Protests
Lots of protests in Seoul, Daegu and Pusan due to the American beef Controversy. I was just at this location last week and walked into the Debec Dept Store.
Escape of the 비상구 Man
Ha Ha. This is terribly funny. 비상구 means exit in Korean and someone took the liberty of doing a bit of art improv. =)
In the Garden
Last year, Debbie, Jackie, Melissa and I did a round robin. Has it been THAT long? I believe it HAS- unbelievable but true! It was a special endeavor because we have all been real in life friends and online friends. The theme was 'In the Garden' taken from the Hymn of the same name. The theme name was to bring to mind a peaceful place where you can sit and commune with the Lord. Jackie has recently shared her finished block and how she has put it in a shadow box and it is beautiful. No- stunning is the word. What a precious keepsake Jackie has for her first round robin and I hope to see it in person!
You ladies are great friends and I appreciate you all!
If you would like to hear a great arrangement of the hymm (I dont know this gentleman but can he ever PLAY that piano!)then check this out. =)
Happy Mother's Day!
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day. If you still have your Mother with you hug her while you can. While she still is here with you tell her how dear she is to you. One of my fondest memories of my Mother is how we would sit next to each other- side by side- and how she would hold my hand. Sadly my mother can no longer do that or remember those moments and when I see her and sit next to her I can only do the same. Not including the Love of God there is no love as strong as the love of a Mother.
Bibimbap
A short walk from the home is an all you can eat bori-bap restaurant where you make your own bibimbap. They also have a hot line but I did not take a picture of it. =(
In the bottom of the bowl you put sesame oil, rice or barley (barley is better imho)various vegetables such as bean sprouts, lettuce, various Korean vegetables that I dont know the name of (if anyone can tell me the name of the brown veggie please do) and put a dollop of gochujang on the top. To eat it you mix it all up so the sesame oil and gochujang permeate every bite. Yum. One of my favorite foods.
This soup is called Denjang Chigae. Another one of my faves. Can you tell I am no respector of persons when it comes to food? =) Usually it is made with a seafood broth, vegetables such as zucchini, onion, green peppers sliced, soybean paste and tofu added for good measure. It is very delish and is a meal in itself with a serving of rice. 
Eek! My mouth is watering!!!
If you want to learn how to make Korean foods please look up MaangChi on Youtube. Very sweet lady and will answer all questions too!
Happy Easter!!!
I have been contemplating on our Upcoming Easter Services. Many folks focus on the Passion of the Lord, and while that is a good thing, it also isn't the rest of the story! I've read the back of the Book! Jesus rose from the grave and is victorious over death, sin, and the Grave! He is risen!!! I am so thankful to be a Christian and to serve a God who is a GREAT GOD!
Happy Easter to all! I hope you take time to contemplate on the true meaning of Easter!
Pen Pals?
I have a friend here who wants to find penpals for her kids so they can brush up on their English and learn about various Cultures. Her son is 16 and her daughter is 10(American Age) If you know someone of the appropriate age(perhaps a family member) that would like to correspond with these two, please drop a line in the comment section and i will pass it along.
Cough Cough- more yellow dust
More Yellow Dust and this time it is BAD. Yesterday was so hazy and you can see the yellow in the air. Last night it was dark out and you can STILL see the yellow haze in the air. The dust was at the highest levels that many Koreans can ever remember. You can see the chart here. There is a dust concentrate number and it is at the highest level possible. -All you wanted to know about yellow dust. Time to break out the face mask. Yeah I know it looks like I have the plague but I just dont care. =)
A Korean Treasure lost to fire
Namdaemun Gate in Seoul is the number one National Treasure in Korea. It was originally constructed in the 1300's and is the last wooden structure from the Choson dynasty. Some sorry excuse for a person set it on fire last night and it burned down to its foundation. Call me mad. No livid. I can't believe someone would do something like this. A terrible tragedy.
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