EllenInEdmonton :mstdnca:

Retiring ESL teacher, former Social Worker in #YEG, lived in HCMC, Việt Nam. Lots of interests & connections. Sorry, I don't follow empty accounts or boosters. I hide most boosts. She/her #YegBike #Sewist #kdrama #LanguageLearning #fermentation #Paddling #Books #Travel #Camping 

Location: ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (amiskwacîwâskahikan) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Treaty 6
Passions: Cycling, plants, books, sewing, camping, culture
Family: 2 adult kids, 2 grands
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2025-09-13 06:28:35 UTC

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Actually, that episode of #BeyondTheBar dealt with the issue in a fair amount of detail because assisted death is completely illegal in Korea, even if it happens outside the country, and the other party merely accompanies the soon-to-be deceased.
I find the Korean legal dramas to be especially interesting because they highlight the ways that Korean laws and moral beliefs are different. For example, until recently, adultery was illegal in South Korea, and the wronged party can sue and seek damages from both their cheating spouse, as well as the person that they cheated with. It doesn't seem to matter whether or not the third party knew that their partner was already married.
Joint custody doesn't seem to be a thing in Korea, and the mom I hung out with tonight received NO child support of any sort when she left her cheating spouse with a young child. He finally volunteered to provide support when that child entered university 2 years ago.

2025-08-19 17:50:31 UTC

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Yes, when I started making kimchi, I used the cabbage leaf method of weighing things down. I like the glass weights, which work for numerous types of ferments. And wide-mouth jars seem to work best, preferably with straight sides. Things can be transferred to a used food jar once they go in the fridge.

2025-08-14 23:17:37 UTC

I really love my Napier tent that I've used for the last 4 years, using it as my primary accommodation for 3 4-week roadtrips. However, there were 2 poles that were split last year, so I took it to Totem Outfitters to have the poles replaced. Sadly, it seems like the replacement poles were each about an inch shorter than the originals, leading to the lopsided look of my tent. This will be especially problematic when it gets really windy. I decided to call Napier today to find out about replacement poles. Turns out, they still make the model I use, and you can order replacement sets of poles. 2 full sets and shipping are only $50 CAD, since it's a Canadian company! Ordered!
Today was a pretty cold summer morning, but the light was lovely in Glenora, and so was the mocha and corn, cheddar, and jalapeño muffin at The Colombian.
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2025-06-10 15:59:28 UTC

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Thanks for the heads-up. I'll stick with the Great Indoors again today!

2025-05-20 00:33:59 UTC

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I can only handle BC weather for about a week and I usually visit Victoria where it’s better! I’ll happily take our brutal winters since they come with so many blue-sky days.

2025-04-15 23:47:16 UTC

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Unless you know the participants well or have very common interests, it's hard to dedicate enough time to book club reading while pursuing your own reading interests. It's worked very well for my sister who knows her club members well and primarily reads book club choices.

2025-04-02 17:12:39 UTC

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Is it possible to have Korean BBQ without liberal shots of soju??

2025-02-28 19:31:45 UTC

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It's trickling through.

2025-02-22 16:47:45 UTC

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It's made a huge difference that I no longer have to go out to a workplace in order to survive. Employers have a lot of overreach on how you dress, speak, your schedule, and so much more. I'm finding a lot of contentment in retired life!

2025-02-04 01:12:02 UTC

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I love the concept of that tunic as well as several of the design features. However, I really don't like the way it sits on my body, nor the size and location of the pockets. I'd like to rework the shape of it to better suit me for a future make.
The #SewLiberated patterns are very user-friendly, with lots of clear instructions.
#sewing

2025-02-03 04:15:18 UTC

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Yes! I've pinned several locations in and around Gyeongju so far. Everything is still pretty tentative so far but I hope to loop around the peninsula and catch a number of rural and coastal locations.

2024-12-10 20:29:35 UTC

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Yes, this was a good one. I felt that FL portrayed a driven badass quite well but she was weak on displaying authentic emotions. Still, the show was very entertaining. As a craft beer lover, I really liked what it portrayed about the industry and the passion of the brewers.
#kdrama
#BrewingLove

2024-11-21 22:23:18 UTC

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And a vote here for #Duolingo as a language-learning tool. It needs to be combined with listening, conversation, and grammar to really need to fluency but you can learn a great deal about a language in 15 minutes a day with the owl, especially with a paid subscription that allows unlimited practice.

2024-10-20 14:35:39 UTC

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Coffee is a non-negotiable for me so I generally carry an Aeropress and ground coffee with me on my travels. There are many places where it's not a given.
And, I think I'd have serious difficulty with the meal schedule/availability in most of Europe where businesses close for a LONG siesta!
Enjoy the rest of your journey!

2024-08-30 20:19:27 UTC

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Yes, Shan is a great spice company and the clerks at the stores have confirmed that it's their home brand.

2024-08-24 19:43:32 UTC

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Hope you can still figure out the right fold! I bought a sari as a visiting 11-year-old but I never was able to figure out the appropriate wrap, nor could I find someone who could do it. Now, it would just feel like cultural appropriation for me. Those are lovely.

2024-08-24 13:55:31 UTC

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Yes, I did pool running as well as lake running when I was trying to stay trained for triathlon and longer distance runs, especially after breaking bones. It was quite effective although it was a boring way to train. You do it for time, versus distance.