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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.

Christmas in the Chinese Classroom

Posted on December 9, 2012 by connieinasia

       Two weeks ago, all of my 8 English major classes (1st, 2nd and 3rd years) enjoyed learning about the Christmas story as the first installment took place for our Christmas culture lessons.         As always, the re-enactment brought it all to … Continue reading →

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The Times They Are A-Changing

Posted on November 30, 2012 by connieinasia

            During my summer itineration, I was asked many times  what would happen to the campus of my former school, Guangxi Normal University for Nationalities.  The college had been there since 1939 but was moving to a new site 1 … Continue reading →

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Abandoned Pet Crisis In Chinese Cities Takes Hold

Posted on November 24, 2012 by connieinasia

            I’ve said it before, and I’ll most likely say it again: I’m the beaming lighthouse for strays and little lost critters, which is always a problem in China as there are so many.              Within a few weeks after … Continue reading →

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Our Thanksgiving Day Classroom in China

Posted on November 20, 2012 by connieinasia

           Last week, we finished all my Thanksgiving Day activities in class.  The highlight of my Thanksgiving Day lesson is how to prepare a beautiful dinner table. After teaching the class the art of  crafting a visual dining room experience, and all that entails, … Continue reading →

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Tales from Dr. Mao’s Veterinarian Clinic

Posted on November 14, 2012 by connieinasia

         A few days ago, I popped in to visit Dr. Mao and his colleagues, Dr. Zhang and Dr. Huang, at their animal clinic near 100 Baby Image Square.               While my main purpose of the visit was to give Dr. Mao … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the Freshmen: Our Performance Party

Posted on November 12, 2012 by connieinasia
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Our Gala Performance Party for Freshmen English Language Majors

Posted on November 10, 2012 by connieinasia

  Note:  Photos following soon for this entry.  At present, the Net is too slow to add them.                  It’s a custom in most universities and colleges in China to welcome incoming freshmen with a performance party.  Some schools invite all departments to … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Dog Story: Connie to the Rescue Again

Posted on November 4, 2012 by connieinasia

             As you all know, I am a huge animal lover.              Stories in past blogs have told of my numerous  lost critter rescues.  There was Little Old-old (now in America with my parents),  abandoned 1-week old Little Ghost (a kitten I … Continue reading →

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It’s Halloween Week!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by connieinasia

                      The tradition of Halloween has always been popular in my small town American cultural scene.  I grew up entering Marshall, Illinois’ Frolic Night, where children and adults alike dressed in costumes, paraded around the courthouse square and converged … Continue reading →

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A Rewarding Sunday Morning at the Luzhou Protestant Church

Posted on October 28, 2012 by connieinasia

            Since returning to Luzhou, I’ve failed to mention my Sunday mornings at the Luzhou Protestant Church, led by Rev. Liao and her husband, Rev. Wang.             Just a brief history:  The church was founded by Canadian Methodists in the … Continue reading →

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