Category Archives: Travel

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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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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From America, the daily English prayer still continues

Posted on March 7, 2020 by connieinasia

  Below is an excerpt from my 2019 Winter newsletter.   My Chinese Church Choir:  United in Prayer                     In the last newsletter, I mentioned joining the church’s 35-strong Everlasting Love adult … Continue reading →

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March 2: Luzhou Vocational and Technical College Begins Online Teaching

Posted on March 4, 2020 by connieinasia

It’s March 3, and my college in China was scheduled to begin their online teaching program yesterday. During the past week, I have been in touch with Danli, one of my Chinese colleagues who was to share duties among others … Continue reading →

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An Interview with my EIU alma mater

Posted on February 28, 2020 by connieinasia
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