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Friday Night at Danyang Valley

Posted on Jun 8th, 2009 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Friday Night at Danyang Valley My tent is pitched between two retaining walls and next to a rock to sit on. It is a full moon on this Friday night with a hint of clouds... More »

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A Local Korean Hospital

Posted on Nov 4th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

It was a Saturday afternoon, the weather in Korea is definitely cooling but it was bright and sunny.  I hated it.  I felt miserable and wanted to go out and play.  I have feet, a... More »

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Sirens

Posted on Oct 24th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

I am baffled, completely. I have been here in Cheonan, South Korea for three and half months and I have only heard three sirens during that period.  I live about three hundred yards from the... More »

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Which foreign country or culture do you feel most drawn toward?

Posted on Oct 18th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

At the minute, south korea, since i am here for one year teaching english and feel so at home. Simplicity, respect, honor, values, technology, food, people, community and bowing.  i could live forever just for... More »

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My New Korean Bike!

Posted on Oct 15th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

A silver frame with some cerulean blue mixed in.  The seat is grey and the rack on the back is sliver with grey fenders underneath front and back.  It is Korean made and new.  It... More »

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What inspires you most about the world?

Posted on Oct 13th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Eyes.  Eyes are where I see hope and inspiration.  Words often feel like a bridge but not the actual thing itself.  Eyes tell the true story for me. Lately i have had the opportunity to... More »

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Boobs, butts, bellies and thighs

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

The first time I walked through Ssang-yongdong on that Tuesday night while it was still light out, I was struck by the amount of thigh on display in conservative Korea.  High-heeled silver sandals with straps... More »

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Bread and Walking

Posted on Sep 19th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

10:45p.m.  I promised myself I would go for a walk tonight.  I have not done so since I returned from Busan on Tuesday night, it is now Friday.  I motivate myself through putting a practical... More »

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How do you know?

Posted on Sep 18th, 2008 by michaelsits : in spite of myself michaelsits

Before I came to Korea, some of my friends were intent on me “finding a good one to take home with me”.  As offensive as this is to me and the women of Korea as... More »

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Immigration Man

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

Standing online amongst nearly one hundred people, mostly Korean but many from other nations squeezing between the writing tables and the three desks of the immigration officers I started hearing David Crosby and Graham Nash... More »

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