Monthly Archives: January 2025

Hectic Last Week; Hectic This Week

Posted on January 19, 2025 by connieinasia

I attended a conference last week, thus the long silence. The promised picture of my birthday sihn is below. I chose the golden one for my golden 60th. What do you think? And would you believe it’s time for classes … Continue reading →

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I’m “sinning” my way to 60

Posted on January 11, 2025 by connieinasia

My 60th birthday on January 12 is a day away but I’ve already gone decadently overboard in my celebrations. Yes, I’ve been “sinning” away. By that I mean I’ve been ordering numerous sihn (pronounced “sin”) which are traditional Laos skirts. … Continue reading →

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Time to Celebrate! I’m turning 60

Posted on January 9, 2025 by connieinasia

Where have I celebrated my birthday on January 12? I certainly never imagined my chosen profession as an English teacher would have me celebrating birthdays in so many different countries and cities around the world: Kyoto, Japan; Nanchang, (Jiangxi Province), … Continue reading →

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My Meeting with Jimmy Carter: Tongue-tied before my hero

Posted on January 1, 2025 by connieinasia

Here in Laos, I have just heard of the passing of Jimmy Carter. I posted the below 2 years ago but I’ll include it here again. This article, “Tongue-tied before my hero,” was published in the October 11, 2012 issue … Continue reading →

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