Category Archives: childhood
The blue jays that visit me every summer
Blue jays hold a special place in my heart. Such colorful birds aren’t so common in S. Korea, so the first time i saw them in Virginia, i was captivated by their beauty. They’re what got me into bird watching. … Continue reading
questions on the loo, issue #6: Is it ethical to have children?
Coincidentally, on the day i wrote about birthdays, Peter Singer wrote about giving birth to new generations on the NYT’s new online column on philosophy, The Stone. Ever since reading it, i’ve been thinking about the issues raised, but even … Continue reading
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Friendship
I think the happiest i was between elementary school and college was in 9th grade, when for the first time, i had a close-knit group of friends. Before then, i had gone from best friend to best friend, once valued … Continue reading
Seeing faces, reading faces
When i was a kid, i used to point at random cars and go, “That one looks sad! That one looks like a racoon! That one’s got doe eyes!” I was referring to the “faces” of the cars, with the … Continue reading
Filed under childhood, design, perception
My fascination with toilets
I’ve always had a fascination with toilets. I took art classes throughout my childhood, and i remember one of my first sculptures being that of a toilet. You know, the typical modern-day kind, with the toilet bowl that sits on … Continue reading
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