Just like where I grew up!

Mai, Max and I were sitting on the front step when the neighbors across the street came over. We had an animated conversation using the Thai/English dictionaries when necessary. The conversation ranged far and wide and included my showing snow pictures from last winter. The talk had gone on for well over an hour when the neighbors just stood up without a word and walked home. No 'goodbyes' or 'happy to have met you', they just left. It made me feel right at home because that's what they do where I grew up...my personal version of Lake Wobegon .