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Originally from LaSalle, Illinois I have been living and working in Asia since 1989. I teach English at Woosong University in Daejeon, South Korea and have also been a feature writer for the Korea Times. Currently, I am writing a novel about Korea.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The cinema: 1 of 7
Reeling through the 70s Fade in Celluloid heroes cleaning up the decade. Rogue cops, vigilante crusaders, strung out taxi drivers; Hey Travis, Are you talking to me? Some with a death wish others just plain dirty. Ain't that right Callahan? I know what you're thinking did he fire six shots or five? Blasting their way through... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Ways to avoid giving in to road rage: 17 of 107
In the 19-plus years that I have lived and worked in Korea I have seen numerous cases of road rage that have always bewildered and in some cases shocked me. Although it might seem different than the kind of physical reaction that often characterizes road rage incidents in the United States, in South Korea the road rage incid... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 17 of 94
Jeremy Aaron Joyous laughter in the morning Each time I call you and your mom, Reminds me of how blessed I am Ever since you've been born. My life is so much richer- You've seen to that. Although now the days and nights Are long, soon we'll be together again. Resplendent is the joy you've bestowed On my life and your mother'... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Dangers of blogging: 4 of 22
Be Careful What you Blog About A few years back, a 38-year-old Korean man was arrested for smoking pot in Amsterdam while he was there on a business trip. No, he wasn't arrested in Amsterdam, but he was under investigation in Korea for bragging about his Amsterdam good time on his personal blog. Why? Smoking marijuana may be... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Buddha: 2 of 11
Dharma Greatness The Great Buddha at Kamakura You sit there so quiet contemplative meditative and grand with that peaceful look upon your bronze face and heavy hands folded in your lap. Gazing straight ahead you've watched the seasons come and go from delicate Japanese springs of pink and white cherry blossoms to the vibrant... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Amazing foods of Asia: 3 of 13
Budae-chigae: Korea's original "Fusion Food" When it comes to Korean food, I love most of the delectable dishes, which make up your standard fare for Korean cuisine from the hearty vegetable and rice medley of Bibimbap to the tender and tasty strips of Kalbi (Korean-style spare ribs) that you grill at your table. However, th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Summer romance: 1 of 4
Living Next Door to Alice In the summer of 1971, before I went corn detasseling and before I had a run in with the law, two single women moved in next door. Alice was from Georgia, a real Georgia peach with fiery red hair and freckles; her roommate Betty was a platinum blonde and had kept the spirit of '67 that summer of lov... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Before PlayStation: The toys I grew up with: 36 of 136
Best Christmas Present Toys Ever! Next to Christmas, birthdays, summer vacation, Halloween and Thanksgiving, another day that kids looked forward to was either the day the Sears' Christmas or "wish" catalog came out or the day you got to meet Santa Claus to tell him what you wanted that year. In my case it was bothas soon as... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Great bands of the eighties: 9 of 34
Devo in Concert November 1982 It was a cold, wet November night back in 1982. The night I sat in the majestic Holiday Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana, waiting for Devo to take to the stage. Leave it to Devo to have a concert in a theatre where you would expect someone like Tom Jones or Neal Diamond to headline. M... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a friend: 8 of 28
Goodbye my childhood friend Bill Waite Jr. 1958-2008 I can't recall the last time I saw you. Maybe it was those first couple of years after I moved away from Cherry and came back during the summers to stay with my grandparents across the street from your house when we saw each other. Maybe we bumped into each other at your d... More..