the redhead hanging over the fence
I’m walking home from school and I see a white guy with red hair, smokin’ a cig and hangin’ his head over a residence wall, observing the construction activities in our alley. So, of course (shy gal that I am), I approach and say, “Hey, what’s goin’ on?”
~ and I hit a “jackpot”.
John is from Denver, has lived in Seoul for almost 20 years, is married to the daughter of my across-the-street neighbor. He came here in the military, taught for 10 years (was probably the first “whitey” on Ganghwa Island), now works for the US Government. We ended up talking for about an hour, about Colorado (Denver, Cripple Creek, Central City, etc), about how teaching in Korea has evolved in the past 15 years (not for the better, unfortunately), and how I can enhance my experiences here. Small world, isn’t it? He told me that he and his wife usually spend every other weekend on the Island, and to “holler” if I see them ~ I suspect I may.
Which reminds me ~ I haven’t seen the “English Speaking Store-guy” for several weeks (maybe he is a figment of my imagination?) I’ve made it a point to stop in to that store, but he’s never there – bummer.
In any case, I look forward to seeing the “English-speaking man” from the grocery store again. And hopefully running into John!
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Nancy
May 9th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I’m glad you made another English connection. Too bad about the guy from the grocery. The big news here is the Governor’s Fishing Opener – whoopee! I can’t tell you how excited I am about that – mostly because I’m not. Actually it’s nice to see our little town getting some positive publicity. Hope you and John can stay connected – sounds like it could help your sanity.