A wee-man complex is a terrible thing to witness, particularly when that wee-man is Kim Jong-il. Once again he’s hopped atop his enriched-uranium booster chair and is screaming for dinner. While I hate politics of fear, and am usually quick to dismiss the egocentric wailing of North Koreas leader, there is something disconcerting about having a nuclear weapon (reportedly the equivalent size of those dropped in Japan at the end of WWII) detonated a few hundred miles to the north. But, as I was drilling phonics into the already oversaturated brains of 5 year old children, that’s what happened today.
I’m not overly concerned about safety, but it will certainly be interesting to see how this plays out over the next few days/weeks. More than likely this is just another cry for attention, and, unless I miss my guess, he’s going to get plenty of it.
Also in the news, Roh Moo-Hyun, the former President of South Korea, committed suicide this weekend by leaping from a 100 foot cliff in the mountains behind his home. He had recently come under investigation for bribery charges and was expected to be convicted.
If you want to read more about these stories you can follow these links:
Roh : http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/05/23/roh.dead/index.html
Bomb : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8066861.stm
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When I heard this on the news I became quite concerned knowing that you were so close to North Korea. I am praying for you and your safety! We had a cookout at Mike and Michelle's tonight for Memorial Day. It thundered one time and Matthew got all excited because he thought Uncle "Teve" was "toming". When we told him you would not be coming he wanted to know why and asked "cause he's flyin airplanes"? Reagan all of a sudden decided that she could walk if Molly could and last night she took off walking/running. It is SO cute to see her and Molly both toddeling around. What ever one has the other decides they have to have it too. Reagan can do pretty well holding her own both with Molly and Chloe. Well take care and keep safe Steve! We miss you!
Love,
Mom
XOXOXOXO
Hi Uncle Steve!!! Glad to hear you are doing well. Thanks for posting your address. You will be loaded with all kinds of goodies soon!!!! You know how well I did with getting your calender to you on time so it will be there befor you know it. Haha! We think about you often and can't wait to see you again. It is going to be very sad not having you on our family vacation. I think you should fly back!! Talk to you soon.
Love Ya!!
Steve - sent you a couple E's. Trust they don't go in your junk mail - although they may qualify as that! :)
Carl H.
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