Saturday, April 17, 2010
Case #1: Select Sketches
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Case #3: Character Sketch
Poor Miss Mie has been suffering from a prolonged cold. As she recovers from this sickness she decides to investigate into the wonderful medicine that helped her through those horrible days. Seeking help with a simple at the Detective Agency, will she encounter the "Boy Genius" again?
Case #3b: A Bottle of Acetaminophen
Dear Assistant (meaning you, Yun),
I will be away for most of the on business and will be back late. I am stopping by the tea market in the neighboring town to try to find the blended tea that the old gentleman from yesterday talked about. During the time that I am gone, please keep the agency tidy and tell any client who visits to leave a request. I will see to them when I return.
Sincerely,
Detective
PS. Since you are probably sleeping in and it should be around 11:00 when you read this, the mail would have arrived. So, go downstairs and retrieve them, otherwise…
To unlock the mystery...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Case #3: Select Sketches
A beautiful feline rests upon an old newspaper with an expression that almost makes one think that the kitty is reading the fine print of the story about Detective.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Case #1b: Aww...Cute Bear
Snapping close the silver pocket watch, Detective left a note on his desk in the study. He pulled his coat tightly around himself and stepped out the front door. Cold air greeted him along with the sight of a spacious black vehicle as he left the comfort of Detective Agency.
“Greetings Sir. Master Line is waiting,” an old man standing in front of the vehicle stated politely. He held open the back door and stepped to the side. “If you please, Master Detective,” he requested.
To unlock the mystery...
Monday, April 12, 2010
Case #3a: A Bottle of Acetaminophen
Wrapped in a blanket, Miss Mie opened her journal and laid her fountain pen to a fresh page.
As I am getting over my first cold in a year, I feel that I should talk a little about the wonderful medicine that helped me through this unpleasant experience. Picking up my cold medicine, I noticed that the substance known as acetaminophen was at the top of the list of ingredients on both brand of cold remedies. But just what is acetaminophen? Sometimes I feel that when we look at the side of the box to see what we are ingesting, we only saw the name of the ingredient without actually knowing what it does. Wait a second. I think I know the perfect person for this job.Closing her journal, the young lady got up from her seat and flipped through a messy stack of papers in a bin. Suddenly, a smile lit up on her face as she pulled out a piece of old newspaper. Miss Mie cut out the bottom part of that page and decided to make a cup of hot chocolate before heading out.
As she left the room, a snowy white cat padded into the room. The cat stealthily jumped onto the table Miss Mie left moments ago and quietly sat there, which looked almost as if it were studying the old newspaper. In a bold headline, The Sentoral read "Genius Boy Detective Uncovers Mystery!"
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Chocopie
Photograph courtesy of Wikipedia
When I looked in the snack/ramen box in the kitchen recently, I noticed that I am down to my last Choco Pie. Suddenly, sadness and longing washed over me because Saturday, the day that I do my grocery shopping, was still days away.
Ah, Choco Pie, why are you so delicious? Is it because of your chocolaty outer covering? Or is it your soft marshmallow filling between two layers of cake-like cookies? I think it is the whole package; the perfect blend of all three ingredients that generate the most wonderful snacking experience.
Ah, Choco Pie, I cannot wait until I can eat you again, which will be soon (but not soon enough). I also cannot wait to share you with my dear colleagues, who are working hard in the summer heat (even though it is not quite summer yet).
I sincerely thank Orion Confectionery, the maker of Choco Pie, for all the wonderful deliciousness given to the world. Choco Pie can now be found in many countries outside of its native home in South Korea. So no matter where one resides, Choco Pie will never be far away.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Have a Fantastical Birthday!
Picture courtesy of Wikipedia
On April 2nd, Hans Christian Andersen celebrated his birthday (from beyond the grave). This famous children's author from Denmark presented the world with stories such as "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Mermaid," "The Red Shoes," and "The Little Match Girl." His stories were translated into many languages and delighted children across the globe.
However, after reading many of Andersen's stories, I found myself wondering whether these stories were truly written for children. Maybe the standards were different in Andersen's time, but as someone who grew up in recent times, I found these stories depressing and scary.
Some examples:
- The little match girl died of hunger and cold in the snow.
- The mermaid princess did not get to be with her prince. She turned into foam and disappeared (essentially, she died too).
- The little girl in "The Red Shoes" had her feet chopped off because the red shoes she was wearing would not stop dancing. The shoes, along with her feet, kept dancing into the woods.
- The fir tree that strived to become a Christmas tree eventually become a pile of waste and was burned to ashes.
In conclusion, these tales were sad and some were creepy (I don't think I ever want to wear red shoes). One bright side to Andersen's stories was that even though the poor characters die, they get to go to Heaven. Personally, I rather live. Well, where ever you are at now Mr. Andersen, have a fantastical birthday!
Case #2: Select Sketches
A selected scene from the events at Detective Agency. Yun is composing an accurate(?) portrait of the detective wearing the hat given to him by the old man. The detective is suspicious of the assistant's actions.
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