B.A. Slyter

Something Old, Something New

It was a bittersweet day. Hae-won, a 65-year-old Korean-American woman with ageless beauty, moved into a new house―a decision she made after losing her husband of 45 years. She had lived a hard but fruitful life. Hae-won and her husband were Korean-American immigrants, and along with raising three children, they ran a small local store and restaurant for over 35 years. They were a staple amongst the community. Because she had lived a life full of established routines and familiar faces, moving into a new house felt like the beginning of a new life.