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The summer in Korea is no joke. I mean really. Temps above 100F/37C for the last three months.  A little relief at Jin Ha Beach It's been a bear of a summer, and even though we're now in September, after the end of "hot summer" according to the traditional Korean calendar, we are still sweltering.  But on the upside, there is a slight breeze with a tinge of cool air, and the sun isn't quite as high as it was. I can feel the difference, but still can't stand having anything against my skin. Unfortunately the reality has been that I have not been outside nearly as much as I would've liked. I'm feeling a little like I do at the end of winter in Western New York: antsy to get back outside and start enjoying nature. Funny how that works, from one extreme to another. Air Con is My Friend  The upside of being inside in the air conditioning so much is that I've been working on my short story project more diligently. The current story, temporarily named ...