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Some Fun Last-week Experiences
Friday had me once again at the primary school, from 8:30 t0 11:00, teaching Grades 1 and 2. A new experience for me was during the 30-minute break between the 9:30 – 10 a.m. class. The children were allowed to … Continue reading
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Updates for the last day of the Center’s term and last week’s housewarming pictures
This has been a busy week as classes wrap up for the term. I was preparing my last few PPTs (power points) for my junior high and primary school classes, finishing this Friday’s PPT for Grades 1 and 2 at … Continue reading
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A Friday of Mishaps
I certainly do enjoy my Fridays here in Laos but today has been somewhat challenging. First was my early 5:30 a.m. rise to get in my pool swim. This is my meditation time and think-through-the-day planning. It’s also a preparation … Continue reading
Christmas in July is Coming!
“How wonderful for you!” my former Chinese student in China, Jason, messaged me. “You will soon have all your things, after waiting so long, almost 5 years. I think you will be very happy.” Very happy? Understatement of the year. … Continue reading
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Celebration Time!!!
What a joyful week the staff and I have had! We have a Caretaker! With the departure of Lalaine, who previously lived at the Center out of the kindness of her heart, I’ve been searching for someone to take her … Continue reading
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Laos Updates: Geckos, Licenses, Send-offs
Do geckos bite? Well, apparently they do. The tiny, itty-bitty ones that are present everywhere (in my home, in my office, in the classroom, climbing outer corridor walls) are darling little things, quite harmless and somewhat of a comfort. They … Continue reading
From Laos: Being Vigilant on my Midnight Blue Honda Scoopy
“Connie, Santi has been in an accident.” No one, especially an administrator, likes that kind of text message early in the morning from her office manager. Even more disturbing was the picture that followed. Oh, my gosh! Santi, my primary … Continue reading
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My New Apartment!
It’s going on Week 3 since my move into my new apartment. I’ve been searching for a more permanent place since January. I needed a new residence, one that would hold all my Covid-abandoned “stuff” that is still in China. … Continue reading
It’s 108 Degrees Fahrenheit!!
It’s been a wicked last 10 days, with temperatures soaring above 100 for what I was told has been an unusual stretch for Laos. In fact, this week the MOES (Ministry of Education and Sports) announced that schools without air-conditioning … Continue reading
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Laos Critters: A New Experience
“Why is there a black billiard ball in my bathroom?” I wondered, looking down at a rounded thing next to the broom and dustpan sitting nearby the toilet. I went in for a closer look when. . . poof!! That … Continue reading
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