Arirang
I tuned in to the BTS comeback concert out of curiosity. It was going to take place in the center […]
The Pope and the President
Twenty years ago, I had the unexpected opportunity to travel to North Korea with my father and a group of
My first AWP
I’d heard a couple of things about the Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference (better known as AWP) before
Artist in Everyday Life: Rochelle Youk
Rochelle Youk is a multidisciplinary artist (and a good friend) who works in a variety of media, from the expected (paper,
Immigrant Story
I’m so grateful to the Korean American Story’s Legacy Project for recording these beautiful videos of my parents. My dad
The Lost Photo
My grandfather, a Methodist pastor, left Pyongyang in the fall of 1950 to visit several churches he had established in
Journal, Uncategorized
Baseball joy in a pandemic year
This post first appeared on Medium. It’s September and I’m driving a vast stretch of Highway 80 with my husband
Big Sur Backpacking
I highly recommend spring backpacking in Big Sur. The hills are still green, wildflowers are plentiful, and it’s not too
Backpacking on Santa Cruz Island (Channel Islands)
Where: Santa Cruz Island, Channel IslandsWhen: July 4-7, 2019Who: Bora, Wes, Anna, Kate, Aaron, AngusNote: make camping reservations via Recreation.gov
This is it
This trip, costly both in time and in treasure, is now over. I’m grateful for rich time with my family