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I have inherited the new, simplified-design Kindle that Brian bought for my husband. Harvey has always been a voracious reader, but this is one of the many ways he has changed since his stroke. He can’t handle the simplified Kindle, and he seems to be unable to dive into a book anymore. He has two paperbacks by his favorite authors on the table beside him, but he isn’t reading.
I’m enjoying the new design. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles, just larger, clearer type and ease of use. I can throw it in my carrier when we vacate my place for my housekeeper. I really enjoy being able to do that. I am enjoying “Inheritance” by Nora Roberts right now, the first of a trilogy.
We went to visit Harvey today. He announced he had taken a new wife. He said her name is Amaterasu. He said that she is the daughter of Ka Pook, Harvey’s former 24 hour nurse, who has taken a new position in Bangkok. She is 18, tall and beautiful. Harvey said they had a quick ceremony since the marriage was a business arrangement, since she could go to the States if she married a citizen. He didn’t seem to worry about bigamy, or my reaction to the marriage. He was concerned about making arrangements at the airport.
I asked him if, since women seemed to be throwing themselves at his feet, finding him irresistible, if he planned to marry wife #3. He looked at me and said, “I’ll take it as it comes.”
Later we Googled the name, discovering that she is the Japanese sun goddess, a central figure in Shinto mythology. Apparently, he ‘met’ her on TV.
At home, I’m watching the skies, trying to get my laundry dry on the balcony. I brought in several dry things earlier, then rescued some other stuff a few minutes ago from a sudden rain, only to put the them out again about 10 minutes later. Doing laundry during the rainy season in Thailand teaches one to be alert and fast moving. 😁
I sketched several things while we were at the cafe staying out of my housekeeper’s way yesterday. I plan to draw some more thank you cards to leave for her plus start painting some of the sketches.
I hope you’re having a good day and finding reasons to smile.
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You have good weekend Linda! Good morning 🌄.
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Thank you! I wish you the same!
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OMG about Harvey, Linda! If it wasn’t so sad it would be funny! So, it is a perfect example though of living on multiple dimensions! He’s here, but he’s somewhere else too! He’s in some altered state of consciousness. Aww.
Ironically, Nora Roberts has created an alternate reality for you too!
Sometimes curiosity is a curious thing!
Your observations about the need to be aware and fast moving are spot on regarding the weather and drying of the laundry in Thailand. It makes me appreciate that my daughter does our laundry each week. At least the washing and drying. I do the folding and putting away. Being that they were supposed to have a new washer dryer combo installed in our apartment but ran into installation issues, she agreed it was the least she could do. I would put the clothes in and out of her washer and dryer but it’s in their moldy basement where I can’t go (due to me being allergic to mold)!
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I’m glad your daughter does your laundry. Brian does my sheets and towels since he has a washer.
I hear you on the sad vs funny with Harvey. Each visit is so different. We never know what to expect.
Nora can allow me to escape for awhile, and that is priceless.
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