This week, I am in Ireland to present a paper on the ajumma (middle-aged Korean woman) and Confucianism as an existing instance of Confucian potential for South Korea and for more general understanding. The University of Cork’s Korean studies program offers an example of how Korean civilization continues to evolve and develop in the world. Professor Kevin Cawley and his students learn Korean languages translate and analyze Korean texts and develop comparative analyses for the good of Irish, European and other audiences. Recently, I have pondered the meaning of John Tavener’s wonderful hymn to creation and evanescence, "Eternity Sunrise.” With wonderful music and lyrics drawn from William Blake, it celebrates how one can see eternity in a grain of sand or wildflower. We are surrounded by many things that take us away from the joys and mysteries of creation. Tavener’s song rings true to me as I walk and view Ireland’s beaches, streets, walks, gardens and farms in autumn. While many preparations for Halloween are evident, so too are those represented by the days of saints and s