Monthly Archives: April 2014

Finishing Up Promised News: US Consulate Talk

Posted on April 27, 2014 by connieinchina

My time is winding down here in the big city of Chengdu. I will finish my Chinese language classes on May 1, which is the UN proclaimed international holiday, Labor Day. China observes this with 3 days off, May 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, Chengdu Daily Life, Overseas' pets, Rescued canines, Smalltown American Life, Travel | 2 Comments

An Ending to Our Wesley Story

Posted on April 17, 2014 by connieinchina

Yesterday, I said “Goodbye” to our campus rescue, Wesley. It wasn’t the goodbye I had envisioned, nor the one I had hoped for, but it is the one that has transpired, none-the-less Here is the ending to our Wesley story. … Continue reading →

Posted in Chengdu Daily Life, Chengdu Life: Pets in China, Overseas' pets, Tales of China, Travel, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Wesley Looking for a Home: “你好！我叫卫斯利”

Posted on April 11, 2014 by connieinchina

(Note: I am using an ancient computer that is no longer allowing access to certain features of my website or hotmail account. If you don’t hear from me for awhile, that’s why!) Before beginning a new blog launching into yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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U.S. Consulate Talk Today: Welcome First time Visitors to Connieinchina.org!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by connieinchina

Today, it’s off to the Consulate this afternoon to introduce my Chinese Chengdu audience to Marshall, Illinois, my hometown. Everything is ready to go, including the powerpoint tour of our trip together (loaded into the lecture room computer), materials for … Continue reading →

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A 3-day Weekend:　Tomb Sweeping Festival (清明节—Qing Ming Jie)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by connieinchina

From past entries, faithful followers will already know about this 1-day holiday, falling on April 5, which was added to China’s official “days off” list several years ago. It is a time when city and country folk alike visit the … Continue reading →

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