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My Memorial Day in Marshall: Part 1, The History of Memorial Day

Yesterday, I honored those individuals in the military (past and present) at my hometown’s American Legion post for our Memorial Day services.  Today’s papers are full of articles and photos of others who also celebrated May 30th as I did. … Continue reading →

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A Great Memorial Day Poem

I’ve been in my hometown  for almost a week now after trips to NYC and several church visits in South Carolina. Before those reports, I’ll add something which is appropriate for today, Memorial Day. I submitted this article to our local … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Holidays: A Farewell to Chengdu Weekend

For 3 days, Chengdu night life has picked up as shoppers and restaurant patrons fill the evenings coming and going.  Nothing like a 3-day holiday to increase consumerism and lift everyone’s spirits. For myself, it’s been a farewell weekend. After … Continue reading →

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An Ending to Our Wesley Story

Yesterday, I said “Goodbye” to our campus rescue, Wesley. It wasn’t the goodbye I had envisioned, nor the one I had hoped for, but it is the one that has transpired, none-the-less Here is the ending to our Wesley story. … Continue reading →

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A Drug Bust in Southern China Recently Reported Across the Country

 I’m including this newspaper article to later follow up with my own experiences concerning drug-related issues in the south.  I also include it because I am currently watching Breaking Bad (a US TV series) and have seen the very disturbing Brazilian movie, City of God, both … Continue reading →

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Luzhou Makes National and International News, Not in a Good Way

Yes, I’m starting off the New Year with a rather tragic tale, this one posted from my home along the Yangtze. However, this last day of 2013 will allow me to begin 2014 on a happy high note, hopefully with … Continue reading →

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Memories of Enjoying the Chinese Gingko Among the Chinese

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Surprise! Checking in from Luzhou

After over 2 months in the big city, Chengdu, this weekend found me alighting back on my doorstep along the Yangtze River at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College. And an even bigger surprise awaited me in my apartment, other than … Continue reading →

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The Luzhou Airport: A Highlight, From and To Luzhou

                   One of the highlights of this last trip to America was flying from and into our little Luzhou Airport.          I have never done this before in all my years working here, although taking off directly to Shanghai … Continue reading →

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