The 4th of July...
The 4th of July was just a couple of days ago. The older I get the more I appreciate fireworks and parades, but none for us on that night here. Duh!
For the first time in almost two years, I went to an fast-food restaurant, McDonalds. What could be more American? Though it might be another two years. I was determined to get a 1/4 pounder, though I walked by a plethora of excellent restaurants, I kept walking. In the end it was a little disappointing. The beef was slightly gamy, but that dissipated after a couple bites. It was dry. The French fries were a little soggy and not fresh but perfectly salted. The pickles were excellent and helped a lot. The staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. That was the best part. The cost was $7.10. At the McD’s in Edmonds it would be $13. That one, in Edmonds, would probably be a little disappointing too.
Busy? How can 'the two of yutes' be busy?
Yes …. busy!
It is coming to the point where I have to divi up the time for which I do things.
I have purchased a camera and lens. What the ‘heck’ does that have to do with the state of being ‘busy’. To be ridicules, it does take a fair amount of time and energy to research, but it is one of many things that take my time. I read an article posted by CNN about a 78-year-old woman who moved to France. The article was delightful and informative. but what I hear is a phrase she uses. When was asked by friends back in the US “do you go to museums all the time?” The answer was no; I’m trying to find the correct laundry detergent.” This is relevant because as a tourist you don’t worry about such things, but you do when you live here, and its takes time along with the million other things.
Maybe this is all about an apology about not having a video this month. those Vids take a lot of time to produce.
What does our lives really like with out the lense of social media?
Yes, “kids these days.” But there is wisdom, truth, and history all wrapped up in this.
So, without the lense of social media, what does our life look like? Well, just as normal as anyone’s is what I suspect. How often do we go to a beach, fly to another country, or attend a social event, or be at a civic celebration? Well, again… not every GD (gall darn) day for cryingoutloud! Those are the things that get ‘posted’ as some cropped and colorized photo picked out of three of the same shot to get the best smile. Remember we are not on vacation; we just live here.
Almost every day begins the same with a workout or walk, followed up by a breakfast of peanut butter toast, fresh fruit, and most excellent coffee. One or two days a week we go out shopping for ‘stuff’. Today we are going to the Chiang Mai flower festival. Every day we walk a couple blocks and grab a lunch.
