Monthly Archives: March 2022

Why does personal distressing news, or even personal luck, seem to come in threes? This last week, at least for me, seems to have followed in this number 3 pattern. From the last post, I listed 2, not expecting a … Continue reading →

This article arrived in my inbox today. I thought it makes for a fitting addition to the previous post. And Yet Other Sad news, from the Luzhou Church Choir Aside from references to the crash, my WeChat messages added another … Continue reading →

At 7:30 a.m. this morning, I sleepily wandered into the kitchen where my mom was listening to NPR, eating her breakfast. She’s a very early riser but not so much me and always turns on the radio for the latest … Continue reading →

It’s been a tough 24 months away from “my” China, for numerous reasons: No in-person contact with beloved students, colleagues and friends; missing my campus apartment with all the homey comforts (and really neat clothes that always dazzled my students!); … Continue reading →

I No Longer Pray for Peace On the edge of war, one foot already in, I no longer pray for peace:I pray for miracles. I pray that stone hearts will turnto tenderheartedness,and evil intentions will turnto mercifulness,and all the soldiers … Continue reading →