We’re crafting Christmas Gnomes as a family Thanksgiving project. We finished the demo / sample pattern. I think he’s gonna be cute
My aunts, mom, and I often enjoy fam… Read More
It has come to my attention that at the end of quarantine, I will have had rice-based meals for lunch & dinner for 29 days with one notable noodle exception. That means 57 meals with r… Read More
It’s been a while since we had the opportunity to travel given everything that has been going on – so here is a throw-back to better times and more open borders. This was a youn… Read More
Very excited about my sheet music. I took lessons for 13+ years and always adored playing #piano I had an old oak piano from a church for years, but had to let her go when I moved to China… Read More
Candied fruits are a popular street food in #Asia There’s even an emoji on my Chinese phone for it Want a taste? This was on the streets on Myeongdong, Seoul Read More
Ocean Steppes in Gwangchigi Beach – I was fascinated by the layers and the mossy covering . This was the only beach we saw in #Jeju with sea glass It was a great day!
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If you look closely, you can see the #parasailing people on the hill (We’re talking to the nice guy we met – he studies culinary arts in New York ) Read More
Made a new friend yesterday
Scared the heck heck out of me by rubbing up against my legs on the middle of the empty beach. Had no idea he was there or where he came from. . . he just spook… Read More
The Ocean has its silent caves,
Deep, quiet, and alone;
Though there be fury on the waves,
Beneath them there is none.
The awful spirits of the deep
Hold their communion there;
And there are… Read More
Sands blowing across the ocean coast in the strong spring winds. I used to think the desert sounded kind of boring – plain. Now I better understand how it might be truly be fascinating… Read More
Stepped into a storybook scene along the trail of #Jeju southern coastline. Sitting together & watching the waves crash, the sand blow in hypnotizing patterns, the gulls swoop in for a… Read More
Reaching up to the sun. Twisting in the wind. A lifetime of pages turning in a neverending ages. Grasping at storms. Sunning bare arms. Shelter for man and creature and memories. Hardened wi… Read More
. . . Chinese wuxia often portrays the ghost or demon kingdom – living in the rocky, molten mountains of the underworld. This volcanic rock meadow flowing into the sea was filled with… Read More
Jeongbang Falls in Jeju Island! Apparently a Chinese envoy from centuries ago visited and wrote X was here’ on the rocks beside it It’s so beautiful guys I loved it!
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Visited Samyang Black Sand Beach ! The black sand comes from slowly eroded volcanic materials (lava, basalt, etc.) Here it mixes in with the white ocean sand for a gorgeous combination! Sup… Read More
Want your picture with Mr. Cutie?
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Anyone know who he is (Korean Star)?
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Where(): #StreetArt in alley by the Starbucks on Garosu-gil Street in Sinsa-dong.
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Directions (): Exit 8 at Sinsa… Read More
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely f… Read More
‘There is nothing more poetic and terrible than the skyscrapers’ battle with the heavens that cover them’ ~Frederico Lorca
Aren’t they breathtaking? Masterpieces of h… Read More
These Chinese tomb guardians always tickle my funny bone They look like the zhombie ghost has already arisen and it’s a REALLY bad hair day. The disgust! Read More
Tried to photograph my deligious chicken kebab – but my phone was in love with #BTS in the background. Would not focus on my chicken for want of snapping cute boy pics Love #myeongdo… Read More
New Taste Testing!
My student brought me some grape cheesecakes
Tried them today and its. . . very grapey? If that makes sense? Tastes like a combination of cheesecake with dimeatapp / grap… Read More
May the new year bring you a beautiful, colorful world full of good memories from the past, new adventures in the present, and hope for the future Read More
I’m sorry, but it’s a Sunday after 5pm and I just finished a 24 page, 4000+ word paper. I can’t make promises on my level of ‘bumness’. But I’m gonna eat… Read More
View through the hidey hole I love the round windows in East Asian architecture. This is inside a greenhouse – you’d never guess it was -5 outside Read More
Well #gentlemen you’ll be glad to know know that during your prgnant surgery, your lips will be nicely moisturized!!
Seriously, what words went into the translator that these came out?… Read More
Korean Tea Time Cafe in #Insadong. My peach tea has flowers in it? I’m not sure what kind Taste is very clear and refreshing, though not very sweet Read More