Category Archives: Luzhou: Yangtze Rivertown

Further Coronavirus Updates from Friends and Colleagues

Posted on February 4, 2020 by connieinchina

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 connieinchina

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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Finally Able to Report: A hectic semester ends

Posted on January 27, 2020 by connieinchina

平安 (ping ahn), Peace!    I begin this first entry for 2020 with, of all things, excuses. The silence to this blog space has mainly been due to a very hectic semester:  more teaching hours than ever before, the usual … Continue reading →

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The English Language Resource Center: Up and Running!!

Posted on July 20, 2018 by connieinchina

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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Stanley’s Trip to the Countryside (Cont.)

Posted on May 14, 2017 by connieinchina

      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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Flat Stanley Comes for a Visit

Posted on May 11, 2017 by connieinchina

Those of you who are teachers, or are young enough to remember participating in this geography lesson, will know the familiar name of Flat Stanley. This is an elementary school project that has been floating around for awhile.  The project’s name … Continue reading →

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Back in China: Hectic schedules, Roasting runs, Unsettled Moves

Posted on August 27, 2016 by connieinchina

It’s been 3 weeks since I returned to China on Aug. 6 and pretty much, it’s been non-stop ever since. Leaving the States After entertaining Chinese visitors in Illinois, which was a rare treat, I didn’t have much time to … Continue reading →

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She’s Back! Filling Spaces with Updates

Posted on April 3, 2016 by connieinchina

It’s been a LONG time! How strange to have this space filled with Chicago for so long when China adventures have been filling my days for the past 2 months. Couple of reasons for my lack of updates: VPN Cutting … Continue reading →

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Another Trip to Chicago!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by connieinchina

I’ve been updating everyone about China news for the past few entries, trying to make up for the unreported happenings during the Fall semester.  Now it’s time to start with more current events. The most recent stories take place in America, … Continue reading →

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Our Yangtze River Road is No More

Posted on January 22, 2016 by connieinchina

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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