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             Since school sports teams are not a hot item in the Chinese educational system, almost all schools block off a yearly 3 days of sporting events for students to enjoy competing with one another. This usually includes track and … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday Rehearsal             Last weekend was Palm Sunday, which had me in church on Sunday as usual. Choir rehearsal with the children took place immediately after our service ended at 11 a.m.             As you know from last week, the … Continue reading →

It’s off to the Indianapolis airport hotel area within the hour where I’ll be spending the night before heading out at 6 a.m. to begin my long journey back to China.  I will be arriving in Shanghai Tuesday afternoon, quickly changing … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s that time of year again!  Chinese New Year is nearly upon us, with Chinese all over the world enjoying the special festivities of their longest holiday of the year.   February 9th  (Saturday) marks the eve of Chinese New … Continue reading →

            This is a note to say that I’ll be heading off to Chengdu soon, eventually returning to the States to spend time with my parents.  I will not have access to my website until then, toward the end of … Continue reading →

               Before heading into my first 2013 post, I would like to thank all of you for keeping up with my website for 2012.  Curious to learn who’s been reading and which stories received the most readership?  I certainly … Continue reading →

           As is my custom, Christmas decorating goes overboard in my apartment in China.  Every year, 5 boxes of decorations are hauled down from their resting place on top of the wardrobe and unpacked for display.  Wall hangings, stockings, light strands, … Continue reading →

            I’ve said it before, and I’ll most likely say it again: I’m the beaming lighthouse for strays and little lost critters, which is always a problem in China as there are so many.              Within a few weeks after … Continue reading →

         A few days ago, I popped in to visit Dr. Mao and his colleagues, Dr. Zhang and Dr. Huang, at their animal clinic near 100 Baby Image Square.               While my main purpose of the visit was to give Dr. Mao … Continue reading →