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Sunday 10-18-2026

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I just published an article on Substack called, “Beautiful Birds in Chiang Mai- “Whoop Whoop Whoop” Bird, “Fur Real” Bird, and “Sunbird” + My Sketches

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The street crew is going at it with a vengeance today, chopping up part of the street with a jackhammer. I’m really glad they weren’t doing this overnight, so I could sleep. I just remembered (quick wit that I am…) that I can turn my hearing aids off. That doesn’t stop the noise, but it sure dulls the impact of it. I just need to remember to turn them back ON again later. 🦻🏻

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I got my spot at the cafe yesterday, so sat in comfort as I drank an iced latte and finished a couple of sketches. I’ll start new ones today. Here are my latest –

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My puzzle is amusing. I seem to have LOTS more than 16 cats on this puzzle! I put a couple of pieces together and start building ‘someone’s’ ear or face or hat, and then I can’t find any more pieces that seem to go with it. I move to another – over and over. Sure isn’t boring.

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The Ugly American seems to be well and truly gone from the gym. It’s been a couple of weeks since he has been there now, and just after I figured out that I wasn’t going to let him bother me… Good riddance, though. May someone annoy HIM the next place he shows up. (I have such a kind heart). 😜

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Today is exercises with water bottles day. I’ll try to get that done before I leave for the cafe. I also don’t need to even THINK about bothering any neighbors with my guitar and singing practice, though the insulation in our building is first rate – another good thing about jackhammers… 🤣

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RAP

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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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