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I'm in Thailand far far away... but the insanity still reaches out to instill fear and disgust. When every minor discretion demands the death penalty and murder can be justified by us-versus-them, it should come as no surprise that a man with a gun feels compelled to shoot it.
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Agreed. This feels almost like a prewar situation. Trouble is, I don't know what kind of war is brewing.
Gentillylace Author Icon - Children don't always play nice. They don't want to share. Power? There's never enough. Money? There's never enough. Mine! Mine! Mine! Adolescent Men who whine and wanna play games have been put into power. ... And then there are those who want to cheer and pop popcorn.

Neither the people nor the leaders they choose are grown-ups. And there is a lack of empathy that is necessary to play nice.
I'm in Thailand. No bed tonight so I need to change hostels... Too tired to find the right train/bus. I need to be in Mukdahan 13-15 but wanted to go early. It's ten hours away by bus. Closer to Da Nang, Viet Nam than Bangkok. I may leave tomorrow and take two days.

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Be careful and have fun!!
Had me scared there at first and thought you were having to sleep under a tree somewhere. *Laugh*

Ten hours is a looonnnng bus ride. A two day travel might be more interesting especially if there's a good spot to spend some time and the night. It always bugs me later when I skip by a town that sounds and looks nice. I know I probably won't get back.
Safe Travels!
"And of course why is it ok for America to militarily invade, bomb, and arrest a foreign leader but Russia is evil for invading Ukraine and China is bad for aggression against Taiwan? Is it only ok if we do it? (I’m not endorsing Russia or China)" Stolen from Mediaite.

So is it okay? "Amerikkka Uber Alles? "  Open in new Window.
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It isn't *Facepalm*
There is very little open today. I may take a walk to check the grocery store. Something to do.

We now have gold. And by-the-way... how long have we had silver and olive? Am I missing a color?
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Pretty sure olive, at least, was available before.
This slo-mo snow video got 360 views in 15 days at FB. (really nice big flakes)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1170814295156915

Audio/Video of me croaking on November 17th got 347. (300 is about max for one of my videos)

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1043787647838861

This photo of breakfast in Surin, Thailand on November 4th got 962 views so far (food!).

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=25462518583356092&set=a.101069823260984

More details: "Quick analyzation recent FB posts. " Open in new Window.
Yesterday's poll has 7 votes so far (thank you). In my opinion, 20 would give a clearer picture of what folks think.

 
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Does DJT have an ____ personality? Open in new Window. (13+)
Chief of staff Susie Wiles says president 'has an ____ personality' in candid interviews
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Do you want a response if we don't know or have an opinion? I have been blessed to not have experience with people who do have that personality, so I have nothing to compare.
Brandiwyn🎶 v.2026 Author Icon - I will respond by PM.
New poll:
 
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Does DJT have an ____ personality? Open in new Window. (13+)
Chief of staff Susie Wiles says president 'has an ____ personality' in candid interviews
#2351587 by Kåre เลียม Enga Author IconMail Icon

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Thanks to those who've responded so far.
More photos from my Thailand trip (October and November)

"December photos part 2 " Open in new Window.
I'm trying to post photos and/or videos with commentary every day. It's quite a bit of work. Then I link here.

"Photos... Nov 20 - Nov 30" Open in new Window.
"December photos on facebook " Open in new Window.

Montana and Thailand.
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Here's a shot from my happy place - the Beartooth Wilderness area above Gardiner.

Snow in the wilderness area
NormaJean AKA Writing Queen Author Icon - Very nice. Enough snow to bring out the texture.
Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - Exactly. It was a great walk in the wilderness.
RIP, Joe Frederick Thomas, a.k.a. ForeverDreamer who I met here.
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Should we let SM know? The process is initiated from the person's family, so it might be a long time or never for him to receive the White Case.

I'm sorry for your loss... I had him fanned but I don't know if I've ever read his work or interacted with him *Frown*
Heartbreaking news! Such a lovely man.
He missed his wife terribly; they are together now. *Sad*
Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon - His son is Justin Miller. Lilli ☕ Yes, he missed Lesia.
"Snow and rice" Open in new Window.

Snow and rice

I slept in the southwest corner,
safe from tornadoes that never came,
sure that no storm would ever blow me away.

Snow sifted through cracks of casement windows
while hard concrete walls held the cold; but,
floors warmed my feet with radiant heat.

Fly ash and fog settled on me as paint peeled.
Under my blanket-dreams I drew
fantasies I'd never know.

Now on a train thousands of miles away
smoke moves over puddles and enters
open windows as I gaze at shorn rice fields,

water buffalo grazing, white birds gleaning
between baled rice hay, where tired
workers sit on the straw in the shade.

I know my old room sleeps under snow;
but, I move on with warm dry winds
and continue to dream.

© Kåre Enga (14.desember.2024)

 
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Snow and rice Open in new Window. (ASR)
Now on a train thousands of miles away smoke moves over puddles...
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Sounds like a bad wedding combination
Beautiful
Since I'm treading water (better than drowning) in so many aspects of life I decided it was time to read. I will start "Eragon". Jay lent me the 4 book set.
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I just finished 'The Diving Bell and The Butterfly'. And I have to confess, if someone who had a stroke and ended up with locked-in syndrome can create a book by blinking for each letter of each word to his typist, well, what is my excuse for not writing??
NormaJean AKA Writing Queen Author Icon - Very good point. For me, it's the lack of motivation and inspiration. When I travel I can be overstimulated or exhausted.
Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon - take care - take time to enjoy the travel. I seem to be stuck at home for a bit.
I just re-read "Up and At Them!" Open in new Window. by VerySara Author Icon

20 years ago... Her last entry was November 8th... I believe she died on the 12th.

Be thankful this week for those no longer with us.
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I've long contemplated the irony of the last words in that blog being "Life seems good!"

It reminds me to enjoy it while I can.
I've only been here long enough to know and speak with Bikerider Author Icon... I guess that's a good thing, in a way *Cry* *Pray*
Amethyst Snow Angel Author Icon - Amen 🙏🌹🩷 I remember him too in our Emotions show don't tell class. He was pretty awesome rest his soul 🕯️...
"Is dark and dreary merely a mindset?"  Open in new Window.

How do you cope with the change of seasons?

In "Blogville " Open in new Window..
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John  Author Icon
I absolutely love the Fall and Winter. While Spring is pleasant, I could do without Summer's Heat and Humidity.
John I prefer Spring and Autumn. I hibernate/estivate. I prefer cool weather but I've been ill and for some reason feel the bone-chill.
I cannot handle cold, but once I'm off chemo, it should get better. Right now, contact with cold results in electric feeling shocks. Lack of sunlight, along with our shortened days really brings my mood down.
I probably will be back writing soon. My flight to Korea leaves in 10 hours. I hope to confirm my second flight soon. My third flight... Anywho... I had a good trip. I can relax for the next 6-7 hours. The airport is easy to get to from here and the Skytrain costs 45 baht... very cheap. They made the check-in procedure quicker at the airport. Plus, emigration is easier too. Once I'm in Montana I'll lurk in my favorite café, eating a brioche and sipping coffee, greeting people, watching the snowflakes, daydreaming and writing.
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Damon Nomad Author Icon - Wouldn't that be a hoot! They flew more north than northeast this time; we could've easily landed there! A three-day visit would've been a nice surprise.
B𖢔ųҽyҽʐ 🦌 Author Icon - Yes. I stressed over that, but in the end... we'll see about Seattle. I should schedule a trip to get out of town Dec 15 - Jan 15. Back to Thailand, if I can.
JCosmos Author Icon - Sitting here in ICN, I just realized... we could've met for coffee/tea/cocoa. I was too tired when I arrived to even take a tour. 14 hour layover.
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