First snow of the season is falling tonight in Seoul. When I first went out to make my bar circuit, it was just spitting a little frozen precip, by the time I left Grand Ole Opry is was genuinely snowing. Interesting combination, beer and slick streets. I almost fell on my ass several times in the 6 block walk home. Of course, I was walking up and down hills with about a quarter inch of snow on them in street shoes. Only went down on my hands once though. Good thing I made it an early night or I might be lying unconcious in a dark alley right now…

That’s my story for tonight.

I just wanted to report that at 0730 it is 21 degrees F in Seoul. I’ve not been outside yet, but yesterday evening it was 39 and breezy, so it felt colder. I’ve heard rumors of snow, but the sky looks clear as of now. December, January, February. March will have some good days. April will be glorious. So there are things to look forward to. Actually, I don’t mind winter. It can be a pain in the ass, but it has its moments. I like winter best in front of the fireplace snuggled up with a kindred spirit. Alas, I have neither in Korea.

I didn’t go out and play last night, so nothing to report in that regard. Today is shopping day. I think I will go with a layered look.

I’m just plodding through a routine workweek here. Nothing happening with me worthy of note. I did learn some sad news. The mother of the Tak sisters (who run Sweet Caroline’s) died Tuesday morning. I called to express my condolences and Mi Soon told me she had visited her mom on Monday and as she was leaving her mother held her hand and asked her to stay awhile longer. Mi Soon told her she had to go home and clean house and do laundry. The next morning her sister called and said mom’s had a heart attack. She was dead when Mi Soon got to the hospital.

Well, life is full of sorrow and there are plenty of sad stories among the “night people” I tend to meet in my limited social life. But the Tak sisters have been very kind to me, and I feel more like their friend than a customer. I know this is going to be a difficult time and my heart goes out to them.