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          The last report had me debating the weather:  Stay in my apartment without any air-conditioning in 94-degree indoor temps  or return to Nanning for a weekend of comfort.            What can I say?  I never was one for suffering.   … Continue reading →

       Upon my return to Longzhou yesterday after my May holiday cool-off in Nanning (air-conditioned comfort in the hotel room and amazing  pool swims), it was walking into a steaming sauna in my apartment.  The temperature inside had hit 93 … Continue reading →

         Some of you already know that WordPress (my blog website host) has been blocked in China for a year now.  I was having my friend in my hometown do my postings, which is why there have been so few. … Continue reading →

In America, our store aisles are already overstocked with Easter items. Jelly beans, chocolate eggs, bunnies, and lilies are being sold by the millions all across the country. But in China, a different kind of holiday celebration is overtaking us. … Continue reading →

Note: This article I wrote for my area newspaper for International Women’s Day. Thought some of you might enjoy reading it. It’s quite late due to some difficulties in the email reaching Pam, my friend who is posting for me. … Continue reading →

It’s the third week of school. The new semester has just begun and everyone is starting to settle into routines. As for me, I’m wading through the last pile of my holiday winter homework assignments.  “Winter homework?” you ask. “What’s … Continue reading →

For my students and other Chinese friends,  I’ll post a few pictures of my family here.   These are our parting photos before I leave. In China, gift giving is very important.  From China, I was given a special Chinese wine … Continue reading →

Attending my home church’s circle meeting was one of the highlights of being back in my hometown.  My mother, Priscilla, was in charge of the program and I was in charge of desserts.   Our homemade apple spice cake and blueberry bundt … Continue reading →

It’s been a great 3 weeks I’ve spent in America, visiting with my parents and friends.  My holidays are almost finished so it’s off to China tomorrow, leaving on a noontime flight out of Indianapolis, to Detroit, to Shanghai, to … Continue reading →