Author Archives: connieinasia

         Some of you already know that WordPress (my blog website host) has been blocked in China for a year now.  I was having my friend in my hometown do my postings, which is why there have been so few. … Continue reading →

In America, our store aisles are already overstocked with Easter items. Jelly beans, chocolate eggs, bunnies, and lilies are being sold by the millions all across the country. But in China, a different kind of holiday celebration is overtaking us. … Continue reading →

Note: This article I wrote for my area newspaper for International Women’s Day. Thought some of you might enjoy reading it. It’s quite late due to some difficulties in the email reaching Pam, my friend who is posting for me. … Continue reading →

It’s the third week of school. The new semester has just begun and everyone is starting to settle into routines. As for me, I’m wading through the last pile of my holiday winter homework assignments.  “Winter homework?” you ask. “What’s … Continue reading →

For my students and other Chinese friends,  I’ll post a few pictures of my family here.   These are our parting photos before I leave. In China, gift giving is very important.  From China, I was given a special Chinese wine … Continue reading →

Attending my home church’s circle meeting was one of the highlights of being back in my hometown.  My mother, Priscilla, was in charge of the program and I was in charge of desserts.   Our homemade apple spice cake and blueberry bundt … Continue reading →

It’s been a great 3 weeks I’ve spent in America, visiting with my parents and friends.  My holidays are almost finished so it’s off to China tomorrow, leaving on a noontime flight out of Indianapolis, to Detroit, to Shanghai, to … Continue reading →

Note:  The following entry was written as an article for my hometown area newspapers.  I’ll include it here for those interested, as well as the photos for the text at the end.  Enjoy! In America, our biggest holiday season is December.  … Continue reading →

Hello again, everyone! For once, I can actually write my own blog and post myself as I’m here in the States at the moment, for our Chinese New Year holidays.  My quick return, after the summer itineration, is mostly due to … Continue reading →