Hilariously Bad Cover Letters and Resume Blurbs

Having lunch with the incomparable Van Walker today at the Solpine International Restaurant, the restaurant connected to the Woosong University Culinary School, and this topic came up right after the Fumblerules of Grammar. Van and I had a good laugh and… more »

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The European Christmas Market in Seoul: Too Odd to Be Truly Disappointing

Last week I went with My Bish (Abigail Flores) and her sister and her friends to the European Christmas Market. When you're and expat in a generally non-Christmassy country, you look for events and activities to provoke that holiday spirit and this looke… more »

Throwing Parties

Playing at Santa's with Phil Gaita

On August 6th I got to play with Phil Gaita at Santa Claus. Every first Saturday of the month, Santa's hosts an open mic. In the middle of it all, there is one showcase act that plays a 20~30 minute set; in August that was Phil and myself. I really enjoy… more »

Macchinetta Morning

I rarely use my macchinetta and I don't know why. Maybe it's the putting it together, taking it apart, cleaning, resetting the grinder--I don't think any of that should be a barrier but it appears like it is so because I love the coffee it makes but hard… more »