Category Archives: China

“Do you need masks? I can send them.”

Posted on April 1, 2020 by connieinasia

My text messages this morning came from my veterinarian friend, Dr. Wang, who is located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province’s capital city.  Over the years, she’s helped me with numerous animal rescues:  giving me discounts, mailing me canine or feline medical … Continue reading →

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News from China brings ponderings of what lies ahead.

Posted on March 31, 2020 by connieinasia

In China, the news is victorious. Wuhan, a city of 11 million and the epicenter of the virus, is open once more. After 9 weeks of lockdown, starting on January 23, this Hubei province metropolis has survived the worst.  Virus … Continue reading →

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Mea Culpa: It’s the Finch of Faith, not the Dove of Peace

Posted on March 28, 2020 by connieinasia

Hey, folks!  I owe you all a mea culpa. Last post eloquently postulated about our mourning doves which I announced had created a nest in the front door wreath.  It was a logical assumption as last year, they made woven … Continue reading →

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Our little bird brings hope

Posted on March 27, 2020 by connieinasia

We know spring is here when our mourning doves are flitting about with tufts of dry grass, weeds and stalks in their beaks.  According to the mourning dove info I’ve found, peak nesting time is in late spring or early … Continue reading →

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A year ago today: My Rescued Amaryllis

Posted on March 26, 2020 by connieinasia

I had so much been looking forward to this time of year in China due to a particularly touching rescue which took place a year ago.  I include my WeChat journal entry here to explain the story and my sadness … Continue reading →

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An Update from Australian, Geoff, in Luzhou, China

Posted on March 23, 2020 by connieinasia

My posting of February 24, “My friend, Australian Geoff, gives daily Luzhou updates” told the story of Geoff and his Chinese wife, Snow, who are currently in Luzhou.  Geoff’s posts can be found at snows.site123.me.   If you are interested … Continue reading →

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Today is World Happiness Day! Rejoice and be glad

Posted on March 21, 2020 by connieinasia

Hey, Folks!! Let’s think of something other than doom and gloom in the world, and what better to lift our spirits than today, March 20, World Happiness Day? I had to do some research on this interesting UN sanctioned day, … Continue reading →

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Staying home: Smalltown USA in the virus crisis

Posted on March 20, 2020 by connieinasia

Perhaps some of you reading are from towns such as mine:  small population (4,000 or less), close-knit community where we know almost everyone by name, low crime rate, rural agricultural area (a majority of our surrounding residents are farmers with … Continue reading →

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For My Methodist Supporters: For your church newsletters, bulletin boards or other means of announcing

Posted on March 15, 2020 by connieinasia

平安 (Ping Ahn),  Peace from here in Illinois! As many know, I am still in America after having come for my Chinese New Year holidays on February 9.  I have not been able to return yet due to  the current situation … Continue reading →

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Virus rumors abound, and not just in China

Posted on March 11, 2020 by connieinasia

As with any panic situation, it’s just human nature that hearsay abounds. Concerning the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the rumors listed below have been rampant throughout China. Masks will protect you 100%  This is not exactly true according to our CDC … Continue reading →

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