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The Big Snow of Last Weekend With the prediction of snow last weekend, Saturday had our local Walmart teaming with people loading up on supplies.  Then it was a matter of waiting for the flakes to fall, which started at … Continue reading →

Our record subzero temperatures in the Midwest had my mom and me staying indoors as much as possible during the past few days. Even Lao-lao (Old-old), our China Chi rescue, hunkered down in his doggie bed, hoping we’d forget about … Continue reading →

Today is President’s Day, quite an appropriate time to address last week’s send-off for my father, a politically-minded individual and strong advocate of the American right to vote. As the only Civics teacher in our  high school, who taught a … Continue reading →

After my last post, there have been a few days of silence on my end. My father died on Friday morning in the hospital as my mom, brother and I were driving over to meet with the discharge planner about … Continue reading →

Fragrant evergreen, scented candles, sticks of cinnamon, spiced cider – these are the smells I associate with Christmas. But in my apartment here in China, at least for the past 3 weeks, it’s the aroma of one thing and one … Continue reading →

On Friday morning, in the nasty drizzling rain, I was quickly heading off to my 3rd year (senior students) class. It was nearing 10 a.m. and I was thinking, “Will anyone even be in class? Today is our job fair!” … Continue reading →

It’s been 3 days since returning to Luzhou after last week’s Halloween frolic at the U.S. Consulate. And what a frolic it was! Due to the excellent advertising of the Consulate staff, the usual 40 turn-out ended up being more … Continue reading →

Where has the month gone?! After the country’s National Day holidays from Oct. 1-8, I returned from Chengdu to find myself into the full swing of teaching, as well as my daily activities of noontime campus walks with students, afternoon … Continue reading →

For my Chinese website visitors, here are a few photos of my July the Fourth evening at my small town’s fireworks celebrations.  My mom, Lao-lao (the dog) and I were in attendance this year along with many others in town … Continue reading →

Happy Independence Day! It’s been many years since I’ve been able to enjoy my small town’s July 4th celebrations with my parents.  Plans for this evening will begin with hamburgers and baked beans, TV viewing of Washington, D.C.’s special concert … Continue reading →