Saturday Musings

Posted on February 24, 2018 by vanbraman

This has been a long week so it was good to have a relaxing Saturday where I simply went through my Saturday routine.

My basic Saturday routine is usually yard work, library, shopping, checking my mail and perhaps some laundry. The shopping is usually in the same places, unless there is something special I need to find.

Isaiah Bulla, Isaiah the Prophet, Seal, Impression, OphelI did get a nice piece of mail today. The current issue of Biblical Archaeology Review was in my mailbox. I have been looking forward to it as it has an article on the newly discovered Isaiah bulla. See: A Bulla Day

Bullae, Juglet, Lachish, Hebrew StampsThe article also references two of the bullae shown here that were found at Lachish. See: Lachish at the Museum

Kiln High School, Brett Favre, Grandpa, Same SchoolI also found out today that my Grandpa went to the same high school as Brett Favre. Of course, he went to high school in Kiln, Mississippi decades before Brett. Also, the high school by the time Brett went there was a consolidated high school that included several districts but one of those was of course the Kiln district.

Target Hot Dog, Frankfurter, ketchup, mustard, relishMy routine was a bit messed up today as the snack bar at Target was closed and I didn’t get my Saturday hot dog. This is not the first time it has happened this year. Hopefully they get things worked out soon.

I did get books returned to the library and picked up some more. I will be back on Monday night for the Friends of the Library board meeting. It will be my first meeting as a member of the board.

back yard, mowing, yardwork, SaturdayI got my yard mowed and also checked out my sprinkler system. It is that time of year when I need to turn it back on. Luckily it is working well and no repairs or adjustments were needed.

Here you can see my newly mown back yard.

tree, bloom, white bloom, spring time, yard workHere you can see that spring is on the way. My trees are starting to blossom and leaves are starting to bud. It won’t be long and there will be leaves on the trees in my yard.

OK, I have mused enough. I need to get to sleep. I stayed up too late, or early, watching the USA Men win in Curling at the Olympics. What a great match!

Oops, I need to wait for the dryer to finish so I can put in the last load of laundry. I guess I won’t get to bed as soon as I want.

Steven

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Korean Fish Market

Posted on February 23, 2018 by vanbraman

While visiting hospitals all over South Korea back in January 2005 I spent a couple of days in Busan. The first morning there I wandered out from my hotel early in the morning and visited the fish market.

Busan, Famous Fish Market, South Korea, Olympic thoughtsThe sign said that it was the Famous Fish Market, so I just had to come and see. However, I didn’t buy 🙂

The Jagalchi Fish Market is the largest fish market in South Korea and is famous throughout the country. The fresh fish that many people will eat while in South Korea for the Olympics will possibly come through this market.

Busan, South Korea, Jagalchi, Fish MarketThe sellers in the market were mostly women. There were rows and rows of fish laid out and many different buildings where they were selling fish.

It is probably good that I do not have the ability to share the smells of the fish market. It smelled a bit fishy 🙂 However, the images themselves are bringing back the smells to me.

Fresh Fish, Jagalchi Fish market, Busan, Pusan, South KoreaHere is just one example of the many kinds of fish that are available.

Fishing Boat, Nampo Harbour, Busan, South KoreaThe men are all out on the fishing boats while the women sell the catch.

I am reading a novel that is partially set in Busan and it gives a description of the fish market. However, the setting is pre-WWII so it was much different at that time.

Korean Breakfeast, Fish Market, Busan, South KoreaHere a woman is having her breakfast while waiting for customers. You can see that she has quite a few dishes to select from. This is very typical of Korean cuisine. The small dishes are called banchan.

Dried Fish, Fish Market, Jagalchi Fish Market, Busan, South KoreaJust by the fresh fish market is the dried fish market. There are several streets full of shops that sell different types of dried fish and seafood. There is quite the selection.

I had a very interesting walk that morning and one that I well remember. If you are ever in Busan, South Korea this is one place that you do not want to miss.

Steven

 

 

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