a crafts fair. Warmed up.

9 ธันวาคม

I went to God's Waiting Room. Sat with Willie and Bill. Chatted with Laxmi and Jamie.

Didn't enjoy the meal that much. Nothing tastes good.

I may need to write about this topic:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/like-it-or-not-here-s-5-good-things-abou...

8 ธันวาคม

I put on an orange shirt so I'd at least know what day it was.

Saw Angie... told here about Ponnya. Showed a picture to her, Billie Jo, Jay (he laughed ), Scott. Scott brought me orange juice, cough medicine, aspirin, bread.

My fever peaked at 102.2. Now 100.7 ... still not good; but I can walk short distances.

7 ธันวาคม

It may take some time for me to adjust. I just ate cheesy mashed potatoes and poured a cup of coffee. I simply couldn't stay awake earlier and now I can't sleep.

I messaged Ponnya: "1°C เวลา 10:10 ฉันหนาว. ฉันต้องการความอบอุ่นของคุณ"

It took me awhile to find my winter socks. I'm freezing.

And I have a fever: 99.6 as 97.6 is my normal.

Sicker than before. Temp now 101. Bad cough. Took aspirin and DayQuill (my neighbor had some). If I were in Udon Ponnya would take care of me.

1 a.m. Still very sick. Can barely walk. Sent message to Ponnya.

6 ธันวาคม

It's 05:35 in Missoula; 19:35 in Udon. Where is home?

I will retire this for now: Kåre Enga UdonThani 🇹🇭

Carolyn and Rod have lost their elderly cat. 17 years. I hope my new relationship lasts this long. I hope I'm cherished. In the past I've wondered whether I'd be missed.

Now 22:53 MST. I told Robert: "I just came back from Thailand. The happiest region, Isan, is agricultural and family oriented. I went to Isan because I thought it would remind me of Kansas. I wasn't prepared for happiness. Now I just have to let go of my lifelong baggage of lonely grumpiness. Yeah, I met someone.

"The Woebot" sounds appropriate."

I'm being congratulated. DanDan is Chinese and her husband of 15 years is quite a bit older. She lit up when I told her. I was congratulated at the Senior Center as well.

From Jackie: “An áit a bhfuil do chroí is ann a thabharfas do chosa thú - “Your feet will bring you to where your heart is”

5 ธันวาคม

Made it to Seattle. Waiting for my final flight.

Flight had a bit of drama. The guy in the seat directly behind me was very upset... apparently over being refused a drink... In any case they eventually moved him. The entire crew was involved.

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