Monthly Archives: June 2009

              “We’re just so busy,” Chen Li, Mr. Xiong’s wife, said as I sat in the family’s small apartment.             The heat was terribly oppressive in their flat.  Sweat was pouring off of me, dripping down on Lao-lao’s little body … Continue reading →

               Over the past 5 months, our semi-toothless Chihuahua little brother, Xiao Lao-lao (Little Old) has had his home here with me and big sister, Little Flower.             During that time, he has transformed from a dirty, malnourished, frightened … Continue reading →

                Although our students are this weekend getting ready for their final exams next week, Friday for me signaled my last class with my Luzhou students.             August will find me in Guangxi Province, settling into my new … Continue reading →

              The invitation to visit my former student’s countryside home came at just the right time.              Our weather in Sichuan, China was proving quite pleasant for travel.  The dusty bus ride needed to reach Ji Ke’s small village … Continue reading →