Gentle Times - Stories, Outdoors & Reflections by a Retired Journalist

Green Tea vs Coffee: Which Is Actually Better for You

Green Tea vs Coffee: Which Is Actually Better for You? I’ve spent three decades in newsrooms where coffee was practically […]

Solo Camping for the First Time: Finding Peace in Your Own Company The first time I pitched a tent alone […]

Why You Should Walk After Every Meal: The Undeniable Benefits of Post-Meal Movement There’s a moment I remember vividly from […]

The Ethics of AI-Generated News: Where Do We Draw the Line? I spent three decades sitting in Korean newsrooms, watching […]

Chuseok vs Thanksgiving: Two Harvest Festivals, Two Different Hearts There’s a peculiar moment that arrives twice each year when I […]

Tai Chi for Beginners: Finding Grace in Slow Motion I first encountered tai chi properly about fifteen years ago, long […]

Social Media Did Not Kill Journalism — We Did I spent thirty-four years in Korean newsrooms. I’ve held the phone […]

Riding the KTX: A Complete Guide to Korea’s High-Speed Rail There’s a particular hum to the KTX—Korea’s high-speed rail system—that […]

Korean Wedding Traditions: From Matchmaking to Modern Ceremonies I’ve covered thousands of stories in my three decades as a journalist, […]

Why Local Journalism Matters More Than You Think I spent thirty-two years in newsrooms across Seoul, watching the industry transform […]