KONA Storybook Experiences of 2021

KONA, the Korean Organization of the Natural Approach, is a UNESCO-sponsored initiative to help underprivileged children to learn English through storybooks. Volunteers assist children in orphanages, at community children centers, at day-care centers, and at the KONA Storybook Center in normal times, and online during pandemic times.

Tale of the Mighty Four

“No matter its weight or size, he could lift any rock. For that, he was given the name ‘Rock.’”

Luxury Fruit Can Go Suck a Lemon

“Overpriced, overpackaged boxes of luxury fruit are nothing more than a shakedown and you should just say ‘no.’”

I’m Not a Grinch: Odd Songs for Those of Us Who Need a Little More (or Less?) Christmas Cheer

“You can only listen to the same three songs so many times before going crazy.

Becoming by Michelle Obama

It is worth stating that Michelle had big dreams and high ambitions of her own, as may be expected of a graduate of both Princeton and Harvard Law School.

A Home Unexpected

Gwangju is home. Your home. And it always will be a home in time where you really, truly, incandescently lived.

The Secrets of Jeju

Everyone on the peninsula is familiar with Jeju-do – Korea’s largest island but smallest province. But what far fewer people are aware of is the story of its founding or how great a place Jeju is to visit in the wintertime.

가족의 탄생: Family Ties

Written by Cole Clouse The phrase “Never judge a book by its cover” is an apt statement when talking about this movie. The poster I have seen for years is … Read More