MicahJohn

Author: Micah

  • Missed

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    [display_podcast] words and music by Micah Fickett   I’m tired of missed opportunities I’m sick of wasted time I’m weary of wandering off on my own   Forbidden fruit has not satisfied Bitter waters cannot refresh My heart hungers for heaven’s bread My body cries out for flowing streams of life   I’m tired of…

  • Olympics

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    I was struck by a little piece of cultural difference today. I was watching a little weight lifting. After a successful lift the American clapped for herself. The Thai athlete gave the crowd a wai—putting her hands together, she bowed to them, showing them respect.

  • Honey Pickled Garlic

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    Today Pi Lek gave me a jar of honey pickled garlic. I asked how to eat them. He said just to eat them right out of the jar. So I have been doing so. They’re good. You’re probably lucky I’m not breathing on you.

  • Small World

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    Tonight here in Thailand I was eating in a Japanese restaurant with two Thai friends who studied in Hawaii. Jack Johnson came on and the one friend said “I’ve saw him twice in the grocery store.” Here in Thailand I didn’t really expect to meet someone who has talked to Jack Johnson in a grocery…

  • นั่งดี ๆ

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    Today I and several students were working around a few tables. The director of the EP program came in and spoke very strongly to one of the students saying “นั่งดี ๆ” (sit carefully). The student addressed was sitting on the table. I, the teacher, was sitting on a chair. This student was sitting higher than…