Back from lunch and coffee at the center with my sister Sylvia and brother-in-law Rey visiting from Sydney, my sister Alice, Aubrey, and Rey's niece and  nephew-in-law.

Lost another painting day, but maybe I needed a break.

Your Messenger message:

"Hi, sir Tony! Good morning! I have thought of you last night and included you in my prayer intentions.

"Sir, just a quick question. When we help someone. Do we share in their karma?

"I have a soft heart and I tend to help people. Sometimes financially even in finding jobs. But, I am not sure but I feel that I share in their karma. That the universe is trying to teach them a lesson and here I am meddling with it."

My reply:

Hello _______!

No, you do not share the karma of other people. In a manner of speaking, you function as a mere supporting actor in their life story.

Karma is not contagious. It is directly correlated to an individual's free will, decisions, and choices. In short, other people's karma will never cling to you or belong to you.

When you help other people, on the other hand, you earn good karma for yourself, but I advise you to be judicious in shelling out money to others. . 

Good morning, Cubao!

A fruitful day begins with breakfast on a side balcony.

Good night, Cubao!

They hit the sack later than usual. They nonetheless sleep soundly.

One Message For One Of 1,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with six syllables in your name: Your body is telling you to stop, otherwise your health will deteriorate completely. 

Ask yourself why you are trying so hard to be competitive. The root lies in your childhood.

Lean back, close your eyes, and enjoy relaxing without a care in the world.

Asked Bertod to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with Agatha Christie.

Dinner at home with Angelique and Jazz; Aubrey preparing for her night shift.

Back home from a photo shoot with a former student.

Good morning, Cubao!

The sky is a bowl of clear jelly.

Good night, Cubao!

The night gnomes hang lanterns outside the travelers' inn.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with five syllables in your name: First of all, Happy Birthday! Second, push yourself to greater eights. Do not be satisfied with what you have at present, no matter how many fans you already have. All other artists are passing you by. Keep yourself in the mainstream.

Staggered dinnertimes.

Asked David to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with Agatha Christie's _Black Coffee_.

_Black Coffee_ was play written by Agatha Christie and produced in London before she wrote her long-running play _Mousetrap_. After her death, her grandson Charles Osborne, an opera aficionado in Sydney, Australia suggested to her publishers that he adapt _Black Coffee_ into a novel using his grandmother's writing style.

Interesting, but I can read only a few pages at a time in bed. The font size is too small and I have to use a magnifying sheet for reading.

Cecilia now has her oil portrait!

A friend of hers picked it up earlier today.

Worked an hour on seventy-fourth glaze.

Worked an hour on seventy-third glaze.

An early lunch at home alone; Angelique at work and Aubrey sleeping after her night shift.

Good morning, Cubao!

Dawn mist is shattered by the golden lances of sunrise.

Good night, Cubaio!

The night-shift monitors have working lights in every corner of the room.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with six syllables in your name: Be selective about the Friends you accept. That they can afford what you are selling is not good enough. You have to know their character and their motives.

Dinner at home alone.

Angelique, Aubrey, and Jazz came back from the center and dinner out on Morato.

Brought some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with Agatha Christie's _Black Coffee_.

It is your money, not your educational background, that determines your quality of life.

Of all the graduate courses I took in the past, I least enjoyed those at the Department of Psychology. Most of my classmates were bitter persons trapped in the web of newly-discovered feminism. (This was in the 70s, when feminism was the current posture for men and women alike.)

Worked half an hour on seventy-second glaze.

Home alone. Angelique, Aubrey, and Jazz went out to spend an afternoon at the center.

One of the compound cats gave birth. The cafe children placed the kittens in a box and are weaning them.

A very early lunch alone.

Worked an hour on seventy-first glaze.

Angelique, Aubrey, and Jazz took lunch in the dining room.

Good morning, Cubao!

Zephyrs blow icy winds through the tropics.

Good night, Cubao!

The scent of bergamot pervades the air on enchanted nights.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with six syllables in your name: Turn your back on the institution that neither understood nor appreciated you. Do not stop improving yourself. Rise like a vengeful phoenix.

Staggered dinnertimes; Angelique and Cath are having an afternoon and evening out, Jazz attending a wedding, and Aubrey resting upstairs.

Had chocolates in flavors my granddaughters don't like: peppermint and Turkish delight.

Asked David to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with online videos.

Allan performed a tawas and a tuob for a patient January 28, 2023. Afterward he read Tarot cards for the patient.

We had a snack at M.'s cafe.

Passed on to Allan another box of stuff I used for magic.

Staggered lunchtimes.

Kichiro Miranda's birthday.

Seventh day of the Chinese New Year!

From https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/chinese-new-year-festivities.htm?fbclid=IwAR31oSpSQ1VErMtTFovnltkc0FqvVcmQz5EB35CwPaRFC5ZE5RMHvh163TE#:~:text=The%2015th%20day%20marks%20the,large%20part%20of%20the%20celebrations:

"Seventh day, zhengyue 7, ‘Birthday of Men’

"The seventh day of the first lunar month is named renrì (Traditional Chinese: 人日, Pinyin: rén rì), literally Human Day and is considered to be the birthday of ordinary, or common men. The day is also called Day of Men or Men Day.

"According to Chinese legends, Nüwa (Traditional Chinese: 女媧; Simplified Chinese: 女娲; Pinyin: nǚwā) is the goddess who created the world. Two legends refer to her creations.
Nüwa and her brother Fuxi survived a devastating calamity, which had wiped out all other life. Retired to Kunlun Mountain they prayed for a sign from the Emperor of Heaven. The divine being approved their union and the siblings set about procreating the human race.
Note: in some texts or according to other legends, Nüwa is considered to be Fuxi’s wife.

"According to a different legend Nüwa created certain animals on different days as she was lonesome and wanted the animals as company. On the seventh day after the creation of the world, Nüwa created human beings from yellow clay. With the divine power entrusted to her, Nüwa made the clay figurines to become alive.

"Renri is the day, when all common men are growing a year older and the day is celebrated with certain foods according to the origin of the people.
The ingredients of the dishes have a symbolic meaning and they should enhance health.

"To honour Nüwa's creation of animals either vegetable dishes will be eaten or a raw fish and vegetable salad called yusheng (simplified Chinese: 鱼生; pinyin: yúshēng).
Yusheng literally means "raw fish" but since "fish (鱼)" is commonly conflated with its homophone "abundance (余)", Yúshēng (鱼生) is interpreted as a homonym for Yúshēng (余升) meaning an increase in abundance. Therefore, yusheng is considered a symbol of abundance, prosperity and vigor.

"Traditional Chinese: 余, Pinyin: yú, translated: extra; surplus; remaining)
"Traditional Chinese: 升, Pinyin: shēng, translated: to raise; to hoist; to promote)"

January 27, 2023

Finally upgraded my ring boxes.

Good morning, Cubao!

The day is laid out like a new set of clothes on one's bed.

Worked an hour on seventieth glaze.

Worked an hour on sixty-ninth glaze.

Aubrey came down to a late lunch in the dining room.

Staggered lunchtimes.

It is only the well-pensioned retiree who can happily withdraw from social life, social obligations, and public relations and exist wherever he likes--in the city, on a mountain, by the sea, or cloistered in his ivory tower.

Good morning, Cubao!

Last night's sweet dream blends into the day.

Good night, Cubao!

Families sleep cozily in their beds while the gnome patrols roam the neighborhood.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with seven syllables in your name: You expressed insecurity about your art. You need to break way from "mall portrait art" and paint images from your inner core. Only then will your works be unique, and only then will others recognize you as a genuine artist.

Staggered dinnertimes; Angelique is off to Jazz's house and Aubrey preparing for her night shift.

Asked Rayven to bring some food over to M.' s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

Concrete arch workers are done for the day.

Also calling it a day for painting. Must wait for these glazes to dry.

Rayven watered the plants in the  roof deck, side balcony, front balcony, and side porch gardens.

Worked two hours on sixty-eighth glaze while the construction men were working on the concrete arch.

Bought the men a sotanghon and orange soda snack.

Worked two hours on sixty-seventh glaze while the construction men were working on the concrete arch.

Lunch with construction crew at M.'s cafe.

Bought food at the hawkers' stands. Everyone was a-buzz. Apparently a bomb was discovered at P. Bernardo High School, down the street, and all of the students were sent home. I guess that's why there's heavy traffic on P. Tuazon Boulevard.

The concrete arch workers reported for work again this morning.

Soaking in the early hours with a mug of Batangas barako.

Good morning, Cubao!

The sun is a campfire in the galactic forest.

Chilly night in Cubao.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with three syllables in your name: You live far from the bustling city. Be thankful, for you are also far from predators who seek to use you to their own ends.

Staggered dinnertimes.

Asked Rayven to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

Worked an hour on sixty-sixth glaze.

The concrete arch workers are done for the day. I need to schedule them another day.

I'm calling it a day for painting as well. Must wait for these glazes to dry.

Your Messenger message:

"Hi Sir Tony, pardon me for asking as I just saw your name and post thru paranormal group. We moved to a new house and my dog and I would often hear the last step of our stairs moving (since the wood has a gap so it often shake with sound when one step on it) at dawn or midnight. The house is not yet blessed and when I check the CCTV no one is there. All windows are locked so cats cant get in too. Can these be considered as something paranormal? Thank you po.

"Hoping po to seek enlightenment"

My reply:

Hello _____!

Those occurrences are not necessarily paranormal. Houses move at night, especially at dawn when the temperature changes. Furthermore, if nothing else is happening other than the tread making a noise, there is no cause for alarm. Simply have a carpenter fix the tread to put an end to those minor disturbances.

By the way, spirits of all kinds have the cosmic right to be in places of their choice, whether those places are blessed or not. They are not constrained by the privacy and territorial acts of humans. As a matter of fact, fences mean nothing to them, and they can even pass through solid walls.

Spirits are crossers of boundaries.

P.S. I do not Post in any paranormal Group other than my own.

Worked an hour on sixty-fifth glaze.

Work on concrete archway still ongoing.

Worked half an hour on sixty-fourth glaze.

Lunch at M.'s cafe with the concrete arch workers.

A delivery arrived for Angelique.

Worked an hour on sixty-third glaze while the men were working on the concrete arch.

Worked half an hour on sixty-second glaze.

Had to stop painting because men arrived to pick up work on the concrete archway.

A big breakfast, as in _The Color Purple_.

Also bought two kilos green mangoes at a hawker's stand/

Good morning, Cubao!

Sunshine is a basket of ripe, golden mangoes.

Good night, Cubao!

They sleep and wait for Nature to heal their bodies.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with four syllables in your name: Your values have changed since your days in high school. Your eyes are now wide open than usual. What is the happiness you want at this point in your life?

Dinner at home with Angelique; Aubrey preparing for her night shift.

Night chores.

Asked Bertod to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

Two-hour, deep tissue massage.

Lunch at home alone, then Aubrey came down to lunch in the dining room. She cooked the rest of the linguine pasta ad tuna pesto from the holidays,

Worked an hour on sixty-first glaze.

Good morning, Cubao!

The clouds are scattered, silver jackstones.

Good night, Cubao!

The household pets have a good night's sleep after a full day of pet duties.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with six syllables in your name: Plan a vacation in Southeast Asia, very near your country, and have a much-needed break from work. You will fall in love with the place you visit, and you will plan to go there again and again.

Angelique and Jazz arrived from work.

Jazz brought a box of tikoy given at his workplace.

Dinner at home with Angelique and Jazz; Aubrey preparing for her night shift.

Brought some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie. 

Worked an hour on sixtieth glaze.

Worked an hour on fifty-ninth glaze.

15 Days of the Chinese New Year

https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/chinese-new-year-festivities.htm#:~:text=The%2015th%20day%20marks%20the,large%20part%20of%20the%20celebrations.

Good morning, Cubao!

The sun blazes like an archangel's flaming sword.

Good night, Cubao!

One day in, one day out.

After one day out, rest and get lots of sleep.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with eight syllables in your name: Explore the mysteries and wonders of the country you are currently in. They are some of the best things you will take home with you.

Staggered dinnertimes.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

Worked an hour on fifty-eighth glaze.

Worked an hour on fifty-seventh glaze.

Back home from Chinese New Year buffet lunch with family.

Paid our water bill on my way home.

Good morning, Cubao!

A day of three, delicious temptations.

Your Messenger message:

"Sir Tony, good evening!

"An energy is telling me to ask your opinion on my current career quest. I do not know if you could give me an advise or not. But this message is worth the try. "I am now caught between leaving my current station because of management reshuffling or to stay and pursue my plan in that school. I am a school principal po kasi. "Been meditating every 3am for this but the feedback of energies is inconsistent. "Salamat po"

My reply:

Hello ______!

Go the way of reality checks.

--If you leave your current job, will you remain unemployed and in the financial lurch until you find another job?
--Are you able to find another job while you are still employed?
--Are you marketable, or will prospective employers see you as just another applicant?
--Are you thinking of leaving your job because of hurt pride? Are not tenure and security more important than your feelings?

--Are you currently providing only for yourself or do other family members depend on you?

--Career-wise, will you be changing horses in midstream?

You had a plan for that school. That means it was a dream and an objective. Stick to it, work well, and improve your interpersonal relationships.

The storm comes, but it also goes, and there will be much sunshine.

Good night Cubao!

A gnomes' drinking party will take place tonight near the big aviary.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with eight syllables in your name: Now in your 50s, you ask yourself whether you chose the right path in life and whether that path will lead to true happiness. Know that all paths do, and that the persons with you are volunteers tasked to teach you the right lessons and show you the right realizations.

Dinner at home alone.

Asked Brian to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netlfix movie;

Bought two bottles brandy to contribute to David's birthday celebration in M.'s cafe after closing time tonight.

Worked an hour on fifty-sixth glaze.

Well into the middle ground.

Worked an hour on fifty-fifth glaze.

Now Aubrey is off to an office meeting.

Worked an hour on fifty-fourth glaze.

Your Messenger message:

"Sir, would you believe that just sending you a message made me at ease?

"Whatever is haunting us or playing us at home I feel that they are gone. I lost some jewelry in the past. We have two kids here, but I don't think they are the ones stealing money because we only meet in the evening.

"Other than the four of us, 4 cats and two dogs, no one comes here. We live in a townhouse. Usually, the village is quiet and people only arrive in the late afternoon. We have been living in this home since 2015.

"I was diagnosed with spondylosis last year, and it somehow affected my memory. But when my husband started losing money that's when I suspect something is amiss. I gave offering to elementals such as candies, and lighting candles too.

"So far, we both lost 100 baht and 40 baht in the past couple of days.

"We are now using online payment. No more cash "

My reply:

Hello _____!

Indeed, other reasons behind such incidents include sleepwalking and taking pills such as Dormicum.

I'm glad the incidents have ceased. Paying online rather than in cash is also a good idea.

Should you need further assistance regarding paranormal occurrences and since you are in Thailand, send a Message to ________________________. I believe she lives in Chiang Mai, but she should be able to refer you to an ajarn who specializes in such matters.

Angelique and Jazz are off to Clark Economic Zone to attend a birthday party.

Good morning, Cubao!

Sun fairies sit on bedroom windowsills.

Good night, Cubao!

The household pets hold their weekly midnight meeting in the kitchen.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with six syllables in your name: Your childhood was awkward and filled with role models you never could have been. Now you are coming into your own and quickly gaining the new confidence of a post-adolescent.

Jazz arrived.

Staggered dinnertimes.

Asked Rayven to bring some food over to M.'s cafe staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

Worked an hour on fifty-third glaze.

Good morning, Cubao!

The late risers make it in time for the breakfast buffet.

Good night, Cubao!

The gnomes light agar wood joss sticks in incense burners in every corner of the room.

One Message For One Of 2,000 Friends, One Every Night Of The Year

You with seven syllables in your name: Life often sends you a mystery box which, when opened, contains items that change your life forever.

Tonight you received such a box.

Rayven watered the plants on the roof deck, side balcony, front balcony, and ground-floor gardens.

Staggered dinnertimes.

Asked Rayven to bring some food over to M.'s care staff.

Night chores.

My favorite time of the day has come again: an evening shower, and then snuggling in bed with a Netflix movie.

Worked half an hour on fifty-second glaze.

Background is done.

Will commence glazing middle ground tomorrow.