

Side affect of this blog
It's Judy (again.) When Pat suggested I watch a Kdrama I certainly never expected to be exposed to so many different things. I just...

Judy T
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Will this work in US Schools?
When you are being reprimanded or punished in Korean schools the teacher will send you into the hall and have you raise your hands above...

Judy T
Sep 21, 20241 min read


Rock Paper Scissors
Okay, I admit it. I understand the rules of this game and probably have played it a couple of times in my earlier years. But at no...

Judy T
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Names, names, names
Park Eun-bin from Extraordinary Attorney Woo I think Koreans have an interesting relationship with their names. As a remider, last...

Judy T
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Let's talk hospitals
Judy again. (I've accepted the idea that I have more useless observations and commentary than Pat has...) Kdramas feature hospitals in...

Judy T
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Bad Haircuts*
*not to be confused with bad hair days Park Seo-joon of Itaewon Class fame with a decent haircut. I recently finished Itaewon Class ...
Pat P
Sep 7, 20241 min read


Out of sight, out of mind
Pat here. Currently I’m in Minneapolis where I’m staying for two months. In preparation for this trip, I shipped my Korean spoons,...
Pat P
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Blue vs white
Another interesting article in the Korean Herald ; this one about what constitues a 'good job.' It seems that Korea has also fallen...

Judy T
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Pajama Party!
Judy here: What's your bedtime attire? Are you wearing scanty negligees? Or are you making do with your husband's t-shirts? Have you...

Judy T
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Kpop Primer
Not to slight Pat but I think I'm miles ahead of her in hipness.... after all I actually have a Korean Playlist and she does not. I...

Judy T
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Ultimate Sin?
Surprise, surprise Kdramas feature horrible sins.... that this Grandma doesn't think are so bad! Biggest case in point is the recent...

Judy T
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Pyeongsang
My friend in Korea had to help me with this post. Pat and I have noticed that in almost every Kdrama that features a home (not an...

Judy T
Aug 16, 20241 min read


The Ultimate Plea
Judy: One of the most striking things I see in Kdramas -that is unheard of in American life- is pleading or begging while on one's...

Judy T
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Ridiculously Absent
Okay, this is one of the few times I'll take exception with Kdramas. There are many shows that feature car accidents.... you know the...

Judy T
Aug 10, 20241 min read


Oh the things you can learn!
My Travel Advisor, posted something on Instagram that I had never heard of; Jeongwol Daeboreum events in Korea.... which is burning the...

Judy T
Aug 5, 20241 min read


XGames... Quilting Edition
Well, my life is nothing if not interesting. After recovering from Covid a few days ago I was back in my sewing room for some much needed...

Judy T
Aug 3, 20242 min read


Overflowing talent
Are Americans somehow deficient? I notice that almost all the Kdrama stars are not only actors but have other talents like singing or...

Judy T
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Skin in the game
Never in my life have I considered peeling an apple with a knife... or with a peeler for that matter! It's true, I just go ahead and eat...

Judy T
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Post Partum a la Korea Style
I recently welcomed grandchild #3 to the family (it's a Boy!) and wanted to point out a difference in the birthing process in the US...

Judy T
Jul 28, 20241 min read

