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Christmas in the Chinese Classroom

       Two weeks ago, all of my 8 English major classes (1st, 2nd and 3rd years) enjoyed learning about the Christmas story as the first installment took place for our Christmas culture lessons.         As always, the re-enactment brought it all to … Continue reading

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Abandoned Pet Crisis In Chinese Cities Takes Hold

            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

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Tales from Dr. Mao’s Veterinarian Clinic

         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

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Welcoming the Freshmen: Our Performance Party

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Our Gala Performance Party for Freshmen English Language Majors

  Note:  Photos following soon for this entry.  At present, the Net is too slow to add them.                  It’s a custom in most universities and colleges in China to welcome incoming freshmen with a performance party.  Some schools invite all departments to … Continue reading

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Yet Another Dog Story: Connie to the Rescue Again

             As you all know, I am a huge animal lover.              Stories in past blogs have told of my numerous  lost critter rescues.  There was Little Old-old (now in America with my parents),  abandoned 1-week old Little Ghost (a kitten I … Continue reading

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Getting into the Groove of Our College’s English Corner

What Is English Corner, or EC?           For those who aren’t familiar with English Corners (ECs) in China, these are gathering places where people come together regularly to practice their English.  Set times and days are the usual format, with … Continue reading

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Follow-up on Mrs. Lu’s Recent Dinner

                         As mentioned in a previous blog, I met a wonderful retiree, Mrs. Lu, whose little Huan-huan brought us together along our Yangtze river road. The dog’s name, Huan-huan, means “welcome” in Chinese, which is certainly what he does … Continue reading

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Article Published in Christian Science Monitor’s Magazine Edition

            Just thought I’d post a short note about my recent article published in the October 11th weekly magazine edition of the Christian Science Monitor in their Home Forum section.             Those of you who might find the publication in your local libraries … Continue reading

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A Little Dog Brings Two Single Ladies Together as Friends

         Tomorrow evening, I’m having dinner with a new friend which might not have come about had it not been for a little dog, Huan-huan.             A few weeks ago, I was making my way up our river road on … Continue reading

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