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NaBloPoMo#4

Out in the backyard after dark? Yep. I've rethought my exorcise routine but today I missed the morning. It's okay when it's overcast or once the sun goes down. I did the usual. Nighttime is different though. Each lamp post had its resident gecko. And it was quiet.

Yes, I do need people. I try to visit Surada most every day in the late afternoon. Saw P'Nan and her sister Noy. Went out with Rube from Israel (his room, #7, is huge). I ate fried fish. He had his usual fried chicken filet. Family in Israel is suffering and he's unsure of his plans.

The air-quality isn't good. There are warnings in Bangkok; but even here, the air is stagnant. Hopefully they have changed their burning policies or I won't be able to breathe.

Pan left for Sisaket. His friend drove. He sent pictures of going down the highway. I responded with . He should take his meds at 9 pm so I reminded him. I can't provide much support.

I didn't take a long walk. Routines suffer when I get overwhelmed. I did manage to watch the beginning of a new Thai BL series. Not impressed. I find high-school settings to be cliche. I was confused at first because I know the actors from other series. Channel 25 has series (not all of them BL) at 20:30 and I try to watch them. I learn something about culture and language. Much better however if I rewatch on youtube with subtitles. Once I know the story I can focus on other aspects... such as conversational Thai.

So... blogs... my goal is to comment on 3/day. More people are blogging in November. Both Andre and BCoF have challenges going. I participated in the last 30 day blog challenge a couple years ago. Not sure that my contribution helped; 30dbc has been dead since. Burned out by reading over 400. Gave out merit badges... not this year.

I bought food the day before Pan left. I now have to eat it all before it goes bad. Not amused am I. No graham crackers or peanut butter though. Imports are expensive. I do have a bag of peanut satay mix though...

If I had a cat or dog I could share my food.

To AnotherDreamer in "Nov 3-A"  I need people. When I want privacy I close the door.
I live in a condo. When I want nature I walk down alleys, around the lake, along the tracks.
I used to live in my garden... a long long time ago.

The orchids are getting ready to bloom, blooming, spent. The far hills on the horizon hidden by the haze.

As a child I learned how to sit with paper and pencil in the closet, stayed up after others were in bed. We had three sets of encyclopedias.

Now I share a small space. We get along fairly well.

Today Pan leaves to attend to family matters. I will go to the corner 7/11, walk the alleys, visit the market. I will miss him.

I open windows for 'fresh' polluted air. No gas in this place. But I grew up with the danger of CO poisoning. Story was that once I woke up the family... but I don't remember. Neighbors weren't quite as lucky, but lived.

I will cook and clean and... for myself this week. I will cope.

To Spirit🍁🍂Writer in "Happy Friday 😁 exhausted but here I be y'all!"  "I liked the opening of "Let No Man Write My Epitaph"; kid is charming. No time to watch right now however.

I try to read blogs every day and comment (old timers used to comment... nowadays few do). My NaBloPoMo entries will be made up of my comments I made on blogs plus whatever comes to mind.

My mechanical skills aren't stellar but I once successfully installed black pipe for a gas line!

Is the cat crate for cats? Or am I missing something?"

Pumpkin Spice Sox in "National Sandwich Day - What's your favorite?"  "I don't eat many sandwiches in Thailand; but, Pan brings me back something from 7/11 most every day. Today... chocolate milk, chicken, rice (why?). He thinks I'm starving; I'm not, just old with a clunky funky metabolism.

Dogs are expressive; cats more subtle. Japanese? Thankfully, Thai actors are very expressive. Much easier to watch than talking heads.

I'd gladly eat graham crackers with peanut butter. Do you deliver?"

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