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Last Minute Chengdu Walmart Shopping Brings Surprise

Posted on October 7, 2017 by connieinasia

Couldn’t resist this parting Chengdu entry as I am about ready to head off to Luzhou. After an early morning swim at 6:30 a.m., I hightailed it back to my area for a Walmart stop-in. Butter was needed, the last … Continue reading →

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Holiday Ended: Heading Back to Luzhou

Posted on October 6, 2017 by connieinasia

It’s time. Hard to believe my Golden Week is about over. Tomorrow, I head back to Luzhou to start up my teaching once again on Monday.  While it’s been nice to get away, the dreaded part of this 1-week off … Continue reading →

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Golden Week in Full Swing

Posted on October 3, 2017 by connieinasia

After only meeting with my freshmen students for 2 weeks, suddenly it’s holiday time. We are on holiday at the moment for a full week commemorating the founding of the PRC on Oct. 1, 1949.  This is what is known … Continue reading →

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Earthquake!

Posted on September 14, 2017 by connieinasia

I’ve been through several earthquakes during my lifetime, each one causing my nerves to rattle a little more as the severity increased. The first experienced was in my hometown (Marshall, IL) when I was 9.  The house shook and I … Continue reading →

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Back in China: Starting the School Year Right

Posted on September 11, 2017 by connieinasia

I’ve been back in Luzhou for a full 2 weeks now, and it’s been busy! My first week was spent getting over jet lag and also putting together my textbooks for my seniors.  I compile all my own materials so … Continue reading →

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Heading Back to China

Posted on August 24, 2017 by connieinasia

It’s time! After 11 weeks of being in the US, including 8 weeks of driving about the countryside backroads and Interstates of Illinois, I am heading back to Asia.  I met so many wonderful people and thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories … 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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Flat Stanley Comes for a Visit

Posted on May 11, 2017 by connieinasia

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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Time for an Update!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by connieinasia

Time for catching up The last entry left you all hanging concerning the return to China after the Chinese New Year holidays. How is the English Center coming along?  How has the new semester been going?  What worthwhile events have … Continue reading →

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The English Language Resource Center: A Campus Project Finally Underway

Posted on February 8, 2017 by connieinasia

Those of you on my newsletter list will most likely remember my Page 4 call-for-help on several items.  One of those was a photo of a sparsely-furnished room, with the caption “Help fill our new English Language Resource Center.  Email … Continue reading →

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