Turn on the light, bro. We're hungry!!!

We are part of a system where the จิ้งจก / jingjoks wait for us to turn on the front porch light each night. We turn on the light. The light attracts the bugs. The จิ้งจก / jingjoks eat the bugs. Circle of life, I guess.

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Victory Strut: Nobody even knew or cared.

After the Golden State victory, I just had to parade around the mall wearing my Warriors ball cap. It appears that not one person even knew or cared about the Golden State win. The thrill of my victory strut was completely destroyed by a perfect wall of ignoring. Care about football, the locals and Westerners do, but basketball? Nope. That's for the folks back home, I guess. 

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Almost always have at least one lotus flower.

Props to the lotus plant in our "pond" for almost always providing us with at least one lotus flower to brighten our days. Come to think of it, I don't think there's ever been more than one. A new one doesn't come out of the water until after the previous one has ceased being alive. Works for me.

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Not likely to win any photography awards.

Despite all the man-made poles and wires, it was still a fine-looking sunset.

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Thai numerals clock: Will I finally remember them all?

My theory is that by frequently looking at this Thai numerals clock, I will finally succeed in recognizing all ten numerals. Nothing else has worked. I have learned and forgotten some of these numerals many, many times.

Forget about writing them. For now, I would be satisfied with just reading them correctly.

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Uncle Ronnie ceremony at Wat Sala Loi

Note: No disrespect is intended toward any religion. The place I currently go, Wat Sala Loi, is the most portal-like place I have access to.

When loved ones pass, I go pray at Wat Sala Loi. We recently lost one of our best, my Uncle Ronnie. Below are some photos of that temple visit. All photos taken on the morning of Saturday, June 4th, 2022, Thailand time.

There ain't no จิ้งจก / jingjok this big; This is a much bigger จิ้งเหลน / jinglen / skink.

 

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Praying mantis: I don't see any significant differences.

Close-up shot of a praying mantis on our porch. I don't see any significant differences between this one and the ones in California. Should be about the same good luck, I hope.

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The view from my breakfast spot

Here's the view from one of my occasional breakfast spots.

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Retirement mistake: Do NOT get rid of your filing system.

For those yet to retire, I have a tip. Do NOT get rid of your filing system. You will not be able to live without it. You will end up purchasing another filing cabinet. You will end up purchasing new hanging folders. This stuff is not cheap. 

Do not imagine that you will be the one who can successfully ditch your filing system. The retirement-age human brain cannot handle such a change. Respect the lifelong programming you have done to your brain.

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