North Korea hasn’t been in the news much, so I thought it was time I updated people on my trip to Pyongyang in October. It was an interesting time to visit. The Worker’s Party was holding a major conference in …
Lois Tilton at Locus gave Hokkaido Green a nice review. There is a low-key deadpan humor here that makes this one charming and keeps a heartwarming story from falling into sentimentality. Almost a fairy tale. –RECOMMENDED http://www.locusmag.com/Reviews/2010/11/lois-tilton-reviews-short-fiction-late-november/#sh201011
Some amusing Engrish I discovered when I was in Japan. From a confectionery company’s advertising: I am in the mood to enjoy deliciousness. Smiles overfrow on the dining table. All kinds of tastes are loaded. Today we’ll serve special deliciousness …