Category Archives: Waiting it out during Covid

我和母亲祝愿我的中国学生和朋友们：虎年快乐！My mom and I wish my Chinese Students: “Happy Year of the Tiger!”

Posted on February 1, 2022 by connieinchina

My mom sighed. “I suppose you’ll want to do a video,” she intoned while watching me haul out my camera tripod from the closet. I nodded absently, engrossed in the task at hand as I bustled about our very small … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Luzhou, Tales of China, The Chinese New Year, Travel, Waiting it out during Covid | 1 Comment

Face-to-Face, 30 years later

Posted on August 31, 2021 by connieinchina

In the previous post, I mentioned “Kevin” Hu , a former student of mine, who found me with a web search. Our connection is now complete on WeChat, where he and another classmate are trying to gather more of us … Continue reading →

Posted in A 30-plus Year Reunion in China, China, Luzhou, Tales from Sichuan's Yangtze Rivertown, Tales of China, Travel, Waiting it out during Covid | 1 Comment

A generous offer from my home church: Office Space!

Posted on September 22, 2020 by connieinchina

As previously reported, my mom has moved. Looking at these two pictures, you’ll see it was quite the downsize. Yes, the new house is very nice but one of the biggest draw-backs for 2 people is space. My mom expected … Continue reading →

Posted in A Visit Home to America, A Visit Home to Marshall, coronavirus, Illinois, My New Office Space, Smalltown American Life, Waiting it out during Covid | 2 Comments