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  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 →

             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 →

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 →

                         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 →

            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 →

         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 →

Friday, September 28, had me scambling aboard a smallish bus headed from Luzhou to Chengdu for my National Day holidays.  I honestly didn’t expect to find myself shoved clear in the back of the vehicle.  I had purchased my ticket the … Continue reading →

                   The English major in me couldn’t resist posting these, as forwarded by a Maine relative of mine. My Chinese readers most likely will be rolling in question marks and bemoaning their inadequate language skills, but for us native speakers, hope … Continue reading →

               Yesterday, the China Telecom workers came to install my telephone and Internet lines, allowing me to finally be able to post my first blog since returning to China.  There will definitely be more to come.  Enjoy!  News of the 2012 … Continue reading →