On Sunday when we went to see Max' new shop I had know idea where it was. As we went into a busy business district I thought "oh, good, foot traffic." We drove through that area and kept driving and driving ending up at the opposite side of town. Not only were we far from the house, the shop is located on a small street in a residential neighborhood. My heart sank as I began to contemplate possible business failure.
The shop itself is very nice. Several rooms that can be used for specific purposes. The building is modern and will have air conditioning. It also has its own kitchen. Max will be confined to the shop from opening in the morning until closing at night because it is so far from home.
Her partner's father was killed in a motorcycle-minibus accident last weekend. So, she's withdrawn from the partnership to go home and take care of her mother. This doesn't seem to bother Max who says she'll just phone a friend if she needs another therapist.
As we sat in the shop talking Max told me that she was renting the space from her niece. That turned the light on for me. Of course, this is Thailand, it's about family. Capitalism, yes, but always in the context of family. Is that wrong?
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| Who needs an ironing board? Max ironing. |
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| No eye protection! |
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| Not so Redi Mix. |
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| Third grade. |
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| Mantis Praying. :) |
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