Hello friends, I hope this finds you well. I just finished an incredible UFO amigurumi that I've had on the back burner for almost two years. It's an X-Files-inspired musical mobile that's complete with the X-Files theme song, a tractor beam cow, and a curious alien peeking through a domed window. The pattern and musical… Continue reading X-Files inspired UFO amigurumi + late summer in my neighborhood
Tag: Korea
Andong and Hahoe Folk Village
Today is our last day in Andong, and so far it’s been lovely. Situated in east-central South Korea, the city of Andong is in the province of North Gyeongsang (Gyeongsangbuk-do/경상북도), at the geographic and cultural heart of the country. Andong Overview Andong downtown https://youtube.com/shorts/s08qXXfmnXk?feature=share VIDEO: Our train chugs along through Gyeongsangbuk-do's farmland, on the way… Continue reading Andong and Hahoe Folk Village
Korean oysters; what makes me nostalgic? (Bloganuary)
It's now peak season for oysters in South Korea. I just had a passel of live ones delivered to me at the crack of dawn today. They were on ice outside my door, and I kept them there until I was ready to start shucking (it's below-zero weather these days, so outdoors is like a… Continue reading Korean oysters; what makes me nostalgic? (Bloganuary)
How tipping differs between South Korea and the U.S. (Bloganuary)
I'm going to veer a little off-course with the prompts I answer in my Bloganuary posts. One reason is the WP suggested prompts tend to elicit responses that read like diary entries, which I think can be boring. I don't always want to write about myself; I'd rather write about observations, so I'm going to say… Continue reading How tipping differs between South Korea and the U.S. (Bloganuary)
DIY perfume making + Hangeul Day
Today is Hangeul Day, a national holiday in Korea, which has given me a joyous three-day weekend to catch up on work, play, and cooking. Hangeul Day (한글날) is observed on October 9th each year, and commemorates the invention of the Korean alphabet in 1446. King Sejong the Great, who was the fourth monarch of the Joseon… Continue reading DIY perfume making + Hangeul Day
Early Spring bloom + craft update
Under the wire with my first post in a month, and the last and only post for March! While on vacation in January, I predicted I'd have a rough time of it in March, as I have an extraordinarily heavy load at work this semester. Not to worry - I find time to play whenever… Continue reading Early Spring bloom + craft update
Daegu café and yarn shop + weekly prompt: “Is there anything you feel too old to do anymore?”
I am deep into my winter break in South Korea, and between trips - just coming from one in Hanoi, and preparing for another in Tokyo next week. Last month I participated in the WP Bloganuary challenge, and had fun writing a blog post every other day or so. I probably won't be able to… Continue reading Daegu café and yarn shop + weekly prompt: “Is there anything you feel too old to do anymore?”
Bloganuary: “What’s your favorite meal to cook or eat?” + Vietnamese cooking
When it comes to food, I can't play favorites. I'm a very adventurous eater, and I'm not afraid of the exotic. Food is one way I learn about a culture and people when I travel, and connect with friends and family at home. I've been called a foodie, and I'd agree, except that it sounds… Continue reading Bloganuary: “What’s your favorite meal to cook or eat?” + Vietnamese cooking
Bloganuary: “How are you brave?”
Today's Bloganuary prompt is "How are you brave?" I like how the year is starting off with positive questions. I had to think about this one a bit. To the casual observer, my currently unconventional life (single, 50-something, childless, self-supporting woman in a foreign country) might seem "brave," risky, odd, exotic, or a number of… Continue reading Bloganuary: “How are you brave?”
New tasseled shawl; Autumn views of my neighborhood
Just checking in with some photos of my recent walks in my neighborhood, plus a new shawl. The folk village is one of my favorite local walks in autumn. Every year the rice crop fades from vivid green to a stunning gold hue before it's harvested, and it makes for a wonderful photo op. The… Continue reading New tasseled shawl; Autumn views of my neighborhood
The Frill Seeker 