Sorry for the dearth of posting this weekend. I have been busy with both the interesting and mundane. I will update you all on my activities later tonight. Now, having completed doing the laundry (odd, my clothes used to magically appear washed and folded in my dresser drawers when I lived in the States), I am going to brave the cold and walk over to check out the commissary. Hopefully, I can snap a few pictures while I am out and about. It is sunny and relatively clear today (you can actually see the mountains that surround Seoul).

So before I go let me leave you with these words:

A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down, but it is not this day. This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you *stand, Men of the West!

Yes, you Tolkien fans will recognize the words of Aragorn. They seem particulary appropriate as we support the Iraqi people on the eve of their historic election. I found this post over a Mudville Gazette particularly moving. I think you will enjoy reading how the words of Tolkien still resonate as our brave soldiers stand tall in opposition to the forces of evil. (The Tolkien references are at the end of the post, but it is all good and I encourage you to read it.)

And while you are at it, frequent commenter (and daughter) Ashley pointed me to this blog, which is the newest addition to my blogroll. I do believe we are kindred spirits. Go have a look.

Back soon.