Terry
Terry thought the boy was a little strange. He just stood there and stared at a spot in the corner of the café. He was there when Terry arrived for… Read more »
Author Archives: Robert Fraleigh
The Wonju Monster
Of course I’m tired. We really put in the work today — three monstrous climbs and a lot of time on the road. Always an adventure, but I’m worn out…. Read more »
A bit of thoughtfulness…
Of one thing we must be certain. Those who are to depend upon democracy as their system of government must be an educated and moral people. Not “moral” in the… Read more »
A Music-Break Reminder: “Yes”
The group “Yes” put out some incredibly interesting music, especially in the 70s. If you haven’t listened to some of their stuff, I recommend it. This particular song popped into… Read more »
My new cover photo
A favorite that I took on today’s ride. Autumn in Korea – my favorite time of year here.
The Uplifting Nature of Birds
I saw a pair of Eurasian Hoopoe on the way home from work the other day. They must be passing through to their winter range. I’d seen one a couple… Read more »
It’s been a while…
Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we’re about to see what a leader looks like. He may not be a tremendous leader, but he’s going to make the current president look… Read more »
Another New Discovery: Jonathan Raban
I’m still muddling my way through Zinsser’s masterpiece, On Writing Well, and it continues to be the wonderful book it has been since the beginning. To it I owe, just… Read more »
The Missing Piece
My friend Benny doesn’t seem to understand things. I’ll listen to him talk, and I know when he’s going off the tracks. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes his derailment is a… Read more »
Today’s Ride: Broken Spoke
Today was kind of hazy — not nearly as beautiful as it has been lately. Maybe the autumn blue is over. I hope not. About 20 miles in as I… Read more »