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Why does personal distressing news, or even personal luck, seem to come in threes? This last week, at least for me, seems to have followed in this number 3 pattern. From the last post, I listed 2, not expecting a … Continue reading →

This article arrived in my inbox today. I thought it makes for a fitting addition to the previous post. And Yet Other Sad news, from the Luzhou Church Choir Aside from references to the crash, my WeChat messages added another … Continue reading →

At 7:30 a.m. this morning, I sleepily wandered into the kitchen where my mom was listening to NPR, eating her breakfast. She’s a very early riser but not so much me and always turns on the radio for the latest … Continue reading →

It’s been a tough 24 months away from “my” China, for numerous reasons: No in-person contact with beloved students, colleagues and friends; missing my campus apartment with all the homey comforts (and really neat clothes that always dazzled my students!); … Continue reading →

I No Longer Pray for Peace On the edge of war, one foot already in, I no longer pray for peace:I pray for miracles. I pray that stone hearts will turnto tenderheartedness,and evil intentions will turnto mercifulness,and all the soldiers … Continue reading →

My mom and I were engrossed, extremely engrossed, watching the Winter Olympics during the past few weeks. We’ve been glued to the TV in our small sitting room, afternoons and evenings, to catch all the latest excitement of the world’s … Continue reading →

There is nothing like watching the Winter Olympics on TV when it’s likewise really wintry outside your own windows. Yesterday’s recent storm through America’s Midwest and swooping onward across the country didn’t disappoint in adding that extra “Wow!” factor to … Continue reading →

If you’ve been following my Year of the Tiger posts, you’ll remember that Gao Pei (Frank) sent me an incredible box filled with favorite Chinese snack items as a New Year’s gift. It was great fun to see such a … Continue reading →

            Last Wednesday, a large, heavy box addressed to me landed on our doorstep here at 710 Mulberry Street.           “What in the world did you order that’s 22 pounds?” my … Continue reading →

January 12 had me celebrating my 57th birthday. I awoke in the morning to find the above display, set by my mom. The birthday bear plays “Happy Birthday to You”. It’s our tradition to bring out this musical stuffed animal … Continue reading →