Author Archives: connieinasia

                                I have only voted once in America for a Presidential election.  All my other ballots have been sent from overseas:  Japan, Taiwan and China.  No matter what political party we favor, I truly believe in the importance of voting.   … Continue reading →

               Since last Sunday, the rain has been coming down non-stop.  Drizzling, pouring, pelting, sprinkling, misting . . . you name it, we’ve had it.              It’s unusual for us to have so much constant rain for so many … Continue reading →

             “I love you!” one of my college students, “Angie”, enthusiastically shouted while I threw a handful of candy into her bag.  “Can I hug you?”             How often does Halloween fun, in this case trick-or-treating to the foreigner’s … Continue reading →

  The 20-minute scramble and panic in between classes is immense.  Students race frantically from room to room, snatching up a chair and moving it from one classroom to the next.  Some politely carry their school furnishings while others lazily … Continue reading →

           Every weekend seemed to be booked solid until Christmas:  Visitor from the Methodist Board coming, Halloween Party night, speech contest elimination round 2,  teacher’s meeting, judging city-wide English speech contest, Amity regional conference, Fulbright scholars 1-week visit . . . . … Continue reading →

              Now that the October 1st National Day holidays are over, swimming pools all across China are beginning their Winter Swimming Club seasons.             From the bitter, harsh, snowy cold of the north to the more temperate and mild … Continue reading →

    Just How Hot Is It?  Darn Hot!               The past four days have seen our wide college avenue dotted with pastel-colored umbrellas, fringed in lace or edged in colorful trim.  It’s not rain students and teachers alike … Continue reading →