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About connieinasia

I have been in the Asia region for 27 years as an English language teacher. A majority of those have been in China with the Amity Foundation , a Chinese NGO that works in all areas of development for the Chinese people. Covid stranded me in America for over 3 years, with China closing its boarders to returning teachers. In 2023, I was accepted into a new teaching role not in China but in Laos. Join me in experiencing this incredible journey into a different culture, a different language, and a different life.

Watching the Winter Olympics Reveals Our Silent Assassin

Posted on February 22, 2022 by connieinasia

My mom and I were engrossed, extremely engrossed, watching the Winter Olympics during the past few weeks. We’ve been glued to the TV in our small sitting room, afternoons and evenings, to catch all the latest excitement of the world’s … Continue reading →

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The Recent Snowstorm Adds Excited Posts for my Students in China

Posted on February 5, 2022 by connieinasia

There is nothing like watching the Winter Olympics on TV when it’s likewise really wintry outside your own windows. Yesterday’s recent storm through America’s Midwest and swooping onward across the country didn’t disappoint in adding that extra “Wow!” factor to … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Happiness: A Chinese New Year Visit to my Local Chinese Restaurant

Posted on February 3, 2022 by connieinasia

If you’ve been following my Year of the Tiger posts, you’ll remember that Gao Pei (Frank) sent me an incredible box filled with favorite Chinese snack items as a New Year’s gift. It was great fun to see such a … Continue reading →

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我和母亲祝愿我的中国学生和朋友们：虎年快乐！My mom and I wish my Chinese Students: “Happy Year of the Tiger!”

Posted on February 1, 2022 by connieinasia

My mom sighed. “I suppose you’ll want to do a video,” she intoned while watching me haul out my camera tripod from the closet. I nodded absently, engrossed in the task at hand as I bustled about our very small … Continue reading →

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February 1st: Welcoming in the Year of the Tiger

Posted on January 30, 2022 by connieinasia

            Last Wednesday, a large, heavy box addressed to me landed on our doorstep here at 710 Mulberry Street.           “What in the world did you order that’s 22 pounds?” my … Continue reading →

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我57岁了！I’m 57!

Posted on January 16, 2022 by connieinasia

January 12 had me celebrating my 57th birthday. I awoke in the morning to find the above display, set by my mom. The birthday bear plays “Happy Birthday to You”. It’s our tradition to bring out this musical stuffed animal … Continue reading →

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Wishing my Students in China a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by connieinasia

Thanks to my older brother, my mom and Bridget for being such good sports to record this for my students. I received a lot of comments after sending it off through my WeChat channels. Thought those of you who follow … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Eve Church Service: Mother and Daughter in a Tricky Trio

Posted on December 29, 2021 by connieinasia

There’s a story here concerning my mom and me performing in a trio during our Marshall First UMC Christmas Eve Service. We weren’t meant to be a trio. We were only meant to be a part of the choir but … Continue reading →

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The Mooncake or The Fruitcake: Which do your prefer?

Posted on December 27, 2021 by connieinasia

     It was a fight to get through the lower levels of the Mouer Department Store in Luzhou, China. The entire population of this Yangtze River town seemed to be here. I pressed in close and peered over the … Continue reading →

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My Overseas Christmas Stocking: Breaking Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2021 by connieinasia

(This piece was published in the Christian Science Monitor’s Home Forum section, December 3, 2004. Thought it was appropriate for today’s entry, before Christmas. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!)        My Christmas stockings have followed me around the world.  … Continue reading →

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