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“At the Gate of E‑Circle”

“Here, this is your new address, so don’t ever lose it! All right?” About two years ago, my husband repeatedly reminded me of the importance of those strange symbols, while I only half‑heartedly pretended to listen. Then he added, “When … Continue reading →

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“Discovering Our Talents”

At New York’s Penn Station, waves of people are always flowing through like the tide. In the midst of that rush, I noticed a man walking with a dog the size of a small calf. When I looked more closely, … Continue reading →

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“I’m Crazy!”

Last fall, my younger sister and her family immigrated from Korea. I spent quite some time wondering where and how to help her begin her new life. People often say that an immigrant’s first steps in America—and even the shape … Continue reading →

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“Animal Story”

It was about a year ago when I first met Yongsuni. Barely a year old at the time, he ran to me the moment he saw me—climbing up and down my arms in excitement and showering me with endless, unwanted … Continue reading →

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“Volunteer Service”

Among the many things deeply rooted in American life, one that I have always admired is volunteerism. Not only in hospitals, schools, and churches, but also in international events, national competitions, and even elections, the unified strength of volunteers forms … Continue reading →

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The First Step of the New Year

Well—yesterday and todayflow at the same unhurried pace.Time does not change its speedfor our sake.Yet in this house, after my wife has gone,everything stands where it always stood,and nothing is the same. I have left untouchedthe work she once tended,yet … Continue reading →

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“The Best Is Yet to Come”

There is a phrase that has given me courage whenever life has been most difficult. It is this: “The best is yet to come.” Throughout the past year, whenever I walked through fog‑like moments when tomorrow seemed completely hidden, I … Continue reading →

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“The Wings of Time”

After sending off Christmas—the day we had prepared for and awaited so long—and as we look back on the few remaining days of the year, I pause for a moment to catch my breath after months that felt breathlessly busy. … Continue reading →

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“Current Affairs Commentary II”

Hello everyone. The shopping season has returned. As the year draws to a close, it seems as if newspapers and every form of media have made a firm decision to make people buy something—anything. A full‑scale sales war is underway. … Continue reading →

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“Current Affairs Commentary”

What a remarkable world we live in. The more I think about it, the more it feels like a miracle. I sit at my desk, tap a few keys on my computer, send an email, and within seconds it reaches … Continue reading →

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