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The Bookends of my Life

Posted on May 31st, 2009 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

The Bookends of my Life Sitting is good, I like to sit. Here on the mountain, With lush green trees and plants. I am at Home, More so than my home. They are my friends,... More »

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What are your rules for life?

Posted on Apr 10th, 2009 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

i was thinkiing about this the other day while walking on the mountian around 10:30 at night.  The weather here in korea has changed and i have enjoyed the nights on the mountain.  there were ... More »

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Of what are you a connoisseur?

Posted on Oct 1st, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

I do not know that i am a connoisseur of anything, but since you ask ed and i feel like answering, i would say creative and artistic expression without training or skills.  Meaning, that i... More »

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Exposed

Posted on Sep 29th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

“So, what’s wrong?” “What do you mean?” “You asked me to come and meet you at nearly midnight and you look awful.”  He looks directly into her eyes intently, “So, what’s wrong?” She flinches and... More »

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Finding My Path

Posted on Sep 6th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

I have walked these streets of Cheonan for more than six weeks now.  Originally through only Young Am dong, since that is where there are so many stores and restaurants in my section of the... More »

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What is the most constant ritual in your life?

Posted on Aug 25th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Actually it is morning meditation.  I have been fortunate enough to be able to meditate daily for the past fifteen+ years.  It has grown and morphed over the years to include Reiki, Connecting with my... More »

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A Korean Restaurant

Posted on Aug 12th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

“Annyeong-haseyo” You will always hear this when you enter a Korean restaurant.  It is the greeting for Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening, and they mean it.  They will shout this out from the kitchen if they hear somebody... More »

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Rediscovering Latin American Soul in Seoul

Posted on Aug 10th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Discovering Latin American Soul in Seoul I spent part of my afternoon at Deoksugung Palace and the Korean National Museum of Art after escaping Itaewon and all the American tourists buying Puma or Nike sneakers,... More »

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Two Old Friends

Posted on Aug 8th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Earlier today while waiting for the Orange #3 line subway to downtown Seoul, I observed something that has stayed with me all day. A gentleman of at least sixty-five years of age was patiently, relaxing... More »

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Korean Cafeteria Food for Kids

Posted on Aug 1st, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

My first day at the elementary school I was about to become an English teacher for was quite overwhelming.  I arrived at my new room a little after midnight after leaving Newark, NJ, USA at... More »

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