Papa_Sparks 
Papa_Sparks last signed in Oct 30 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Mar 08, 2009.
Originally from LaSalle, Illinois I have been working and living in Asia since 1990. I have been an English teacher since 1988 and have done freelance writing in Korea for the Korea Times.
I am currently working on two books about Korea.
My wife Aon and two sons, Jeremy Aaron (he's the little fellow in the profile pic) and Bia live in Laos.
Gee, don't some people have bigger fish to fry or things to worry about?
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Or caps to screw back on? No, I’m not in a bad mood today, though this middle-aged female Korean shopper at Homeplus this afternoon who pushed me aside while I was about to pay for my meager groceries to have the clerk discount her purchase with a coupon she just happened
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I shook Kim Dae-jung's hand
by Papa_Sparks | in Culture & Society > Human Interest
The world lost a great leader and Nobel Laureate with the passing of Kim Dae-jung today.
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Korea's Coffee Culture: From
by Papa_Sparks | in Food & Drinks > Wine & Drinks
The evolution of Korea's modern coffee drinking culture
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Out of sight, out of mind?
by Papa_Sparks | in Culture & Society > General
Using a waste disposal system in Korea can cost you $800.00 in fines if caught.
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Corn Detasseling -- A Midwest Summer Rite of Passage
by Papa_Sparks | in Culture & Society > Human Interest
Corn detasseling in America's Midwest is a rite of passage for many teenagers
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Stealing a kiss? How about hypnotizing for one?
by Papa_Sparks | in Culture & Society > Human Interest
A modern-day Korean Svengali tries to hypnotize a woman for a kiss and gets into all kinds of trouble.
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Where's the (US) Beef?
by Papa_Sparks | in Culture & Society > Human Interest
Korean actress gets sued for knocking US beef
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Budae-chigae: Korea's original "fusion food"
by Papa_Sparks | in Food & Drinks > Soups & Stews
Budae-chigae, (pronounced boo-day chee-gay) is a stew that was first served during the 1950-53 Korean War
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Album Review: Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! – by Devo
by Papa_Sparks | in Art & Entertainment > Music
Beyond their radioactive garb and pseudo-devolved demeanor people would soon discover that Devo happened to be a rocking little band.
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Luang Prabang's Royal Palace Museum
by Papa_Sparks | in Travel > Asia
Known for its magnificent and charming Buddhist temples, French colonial architecture, and idyllic charm, Luang Prabang is also home to the Royal Palace Museum, also known as Haw Kham or the "golden hall" where Laos's Royal past, local history and heritage come alive.
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Hank on A Baci Ceremony for Jeremy Aaron on May 30, 2009
Papa Sparks, My name is Hank Sims and I'm a member of the Wahiawa Hongwanji Buddhist Mission....
RNDD on Traveling by Tuk-tuk in Laos on March 21, 2009
Very interesting!...
RNDD on Budae-chigae: Korea's original "fusion food" on March 21, 2009
It is very interesting!...
lizzie_elzingre on Luang Prabang's Royal Palace Museum on March 16, 2009
You must be an avid fan to be able to write in details. Congratulations. Please come read what...
MimiRiser on Totally Tubular on March 11, 2009
Charming piece! I'm enjoying all your articles very much. Thanks for sharing them. :-)...
for Exercise Tips: How to Walk away from Stress on March 17, 2009
Very nice write up. I enjoyed reading this essay a lot....
for DeYoung On Demand: Pacino/DeNiro Outshine Mundane Movie on March 14, 2009
Nice review. I am big fans of De Niro and Pacino. Looking forward to seeing this movie....
for Getting Your Articles Noticed - Writing a Simple Press Release on March 14, 2009
Great advice! I am always looking for ways to create more readership and also see what other writing...
for Helium Versus Triond: Which is Worth Your Time? on March 14, 2009
Great advice and a well-written article....
for “Heroic Medicine” on March 12, 2009
Nice write up and thank you so much for your kind comments on "Totally Tubular" -- I appreciate...
japan, architecture, devo, world war II, seoul, shopping, buddha park, korea, korean war, laos, luang prabang, buddhism, home, yongsan electronics market, asia, united states, Spam, south korea, southeast Asia, vientiane
