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Friday 9-18-2026

R.G. Ryan – @RGRyan777 on X

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I am finishing up a ‘normal’ Friday here, meaning that I’ve had a really nice day.

The gym was good. I wore my old shoes because it was sprinkling and the forecast was for 100% rain all day long. Since I had JUST gotten my regular tennis shoes dry, I didn’t want to chance it. I take personal credit for it NOT raining on us this morning. If I had been wearing my regular shoes, it would have drowned us again as it did Wednesday.

The Ugly American was not at the gym. I was locked and loaded and ready, so, of course, he didn’t come. My problem now is that I’m afraid if I confront him, I’ll find out that in addition to being an oblivious, rude American, he is NOT visiting, but is LIVING here and I’ll have to put up with him forever. I would rather keep my illusions that he is visiting and will go back home soon as long as I can.

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I had a really good, though strenous, massage this morning. Khun Weaw was visiting family at home. Khun Sulee handled my massage. She is very skilled and kind, but she is much rougher with me that Khun Weaw. I feel so good, though, it would be perfect if I had one of the therapists one week and the other therapist the following. I’m just super greatful that there are two ladies there and that K. Sulee will take me when K. Weaw is absent.

Brian and I had a snack after my massage and then we headed for the cafe. I had a good session there, finishing two sketches and starting another.

My place is sparkling from Khun Pom’s care, so I’m one happy camper as I type.

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Here are my latest sketches –

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Women’s Health

A shout-out to my talented friend Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey who was on a podcast featuring her “Moves” videos, was featuring two songs, and who has lost 2 inches from her waist doing her exercising. You can find her on Substack – @sheilaspiralsister too. KUDOS!

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Lizzie Beth

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Saturday 6-20-2026

rina – @rina2012.bsky.social

I just LOVE this! I wish I could watch it walk around. I love the long legs and the long beak. Great photo!

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Mercifies

I know we are celebrating early here – partly because they don’t have a celebration here, and also because we were scheduled to go see Harvey today; and even celebrating tomorrow would be early as far as people in the States – but I’m wishing those of you heading out to celebrate a Father’s Day weekend celebration together the happiest of Father’s Days.

We have just gotten back from visiting Harvey. He seemed to like the Father’s Day painting and nodded to my putting it up on his wall.

He actually thanked Brian for getting him French Fries – a first, and responded when I told him I loved him, “I love you, too,” so it was a good visit.

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We finished the things required for renewal of my retirement visa yesterday – after spending much of the day at the immigration place. We will go Monday to pick up my renewed visa and Brian needs to sign a document that goes with his visa. WHEW! 🥳

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I have almost everything back inside that has been drying on my drying rack on the balcony this morning. Two things left. I’m going to go to the cafe, and rain is forecast, so we’ll see what happens. It wouldn’t be the end of the world if it rains on what is still not dry.

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I’m going to finish blog posts, do my yoga stretching, and practice my guitar before dinner. It’s a good, full, happy day for me.

Quotefancy

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