I’m thinking that I’m tired of telling this story. Goodness knows that all my old friends in Missouri know it well and are pretty darned tired of hearing me moan “Mia Culpa”. Shoot, there is only so much moaning and groaning even I can manage. (That’s alot, by the way). OK, for the rest of [...]
We are supposed to be here. It’s kind of a God thing. You see, three years ago when the kids and I visited, we were offered an unprecedented command sponsored slot. That was before they threw open the floodgates and said everybody could get their families here. It used to be impossible for even Commanders [...]
I think I’m starting to not lose my mind anymore. Huh? Well, it’s just that I noticed the weird Asian apartment buildings are not bothering me so much. That’s important, because they are really ugly and if I’m not noticing them, it means I am adjusting. Culture shock goes through predictable phases. The honeymoon phase [...]
This is pretty gutsy so I hope that you all give me some credit for showing you these pictures. I am not self abusing, I just want to motivate myself for my next round of dieting. I am trying to be accountable. So, this is where I am right now, I am not very happy [...]
After many weeks of waiting, I heard the first real thunder here in Korea this morning. I love crazy weather and have been waiting for thunder and lightening. It has not been dramatic yet. It is raining pretty hard though, and the air feels like a thick wet wool blanket. But there is nothing to awaken me [...]
I have had so little to write for the last couple of days. But back in the early spring I took a bunch of pictures at the Korean National Folk Museum. The museum is in Seoul inside the grounds of Gyeongbokgung palace. Entry is free with admission to the palace grounds. So for 3,000 won, [...]
