Category Archives: A September in Chengdu

                Diana (Ding Yanbin) was one of my favorite students at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College.               To begin with, she was the first student I met with her parent in tow.  I was hanging out at the English Department’s … Continue reading →

    National Day Holiday is Nearly Upon Us                          October 1st, China’s National Day, is nearly upon us.              On October 1st, 1949, the PRC was established.  This year marks the 60th anniversary of the country’s founding so you … Continue reading →

                 What is it about little lost critters and Connie?                From  5-day old stray kitty, Xiao Gui-gui (Little Ghost), to jawless, toothless Chihuahua, Xiao Lao-lao (Little Old), it just seems these pitiful souls land themselves directly in my pathway for a reason — … Continue reading →

               I’ve received quite a few notes asking what is my new address in Guangxi.  Many of you have expressed a desire to send things on my wish list but have had no place as yet to send them.  … Continue reading →

                It’s the second week of my return to Chengdu as I wait out the start of my school year in Longzhou on October 9.              As always, my evenings have been spent with the Yang family, my former neighbors when … Continue reading →