Jeffrey Miller
Originally from LaSalle, Illinois I have been living and working in Asia since 1989.
I have also written for the Korea Times, writing about history, culture, and travel.
Recently my wife On and I were blessed with the birth of our son, Jeremy Aaron.
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I have also written for the Korea Times, writing about history, culture, and travel.
Recently my wife On and I were blessed with the birth of our son, Jeremy Aaron.
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BA English Eureka College; MA English Western Illinois UniversityMotto
The unexamined life is not worth livingAffiliations
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When I Look at YouA poem for my son Jeremy Aaron -
Excuse Me, is There Rat in This Cheeseburger?Once a hangout for American GI's and sailors alike, Texas Street was a surreal mixture of the wild American West and the tough saltiness of a port city. -
Hanging out to dryOrange robes drying on bamboo -
Bundle up your saffron robeTrying to keep warm on a chilly morning at a temple in Laos -
A Watched Pot Does BoilA young monk cooking at Wat Mai, in Luang Prabang, Laos. -
MorningAC's Poetry Challenge of the day: a Cinquain. -
Oranges, oranges, and more orangesOranges for sale -
The Path to Enlightenment?Two young monks surfing the net in Luang Prabang -
A Poem for Jeremy AaronAC's Poetry Challenge of the Day: An Acrostic Poem
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Monsters of the MidwayBear down, Chicago Bears!
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Bamboo MistA poem about bamboo and rain
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Who says a watched pot never boils?One cold February morning in Luang Prabang, Laos a young monk boils water for some noodles. -
Rocket's Red GlareA poem about North Korea's rocket launch on April 5, 2009
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Whipped it GoodThose fun-loving lads from Akron, Ohio
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December 8, 1980The night the music died
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North Korea Accuses Seoul of Poisoning Soccer Players Before MatchIn one of the more bizarre stories to break this past weekend in South Korea had nothing to do with North Korea's launching of a missile, but instead was the story about food poisoning. -
Panama RedHey! Who torched that joint?
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In My Arms: For Jeremy AaronFor my son Jeremy Aaron, my Raison d'Etre
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Closure and a Peace of Mind for an 86-year-old Alzheimer's SuffererHow my blog helped a family lay to the rest the ghosts of a Korean War battle and the loss of a loved one over 58 years ago.
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Memorial DayDecoration Day, that's what my Grandma and Grandpa Miller called Memorial Day back when the holiday was celebrated on May 30 and not the last Monday in May.
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I Climbed a Mountain for Buddha -- Part 2What I remember most about arriving in Kyongju, ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom was that I had a pretty good buzz going and that I was hungry.
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I Climbed a Mountain for Buddha -- Part 1A road trip down the Korean peninsula to the historical city of Kyongju, once the capital of the Silla Kingdom.
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Welcome to Korea: Don't Get Your Panties in a TwistGood to go with new "panties" and a little diligence.
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Welcome to KoreaOne night in Korea, a long, long time ago.
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Welcome to Korea: Lost Luggage, Digestive Crackers and David LettermanHow did you end up in Korea? I turned left at Japan.
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A Random Act of KindnessTaking the subway one cold morning in Seoul
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Pusan, I Hear You Calling MeA road trip to Pusan
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Scene from the Ramayana inside Wat Phra Kaeo -- Bangkok, ThailandOne of the murals depicting the Ramayana found inside Wat Phra Kaeo.
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The Illustrated ManA participant and tattoo artist at Jimmy Wong's Tattoo Convention in Bangkok, Thailand
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Buddha in the Banyan TreeA poem about a Buddha statue at Wat Mahatat in Ayuthaya, Thailand.
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Dharma GreatnessA poem about The Great Buddha at Kamakura.
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Are You a Stooge?My first night of Air Force Basic Training.
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That Dam, Vientiane's Black Stupa -- All that Glitters Doesn't Have to Be GoldStanding guard over the town's center on Chantha Khoumane Road the imposing and mysterious That Dam (pronounced tawt dahm) is one of Vientiane's more noticeable landmarks steeped in local legend and folklore.
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Road RageHow can you avoid Road Rage?
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Ice Cream HeadacheDon't drink that milk shake too fast because you'll get an ice cream headache
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Budae-chigae: Korea's Original "Fusion Food"Created behind the lines and in the military camps of the Korean War, to this day Budae-chigae remains a very popular dish and is perhaps Korea's first "fusion food."
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Why I Could Never Suspend My Disbelief While Watching Gilligan's IslandA poem about Gilligan's Island
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A Baci Ceremony for Jeremy AaronIn Laos it is customary when a child is born to hold a special ceremony called a Baci (pronounced baa-see) to welcome the arrival of the child and for friends and family members to pay their respects to the parents.
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That Louang: Symbol of Laos Sovereignty and Buddhist HeritageThat Louang, Laos's most important religious site is famous for its golden stupa that is a national symbol for the country as well as the country's Buddhist heritage.
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Corned Beef & CabbageEating corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day
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The Day I was Asked to Hold Some Marijuana at LAXIn what has to be one of my more bizarre travel experiences, one time I was asked to hold some marijuana at LAX so a drug-sniffing dog could be tested.
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Free at Last -- a Korean War Veteran and Former POW Returns to KoreaIn 2001, Korean War Veteran and POW Oscar Cortez returned to Korea and traveled to Panmunjom and The Bridge of No Return where he had been repatriated following the signing of the Armistice that technically stopped conflict in 1953.
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A Review of Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! by DevoBeyond their radioactive garb and pseudo-devolved demeanor people soon discovered that Devo also happened to be a rocking little band with their 1978 debut album.
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I'm Henry the Eighth I Am!When asked to sing a song at a small gathering in Korea one night back in 1991, the only song I could think of was a song by Herman's Hermits.
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Luang Prabang's Royal Palace MuseumKnown for its magnificent and charming Buddhist temples, French colonial architecture, and idyllic charm, Luang Prabang is also home to the Royal Palace Museum, where Laos's Royal past, local history and heritage come alive.
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Traveling by Tuk-tuk in LaosTuk-tuks are a practical and economical mode of transportation in many Southeast Asian cities.
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Traveling by Tuk-tuk in LaosTuk-tuks are a practical and economical mode of transportation when traveling around cities in Southeast Asia.
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All Aboard! Riding the Rails Through America's Heartland on the Texas EagleThere is something romantic about a long train journey and perhaps knowing that I was going to be overseas for a few years, something uniquely American about riding the rails through America's midsection.
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"Oh No! Where Are My Suitcases?"Lost luggage is a traveler's worst nightmare.
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Totally TubularIt's funny-when you have been overseas and away from home for an extended period of time like I have these past 17 years-how you start thinking about something back home that you haven't thought about for sometime...
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Let there be lightA patron at Club Doctor in Shinjuku, Japan shows off her unique ink during a concert and tattoo show.
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Hase Temple -- Kamakura, JapanWith a history dating back to 721, the Hase Kannon Temple has everything from the tallest wooden Buddhist statue in Japan, a cave filled with Buddha statues, and a breathtaking hillside view of Yuigahama Beach.
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Snowy Day at Changgyeong Palace -- Seoul, South KoreaChanggyeong Palace is one of Seoul's five palaces and one of the quieter ones.
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Serving Up Chicken, Korean-styleIf you are visiting or traveling in Korea and you've had your fill of kimchi and rice, you might want to try one of Korea's delicious chicken dishes.
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Ferry 'cross the MekongA ferry is used to transport vehicles across the Mekong River in southern Laos near Pakse.
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Book Review: The Pueblo Incident: A Spy Ship and the Failure of American Foreign Policy, by Mitchell B. LernerIn 1968, North Korea "hijacked American Foreign Policy" with the seizure off the USS Pueblo off North Korea's coast.
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A snowy day at Kyongbok Palace -- Seoul, South KoreaA late winter storm blankets Kyongbok Palace in downtown Seoul with snow.
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The Hand of BuddhaA Buddhist statute outside Haw Pha Kaew in Vientiane, Laos.
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The Golden BuddhaThe Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit in Bangkok, Thailand
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The Golden Spire of That LouangThat Louang, Laos's most important religious site is famous for its golden stupa that is a national symbol for the country.
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That LouangThat Louang, Laos's most important religious site is famous for its golden stupa that is a national symbol for the country.
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Six "must-see" Attractions in Vientiane, LaosAlthough Vientiane's landmarks are not as many as one might expect for a capital city, the ones that visitors can explore while here for a few days are definitely worthwhile in terms of their historical and cultural significance.
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Lou J's Cafe, 1968Those were the days; we'd thought they would never end.
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My First TattooI hadn't given much thought to getting a tattoo when I joined the Air Force but when I got to Howard Air Force Base in the Panama Canal Zone in September 1976, my first duty station, I had a change of heart: three months later I was ready to be inked.
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Umbrellas drying in the sunUmbrellas drying in the sun after they have been made at Bo-san or "Umbrella Village" near Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Waiting for the sunAn empty beach on a cool day at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand
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Tattoo BeautyA contestant at the MBK Tattoo Contest in Bangkok, Thailand
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Oriental Back PieceAnother contestant at the MBK Tattoo Contest in Bangkok, Thailand shows off her ink.
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Colorful Back PieceA contestant at the MBK Tattoo Contest in Bangkok shows off the colorful ink on her back.
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Legends of the American West: Wild Bill HickokThe history of the American West is filled with a treasure trove of colorful and interesting personalities like Wild Bill Hickok.
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Out, Out Damn Tree!My mother never had too much with real Christmas Trees
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Saturday Nights & Fried ChickenGrowing up in the 1960s was not always easy for my family, but my mom tried to do what she could to make life easier for us.
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In the Seoul MetroA morning ride on the subway in Seoul, a poem.
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Reeling Through the 70sMovies from the 70s.
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Haw Pha Kaew -- Once Home to the "Emerald Buddha"One of Vientiane's "must see" attractions is Haw Pha Kaew, once the king's personal Buddhist temple.
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PlinkingTwo friends shooting alligator gar one summer afternoon.
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HeartsA poem for Valentine's Day.
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Heuan Hin -- Khmer Rest House Along the Banks of the MekongThe influence of Khmer culture and architecture outside of Cambodia are indicative of how widespread Cambodia's domination was in Southeast Asia.
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Body CountRemembering three friends who fought in the Vietnam War.
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Popcorn BallsDo you remember the popcorn balls that were handed out on Halloween?
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Christmas in KoreaA look at celebrating Christmas in Korea.