Rainy Normal

 

Not much news to report here.  It rains a bit every day, but it’s not a heavy monsoon this year so far.  The clouds are a blessing when they do block the sun, and we do often get unexpected breezes that are a brief relief. 

 

I went into the city last week for a movie and then my libertarian meetup group.  It is always great to talk with my friends there, and we had a great discussion with a couple of new members.  Because tourism in Thailand is basically stopped these days, I am usually always the only farang around in most places I go.  I will admit that it is nice to have public venues and transport thus so uncrowded. 

 

I faithfully wear a mask outside and follow all public sanitary guidelines, since I fear that Thais look at us westerners as “dirty farangs” because of the horrific virus toll in Europe and America.  I believe that they now perceive us as reckless, uncaring of our neighbors and dirty, so I try to show my respect and politeness to an extreme.  As a stranger in a strange land, I tread carefully. 

 

I relish the peace and quiet I have here.  It fits my solitary nature and lets me meditate at ease on samsara and the dharma. 

-Zenwind. 

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