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Korean Movie Watch List – THE MAN FROM NOWHERE

Korean Title: 아저씨 (which can mean “uncle” or “mister”) English Title: “The Man from Nowhere” Tommy Rating: 5-STARS Neo-Noir Action-Thriller Not a film to watch with your kids. Dark adult themes of abuse, exploitation, and violence. Strong violence. Watch on Netflix Watch on Amazon Despite what your friends might say, not every Korean movie is a cinematic gem. Given the time, money, and effort that goes into filmmaking, I prefer to focus on the highlights Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

GoodGood + ForePlay = an epic golf video

The GoodGood golf channel on YouTube has over 500 videos. Go and subscribe. They put out content regularly that is fun to watch and very well produced – with shot tracers, Google Maps, drone footage, and great editing. They now have their own apparel line, clubs, rangefinders, golf balls. They have collaborated with pros and influencers. They have put on golf tournaments televised with NBC. A group of young men having fun has turned into Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

Expression of Winter – Healing Music

When sounds are made with vibrating different lengths of strings, and put together in ratios and patterns do we get a glimpse of a higher universal order? Is music a medium to share our emotions and expressions? Or is it also something more? Do we all resonate with music on some fundamental level? Did you feel that? Something inside? MUSIC FOR HEALING Listening to music can contribute to overall well-being, which influences longevity. Research supports Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

ACE on a Par 4

During COVID, many got (back) into golf. GOOD GOOD as a YouTube channel rocketed above and beyond backyard trick shot videos with excellent videography and professional edits. One fresh aspect of their videos was the use of “tracers” so viewers could watch the balls fly through the air. While the group was talented, early on, there were some amazing shots caught on video. The group is known for their comradery and fun games (like their Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

GOING BLIND? Do Eye Vitamins Help?

My dad had Macular Degeneration which he described as a black spot in the middle of his field of vision. Just black. By moving around he still was able to drive, read, and live normally. But when there were indications of bleeding, he had to get shots (yes a needle injection into the eyeball!) and he definitely did not like those. The doctor strongly recommended AREDS2 PreserVision Eye Vitamins. Diabetes is a risk factor for Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

GIFTS FOR GOLF OUTINGS

As mentioned in my post “Playing Golf with Koreans” it is not unusual for friends to bring and share gifts, drinks, and snacks at a golf outing. Every child knows that getting gifts is wonderful. Nearly every culture recognizes giving gifts as an important aspect of developing and maintaining positive relationships. Let’s save the analysis and discussion of commercialism and capitalism for a different post. Go read about the five “love languages” if you instinctually Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

Playing Golf with Koreans

OKAY! You’ve been invited to play golf with some Koreans! Playing Golf with Koreans can involve particular customs and procedures, and I am here to help! This post outlines some common phenomenon one can expect to see on the golf course when playing with Koreans. There are also fabulous links to video clips from Luke Kwon, Taco, Sam, Tooms, and Harry – so be sure to click on those links! Playing golf in Korea is Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

Papa’s The Old Man and the Sea: A Tale Worth Reading Thrice

Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is a literary masterpiece that transcends time and cultural boundaries. The first time I read it, I was in high school, and I didn’t think it was a masterpiece. The plot and its protagonist, Santiago. At a surface level, the short 100-page novella tells the tale of an old Cuban fisherman who battles a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream. The old man is stubborn and his Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

SECRETS TO A PERFECT STEAK ON A GAS GRILL

When I was in high school I thought I was the KING of outdoor cookouts because I would mix Lipton’s Onion Soup Mix into ground beef, throw those thick patties on a gas grill, and WOW! Those juicy burgers were so flavorful they literally made my friends cry! I was so proud of my grilling, I actually put “BBQ” on my RESUME! True story. I was interviewing at a prestigious firm, and when asked about Read more…

By T-Nice, ago

The Four Loves

C.S. Lewis, in his book The Four Loves, explored the nature of love by categorizing it into four distinct types, drawing from both classical Greek terminology and Christian theology. His exploration was rooted in his understanding of human relationships and divine love. Storge (Affection) This is the most basic and widely diffused form of love. It is the affection found within families, often seen between parents and children or among close friends who share a Read more…

By T-Nice, ago