Saturday 75: Beautiful in Blue
I think there’s something to this “getting old” thing. For the second straight Saturday, I’m incredibly sore after a ride. But that never deters me. The payoff during the ride… Read more »
Author Archives: Robert Fraleigh
Music History: The Cars
I was never one much for pop music when I was in high school. Sure, I listened to some of it. But I can only think of a very few… Read more »
Ready or Not
I have a friend who posted a meme on his Facebook page in response to Israel and Hamas, the text of which went like this: “Am I the only one… Read more »
Sunday 43: Jo’am in the Fall
Twenty-some years ago, Micha and I used to go to this little fishing market on the coast. It sat on the shores of an inlet, and when the tide was… Read more »
To Market We Went
I’ve been to plenty of “farmer’s” markets.They’re all over the place. But I’ve not seen markets like they have here in Korea. We sometimes call them “5-day markets” because they… Read more »
The Real Reason why DoD Schools Succeed
The New York Times recently ran an article titled “Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.” Being tied to the Department of Defense, and having… Read more »
I Saw a Movie
I can’t remember the last movie I saw in a theater. It’s been a while. Micha and I used to go quite often too. I remember going twice in a… Read more »
Holiday Bonus
Today is one of the few days that a Korean holiday matches an American one. It’s Hangul-nal in Korea, where they celebrate the wonder of their written language. And of… Read more »
It’ll never get old…
Yesterday, I rode my bicycle through a place I call “Magic Valley.” I love the area, and can imagine the peacefulness I could experience just spending some time there –… Read more »
Saturday 78: Magic Valley
I’ve been there three times now, and I’ve loved it every time. So now the valley South of Janghowon gets the name, “Magic Valley.” It’s just too beautiful. The weather… Read more »