Had a very fine Thanksgiving day feast at Dolce Vita.  As is our tradition, we followed up with a nice little darts tourney.  Caught a cab on the way home and much to my surprise the cabbie began playing a miniature guitar (ukulele size, but with the deep rich tones of a full size guitar).  The tune was hauntingly familiar and then he began to sing the Neil Young classic “Heart of Gold”.

Being as how I’m a big Neil Young fan, and since it was so twilight zone-esque to hear a Korean taxi driver perform the tune live in the front seat, it seemed appropriate for me to sing along.  Oh yeah, I was pretty drunk as well.  It was a short ride home, but I tipped large and thanked him for the experience.  He said something about finding ways to enjoy your life whatever it is you may be doing and he went on his way.

I’d actually been a bit melancholy as I reflected on my last Thanksgiving in Korea.  So being reminded that real happiness is found within, not where you are, was a timely gift.

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