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Chp 16: Start with Why

A couple of years ago I read Simon Sinek's book, Start with Why. As our time here draws to a close, I thought it time to answer the...

Chapter 15: Water Ways i.e. Songkran

Since arriving in Chiang Mai in January, I've been sharing different "Drink of the Day" drinks found here. Today's drink? Water. Why...

Chapter 13: Flying Lessons 1

One thing I enjoy about life here are the birds--unique shapes and sizes, unique colours and songs. One of my favourites is the...

Chapter 10: March, Note, Freed, Saga--What's the Common Denominator?

"Curiosity is your superpower!" I've been told that more than once. Yup, that's me. But curiosity can lead you down many trails. Today's...

Chapter 7: The Honeymoon is Over (Warning--not a light read)

Two days ago I woke up and, overnight, my world had changed. Oh the birds still twittered outside our window and the sun still rose...

To Market, to Market

One of my favourite things to do here: visit Warorot Market, the large day market. From a distance, it doesn't look like much. But in...

A Taste of the Wild Things

Sometimes poetry is just silly and fun. And sometimes blogposts should be that too! This poem is based on a prompt. Basically, write a...

IMPERFECTLY PERFECT

"So God created man in his own image." --Moses "As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied...