April is flower month in Korea, and we all have our favorites that we wait for, be they cherry blossoms, magnolias, or azaleas. Mine happen to be lilacs, an ephemeral beauty whose fragrance I love so much, I've made it a tradition to keep a sturdy pair of scissors in my bag from April 1st… Continue reading Lilacs at home with me
Tag: spring
Part 2: Spring blossoming on campus w/video
I couldn’t resist sharing a few more photos and video of the height of Spring. The lilacs are out now, too, so that means I’d better hurry and get my yearly bunch before they’re gone. Video shows the petals dropping and giving the landscape its soft-focus appearance. I heard the call of pheasants today, too,… Continue reading Part 2: Spring blossoming on campus w/video
Cherry blossom season
As promised, a few photos on my walk to work today. I never tire of taking photos of Korea in spring or fall. Cherry and forsythia Shy violets are out, too. Duck pond Folk village I think cherry blossom photography is a national pastime here. Despite the pandemic’s curtailed campus life, this week’s bloom has… Continue reading Cherry blossom season
New WIP update and Spring walk photos
March isn't yet over, but we have some high Spring weather happening here. In fact, the cherry blossoms are already in bloom two weeks early. I will get outside tomorrow and take you some shots before they've all disappeared for this year. Meanwhile, here are a few pictures I took in the meadow at the… Continue reading New WIP update and Spring walk photos
Happy Nowruz and cookies recipe
I am not Iranian but have dear friends from Iran who got me started celebrating the Spring equinox holiday known as "Nowruz" or "New Day" translated from Persian. My contact with the culture includes a love for the food, and I've learned to cook several dishes from the wonderful Iranian cuisine over the years, and… Continue reading Happy Nowruz and cookies recipe
Early Spring on YU campus, with video
Just a quick check-in to share what this early Spring bloom has been up to this week. You can see magnolias are out, and we even have some cherry blossoms starting to appear, which are two weeks early! The temperatures have been in the high teens (about 60 Fahrenheit) which is warm. I work alternately… Continue reading Early Spring on YU campus, with video
On the verge of Spring in Korea; WIP updates
This was my last week before starting a brand new semester at the uni. It has been a really mild week weather-wise; in fact this winter in general was one of the warmest since I've been living in Gyeongsan. I imagine we'll have another "early" cherry blossom show this year, although early might now be… Continue reading On the verge of Spring in Korea; WIP updates
Crafty updates and knitted film memorabilia
This will be a short potpourri of updates. I'm nearing the end of the Spice Market mandala pattern, and still enjoying the journey. I'm now on Part 8, which introduces an interesting Swiss-cheese like pattern composed of single crochets and chains. Slow and steady progress has thankfully resulted in not too many mistakes: PHOTOS: Spice… Continue reading Crafty updates and knitted film memorabilia
Round-up of last week: WIPs, mugwort, and lilacs, and what’s to come
I've let a whole week and more pass since my last post, which I'm sorry for - there really is no excuse except that I've been distracted. We are still in a semi-lock-down in Korea, including my current online teaching for the university. There is every expectation that I'll continue to teach online until the… Continue reading Round-up of last week: WIPs, mugwort, and lilacs, and what’s to come
Gyeongsan forest walk, and crafty bits
Gorgeous weather kept my dog and me out an extra long time on today's afternoon walk in our neighborhood forest. I'll share a few photos here that only need a little explanation. The small pond above is one of two I'm aware of in the forest behind the university where I work. There are many… Continue reading Gyeongsan forest walk, and crafty bits
