Author Archives: mamieolive

Walking with a Stranger

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

March 21, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand I like to smile and make eye contact with people that I pass by on the streets. 99.9% of people will acknowledge with a greeting and a smile back.  I was walking home from … Continue reading →

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Empty Tank of Happiness

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

March 23, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand Mind, Body & Spirit. Our mind dictates to our bodies. “I need a vacation.” “I’m hungry – feed me.” It’s Friday night – let’s celebrate!” “I feel deserving – let’s go shopping.”… Our mind … Continue reading →

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Puppies, Pontoons & Pakistani Refugees

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

March 16, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand Puppies, Pontoons and Pakistani Refugees… I am in the middle of two worlds. It struck me hard on this day, as I was having a light hearted conversation with my daughter back in America. … Continue reading →

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Would I have listened to my older self?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

  March 10, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand I saw an old picture of myself recently. I was in my early twenties. Fresh faced, young and oh, so naïve. But, I didn’t think so then! I was married at 19 years … Continue reading →

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Thai Prison Visits

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

March 6, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand It’s Friday once again. It’s become a favorite day for Wiley and I as it’s the day we go to prison! As visitors that is. Today’s visit with “young Ali”, was very moving to … Continue reading →

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Karma vs. Blessing

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

March 4, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand National Holiday today in Thailand. Banks and schools are closed. Each holiday turns into a festival day at the Buddhist Temples. Especially the Temple that I look over from my 6th floor balcony, Wat … Continue reading →

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Baptism or Reincarnation?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

February 15, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand Today, I write from the French Bakery. Sitting on a little wooden cafe table outside, I’m enjoying a latte with my husband. People are walking past us along this busy street on Chang Clan … Continue reading →

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The Unconventional Orthodontist

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

February 14, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand An unexpected knock on our door today around 4:00 PM brought an interesting guest. “Robert,” is a fellow resident from our condominium building. We have spoken to Robert quite a few times in the … Continue reading →

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BE AVAILABLE!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

February 13, 2015 Chiang Mai, Thailand BE AVAILABLE! Much has transpired since my last entry. I have a new spring in my step and what seems to be a new purpose… or is it the same purpose all along only … Continue reading →

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And so I wait…

Posted on January 10, 2016 by mamieolive

January 17, 2015                                           Chiang Mai, Thailand As I put on my make-up in the morning light of this exotic … Continue reading →

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