Category Archives: Tales from Sichuan’s Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou

            Since returning to Luzhou, I’ve failed to mention my Sunday mornings at the Luzhou Protestant Church, led by Rev. Liao and her husband, Rev. Wang.             Just a brief history:  The church was founded by Canadian Methodists in the … Continue reading →

English Corner to Begin             Last evening, the newlywed Peace Corp couple (John and Ashley) stopped in for a chat about our upcoming English Corner this evening.            We finally have set aside Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in … Continue reading →

The Story of Smile                Last week, I received an email from one of my former students here at this college.  She was a girl very hard to forget, both because of her chosen English name (Smile) and her diligence in … Continue reading →

         Slowly, progress has been made over the last 3 weeks to equip my apartment with what is needed.               The school was waiting to purchase  the air-conditioning/heating unit because they were ordering in bulk to save money.  Many of … Continue reading →

           Shopping with a guy – How many women out there are giving a knowing sigh and telling smile?             Mostly, my male shopping experiences have been with my dad during our family’s Christmas gift-buying sprees to Terre Haute’s Honey … Continue reading →

              This morning, Little Flower and I took a final walk around the campus of  Luzhou Vocational and Technical College before leaving for Chengdu.              Cruising by the empty dormitories, I was met by quite a sight:  A huge … Continue reading →

  The 2-Week Whirlwind Ride               These past 2 weeks of leaving Luzhou have been a whirlwind.  I entitle them “The Last Hurah,” although they actually aren’t exactly the finalized steps of saying goodbye yet.             The first week … Continue reading →

              “We’re just so busy,” Chen Li, Mr. Xiong’s wife, said as I sat in the family’s small apartment.             The heat was terribly oppressive in their flat.  Sweat was pouring off of me, dripping down on Lao-lao’s little body … Continue reading →

               Over the past 5 months, our semi-toothless Chihuahua little brother, Xiao Lao-lao (Little Old) has had his home here with me and big sister, Little Flower.             During that time, he has transformed from a dirty, malnourished, frightened … Continue reading →

                Although our students are this weekend getting ready for their final exams next week, Friday for me signaled my last class with my Luzhou students.             August will find me in Guangxi Province, settling into my new … Continue reading →