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Over Central America

I did not expect this, but I welcome it nevertheless. I am talking about my adventure in South America. For the next two weeks I will participate in a Teacher Training program sponsored by Pearson-Longman publishing that will take place in Peru. My journey to Peru was exhausting, but my destination is satisfying. I look…

Thomas Jefferson

“The most fortunate of us, in our journey through life, frequently meet with calamities and misfortunes which may greatly afflict us; and, to fortify our minds against the attacks of these calamities and misfortunes should be one of the principal studies and endeavors of our lives. The only method of doing this is to assume…

In Flight

I returned to Korea after spending three weeks with my family during my vacation. I did so in the hope of teaching at a summer camp. I did not see the contract before I flew back to Korea and upon first inspection it was not one that I wanted to sign. Now I am on…

Comfort Trumps Fashion (Thanks, Mom.)

A boy to his mother: “Thanks, mom.” I stood in the Foot Locker of the Westside Pavilion staring at a wall of shoes of which I wanted to buy a pair. With their designs and colors I was momentarily transfixed. It was only when a young boy uttered something that I was roused out of…

Mother Dear

For breakfast we made our way to M’Dear’s (Mother Dear’s). This quaint diner nestled in the heart of the city’s deserving, but underserved community of South Los Angeles offers patrons a break from the faux fix of Southern cuisine McDonald’s serves daily. Uniquely, instead of conventional buttermilk pancakes and waffles, M’Dear also serves up their…

Dope!

While back in America I went to Landmark Theaters in Westwood. I watched this urban adventure film that has been getting some buzz recently. I had no idea what I was in for, but the title alone caught my attention since ‘dope’ is one slang term I use regularly even though it probably dates me….

Hitsville – Las Vegas

July, 2015 Planet Hollywood Las Vegas is the venue where Jin Jin Reeves and her camp of accomplished musicians and singers perform nightly, Monday through Saturday, at 5:30pm. HitsVille the show is electric and showcases Reeves’ rendition of hits by legendary singers such as Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, and Diana Ross. Reeves’ impresses as she performs hits…

LAS 2 LAX

The title is misleading, but I did return to Los Angeles from Las Vegas. Misleading because I did not travel by plane, but by car. On the way I saw hot air balloons, and one of the most expensive gas signs in the city. There was also that sewer drain that purportedly sends water to…

America!

I returned to America to visit my family before I commit to the next two years in Korea. Sure I made it clear that I would not be returning home for a number of years, but my dad had to have his say. Dad was like “Akeem, your presence is requested in Zamunda.” So I’m…

2015 in Pictures

These are some of the most attractive images I captured in 2015.

Kung Fu Master Larry

It never gets old. This is my history. After looking up Kung Fu Master Larry on YouTube, I came across this link. A lot of people mentioned how much they loved/liked this movie. They really enjoyed this fight scene too. Then again someone did say it was the worst fight scene ever. Whatever! Thanks, Robert…

Back in Los Angeles

Tonight started with an impromptu Korean lesson at Haus Coffeehouse. It was great imparting knowledge gained from experiences in Korea to my eager to learn new friend, Zakiya. After meeting, we rendezvoused at the BCD Tofu House on Wilshire. I asked for the spiciest bowl of Soon Tofu (Sun-dubu-jjikae) which wasn’t as spicy as the…