Category Archives: From Along the Yangtze

Our Yangtze River Road is No More

Posted on January 22, 2016 by connieinasia

During the month of December, the topic of conversation racing throughout our area was the impending doom of Wa Ya Bao Lu, our Yangtze River road. We along the river were given notice on December 2nd that everyone must move … Continue reading →

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Along the Yangtze, We Also Remembered Charleston, SC

Posted on June 24, 2015 by connieinasia

The shooting deaths in Charleston, SC, during a Bible study at the historic Emmanuel Methodist Church just last week, have spread like wildfire throughout the world. This also includes China and my Yangtze river home, Luzhou. Today, from the pulpit of the … Continue reading →

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Finishing Out the Year: The English Language Play Contest

Posted on June 5, 2015 by connieinasia

The Beast transformed, The Titanic sank, Snow White awakened and doomed lovers mourned. Yes, it was time for the much anticipated Foreign Language Department’s 9th Annual English Language Play Contest. This took place last Wednesday evening, 7 – 9:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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English Corner on Our Campus: Food Night!

Posted on May 23, 2015 by connieinasia

 All across China, university and college campuses, city parks and small cafes host what has been termed as English Corner (EC). These are well-known gathering places where those interested in practicing their English skills can show up and join with … Continue reading →

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An Old Building; Innovative Additions

Posted on May 21, 2015 by connieinasia

The single teacher’s apartment building I live in, along with the Peace Corp folk, is one of the oldest on campus.  Plumbing is a mess.  Mold is a constant.  Electrical wiring is iffy. You’ll also remember that during the summer, … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Tales from Along the Yangtze

Posted on May 16, 2015 by connieinasia

Note: Internet connection problems have delayed me for a week to post these. The China Telecom worker has been here to say that the telephone lines in my home are so old that they need to be replacing.  This is a huge problem. We’ve … Continue reading →

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It’s Mother’s Day Along the Yangtze

Posted on May 7, 2015 by connieinasia

All week has been about one thing and one thing only in my English language classroom: Mothers! Yes, the year has rolled around again for another Mother’s Day culture lesson, shared with my first and second year students. This has … Continue reading →

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News from Luzhou . . . Finally!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by connieinasia

  Swamped in Make-up Classes, and More Make-up Classes, and More Make-up Classes This semester’s continuity has been continuously compromised since the last update, nearing Easter Sunday. We’ve had Tomb Sweeping (April 5 with April 6 off), canceled Friday classes … Continue reading →

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Trekking to the Luzhou Church on Sunday: Not for the Weak of Stomach

Posted on April 4, 2015 by connieinasia

I have to wonder if our pioneering Methodist Canadian missionaries had the same feelings as I sometimes do when, in 1913, they made their way down the narrow alleyways leading to their newly-built, pristine worship center and sanctuary. I especially … Continue reading →

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From Along the Yangtze: 50th Birthday Celebrations Finally End

Posted on January 17, 2015 by connieinasia

  Yesterday evening had me celebrating my Luzhou birthday dinner surrounded by Chinese friends and  Peace Corp colleagues, Angela and Geoff.  It was such a unique,  wonderful evening that I felt I should give you all the details. As mentioned … Continue reading →

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