October 3rd! We used to celebrate this day and the 9th as two important historical celebrations
while we were growing up in Korea. I wonder how they mark theses days now.
The temperature was 56F with overcast here in Bloomington, Minnesota where I am.
Not scary yet. I wrapped around my neck with an old wool scarf and crossed the road
to the Normandale Lake to take a walk.
Almost reaching two months living here, I consider this move as my second immigrating move,
first from Korea in 1969, then this in 2019 from Ohio.
Looking back, the impact of the move from Korea was enormous without any exaggeration,
but somehow I accepted immigrating to US without reasoning too much.
We moved to make our young living better here under the vague promise of returning home
whenever we are ready. We believed we had choice. Besides, we were busy living.
We never thought we were poor or deprived or lesser. Unavailability of Korean food in Youngstown,
Ohio in 1969 couldn't be any issue in our robust spirit.
50 years later, we came here, Minneapolis, Minnesota where our two daughters and their families
made home and building their lives. We joined them here. No hesitation, no stumbling stones.
We immigrated to Minnesota from Ohio Life. Our second departure from our familiar world,
our 50 years of home, Ohio.
Whenever my husband wears his Buckeye jacket, which he often does, he is greeted with cheers
for Buckeyes and it makes him happy and proud.
Everybody says, once Buckeyes, forever Buckeyes!
Are we going to be Vikings someday?
Yesterday in Seoul, citizens filled the street making a peaceful demonstration against
the current government. People are afraid the country leans towards too far to left to return.
On the 28th of September we drove to Chicago for the celebration of our old friends,
the Berger's 50th anniversary/80th birthday and took the advantage of being in Chicago
and went to see the musical "Hamilton" at the CIBC Theatre.
Then, on the threshold of the October, 2019, I repeat, "Time Flies by!"!
So far the weather against which everyone makes warning to us is not much different
from what we've used to last 50 years in Ohio.
Cold or not, it comes as a package as any marriage.
So far, we find this neck of wood is lovely!
On coming Sunday, we will be standing on the road side
watching our 16 year old granddaughter running her first Minneapolis Marathon.
Strangely, having families around makes us feel like being back HOME!
The Buckeyes posed with our youngest grandson, 2015
"The Spoon and Cherry" at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Lake Normandale
Our family in Minneapolis with our guest Professor Inho Lee
Celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary with all our family at the Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky, 2017
2019.10.04 21:31
2019.10.04 23:16
Thank you, Dr. Hwang!
Hope you and Mrs. Hwang enjoy the beautiful Lake Superio
as well as N.Y. home and family as usual.
Have a bountiful Autumn!
2019.10.05 01:04
I just let you know that near-by Great Lake,where I have lived is
Lake Huron rather than Lake Superior! Sorry for the confusion. KJ
2019.10.05 01:42
아, 그렇군요! 이제부터는 분명히 기억할 수 있겠습니다. Thank you!
왜 Superior라고 착각했는지 모르겠습니다.
아마 competitive Saling에 열중하는 큰사위가 최근에
Lake Superior에서 시합을 했다는 이야기를 들어서인가 봅니다.
우리는 몇년전에 바다같이 드넓은 Lake Michigan을 Ferry를 타고 항해하여
Wisconsin으로 건너와서 미네아폴리스로 오는 코스를 택하기도 했습니다.
No more such a long drive anymore!
2019.10.05 08:35
Most people move south, and yet you moved north!
I guess home is where your family is.
My daughters are all over the world, and I don't know which way to go.
I will stick with my son in Chicago.
I watched Hamilton myself with my 16-year-old granddaughter.
But to be honest with you, I could not understand half of it.
I was happy though because my granddaughter seemed to enjoy it.
We are entering another world as we get older.
Good luck and happy rest of your life at a new home!
2019.10.05 10:21
Yes, we came north, knowing it’s rather bold and outrageous to common sense.
I guess we hate being ourselves away from our children
more than snow and icy weather.
We will travel to warmer places while we are able to do,
otherwise will stay put inside our home on fierce weather days.
We will be invincible!
I listened to the recorded music as well as fiction about Hamilton ahead.
I enjoyed the music and learned more about American forefathers’ story.
Thank you, Dr. Ro, for your comment.
2019.10.05 11:14
우리는 실향민입니다.
고향이 거기에 있다고 늘 생각해왔지만, 막상 가보면 맘속에 그리던 고향은 없어요.
그래서 지금은 여기저기 찾아다니면서 "고향을 만들어 사는거"지요.
승자님의 글을 읽으면서 그런 생각을 해 봅니다.
Hoping you find a happy home there...
2019.10.05 12:18
세월이 가면서 살아 온 시간보다는 남은 시간이 얼마 남지 않았다는 강박감이
무의식중에 우리의 판단력을 좌우함을 문득, 문득 느낍니다만
젊은 날에 꿈꾸던 이상향보다는 이제는 보다 현실적인 처세에 적응하려고 하지요.
내일 손녀딸 마라톤 구경을 가는데 큰딸이 따뜻하게 옷차림을 하라고
일러주면서 우리를 데리러 온다고 합니다.
어느새 이렇게 reversed role에 거부감없이 익숙해 갑니다.
올려주신 덕담, 감사합니다.
지난 생신일 등반은 어디로 가셨는지 궁금했습니다.
2019.12.29 09:35
오하이오에서 미네소타로 이사하셨군요.
아이들따라 가신것이라고 생각 합니다.
날씨보다는 식구가 더 중요 하지요.
헌데 저는 아이들이 댈라스-보스톤으로 나뉘어 있어
어느쪽으로 갈지 몰라서
날씨만보고 이곳 남가주 행을 한 것입니다.
일년에 한 두어 번씩은 아이들 보러 갑니다.
그래도 비행 시간이 5시간- 3시간이라 아직은 괜챦으나 더 나이 먹으면
어떨지 모르 겠습니다.
이 곳에서 일주일에 골프를 3번 치는데 우리 서울의대 동문 8명이
모여서 같이 칩니다.
이성호 선생이 대장 이지요.
가끔 조선생님 댁 이야기를 합니다.
새로 찾으신 고향 미네소타에서 즐겁고 건강하게
은퇴 생활 하시기를 기원 합니다.
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It is nice to hear from you from Minnesota after movement.
Again congratulation to your wise decision for later part of your lives!
When we get older,we must adjust and cope with new things all the times!
Minnesota Vikings are not perennial winner like your OSU, but they will
be good enough for their fans happy! Enjoy your Minnesotan lives! Both of you!
Thanks for your report! KJ