Monthly Archives: August 2012

Jeff Stepp, master archivist and my someday biographer, unearthed this gem from deep in the annals of mikeindaegu:   “And speaking of supermarket price gouging, I’m reminded that I wasnearly sent into shock upon noticing that broccoli here, on sale,costs … Continue reading →

On our first morning in China, Mingyu shaved my head!  Most of the way.  Leaving a little Mohawk in the middle.  Interestingly, three years of ponytail action appear to have left a quirky part in down the middle.  I hope … Continue reading →

I spent the first half of yesterday waiting in vain at a bicycle shop for a new front fork I had ordered that was supposed to come in last Friday, but had been delayed until Tuesday, the day of my … Continue reading →

And we’re off! Hardly a few hours into the trip and Mingyu and I have already begun working on our begging prowess. We gave all our remaining Korean money to his parents at the port (in exchange for chocolate bars), … Continue reading →

I’m experiencing some blogging issues because apparently the “Great Firewall of China” blocks access to Blogspot, in addition to Facebook, Youtube and numerous other sites.  There’s a workaround that allows me to make posts by sending emails to myself, but … Continue reading →

I’ve heard that it’s not so easy to use Facebook in China.중국에서 페북을 쓰는 것이 어렵다고 들었습니다. So if you’d like to follow my exploits, check this very blog.나의 공훈들을 따르려면, 이 블로그에 자주 방문하시는 것이 좋을 겁니다. There are … Continue reading →

For some reason today I feel like I’m eleven and in Greenfield.  Maybe it’s the way the wind is blowing at me no matter which direction I go in. Or the way the sun is beating down relentlessly but I’m … Continue reading →