Ok, back with the YOTW feature after a brief hiatus. It’s going to be tough to top this video of some fine Korean models over at ROKdrop. Well, I can’t top it, but let me introduce Ms. Yoon Sun Hee, a popular “racing” model…
Hot cars and fast women, what’s not to like?
She could be the girl next door. Nah, I’ve actually seen the girl who lives next door….
See guys, she’s got an umbrella. No need to wear a raincoat… Yeah, that was bad. Very bad…
Man, this is the kind of straight talk from a politician I could really get used to.
Spin like this is a “news” story makes you wonder.
Bottom line, more than 7 in 10 Americans do not see the Tea Party as racist. But that’s not a story, is it?
I haven’t seen the HBO series yet, but these photos are pretty awesome…
And all I can say to the person who reported this incident is “ashes and scorn and vomit on you!”
Ah, Springtime in Korea! Really the best of the famed 4 seasons of Korea. Perhaps this year feels all the sweeter with the knowledge that this is my last spring here. Bittersweet is probably more accurate.
Anyway, these pics were taken outside my office. Literally. Not the best possible location for photography, but it will suffice. Actually, the blossoms will probably peak in a couple of days, so these shots are a bit premature.
Magnolia flowers starting to open…
A cherry tree with the Korean War Memorial building in the background…
A Yongsan Garrison street scene…
During the occupation, this was a Japanese military base. Rumor has it they planted these cherry trees. I don’t know if that is true or not and I guess it doesn’t matter either.
They sure are purdy though, don’t ya think?
This week our yoja has a Gamecock connection, tenuous though it may be. More on that later.
Allow me to present Korean model Hwang Mi Hee for your consideration.
You usually see her at motor shows, but this horsepower ain’t bad either…
And I’ve got a little YouTube action going if you want to see more of Ms. Hwang.
So, the Gamecock connection I mentioned comes from this fansite, which had the photo of Ms Hwang above.
And this, which is pretty funny:
It is no secret that I am planning to move to the Philippines after I retire later this year. My reasons are varied and numerous, but I do appreciate and have a comfort level with a predominately Christian, English speaking population. Pretty much the only place you’ll find like that in Asia.
I recall my first visit to Cebu back in 2008 coincided with Easter week celebrations. I was somewhat surprised to discover that Maundy Thursday (which I had never even heard of) was a national holiday, akin to Christmas in the USA. Everything was basically closed up tight and I was left to spend a pretty boring day in my hotel room.
Of course, Maundy Thursday is just a warm up for the Good Friday festivities. Well, if you can call being crucified festive. No kidding, I’m talking being nailed to the cross here folks.
The Daily Mail from the UK has a fascinating article (from which I borrowed these photos) about the amazing demonstration of faith by the devoutly Catholic Filipino people.
During my Cebu visit I did not witness anyone being crucified (nor do I think I’d want to) but I did see a huge procession being led by someone like this:
You know, I’m not Catholic or even particularly religious, but I obviously respect the faith of others. And to be honest, people who live their faith I think are most worthy of honor. Still, demonstrations of faith by reenacting the suffering of Jesus Christ are pretty impressive don’t you think?
Certainly preferable to the suicide rituals of those whacked out followers of the pedophile Mohammad. Just sayin’.
Another week, another yoja. This week I am pleased to present Korea’s sweetheart, Lee Jee Yuen.
Ain’t she sweet?
Well anyway, according to this scientist, climate change can’t be appropriately addressed until we get rid of the stupid people and demoncracy. Man, I couldn’t make up stuff like this if I tried!
Humans are too stupid to prevent climate change from radically impacting on our lives over the coming decades. This is the stark conclusion of James Lovelock, the globally respected environmental thinker and independent scientist who developed the Gaia theory.
It follows a tumultuous few months in which public opinion on efforts to tackle climate change has been undermined by events such as the climate scientists’ emails leaked from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the failure of the Copenhagen climate summit.
“I don’t think we’re yet evolved to the point where we’re clever enough to handle a complex a situation as climate change,” said Lovelock in his first in-depth interview since the theft of the UEA emails last November. “The inertia of humans is so huge that you can’t really do anything meaningful.”
One of the main obstructions to meaningful action is “modern democracy”, he added. “Even the best democracies agree that when a major war approaches, democracy must be put on hold for the time being. I have a feeling that climate change may be an issue as severe as a war. It may be necessary to put democracy on hold for a while.”
….because there’s something in the air.
Change we can believe in. Let’s hope so.
Maybe it’s all a dream…er, nightmare.
from a Tara Murphy Facebook post
You guys are going to have to help me out. I found this image at Crunchyroll.com where there is a poll of “Top 5 Korean female celebs”. I liked this image enough to make her our Yoja of the Week, but damned if I can find her name.
I’m I sucker for the knee socks/short skirt look, that’s for sure.
UPDATE: Thanks to reader Jenn, our mystery Yoja has been identified as Lee Da Hae, the star of “My Girl” and “Hello Miss.”. This is actually somewhat of a relief, because when I noticed her rather large “Adam’s apple” I was afraid I may have inadvertently posted a “ladyboy” photo…
That’s my dad and his friend Mac out somewhere in the Southern California desert, mostly likely looking for gold. Growing up we were often taken along on these expeditions. I’ve always loved the openness and solitude that comes with being out in the middle of nowhere. It’s hard to top the Mojave for that experience.
I really dig the Coleman stove, but it’s placement at the campsite seems a little haphazard.
Actually, no Spanish airport is included on this list of the world’s 18 strangest airports. There is Gibraltar, but to Spain’s chagrin, that’s UK territory. The only airport on the list I’ve actually visited is Denver.
Not on the list is Washington’s Reagan National Airport which is the hairiest place I’ve landed–lots of twists and turns on the way in and a relatively short runway. But there is a little park on the bike path where you can experience watching a landing almost like this. But for a freakout scary landing it would be hard to top this. Unless you were landing here.
Yikes!
Althouse links to this story about the above drawing depicting Jesus smoking and drinking beer that appeared in a handwriting textbook in India.
Although I agree the picture has no place in a schoolchild’s textbook, I don’t find it otherwise offensive. Truth be told, joining the Savior for a smoke and brew should I pass through the Pearly Gates (unlikely as that may be) sounds like my idea of heaven.
If the depiction offends you as a Christian may I suggest turning the other cheek. Lord knows (heh) I ain’t above posting unflattering images of Muhammad.
Have a beer with JC or a blast with the pedophile. You choose.
UPDATE: This just in–Elton John says Jesus was gay. Yeah, right. And Mary was a virgin…
for Evangeline–
The woman was old and ragged and gray
And bent with the chill of the Winter’s day.
The street was wet with a recent snow
And the woman’s feet were aged and slow.
She stood at the crossing and waited long,
Alone, uncared for, amid the throng
Of human beings who passed her by
Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye.
Down the street with laughter and shout,
Glad in the freedom of ‘school let out,”
Came the boys like a flock of sheep,
Hailing the snow piled white and deep.
Past the woman so old and gray
Hastened the children on their way.
Nor offered a helping hand to her-
So meek, so tired, afraid to stir
Lest the carriage wheels or the horses’ feet
Should crowd her down in the slippery street.
At last came one of the merry troop,
The gayest laddie of all the group;
He paused beside her and whispered low,
‘I’ll help you cross, if you wish to go.”
Her aged hand on his strong young arm
She placed, and so, without hurt or harm,
He guided the trembling feet along,
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Then back again to his friends he went,
His young heart happy and well content.
‘She’s somebody’s mother, boys, you know,
For all she’s aged and poor and slow,
‘And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
To help my mother, you understand,
‘If ever she’s poor and old and gray,
When her own dear boy is far away.’
And “somebody’s mother” bowed low her head
In her home that night, and the prayer she said
Was, ‘God be kind to the noble boy,
Who is somebody’s son, and pride and joy!”
…Mary Dow Brine
