Happy Birthday, USCG
A little known fact about me — I’m an honorary member of the US Coast Guard Chief’s Mess. I proudly wore my anchor on my dress uniform…albeit hidden on the… Read more »
Category: History
Late to the Game
First off, I know the Korean name for a Hackberry – it’s a 팽나무 (paeng namu). And how do I know that? Because I’ve been hunting trees for at least… Read more »
Saturday 75: Lacebark Pine and the Lost Story
Last weekend, I discovered a rare tree on my ride to Kim Jong-hee’s home in Yesu — the Lacebark Pine. It’s a beautiful tree, with its light, silvery-white bark, and… Read more »
Saturday 70: A Bit of History
Yeah, it’s actually Sunday morning here. But I think I may finally be caught up from my two weeks in the States now, sleepwise. Sure, I woke up at 4… Read more »
Saturday 80: Ant Hill
We’re coming up again on that time — the anniversary of the start of the Korean War is in less than a week (72 years ago this week). I always… Read more »
Local History: The Drowning of Obi-ri
I remember in the ’80s, the adventure that could be had by those stationed at Osan Air Base by going east on single-lane country roads next to the river that… Read more »
Lest we Forget
In my company’s weekly newsletter I noticed the line saying, “Monday marks Memorial Day 2022 when we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military…. Read more »
Saturday 80: A Temple, a Climb, and an Admiral
I was at a loss this past week trying to figure out a ride. I didn’t want to get too carried away — just something a bit easier than last… Read more »
More Than a Feeling…
Yeah, it’s been far too long since I’ve posted a Boston song. A whole month. And I alluded to this one in a much earlier posting a year ago, but… Read more »
Never Like the Real Thing.
If you’ve read here over time, you’ll know that I always have a few books going at any given moment. I was quite excited to be reading Steinbeck again, but… Read more »