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Some rituals can jerk tears some don't yet get imposed on us by those that believe we should respect their man-god but not be healthy (lusty) about it ... in some traditions the feminine you's clump up for the occasions ...

A great ramming myth ... just for the Canon value ... some tamping expected ... then it blows with a flash and much blue air! Ever been in a delivery room and listened to the forbidden tongues? Imagine the delivery time and what brings such words on ... that crackie sensation? The words were delivered brusly ... high bruse ... :whistle:

Is it over yet? No with that deivery the trouble just begun ... that flaming little prodigal ... there'll be the devil to paene ... paene (almost) like will you ever get close to the point of temptation again? Like the winds double thoughts ... sapiens deus?

Not a better tale to tell of sapers ...
 
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Jae said:
Just came from an interesting experience - a funeral in Korea. When we got to the church, we had to take off our shoes. Many people were dressed in black - and many of the deceased's male family members also wore white arm bands on one side. One of the first things we did when we arrived was to go into a midsized room where there was a picture of the deceased on the front wall. We each picked up a white flower that was on a table near the front and moved it to be closer to the picture. We then left and went to a food service area, but didn't eat. When there were enough people gathered there, we moved back into the midsized room for a service (there was more than one). Sitting on the floor, we joined in praying and singing (or, at least, most did. I prayed independently and quietly hummed the songs). There was also, I guess, a eulogy. After the service, we went back to the food area where we enjoyed pork, fish, rice, kimchi, other side dishes and beverages.
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Very interesting to hear about this jae - thanks for sharing. Customs differ so much around the world. Is there a dominant religion in South Korea?
 
Carolla said:
Very interesting to hear about this jae - thanks for sharing. Customs differ so much around the world. Is there a dominant religion in South Korea?
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Thank you Carolla. It was an interesting event to be at for Yobo and I - for both of us it was our first time at a Korean funeral.

The dominant religion here seems to be protestantism followed fairly closely by Buddhism. Source: http://www.korea.net/AboutKorea/Korean-Life/Religion
 
At 9:04 p.m., Christmas Eve is certainly upon us. I'm on a bus from Seosan to Suwon to be with Yobo. Feeling happy.
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Carolla said:
I was thinking of you jae as I read this article in the Toronto Star a couple of days ago - seems South Korea has some pretty interesting Christmas customs!

In South Korea, motels, condoms and the pill are in high demand for Christmas | The Star
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Thank you for the article Carolla. A few thoughts/observations - based on my 11 years living with Yobo and our youngest son plus my two months actually being in South Korea...

...Christmas is more celebrated in Seoul than it is in Korea's smaller cities. This is partially due to Seoul's having a more multicultural population.

...Christmas is celebrated by Christians of all ages as a religious event.

...Christmas is popular with children, many of whom celebrate it as a secular time of fun and Santa.

...Christmas is celebrated by young adults as love/sex thing. This explains the jump in the sales of condoms, lingerie and other things. - My oldest son owns three flower stores. They're located in areas of Suwon that are very popular with young adults. His stores see a real jump in sales during the Christmas season. They go gangbusters.
 
Pinga said:
Travel well, Jae.

The church photos were lovely.
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Thank you Pinga. This past Sunday I also popped in to see the main worship space. It's something to see and quite large. There are about 10,000 members of the church.
 
Jae said:
Thank you for the article Carolla. A few thoughts/observations - based on my 11 years living with Yobo and our youngest son plus my two months actually being in South Korea...

...Christmas is more celebrated in Seoul than it is in Korea's smaller cities. This is partially due to Seoul's having a more multicultural population.

...Christmas is celebrated by Christians of all ages as a religious event.

...Christmas is popular with children, many of whom celebrate it as a secular time of fun and Santa.

...Christmas is celebrated by young adults as love/sex thing. This explains the jump in the sales of condoms, lingerie and other things. - My oldest son owns three flower stores. They're located in areas of Suwon that are very popular with young adults. His stores see a real jump in sales during the Christmas season. They go gangbusters.
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Dandi Lyons of the blossoming domestic variety? Chris Anthe Mums w/o the condiments ...
 
Jae said:
Thank you Pinga. This past Sunday I also popped in to see the main worship space. It's something to see and quite large. There are about 10,000 members of the church.
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A church that can hide individuals in the populace ... is that popular compared to intimate sects? Assists the great void ... forgetting and absence ... and then after does it all return in a quantum flash ... perhaps a mental function of sol ... a Plexus ... penetrating word with explanation? One has to get into the adepts ... sometimes labelled aesthetics ...

Black Pearls ... considering the unseen attributes ... contemptible, or contemplate Able?
 
One thing that we discuss in class from time to time is food and eating. It really surprises me how many of the students have not once in their lives eaten a taco. So, I'm thinking of putting on a taco party for them... if I can find the ingredients...
 
Pinga said:
Great idea, Jae.
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Thank you Pinga. I'm reasonably sure that the principal would be agreeable to it too. The real challenge is finding the ingredients. I've seen beef at the local market but no ground beef. They have cheese but I've seen no tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, seasoning nor shells. Hmm...
 
Jae said:
Thank you Pinga. I'm reasonably sure that the principal would be agreeable to it too. The real challenge is finding the ingredients. I've seen beef at the local market but no ground beef. They have cheese but I've seen no tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, seasoning nor shells. Hmm...
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Shanghai has stores that cater to ex-pats (e.g. the French department store Carrefour near my in-laws has a section geared to them with European and North American goods). Maybe see if there's a store like that around.

Not having ground beef doesn't surprise me. Ground pork seems to be the usual in Asian cultures, certainly in Chinese. Maybe find a butcher who can grind some for you.
 
Yes, finding the pre-made taco shells might be a challenge. On-line shopping? They are pretty fragile tho. One can make them at home, but it's probably more labour intensive than you would favour.
 
Carolla said:
Yes, finding the pre-made taco shells might be a challenge. On-line shopping? They are pretty fragile tho. One can make them at home, but it's probably more labour intensive than you would favour.
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He might be able to do soft tacos but it would depend on whether he could find proper tortillas. Spring roll wraps wouldn't really cut it.
 
Carolla said:
Yes, finding the pre-made taco shells might be a challenge. On-line shopping? They are pretty fragile tho. One can make them at home, but it's probably more labour intensive than you would favour.
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Also, I don't think it's possible to make them at home without an oven.

Buying them online is a good idea, though, thanks.
 
I’ve made tacos with all kinds of ground meat, once you add spices it’s not that noticeable, I still prefer beef but wouldn’t say no to other options.
 
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