Category Archives: Luzhou Vocational and Technical College

Continued News from China: My friends report

Posted on February 13, 2020 by connieinasia

It has now become a national pastime in China:  Check the “in-real-time” app map (from Johns Hopkins CSSE, which stands for  “computing curriculum software engineering”) which reports minute-by-minute all coronavirus cases not only in China but around the world.  The … Continue reading →

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爱德基金会向武汉运送了紧急救援物资 (The Amity Foundation sends emergency supplies to Wuhan)

Posted on February 10, 2020 by connieinasia

Today’s virus updates pertain to my sponsoring organization in China, The Amity Foundation.  I am an Amity Foundation English Language teacher, and have been for 24 years with my US sending agency being the United Methodist General Board of Global … Continue reading →

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Another Morning of Cell Phone Checks

Posted on February 8, 2020 by connieinasia

Once again, I am on my phone to hear how things are faring in Luzhou. One of the Wuhan doctors, who in December first blew the whistle of the virus via text messages to friends, has died.  If you have … Continue reading →

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More Coronavirus China News: “It will be over soon”

Posted on February 6, 2020 by connieinasia

“Are you on your phone again?!” my 86-year-old mother disdainfully utters as, throughout the day, I constantly check messages from China. She is not an avid or adept cell phone user, although she now has finally updated to a smart … Continue reading →

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Further Coronavirus Updates from Friends and Colleagues

Posted on February 4, 2020 by connieinasia

Since my last report, so many happenings concerning the virus have been announced via the international news network. US air carriers Delta, United and American Airlines have suspended all flights to and from China.  American  has announced suspending to March … Continue reading →

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Updates on China’s Coronavirus

Posted on January 31, 2020 by connieinasia

Greetings again, folks! Here are a few updates from those on-the-ground (my students, friends and teachers) in China who are experiencing lock-down measures. Masks are in very short supply.  All cities are now asking residents (some requiring it) to wear … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!!!

Posted on April 20, 2019 by connieinasia

My home, at the moment, is filled with the scent of lilies and the remembrance of Easter past in my childhood, where coloring eggs and Easter displays on the dining room table invited us all to celebrate this special religious … Continue reading →

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The English Language Resource Center: Up and Running!!

Posted on July 20, 2018 by connieinasia

It’s taken 15 years, but this past semester finally had the English Language Resource Center trickle into being.          I had plenty of help this time around instead of going it on my own, which I had … Continue reading →

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An Update from Chicago

Posted on February 16, 2018 by connieinasia

Just thought I’d give a brief update from the Windy City, which has had wonderful weather after an icy Marshall, Illinois, start 5 days ago. Smooth sailing from there on for me and my mom. We’ve taken in a few … Continue reading →

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Stanley’s Trip to the Countryside (Cont.)

Posted on May 14, 2017 by connieinasia

      Please read the previous entry for explanation of Flat Stanley.  Here he continues his adventures in China, with a visit to the countryside. Stanley learns that  most city people have money but countryside folk do not.  There … Continue reading →

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