Category Archives: A Visit Home to America

Tip-toeing Through the South; Bumming Around the North

Posted on July 26, 2014 by connieinasia

Before heading off to the Kankakee area tomorrow, last week had me tip-toeing through far southern Illinois, near the Kentucky border to  small communities called Ware and Wolf Lake, before making my way toward Mt. Vernon again and eventually landing the farthest north … Continue reading →

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Itineration Visits to the North and Central Illinois

Posted on June 24, 2014 by connieinasia

I’ve had a busy 4 days, enjoying great fellowship, food, and welcoming overnights during my drives to Mason City, Effingham, Brownstown and Shelbyville. Before I forget, let me post our pictures here for everyone to enjoy. Ping An (Peace)!    

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Small town Recycling: “One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure”

Posted on June 22, 2014 by connieinasia

My mom and I have just now been on a mission while sitting on the back deck:  Waiting to find out how many minutes it takes to get rid of a tiller cultivator. The motivation for this started the other day with the lawn … Continue reading →

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May 31 – June 15 Itineration Photos and Mini-caption Reports

Posted on June 15, 2014 by connieinasia

For those checking my website to see the most recent updates from my travels, here are photos taken at numerous presentations.

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A U.S. Dog Contest Entry: Wish Us Luck!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by connieinasia

Last week, I went for a trim at my hair stylist’s salon, Stephen’s.  This was to ensure that I looked updated and preppy for my travels to our Illinois Great Rivers’ Annual Conference, which I attended last week. While lounging … Continue reading →

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Catching You Up: NYC and South Carolina

Posted on June 5, 2014 by connieinasia

I’m off again for a week, enjoying my travels around Illinois for presentations, so I felt I should do a little catch-up before leaving. Although I’ve been back in the States since May 9, it seems a shame not to … Continue reading →

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Finishing Up Promised News: US Consulate Talk

Posted on April 27, 2014 by connieinasia

My time is winding down here in the big city of Chengdu. I will finish my Chinese language classes on May 1, which is the UN proclaimed international holiday, Labor Day. China observes this with 3 days off, May 1 … Continue reading →

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From Smalltown Marshall: “The Fair’s In Town!”

Posted on August 5, 2013 by connieinasia

Last year while in America, I just missed our county fair which every summer stays for a week at our county fairgrounds located here in Marshall. When I was kid, this was the big summer event, filled with specialty food … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year: Embrace the “Fu” (Happiness); Beware the “Weixian” (Danger)

Posted on February 10, 2013 by connieinasia

          China being 13 hours ahead of us here in Illinois, it’s an early Saturday night in Asia with families beginning celebrations for Spring Festival Eve festivities.  Houses have been cleaned all day to welcome in the new year … Continue reading →

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A Visit to America: Bark in the Park

Posted on August 20, 2010 by connieinasia

  Hello, everyone!       It’s been a lovely vacation in America with family and friends.  Now, back in China, I’m off to Nanjing for our Amity summer conference to meet the new teachers in our organization.  Next, it will be … Continue reading →

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