Monthly Archives: May 2009

Sichuan Earthquake Music Album Soon To Be Released!

              Just a short blog for all of you music fans out there:               For those from the U.S., you are probably quite familiar with NPR, National Public Radio.             The staff of NPR was here in Sichuan last … Continue reading

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment

In The Midst of Scholarship Business

                Naturally, I am eager to report on my May 1st adventures with Jason Ji and his family but such stories have been put on hold due to our scholarship venture.             This is quite an unusual case … Continue reading

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment

One Year Ago: May 12th Remembered, Two Students Willing to Help

                Tomorrow marks the one year remembrance of the Wenchuan Earthquake in Sichuan Province,  China.             According to a recent news conference, China now says 5,335 students died or remain missing with 68,712 as the overall death toll and … Continue reading

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment

Connie’s May Day Holiday: Part 1, Jason’s Student Teaching

              This past May holiday was mostly devoted to visiting with Jason (Ji Ke), my former student of 2 years ago.             Jason attended the branch school of Qing Hai University here at our small college for 2 years … Continue reading

Posted in Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou | Leave a comment