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Twohttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-11-three.jpg9-11 Threehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-11-four.jpg9-11 Fourhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-11-five.jpg9-11 Fivehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-11.jpg9-112021-09-13T16:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/08/31/face-to-face-30-years-later/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/daniel-58-and-family-2.jpgDaniel (58) and Familyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2226.jpgIMG_2226https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2217.jpgIMG_2217https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2216.jpgIMG_2216https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2215.jpgIMG_2215https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2214.jpgIMG_2214https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2213.jpgIMG_2213https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_2154-copy.jpegIMG_2154 copyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0492-copy.jpgIMG_0492 copyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/training-school.jpgTraining School2021-09-05T00:04:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/08/20/a-30-plus-year-reunion-in-the-works/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0507-copy.jpgIMG_0507 copyUnknown to me as a new arrival to China, the red double happiness paper-cuts symbolized marriage. Everyone thought I was getting married, not that this was my Christmas holiday tradition.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0494-copy.jpgIMG_0494 copyOur efforts led to some confusion from the campus student body.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0493-copy.jpgIMG_0493 copyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0522-copy.jpgIMG_0522 copyMaking Christmas decorations in my home for my windows, overlooking the campus.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0520-copy-1.jpgIMG_0520 copyEnjoying some American snacks for my Christmas Open House.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0511-copy.jpgIMG_0511 copyA fruitcake from America was shared in the dormshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0504-copy.jpgIMG_0504 copyEnjoying group workhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_0297-copy-1.jpgIMG_0297 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students.2021-08-21T17:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/07/02/phone-calls-from-friends-interesting-updates/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pwlke0onsowba3nhaxc7qw_thumb_1f24.jpgPWlkE0oNSOWBa3nhaxc7qw_thumb_1f24https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_29aa.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_29aahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3a71.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3a71https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1a80.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1a80https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1a75.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1a75https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_a88.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_a88https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_159.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_159https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_138d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_138dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/apt.-2.jpgApt. 2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/apt..jpgApt.2021-08-21T17:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/08/16/a-chinese-farmers-daughter-heartbreaking-disappointment/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_72.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_72https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_64.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_64https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_63.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_63https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_61.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_61https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_5c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_5chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d84.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d84https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/10.jpg10https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1059.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1059https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/mrs.-chen-and-daughter-liangyu.jpgMrs. Chen and daughter, Liangyu2021-08-15T22:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/07/16/animal-rescue-groups-receive-a-shocking-announcement-concerning-pet-transport-from-china-to-the-us/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1ecc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1ecchttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1fea.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1feahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1fe5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1fe5https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1fe4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1fe4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1fc4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1fc4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1e8f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1e8fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/k2ehyjoqq4ara21evvow1g_thumb_1ed3.jpgK2eHyjoQQ4aRa21evvOw1g_thumb_1ed3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/leaving-luzhou-los-trip-club-swimming-119.jpgLeaving Luzhou, LO's trip, Club swimming 119https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/leaving-luzhou-los-trip-club-swimming-115.jpgLeaving Luzhou, LO's trip, Club swimming 115https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/leaving-luzhou-los-trip-club-swimming-114.jpgLeaving Luzhou, LO's trip, Club swimming 1142021-07-15T19:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/07/14/bridget-to-enter-people-magazines-worlds-cutest-rescue-dog-contest-help-us/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7.jpg7https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3e7a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3e7ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/21.jpg21https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20.jpg20https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/17.jpg17https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/16.jpg16https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/13.jpg13https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/11.jpg11https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/10.jpg10https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/8.jpg82021-07-15T14:42:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/07/12/chinas-100th-anniversary-of-the-communist-party-in-china-a-quick-history/2021-07-12T02:08:26+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/06/16/the-luzhou-protestant-church-changes-to-the-sanctuary/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_276e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_276ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_275f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_275fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/59.png59https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/47.jpg47https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/46a.jpg46Ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/46.png46https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/45.png45https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1dd1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dd11949, New Year's Day photo of doctors and nurses, connected to the church clinichttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1dcf.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dcf1954, doctors and nurses connected to the church clinichttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_32f6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32f6The sanctuary in 19132021-06-17T18:18:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/06/09/surprising-announcement-from-china-the-3-child-policy/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bruce-and-family.jpgBruce and family2021-06-12T01:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/06/06/my-wait-to-return-to-china-continues-but-with-hope/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c19.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c19https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c11.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c11https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c1c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c1chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c1a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c1ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_11f2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_11f2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d17.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d17https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_cc1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_cc1https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_be4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_be4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_121a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_121ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_4bd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_4bdPracticing for a choir performance.2021-06-05T23:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/05/24/service-to-the-people-the-luzhou-gospel-hospital/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_182.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_182https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_177.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_177https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1059.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1059https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_175.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_175https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1047.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1047https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_185.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_185https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_105d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_105dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_17f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_17fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_17d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_17dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_17c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_17c2021-05-23T20:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/05/18/helping-my-students-in-china-an-english-language-contest-approaches/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1dc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dc2021-05-18T00:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/05/14/updates-of-my-china-return-and-a-special-belated-happy-mothers-day/2021-05-14T03:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/04/24/i-owe-it-all-to-chairman-mao-by-cornelia-wieck/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/may-day-holiday-visit-017.jpgMay Day Holiday Visit 017https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fashion-show-and-nanning-hotel-117.jpgFashion Show and Nanning Hotel 117https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fashion-show-and-nanning-hotel-112.jpgFashion Show and Nanning Hotel 112https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2008-christmas-party-dinner-034.jpg2008 Christmas Party, dinner 034https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2008-christmas-party-dinner-030.jpg2008 Christmas Party, dinner 0302021-04-27T03:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/04/18/from-china-another-translation-request/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/20.jpg202021-04-18T21:18:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/04/11/my-favorite-wechat-messages-connie-can-you-help-me/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c34.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c34https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c25.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c25https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c2b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c2bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_649.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_649https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f8f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f8fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f6c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f6chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1dc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dchttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d7https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_c8c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_c8c2021-04-11T21:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/04/05/easter-services-1944-and-2021/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1dd8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dd8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a46bsco8rls43ledsxkxwq_thumb_3297.jpga46Bsco8RlS43LeDSxKxWQ_thumb_3297https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pudfxqbqa2nw4fi6e64iw_thumb_321a.jpgPUdfx+qBQA2nw4Fi6E64Iw_thumb_321ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/chaplain-marvin-e.-maris-during-his-time-overseas.jpgChaplain Marvin E. Maris, during his time overseashttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3d04.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3d04https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3d21.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3d21https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3d03.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3d03https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3d20.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3d20https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3d02.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3d02https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3d1e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3d1e2021-04-05T01:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/03/21/china-updates/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1e4f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1e4f2021-03-21T20:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/03/20/a-vaccination-journey/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3cdd-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3cddhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3cf4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3cf4One shot down, . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3cf0.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3cf0One more yet to go. Can't wait for April 9th!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3cef.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3cefWaiting in the parking lot area, I have a huge smile on my face as I'm so happy to finally be one step closer to entering my classroom in China.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ced.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3cedMy return datehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ceb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3cebMy vaccination cardhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3cea.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ceaBarb Reedy, from my hometown, gave me my shot. My mom reported if Barb Reedy gave your shot, it would absolutely take!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ce8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ce8The nurses are ready to go.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ce7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ce7https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ce6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ce6Entering the garage vaccination area2021-03-19T21:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/03/14/covid-halted-much-of-chinese-new-year-travels/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dujiangyan-028.jpgDujiangyan 028Walking down from the mountain.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dujiangyan-025.jpgDujiangyan 025Hiking up the mountainside that overlooks the irrigation system, you can get a great view of the area.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dujiangyan-014.jpgDujiangyan 014The ancient irrigation system of Dujiangyanhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dujiangyan-010.jpgDujiangyan 010I stand on the bridge that spans one of the irrigation canalshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dujiangyan-009.jpgDujiangyan 009In the city itself, the irrigation system runs near the townhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/copy-of-home-and-students-187.jpgCopy of Home and Students 187Jason and I, leaving from his hometown, to travel to Dujiangyan, 2 hours away.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/may-day-holiday-visit-050.jpgMay Day Holiday Visit 050https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/may-day-holiday-visit-033.jpgMay Day Holiday Visit 033https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/may-day-holiday-visit-029.jpgMay Day Holiday Visit 0292021-03-13T20:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/02/11/lost-in-translation-chinese-new-years-humor/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/24prqshgs9ugv8i7hj54zw_thumb_3ca2.jpg24PRqSHGS9ugV8I7Hj54zw_thumb_3ca2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2tdojrrnlpdk99xesnq_thumb_3ca3.jpg%2T+dojRRN+lPdk99xESnQ_thumb_3ca3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/labwnac5skodqkueqrvq_thumb_3ca0.jpglaBwNaC5SkOdQKUEQr++VQ_thumb_3ca0https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/eflpllqrcqjjcjmw4z3yg_thumb_3c9f.jpge%fLPlLqRcqJjCJMW4Z3Yg_thumb_3c9fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c9e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c9e2021-02-11T18:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/02/08/me-and-my-moms-gig/2021-02-08T00:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/02/06/a-20-year-reunion-in-the-making/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/going-over-new-textbooks-of-gradeschool-children.jpgGoing over new textbooks of gradeschool childrenGrading by. hand took a long time.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c9b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c9bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_35fc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35fchttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_35fb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35fbhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_35fa.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35fahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2dd8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2dd8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/teacher-wang-e1612570106594.jpgTeacher Wanghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/reunion-of-retired-teachers.jpgReunion of retired teachersRetired and current English teachers from our college volunteered to grade primary school students' English language booklets. Here they discuss procedures before beginning.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/retired-teachers-all-who-graduated-from-luzhou-normal-school.jpgRetired teachers, all who graduated from Luzhou Normal SchoolA job well-done!! A final photo was taken of the teachers after finishing their task.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ippy76tutao2kwm5r2dgg_thumb_326b.jpgiPpy76tuT%ao2KwM5R2DGg_thumb_326b2021-02-11T19:52:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/01/18/my-chinese-church-choir-offers-a-glimpse-of-faithfulness/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_65b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_65bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_29f7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_29f72021-01-17T21:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/01/15/my-birthday-celebrations/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c55-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c55https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c54-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c54https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/xkoshywvr3uliu5ijsy2qq_thumb_3c6c.jpgxKoShyWvR3uLiU5IJSy2QQ_thumb_3c6chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c59.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c59https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c5a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c5ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ddhqnej1q4ae9cmr1iwnmg_thumb_3c6d.jpgdDHqnEj1Q4ae9cmR1iWNMg_thumb_3c6dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/51.jpg51https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c58.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c58Ice sent me this current picture of her studying in the library for her upcoming exams.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c55.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c55https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c54.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c542021-01-16T00:18:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2021/01/08/covid-desperation-an-inability-to-help/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3619-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3619https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_299e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_299ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_296c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_296chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3619.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3619https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_299d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_299d2021-01-08T02:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/12/27/from-china-reaction-to-the-wieck-family-vimeo-christmas-greeting/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/35-1.jpg35https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c32.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c32https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c31.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c31https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c40.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c40https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c3f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c3fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c3e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c3ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c3d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c3dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c39.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c39https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c38.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c38https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c30.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c302020-12-28T21:23:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/12/25/merry-christmas-to-my-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c21.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c21Me, my mother Priscilla and my older brother, Paul, took a quick moment in between opening gifts to send a greeting to my Chinese students, friends and colleagues.2020-12-26T16:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/12/24/christmas-eve-services-china-and-usa/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3b30.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3b30Our sanctuary all during Advent.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3bea.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3beaMy mom https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3be9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3be9Masks were mandatory until it was time to sing.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3be8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3be8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3be7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3be7The camera crew, a dedicated bunch to figure out our new recording equipment.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3be6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3be6https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3be5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3be5Pastor Bob in the pulpit, Steve and Duane, during their "O Come, All Ye Faithful"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3c0e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3c0ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3bed.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3bed2020-12-24T14:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/12/22/last-years-christmas-memories/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3b78.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3b78https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2990.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2990https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2989.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2989https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2988.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2988https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2986.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2986https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2982.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2982https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2967.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2967https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2966.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2966https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_299b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_299bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_299a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_299a2020-12-24T13:42:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/12/21/christmas-is-upon-us/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ad9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ad9The big tree sits on our back deck.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3bae.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3baegreets us as we walk in the door.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3bad.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3badAnd here is our 1930's creche. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3bac.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3bacClifford is always presenthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3bab.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3babLittle holiday adornments are tucked in corners and shelves.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ba9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ba9And bear companion.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ba8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ba8My childhood dolly is dressed in her Santa PJs.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ba5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ba5My grandfather's shelves, which he made himself in the 1930's, always hold a wintry mix of figurines.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ba4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ba4Let us never forget to put out our sassy, long-legged elf.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3b99.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3b992020-12-21T03:29:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/12/06/another-column-entry-from-my-mom/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_17cd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_17cdhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3b35.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3b35Plummeting temperatures never seem to bother Bridget.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_39ca.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_39caOne contented winter dog. (We've had neighbors think we're abusing her. NOT!)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_39c9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_39c9It's 37 degrees outside, yet she's begged to go out and sit on the porch.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_39a5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_39a5Bridget doesn't mind the cold at all! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3ab9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3ab92020-12-06T01:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/11/28/my-thankfulness-for-connies-english-corner/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_8a5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_8a5Stacey and Baby Boy number 1: 2018https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_8a3.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_8a3Jason (my former student) with Stacey and her little boy (first child). This is a 2018 photo in the springtime.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_8a1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_8a1Stacey and her first child, a little boy. We met up 2 years ago when I visited Chengdu, near her hometown.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3bStacey, me and Jason: a 2017 meet-up.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3aae.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3aaeCrazy monsterhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3aad.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3aadPughttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3aaa.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3aaaPighttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3aac.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3aachttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3aab.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3aab2020-12-01T01:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/11/26/did-the-pilgrims-really-look-like-that/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pilgrim-puritan-couple-man-woman.gifpilgrim-puritan-couple-man-womanDid the Pilgrims really look so clean and tidy?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/for-priscillas-article.gifFor Priscilla's ArticleHmmm. Me thinks the first Thanksgiving Day gathering is a bit exaggerated here. 2020-11-25T23:06:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/11/13/be-grateful-or-be-stressful-its-a-choice/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3997.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3997https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_399c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_399chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_398d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_398dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_398a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_398ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_398c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_398chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3996.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3996https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_39bb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_39bbhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/unadjustednonraw_thumb_39a2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_39a22020-11-13T03:48:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/10/29/lost-in-translation-my-first-halloween-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_27bb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_27bbhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_27b6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_27b6https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_27b0.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_27b0https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/the-nanchang-class-of-english-teachers-whose-first-halloween-culture-lesson-ended-in-confusion..jpgThe Nanchang class of English Teachers whose first Halloween culture lesson ended in confusion.My first year in China with my adult students, all English teachers from the rural countryside enrolled in a 1-year intensive methodology and language course.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/connie-in-her-1991-nanchang-classroom-with-her-adult-chinese-students.jpgConnie in her 1991 Nanchang classroom, with her adult Chinese 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in a tenthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3299.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3299https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/marvins-book-to-new-guinea.jpgMarvin's book to New Guineahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/qwszyrbwqh2mktwblvv5g_thumb_34df.jpgQwsZYRbwQH2%mKTWBLvv5g_thumb_34dfhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/marvins-new-guinea-book.jpgMarvin's New Guinea book2020-10-06T01:32:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/09/27/china-is-now-allowing-all-foreign-national-entries-but-problems-for-me/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2588.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2588https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2589.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2589https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_24d9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_24d9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bm3wp61szmfoiccs5v9mw_thumb_24db.jpgbm3Wp6+1SZmFOIcCS5V9mw_thumb_24db2020-09-27T19:20:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/09/22/a-generous-offer-from-my-home-church-office-space/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3652.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3652https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_36cb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_36cbhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_36c9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_36c9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_36c8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_36c8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_36c5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_36c5https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3544.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_35442020-09-22T17:36:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/09/22/september-updates-from-me/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3619.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3619https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3618.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3618https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3617.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3617https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_361a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_361ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3670.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3670https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3669.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3669My Kunming ethnic minority wall hanging fits in well here, along with examples of one of my methodology classes, How to write and illustrate your own children's book.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3668.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3668Look at the great space for zooming I have!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3653.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3653https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_366f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_366fThis is from my college years, when my mom had these wooden name tags made in 1984 for my teammates on the EIU Women's Swimming Team. (Yes, I have always had a very thoughtful mom.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_366b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_366bMy desk awaits me.2020-09-22T16:40:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/09/10/my-grandfather-and-mr-brooks-did-they-cross-paths/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/unadjustednonraw_thumb_354a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_354ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/zznig7pqp6iyutdfgxvfg_thumb_3559-2.jpgzZNIg7P+QP6IyuTdFgXvfg_thumb_3559 2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cvmfyxu6qkyolqbx2bwoma_thumb_354c.jpgcVMFyXU6QKyolqBx2bwOmA_thumb_354c2020-09-11T16:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/08/18/a-51-year-old-church-newsletter-rings-true-today/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/qgfrqhqr9auvrioifsvog_thumb_34d9.jpgqgfrQ+HqR9auvRIOiFsVOg_thumb_34d9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ylciuywbt3oxn8duqdmyta_thumb_34e6.jpgylCIUYwBT3OXN8DUqdMYTA_thumb_34e6https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/eahkafojrhab3ditrs2gsw_thumb_34d4.jpgeAhKAfOJRHab3DitrS2Gsw_thumb_34d4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/e3zkzpoms1ysouovj7pdw_thumb_34f2.jpge3ZKZPomS1ysoU%OVJ7pDw_thumb_34f2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/dcydsx3isg6lreqhmirkta_thumb_34f0.jpgDCYDSx3ISg6lrEQhmIRktA_thumb_34f0https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/6clpom7eqt2aztte0p41vq_thumb_34ec.jpg6cLpOM7eQT2AZtTe0p41VQ_thumb_34ec2020-08-18T18:46:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/08/08/75-years-later-atomic-bomb-reflections-re-surface/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/a-rare-find-hundreds-of-ww-2-letters-between-husband-and-wife.jpgA rare find -- hundreds of WW 2 letters between husband and wife2020-08-07T21:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/08/06/my-battle-with-the-virus/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3483.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_34832020-08-18T02:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/08/03/views-from-around-the-world-window-swap-com/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3424.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3424https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/unadjustednonraw_thumb_348d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_348d2020-08-05T10:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/07/20/back-to-church-my-hometown-church-and-my-chinese-church-opens-for-worship/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/preparing-for-upcoming-worship-services.jpgPreparing for upcoming worship serviceshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/8.jpg8and unmasked.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7.jpg7My mom and I stand before our "Welcome Back" sign. Masked .....https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/6.jpg6Pastor Bob Sabo gives the message.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5.jpg5The marked off pews are also changed for the second service, which cuts down on sanitizing time in between different groups of worshipers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/4.jpg4Pews are marked off every other to distance us.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/3.jpg3Greeters usher us into our pews.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2.jpg2After donning our masks and using the hand santizer, plus a temperature check, we can go into the sanctuary.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1.jpg1My mom gets ready to enter the church building.2020-07-19T23:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/07/10/news-of-rescue-kitty-%e5%b9%b3%e5%b9%b3-ping-ping-a-match-made-in-heaven/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3403-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3403https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_340a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_340ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_343f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_343fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3443.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3443https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6804.jpgIMG_6804https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3415.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3415https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cnjrl8tit7gk8hwoxltitg_thumb_3416.jpgcNjrL8tIT7Gk8HwOXLtitg_thumb_3416https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3413.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3413https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3414.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3414https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3403.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_34032020-07-09T21:03:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/07/01/my-moms-last-newspaper-column-for-the-summer/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/author.jpgAUTHORhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/zh1tjzomrsqs3kep74lc6a_thumb_3427.jpgzh1TjZoMRSqS3KeP74lc6A_thumb_3427https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_342b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_342bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_342a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_342ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3429.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3429https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3425.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3425https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3361.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3361https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bbd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bbdhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bbc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bbc2020-06-30T21:35:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/06/25/john-dana-where-are-you-one-cliffhanger-resolved/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/olga-dana-who-wrote-to-marvin.jpgOlga Dana, who wrote to MarvinOlga, John's mother who wrote the letter to Marvin.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/john-haney-dana-in-the-army.jpgJohn Haney Dana, in the ArmyJohn, the missing son in question.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dr.-d.b.-dana-olgas-husband.jpgDr. D.B. Dana (?), Olga's husbandDr. Dana, Olga's physician husband who died a few years before her July 1945 letter was written.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/byron-dana-in-the-navy.jpgByron Dana, in the NavyByron, on a Navy destroyer during the war.2020-06-24T23:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/06/20/its-fathers-day-my-moms-weekly-column/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/5g4jpd2ztscyk8maykisdw_thumb_30f8.jpg5G4JpD2ZTsCyK8maykISDw_thumb_30f8Husband and Father Bill, years ago, taking care of manly duties mowing the lawn. To all fathers everywhere, put up your feet and enjoy the love of your family on this special day.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/k5rcgl7t9aqjipv28htsg_thumb_303b.jpg%k5rCGL7T9aqjIpv28hTSg_thumb_303bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/16.jpg16https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/15a.jpg15A2020-06-21T20:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/06/14/dear-chaplain/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_32f4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32f4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_32f3.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32f32020-06-21T20:14:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/06/10/a-chaplains-wartime-duties-my-grandfathers-service-to-his-men/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/z7idmcjzsxaztxw4pmlgw_thumb_332d.jpgZ7iDMCJZSxa%ZTXW4pmlgw_thumb_332dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mcewzzdttjkn8om3pxnwlg_thumb_332f.jpgmcewZZdTTjKn8oM3PxNWLg_thumb_332fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/from-the-philippines-marvin-replies-to-his-wifes-letters-1.jpgFrom the Philippines, Marvin replies to his wife's lettershttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/chaplain-marvin-e-maris-new-guinea-chapel-built-by-new-guneans-and-servicemen.-1944.jpgChaplain Marvin E Maris, New Guinea chapel built by New Guneans and servicemen. 1944https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pudfxqbqa2nw4fi6e64iw_thumb_321a-2.jpgPUdfx+qBQA2nw4Fi6E64Iw_thumb_321aMarvin, seated at the portable pump organ, leads the men in hymns in the chapel.2020-06-10T15:42:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/06/07/re-cap-and-updates-from-me-about-china-return/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_32f3.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32f3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4-f.jpg4 Fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f51.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f51https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f41.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f41https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f7c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f7chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1e71.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1e71https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/resident-permit-copy.jpgResident Permit copy2020-06-08T17:49:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/06/03/my-moms-newspaper-article-graduation-memories/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/zlmynij1rxiilcpvidwqew_thumb_3282.jpgzlmYnIj1RxiIlcpvIdwQew_thumb_3282https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3324.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3324https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3323.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3323https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3322.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3322https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3321.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3321https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3320.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3320https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/my-moms-graduation-picture-on-the-steps-of-the-shimer-academy-library-1955.-can-you-find-me.jpgMy mom's graduation picture on the steps of the Shimer Academy library, 1955. 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me?2020-06-04T16:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/31/last-weekends-activities-memorial-day/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/016_16.jpg016_16https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2pwjclhjqcgevmiaso8aa_thumb_31f3.jpg2pwJCLhJQcGEV+miASO8AA_thumb_31f3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3308-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3308https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3307-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3307https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3305-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3305https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3304-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3304https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3303-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3303https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3301-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3301https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2cb9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2cb9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7sbs95yrrhcnwq28p4enmg_thumb_30f7.jpg7SbS95YrRHCnWq28p4enMg_thumb_30f72020-05-30T21:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/28/walk-with-me-my-mom-gives-advice-on-paying-attention-to-surroundings-and-keeping-calm/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_32f2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32f2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_32f1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32f12020-05-30T18:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/25/my-rescue-in-china-ping-ping-awaits-adoption/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3264.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3264https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3263.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3263https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ping-ping-22this-bed-is-just-right22connie-wieck.jpgPing-ping -- This bed is just right!(Connie Wieck)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_28bd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_28bdhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_28bc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_28bchttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2945-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2945https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2945.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2945This tiny girl was not doing well under Granny Zhang's care. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2934.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2934https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2933.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2933https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2911.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_29112020-05-24T22:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/21/walk-with-me-my-moms-weekly-column/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2328.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2328https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_23e8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_23e8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_23e7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_23e7https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15d.jpg15Dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eggs-goldenrod.jpgeggs goldenrodEggs Ala Golden Rod2020-05-22T02:28:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/18/a-diligently-recorded-overseas-life-makes-an-appearance/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2cfe.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2cfeMy final accomplishment: Everything emptied out!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2cfc.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2cfcI spent an entire day climbing up and down the ladder leading to the 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Shot 2020-05-13 at 1.57.37 PM2020-05-16T02:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/13/final-letter-5-the-reply-from-chaplain-marvin-maris-in-the-philippines/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lb1dg0ocswojs8wrtw56qa_thumb_329c-1.jpgLb1Dg0ocSwOJs8WRTW56QA_thumb_329chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/from-the-philippines-marvin-replies-to-his-wifes-letters.jpgFrom the Philippines, Marvin replies to his wife's lettershttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ylab1jhti6yj2bbrst48w_thumb_3291-1.jpgyl1jhTi6YJ2bBRst48w_thumb_3291https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/p2medkamte2f4nsme69cq_thumb_3290-1.jpgP2mEDKaMTe2f4N%SME69cQ_thumb_3290https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3299.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3299https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3298.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3298https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/thxqibss4o74gc8wyzhg_thumb_3292.jpgTHXQi%bSS4O7+4GC8WyzHg_thumb_3292Upon entering Manila, the devastation wrought by the Japanese was a shock to all the Americans who arrived, including my grandfather.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/p2medkamte2f4nsme69cq_thumb_3290.jpgP2mEDKaMTe2f4N%SME69cQ_thumb_3290https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lb1dg0ocswojs8wrtw56qa_thumb_329c.jpgLb1Dg0ocSwOJs8WRTW56QA_thumb_329chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/deiv6qzspyts4dvx1mkmq_thumb_2d13.jpgdEIv6%qZSpyTS4dVx1mKmQ_thumb_2d132020-05-13T15:45:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/12/letter-4-my-grandmothers-news-and-observations-day-after-ve-day-may-9-1945/2020-05-12T15:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/11/letter-3-my-grandmothers-1945-ve-day-events-from-holland-michigan/2020-05-12T14:20:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/10/in-honor-of-the-75th-anniversary-of-v-e-day-my-grandparents-ww-2-correspondence-a-5-letter-series/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tuvjbubiququkvljwddzw_thumb_2f64.jpgTuVJBUBIQuqUkVL+jWDDZw_thumb_2f64https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2jfrbylssawghzcclccntw_thumb_2f80.jpg2jfRBylSSAWgHZcCLcCNTw_thumb_2f80https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_31d2-copy.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_31d2 copy2020-05-10T18:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/11/letter-2-my-grandmothers-war-letters-victory-in-europe-announced-may-6-1945/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/v-e-day-may-8-1945.jpgV-E Day, May 8, 1945https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/may-6-1945-monday.jpgMay 6, 1945 Mondayhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/may-5-1945-saturday.jpgMay 5, 1945 Saturdayhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pudfxqbqa2nw4fi6e64iw_thumb_321a.jpgPUdfx+qBQA2nw4Fi6E64Iw_thumb_321ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lydqn12lt3yhkm8nlphg_thumb_3219.jpgLYdQN12LT3yh+kM8nLp%hg_thumb_32192020-05-10T18:12:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/09/from-china-sichuan-province-colleges-are-re-opening-but-under-strict-conditions-to-do-so/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/46.jpg46Me and my mom, last year in Holland, Michiganhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_14eb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_14ebMy College is opening!!2020-05-08T23:17:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/06/my-moms-weekly-newspaper-column-walking-observations-and-the-orphan-train/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_327d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_327dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/unadjustednonraw_thumb_327b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_327bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/trees.jpgTreesThis year, our town's ornamental trees have kept their beauty longer than ever before due to our cooler April and May weather.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jr8kccadteiqmvh0pytcq_thumb_3274.jpgJR8kccadTEiQmVh0+PYtCQ_thumb_3274https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eyq7nvxss0usiua3zzvzmg_thumb_3275.jpgeYq7nvXsS0usIUa3ZzvZmg_thumb_3275https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/18vzlbrlqpsrrpw0q5uamg_thumb_3272.jpg18VZlBRLQPSrRPW0q5Uamg_thumb_3272https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/8ua0xwiitjixhj2nmz8y1w_thumb_3273.jpg8Ua0xwIITJixHj2nMz8Y1w_thumb_3273https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wzzdrkosl6vpf0jalepla_thumb_3271.jpg%wzzdRKoSl6vPF0JALepLA_thumb_32712020-05-05T19:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/05/02/whats-it-like-in-a-luzhou-elementary-school-now/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_7447.jpgIMG_7447My school's only teacher apartment building has 66 apartment units. Most living here are single teachers but we also have a few families as well. I'm on the 9th floor. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3268.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3268https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3267.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3267https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3266.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3266https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/not-heros-school-but-this-shows-you-how-seriously-school-leaders-are-taking-a-virus-threat-breaking-out-in-their-schools..jpgNot Hero's school but this shows you how seriously school leaders are taking a virus threat breaking out in their schools.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/my-former-student-hero-now-a-teacher.jpgMy former student, Hero, now a teacherMy student, Hero, was invited last year to be a judge alongside me during our the Teaching Competition for our 3rd year students. 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Wieck's new headshothttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e74.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e74https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e5c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e5chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bd8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bd82020-04-22T18:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/04/21/my-chinese-choir-in-luzhou-supportive-and-concerned/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_6804.jpgIMG_6804https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_18e2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_18e2I am anxiously awaiting my return to Luzhou, where I hope to don my robe once again and join in song with my faithful brothers and sisters. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1900.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1900https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f14.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f14https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2b3f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2b3fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2a20.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2a20https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1de8.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1de8https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1de5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1de5https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2a95.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2a95https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f2e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f2e2020-04-20T20:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/04/17/a-wartime-era-revealed-digging-through-my-grandparents-world-war-ii-correspondence/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/009_9.jpg009_9During the war years in Holland, Michigan: My mother Priscilla (11), her brother Rolf (6) and Marvin Maris' parents, Harvey and Ebba Marishttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/xpitpxfislwwj40hpbaew_thumb_31bc.jpgXPiTPXfiSLWwJ40Hpb+aEw_thumb_31bcMy grandmother was the youth choir director at the Holland Methodist Church. My uncle, her son Rolf, is the the child standing off to the side on the right. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2094.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2094https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2095.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2095https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_209b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_209bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_209d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_209dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_216a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_216ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2172.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2172https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_217d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_217dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2jfrbylssawghzcclccntw_thumb_2f80.jpg2jfRBylSSAWgHZcCLcCNTw_thumb_2f80Connie Maris, in her 30s during the war years.2020-04-18T21:28:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/04/15/ruminations-past-and-present-on-my-jelly-bean-contest/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/akwcjqectfcavx8grxuba_thumb_1d01-1.jpgaKWcJQecTF+cAVx8GrxuBA_thumb_1d01https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d03-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d03https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d0e-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d0ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d18.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d18https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d19.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d19https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3202.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3202https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_31ec.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_31echttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_31ff.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_31ffhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3205.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3205https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_3206.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_32062020-04-15T01:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/04/13/easter-sunday-at-the-luzhou-protestant-church-a-year-ago-today-reposted/2020-04-12T19:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/04/12/the-story-of-the-wechat-group-%e5%a4%a7%e5%ad%a6%e5%90%8c%e5%ad%a6-university-classmates/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/q2npcqo6rki1iwd4nwjfw_thumb_31ed.jpgq2nPcQO6RKi1iWD4n+WjFw_thumb_31edhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_31ea.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_31ea2020-04-11T20:53:07+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/04/10/a-good-friday-post/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_813.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_813My USA hometown church has the most beautiful reminder of my faith. Jesus praying in the Garden of Gesthemaniehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/easter-display-.jpgEaster 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Vet, where many of my rescues have received medical care.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_25a9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_25a9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/unadjustednonraw_thumb_25ab-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_25abDr. Wang (Center), her daughter (left) and myself in her clinic.2020-03-31T22:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/31/news-from-china-brings-ponderings-of-what-lies-ahead/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2fbd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2fbdhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2fbe.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2fbehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f9a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f9aTriumph! In Wuhan, a parade of jubilation takes place as citizens escort visiting healthcare workers back to the airport, train and bus stations. The virus is now under control. All is well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f9b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f9bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f9c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f9c2020-03-31T04:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/30/lending-hands-of-faith-to-our-finch-of-faith/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f8b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f8bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f8c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f8chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f8d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f8dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f96.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f96But the winds remain strong, as seen by fallen tree branches all over town.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f97.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f97https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f98.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f98Our house looks quite splendid with the blue backdrop.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f99.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f99The skies are so pretty today.2020-03-30T00:37:57+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/28/toilet-paper-back-in-stock-mine-mine-mine/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f7d-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f7dOK, but the fun ain't over yet. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f7e-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f7eWhat? Did you say stop?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f7f-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f7fWhee!!! Mine, mine, mine!!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f89.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f8920 rolls of toilet paper?! That'll last us well into next year!2020-03-27T22:11:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/28/mea-culpa-its-the-finch-of-faith-not-the-dove-of-peace/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f75.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f75https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f81.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f81https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f82.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f82https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f85.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f85A male house finchhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f86.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f86and the femalehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f87.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f87https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f88.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f882020-03-27T22:59:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/27/7413/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f78-e1585258158480.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f78Waiting with anticipation for our nest to be full.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f77.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f77The mourning dovehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f79.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f79https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f69.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f69https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f6a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f6ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f6b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f6bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f6e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f6ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f6d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f6d2020-03-26T21:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/11/virus-rumors-abound-and-not-just-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2be4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2be4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bce.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bcehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/luzhou-laojiao-luzhou-whiskey.jpgLuzhou Laojiao, Luzhou Whiskeyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2cd6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2cd62020-03-25T20:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/26/a-year-ago-today-my-rescued-amaryllis/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1b9d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1b9dThe plans are impressive.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1b9e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1b9eThe buildings are grand and glorious.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1b9f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1b9fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1ba0.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1ba0Phase 2: An expanded campushttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1e5a-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1e5ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1bd1-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1bd1https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pbrfq9jrsu4u3nzwcm98q_thumb_1bd2-1.jpgpbRF%Q9jRsu4u3NZWCM98Q_thumb_1bd2Mother Nature is fast taking over.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1c88.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1c88Watching these grow more each day is so exciting.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d1e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d1eA two-stalk bulb! What a fertile little gal this one is.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1d1d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1d1dSunshine the past few days has my little rescues shooting upward.2020-03-25T20:12:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/23/an-update-from-australian-geoff-in-luzhou-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_900.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_900From my countryside walks in China: A field of rapseed in full bloom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1bfa.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1bfa2020-03-23T15:40:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/21/todays-world-happiness-day-rejoice-and-be-happy/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_22f6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_22f6https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f2e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f2ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f2f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f2fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f30.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f30https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f31.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f31https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f32.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f32https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f33.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f33https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2f2b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2f2b2020-03-21T00:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/20/staying-home-smalltown-usa-in-the-virus-crisis/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e86.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e86https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e87.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e87https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e8c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e8chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2ea6-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2ea6Looking for toilet paper and tissues? Look again!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e9a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e9ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e9c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e9chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2e9f-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2e9fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2ea0-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2ea0https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2eaa-2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2eaahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2ea1-2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2ea12020-03-19T21:17:44+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/15/for-my-methodist-supporters-for-your-church-newsletters-bulletin-boards-or-other-means-of-announcing/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d4c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d4chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d3e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d3ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d3f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d3fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d40.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d40https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d41.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d41https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d42-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d42https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2d43.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2d43https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1fad.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1fadhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f9a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f9a2020-03-14T18:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/07/from-america-the-daily-english-prayer-still-continues/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_65c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_65chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f36.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f36https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1ddd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dddhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2b1a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2b1a2020-03-06T22:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/03/04/march-2-luzhou-vocational-and-technical-college-begins-online-teaching/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2cc2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2cc2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2cc4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2cc4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2.jpg2)Luzhou Vocational and Technical College is still empty of students and teachers. Only leaders and administrators are making regular visits at this time.2020-03-04T21:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/28/an-interview-with-my-eiu-alma-mater/2020-02-27T16:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/26/the-coronavirus-rays-of-hope/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c5b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c5bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c58.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c58Here it is, folks! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c5c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c5chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c5e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c5ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c60.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c60https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c61.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c61https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c62.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c62https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c65.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c65https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c64.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c64https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c66.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c662020-02-25T21:40:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/24/my-friend-australian-geoff-gives-weekly-luzhou-updates-via-snows-site123-me/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2697.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2697https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f3b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f3bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f43.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f43Geoff and Snow in Luzhou, along the Yangtzehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_29cf.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_29cfLove you, Snow!!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2a02.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2a02It's my greatest joy to schedule Christmas Open Houses in my home for students, colleagues and friends.  This was my night for friends, with Geoff bringing Snow.2020-02-24T05:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/19/newsletter-recipients-take-notice-itineration-changes-march-1-april-17/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c0e.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c0ehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fqqtfgwetfu6qogj4ujtbq_thumb_2c2b.jpgfQqTFGwETfu6qOGJ4UjtbQ_thumb_2c2bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c2f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c2fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c33.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c33https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c49.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c49https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c4a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c4ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ygx8wws9txeomcafz3ap4q_thumb_2c4d.jpgyGx8WWS9TXeomcAfz3AP4Q_thumb_2c4d2020-02-19T19:52:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/17/in-china-cant-go-out-due-to-the-virus-no-worries-online-everything-is-available/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2adb.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2adbhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2b13.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2b13https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_29f0.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_29f0https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_29f7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_29f7https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2b1a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2b1ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2577-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2577https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1df9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1df9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1dfe.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1dfehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2b01.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2b012020-02-17T20:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/13/continued-news-from-china-my-friends-report/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_51.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_51https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_5b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_5bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_5c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_5chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_46.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_46https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_4b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_4bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_4c.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_4chttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_4d.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_4dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_4f-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_4fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_55.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_55https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_57.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_572020-02-12T21:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/10/%e7%88%b1%e5%be%b7%e5%9f%ba%e9%87%91%e4%bc%9a%e5%90%91%e6%ad%a6%e6%b1%89%e8%bf%90%e9%80%81%e4%ba%86%e7%b4%a7%e6%80%a5%e6%95%91%e6%8f%b4%e7%89%a9%e8%b5%84-the-amity-foundation-sends-emergency-supplies/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bf5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bf5https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bf6.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bf6https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bf9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bf9https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bfd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bfdhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bfe.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bfehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bff.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bffhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c00.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c00https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c01.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c01https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c02.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c02https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2c03.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2c032020-02-09T23:42:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/08/another-morning-of-cell-phone-checks/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2a3a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2a3aThese are the English language teachers who will be sharing duties to take over our classes. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2a41.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2a41 These two pictures were taken during my Christmas Open House invite, which Lindsey graciously attended and helped host.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2a50.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2a50These are the English language teachers who will be sharing duties to take over our classes. This was my Christmas Open House invite, which Lindsey graciously attended and helped host.2020-02-08T15:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/06/more-coronavirus-china-news-it-will-be-over-soon/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_b7f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_b7fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bec.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bechttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bed.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2bedhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2bee.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2beehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2be7.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2be7https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2be9.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2be92020-02-06T18:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/02/04/further-coronavirus-updates-from-friends-and-colleagues/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2be5.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2be5https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2be4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2be4Thanks to my local doctor, my masks are ready to go for my return to China ... whenever that might be.2020-02-03T22:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/01/31/updates-on-the-coronavirus/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_27b0.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_27b02020-01-31T00:44:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/01/31/christmas-in-china-the-luzhou-protestant-church-part-3/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_18fd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_18fdThe Everlasting Choir (my choir) also sings.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_188b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_188bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1fb0.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1fb0https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1f3b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1f3bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_598.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_598https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_276d-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_276dGround-breaking took place over a year ago but has not moved much farther than this as fundraising continues onward. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_276e-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_276eAt the site of the new church, Pastor Liao explains the fund-raising process to Amity Foundation staff and other visitors. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2783-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2783The plans for the $10 million new church, hospital and community centerhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2af9-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2af9A surgical team in the hospital operates on a patient.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/heading.jpgHeadingCan you find me? Hint: I'm in the first row!2020-01-31T03:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2020/01/29/updates-from-china-virus-continues-onward/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2423.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2423https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_278d-1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_278dhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2424.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2424https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/4.jpg4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.jpg3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/unadjustednonraw_thumb_2b25-2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_2b25 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few of my seniors during our Activities in the Classroom 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year.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_133b1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_133bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1341.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1341https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1338.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1338https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1337.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1337https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1336.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_13362018-10-26T04:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/10/14/an-october-mystery-gremlins-at-play/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1299.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1299https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_12411.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1241https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_129f.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_129fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_129b.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_129bhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_129a.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_129ahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_12a2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_12a2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_12a3.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_12a32018-10-14T17:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/10/06/new-competitive-swimming-pool-opens-in-luzhou/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_7fd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_7fdLast winter, a nostalgic swim in my old swimming pool at Eastern Illinois Universityhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_cfd.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_cfdChoir member, Huang (red shirt) talks to another choir member during one of our rehearsals.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_cf4.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_cf4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_cf3.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_cf3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_cf2.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_cf2https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_cf1.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_cf1https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1161.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1161https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1160.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1160https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1078.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1078https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unadjustednonraw_thumb_1077.jpgUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_10772018-10-09T17:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/10/06/the-english-language-resource-center-finally-up-and-running/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/70.jpg70https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/69.jpg69https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/68.jpg68https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/67.jpg67https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/66.jpg66https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/65.jpg65https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/64.jpg64https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/63.jpg63https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/591.jpg59https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/62.jpg622018-10-07T00:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/08/13/farewell-to-our-little-lao-lao-%e5%86%8d%e8%a7%81-%e5%b0%8f%e8%80%81%e8%80%81-%e6%88%91%e4%bb%ac%e4%bc%9a%e6%83%b3%e4%bd%a0%e7%9a%84/2018-08-14T23:49:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/08/04/a-taste-of-home/2018-08-04T00:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/07/20/the-english-language-resource-center-up-and-running/2018-07-20T12:15:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/07/20/striving-for-most-excellent-vocational-college-status/2018-07-20T02:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/04/05/my-easter-celebrations/2018-04-05T23:18:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/04/05/my-tomb-sweeping-holiday-plans/2018-04-05T22:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/02/17/lincoln-park-zoo-chicago/2018-02-17T06:40:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/02/16/an-update-from-chicago/2018-02-16T18:14:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/02/12/mom-and-daughter-trip-heading-off-to-chicago-the-weather-yikes/2018-02-12T02:03:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/02/06/a-spring-festival-interview-for-luzhou/2018-02-07T14:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2018/01/26/school-year-ends-holiday-begins/2018-01-26T12:24:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/12/21/participating-in-my-christmas-chinese-church-program-in-luzhou/2017-12-21T08:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/12/11/parties-and-choir-and-baking-oh-my/2017-12-11T23:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/11/04/the-english-association-moves-into-high-gear-with-halloween-activity-night/2017-11-05T01:29:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/10/22/mother-nature-vs-china/2017-10-23T01:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/10/07/last-minute-chengdu-walmart-shopping-brings-surprise/2017-10-08T00:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/10/06/holiday-ended-heading-back-to-luzhou/2017-10-08T00:22:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/10/03/golden-week-in-full-swing/2017-10-08T01:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/09/14/earthquake/2017-09-14T13:20:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/09/11/back-in-china-starting-the-school-year-right/2017-09-11T21:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/08/24/heading-back-to-china-2/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9811.jpgDSCN9811https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9806.jpgDSCN9806https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9805.jpgDSCN9805https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9803.jpgDSCN9803https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9792.jpgDSCN9792https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9790.jpgDSCN9790https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9787.jpgDSCN9787https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9783.jpgDSCN9783https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9779.jpgDSCN9779https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9768.jpgDSCN97682017-08-24T03:43:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/08/16/back-again-reporting-from-america/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9709.jpgDSCN9709At a retired teachers' luncheon, I met my former junior high principal, Doris Shawler (standing) and my 6th grade teacher, Mary Irwin (seated, 95 years old!)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9135.jpgDSCN9135My volunteer cleaners but the Center still remains fairly empty as grant money is still being processed.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9130.jpgDSCN9130The floor was scrubbed with anticipation of furniture arriving.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn9124.jpgDSCN9124My office/resource center being cleaned by volunteer students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/connie-in-clemson.jpgConnie in ClemsonMy first presentation this year: Clemson UMC at Clemson, SChttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rscn5014.jpgRSCN5014My freshmen students (these from 2015) are always excited to have classes with their first foreign teacherhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscn5009.jpgDSCN5009Jackie Zubin, the former Peace Corp Volunteer, visits my home for the first time in 2015. Farewell, Jackie! Best of luck in your future.2017-08-16T12:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/05/14/stanleys-trip-to-the-countryside-cont/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20160614_182335_176.jpgIMG_20160614_182335_176https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20160614_173120_883.jpgIMG_20160614_173120_883https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20160614_173001_048.jpgIMG_20160614_173001_048https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_20160403_145125_999.jpgIMG_20160403_145125_9992017-05-14T15:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/05/11/flat-stanley-comes-for-a-visit/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9366.jpgDSCN9366I came to Luzhou the cheapest way: Electronically! Here I am, arriving in Miss Connie's home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9040.jpgDSCN9040Small colleges like this have gate security people to make sure no strangers come into the college.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9039.jpgDSCN9039This was my very first friend in China, Mr. Liao. He is a college gate security person. I met him when Connie took me outside of the gate for noodles. (I hadn't been colored yet)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn3901.jpgDSCN3901We also had fun in Luzhou doing some cheap clothes shopping. Street sellers are everywhere in Luzhou. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn3894.jpgDSCN3894Luzhou (loo-joe) is a city of 3 million people, located in Sichuan Province in China.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9317.jpgDSCN9317https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9314.jpgDSCN9314https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9095.jpgDSCN9095I waited for her and used the treadmills. Connie has a yearly card that allows her to use the facilities every day. She can bring guests for free so I was free. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9094.jpgDSCN9094This is where Connie spends her time, swimming in the pool.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn9092.jpgDSCN9092This is quite fancy! People can come here after a workout to use free WiFi, rest or wait for friends.2017-05-14T11:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/04/03/time-for-an-update/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn8651.jpgDSCN8651https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn8646.jpgDSCN8646https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn8645.jpgDSCN8645https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn8643.jpgDSCN8643In the huge shopping complex of shops across the street from our school, there are numerous tiny stores and larger warehouses. At the end of this street, we came to the furniture warehouses.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn8648.jpgDSCN8648https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn8647.jpgDSCN86472017-04-03T16:20:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/02/08/the-english-language-resource-center-a-campus-project-finally-underway/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8321.jpgdscn8321Lots of space needing to be filled.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8319.jpgdscn8319https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8318.jpgdscn8318Lots of supplies and equipment needed. We'll soon be filling our Center with lots of goodies!2017-02-07T16:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/02/07/heading-back-to-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8542.jpgdscn8542https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8548.jpgdscn8548My mom has reservations about us voting for Lao-lao.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8553.jpgdscn8553https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8550.jpgdscn8550The coffee cans of pets entered in the contest await filling. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8549.jpgdscn8549Here's Lao-lao's can, sandwiched between a ferret and a dachshound.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8547.jpgdscn8547https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8544.jpgdscn8544My mom and I get ready to give our votes to Lao-lao with my bag of change.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8541.jpgdscn8541My mom, walking Lao-lao uptown to cast our penny ballots for the Best Pet Contes.2017-02-07T15:12:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/02/04/luzhou-vocational-and-technical-college-celebrates-115-years/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8341.jpgdscn8341https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8340.jpgdscn8340https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8339.jpgdscn8339https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8338.jpgdscn8338https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8337.jpgdscn8337https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8335.jpgdscn8335https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8331.jpgdscn8331https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8330.jpgdscn8330https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8329.jpgdscn8329https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn8368.jpgdscn83682017-02-04T00:59:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/02/02/in-a-country-where-immigrants-are-at-risk-our-chinese-immigrant-%e5%b0%8f%e8%80%81%e8%80%81-little-old-old-thrives/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/westminster-lao-lao-012.jpgwestminster-lao-lao-012https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lao-lao-in-america.jpglao-lao-in-americahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn7193.jpgdscn7193https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn7115.jpgdscn7115https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn7114.jpgdscn7114https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn7113.jpgdscn7113https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn6903.jpgdscn6903https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn6901.jpgdscn6901https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn6899.jpgdscn6899https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn6897-2.jpgdscn6897-22017-02-02T02:56:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/01/29/my-2016-christmas-open-houses/2017-01-29T03:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/01/28/a-trip-to-the-windy-city/2017-01-27T23:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2017/01/27/nearing-the-year-of-the-rooster/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8440.jpgdscn8440https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8439.jpgdscn8439The Foucault Pendulum was a big draw when I last visited here, probably 43 years ago.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8507.jpgdscn8507Yes, our hotel window looked out directly upon Trump Tower.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8503.jpgdscn8503The skating rink in Millenium Park, not far from our hotel, with famous reflective The Bean in the background.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8501.jpgdscn8501Here we are, ready to get started enjoying the interactive museum exhibits.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8497.jpgdscn8497On a flight back to China? Not exactly. Inside the museum's United 727, visitors can see up close the workings of a real airplane.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8494.jpgdscn8494My mom joins me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8492.jpgdscn8492The museum boasts a well-appointed aviation wing.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8487.jpgdscn8487This was the hotel's entrance which we entered and exited every day. Looks real, doesn't it?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn8486.jpgdscn8486It's Chicago, folks! Or rather, a replica of the famous Windy City. The corner building is currently The Londonhouse, where my mom and I stayed on the 15th floor.2017-01-27T13:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/11/08/sharing-my-u-s-election-ballot-with-my-chinese-college-students/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7614.jpgdscn7614So many wishes warmed my heart, and my home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7612.jpgdscn7612So many wishes sent my way! Warms the heart, and the home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7337.jpgdscn7337My current view from my balcony, including the distant cargo train line, raised high above the land. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7338.jpgdscn7338My new view from my balconyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7441.jpgdscn7441https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7437.jpgdscn7437Students write housewarming wishes while sitting in my outer living area.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7436.jpgdscn7436https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7492.jpgdscn7492https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7490.jpgdscn7490After finishing their wishes, these were posted on my balcony sliding doors (in the background)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn7432.jpgdscn7432My voting envelope arrived with self-addressed envelope and ballot inside.2016-11-08T13:50:15+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/10/30/the-english-associations-halloween-party-a-huge-success/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7336.jpgdscn7336https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn75901.jpgdscn7590https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7594.jpgdscn7594Happy Halloween!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7589.jpgdscn7589THis year's Halloween party for the campus was put on by the English Association members, seen here with me and Jackie (Peace Corp volunteer)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7593.jpgdscn7593Happy Halloween, Everyone! A little display in my new home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7587.jpgdscn7587Our mask-making station.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7590.jpgdscn7590Lots of fun had by all.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7586.jpgdscn7586https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7588.jpgdscn7588https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dscn7583.jpgdscn7583The best part? Two former students, Hero (now an English teacher himself in Luzhou) and Angel (still searching for a job in the city) came to join us. What a great reunion!2016-11-02T01:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/08/27/back-in-china-hectic-schedules-roasting-runs-unsettled-updates/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7252.jpgDSCN7252Today's temps are now in the 80s, thanks to overcast skies and a nice cool-down.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7251.jpgDSCN7251On the 111 degree day, I enjoyed tea along the Yangtze with Denise for her goodbye to Luzhou. She headed off to Inner Mongolia, to her new school, the next day.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7250.jpgDSCN7250The Yangtze River was full of swimmers. Safety floaties for 30 yuan ($5) a day could be rented at a teahouse for swimmers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7247.jpgDSCN7247Amity staff and our Luzhou Christian church staff at a farewell luncheon (L-R: Me, Amity Education Director Helen Zhao, new Amity teacher Denise Mountain, Pastor Zhao (behind), Pastor Liao and one of our lay leaders.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7236.jpgDSCN7236Stinky, the abandoned Yorkie at the clinic, has his pan of water soak after our short walks during our 100-degree weather days. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7234.jpgDSCN7234Without a moving date, I am just not at all motivated to pack! My comfy home, where my Amity visitors enjoyed a week together.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7233.jpgDSCN7233Peering down from my balcony on the street below.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7231.jpgDSCN7231From my balcony, I still can enjoy the views of the city from the 22nd floor. This is the 111 degree weather day. Whew!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7213.jpgDSCN7213With everyone moved to the new campus, my former school is left deserted and the grounds left on their own. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dscn7209.jpgDSCN7209A visit to my old campus on a 95-degree day saw plenty of hot animals.2016-08-27T04:28:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/07/16/an-unexpected-culture-shock/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dscn7008.jpgDSCN7008https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dscn6990.jpgDSCN6990The discarded cherries, not going to waste in my house!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dscn6987.jpgDSCN6987Lao-lao and I enjoy sit in the sunshine on the back deck.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dscn6899.jpgDSCN6899Xiao Lao-lao is a street rescue from China. He's been living in the States, with my mom, since 2009. His lower jaw was broken when I found him , thus no ability to hold his teeth in, and a majority of his teeth are gone due to gum disease. But he has a happy life in the US!2016-07-18T19:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/06/30/the-ladies-who-lunch/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_203340_275.jpgIMG_20160616_203340_275https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_201314_705.jpgIMG_20160616_201314_705The painting classroomhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_201212_611.jpgIMG_20160616_201212_611The unfinished efforts of some of the studentshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_195537_155.jpgIMG_20160616_195537_155https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_195530_427.jpgIMG_20160616_195530_427Snow invites Geoff to explain some English vocabulary.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160616_192038_954.jpgIMG_20160616_192038_954The Ladies Who Lunch, along with myself, Australian Geoff (Snow's husband), Sanjay (Nepal), Leo (in glasses, son of one of the women) and Bill (another's son, wanting to study in America.) 2016-07-01T00:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/06/08/and-my-turn-to-follow-up-with-an-essay/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/010_10.jpg010_10Rev. Marvin Maris, My Grandfather2016-06-10T03:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/06/02/my-moms-turn-for-an-entry/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/priscilla-3.jpgPriscilla, 3https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/priscilla-2.jpgPriscilla, 22016-06-13T02:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/05/28/news-concerning-the-new-campus-move/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160527_181823_738.jpgIMG_20160527_181823_738Our current campus, soon to be deserted in July.2016-05-29T00:53:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/05/17/the-curtain-rises-our-departments-annual-english-language-play-contest-dazzles-all/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6679-2.jpgDSCN6679 (2)And, of course, Jackie and I are choosing winners as well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6679.jpgDSCN6679https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6678.jpgDSCN6678https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6752.jpgDSCN6752The programhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6749-2.jpgDSCN6749 (2)Me on the stage, making follow-up comments about the performances before winners are announced.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6746-2.jpgDSCN6746 (2)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6745-2.jpgDSCN6745 (2)The seven dwarves surround Snow Whitehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6742-2.jpgDSCN6742 (2)Snow White is to be killed by the queen's guard but he lets her gohttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6741-2.jpgDSCN6741 (2)Snow White: The wicked queen talks to the mirrorhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6740-2.jpgDSCN6740 (2)2016-05-17T15:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/05/12/the-new-campus/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160428_160552_336.jpgIMG_20160428_160552_336https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160428_160419_402.jpgIMG_20160428_160419_402Digging by hand to transplant is a daunting task for the campus workers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160426_095606_766.jpgIMG_20160426_095606_766Yikes! Don't drop him!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160426_095546_573.jpgIMG_20160426_095546_573Here goes one of our stoic residents.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160502_183342_5281.jpgIMG_20160502_183342_528https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20160502_173436_633.jpgIMG_20160502_173436_633The kitchen! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6657.jpgDSCN6657Still more construction going on, as well as transplanted trees, with office buildings in the backgroundhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6655.jpgDSCN6655Pretty bleak at present still.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6654.jpgDSCN6654The new library building is quite impressive. Many floors for students to study on.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6651.jpgDSCN6651And the bathroom! A squattie for the Chinese but a Western style will be installed later for the foreigners if we wish. (I prefer the squattie. Easy to clean!)2016-05-12T12:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/05/08/happy-mothers-day-%e6%af%8d%e4%ba%b2%e8%8a%82%e5%bf%ab%e4%b9%90/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6676.jpgDSCN6676https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6674.jpgDSCN6674https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6673.jpgDSCN6673https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6672.jpgDSCN6672https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6671.jpgDSCN6671https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6670.jpgDSCN6670https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6669.jpgDSCN6669https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6667.jpgDSCN66672016-05-10T02:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/05/02/a-dinner-party/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6629.jpgDSCN6629https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6638.jpgDSCN6638https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6574.jpgDSCN6574https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6637.jpgDSCN6637https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6627.jpgDSCN6627https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6608.jpgDSCN6608https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/dscn6599.jpgDSCN65992016-05-10T03:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/04/03/shes-back-filling-spaces-with-updates/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dscn6358.jpgDSCN6358SP and her New Farming Family. From left to right: Me, SP, Grandma, Jackie (Peace Corp volunteer), Teacher Xue and Little Sister (she helped find SP a home), Mother Chen and Cici (Teacher Xue's colleague)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dscn6353.jpgDSCN6353https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dscn6507.jpgDSCN6507Go, go, go!!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dscn6506.jpgDSCN6506Easter games and races: Wear the bunny ears and hop around a chair.2016-05-10T03:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/02/06/another-trip-to-chicago/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn5936-21.jpgDSCN5936 (2)In the basement, we found our Frango mint kiosk, where a buck a mint was purchased and well worth the money. Yum!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6009.jpgDSCN6009https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6054.jpgDSCN6054https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6056.jpgDSCN6056Our last stop before leaving was the Picasso in Daley Plaza. "Goodbye, Chicago! Until next visit."https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn5936-2.jpgDSCN5936 (2)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn5936.jpgDSCN5936https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6044.jpgDSCN6044Water Tower Place (built in 1975) was the first skyscraper to hold high-end designer brands in one building. Now it's become a tourist spot for 7 floors of shopping.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6039.jpgDSCN6039Water Tower, built in 1869, is the oldest water tower in the States. A lone survivor of the Chicago First of 1871https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6041.jpgDSCN6041The other half of the historic water tower is still used today. The inside has been modernized and updated to meet all of Chicago's water needs.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn6038.jpgDSCN6038On our way to walking The Magnificent Mile2016-02-06T06:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/02/06/chinese-spring-festival-chinese-new-year-here-i-come/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dscn5913.jpgDSCN5913Time to say "Goodbye" (Me and my mom in the Marshall 1st UMC office)2016-02-06T01:01:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/01/22/our-yangtze-river-road-is-no-more/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5602.jpgDSCN5602https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn4493.jpgDSCN4493No more sampans drifting by late into the nighthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn4492.jpgDSCN4492The Yangtze River is no longer at my doorstephttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn4483.jpgDSCN4483https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5845.jpgDSCN5845The first haul of boxes and things, stuffed into the campus truckhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5844.jpgDSCN5844The campus workers worked tirelessly trekking up and down my stairwell to move all my things.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/4-new-apt-on-22nd-floor.jpg4) New Apt. on 22nd floorMy new home, on the 22nd floor of the Lu Cheng Mansion Apartment Complexhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/3-student-helpers.jpg3) Student helpers)My freshmen students were kind enough to volunteer putting together over 100 boxes for my move.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2-campus-apt-bld.jpgThe single teachers' apartment building, where I have lived for over 10 yearshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5635.jpgDSCN5635The family housing apartment building on campus2016-02-05T00:03:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/01/28/in-china-college-graduates-need-to-beware-of-employment-scams/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/these-graduating-english-majors-at-luzhou-vocational-and-technical-college-have-been-hired-for-overseas-work-by-the-colleges-approved-job-placement-company.jpgThese graduating English majors at Luzhou Vocational and Technical College have been hired for overseas' work by the college's approved job placement companyThese graduating English majors have secured overseas' jobs in Dubai through the school's vetted employment agencyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/angel-zhang-yingmei-and-me.jpgAngel (Zhang Yingmei) and meAngel and me in my new apartment2016-01-28T00:38:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/01/26/my-sense-of-patriotic-duty-misses-the-mark-among-the-chinese/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mrs-zhao-and-poodle.jpgMrs. Zhao and PoodleMrs. Zhao and her poodle, Hairy Bean, on the campus of Sichuan University in Chengdu2016-01-26T03:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/01/24/playing-catch-up-christmas-eve-at-the-luzhou-protestant-church/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5800-2.jpgDSCN5800 (2)Practicing for the Sermon on the Mount performancehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5799.jpgDSCN5799The Sermon on the Mounthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5795-2.jpgDSCN5795 (2)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5783-2.jpgDSCN5783 (2)The serpent entices Evehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5782.jpgDSCN5782Eve us created from Adam's ribhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5780-2.jpgDSCN5780 (2)Adam awakens to enjoy God's creationhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5842.jpgDSCN5842Pastor Liao, myself, her daughter and husband and her father, Pastor Zhanghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5838.jpgDSCN5838Me and choir member, Naomi, after the performances endedhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5837.jpgDSCN5837Even children came to join adults during our worship time togetherhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dscn5836.jpgDSCN5836Our clergy bless us at the end of our evening together2016-01-23T21:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2016/01/12/2015-in-review/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/16-foreign-teachers.jpg16) Foreign Teachershttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/13-christmas-open-house-2.jpg13) Christmas Open House (2)2016-01-12T15:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/11/21/catching-up-busy-busy-busy/2015-11-21T15:33:42+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/09/12/the-return-to-china-the-school-year-begins/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4970.jpgDSCN4970https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4969.jpgDSCN4969https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4987.jpgDSCN4987Getting ready for the final showing of what they've learned, students prepare to march around the field in front of the leaders. This takes place the last day of their training.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4985.jpgDSCN4985Local soldiers (young kids themselves, around 20) are each assigned a platoon to work with.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4983.jpgDSCN4983There are always injuries when marching around. Here a classmates returns from the Luzhou clinic with her friend helping her out. Sprained ankles are painful!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4978.jpgDSCN4978The fhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4991.jpgDSCN4991Taking a break for a picturehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4990.jpgDSCN4990https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/dscn4988.jpgDSCN49882015-09-27T15:39:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/08/13/finishing-my-to-do-list-before-leaving-for-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dads-cemetery-memorial-013.jpgDad's cemetery memorial 013Frank Pearce, here with his wife, will be visiting with my dad this evening, no doubt.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dads-cemetery-memorial-010.jpgDad's cemetery memorial 010After the ashes were placed in the ground, my mom, brother and I put in a handful of dirt.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dads-cemetery-memorial-009.jpgDad's cemetery memorial 009Pastor Richard Lewis, getting a chuckle regarding Ed's comments that my dad and his dad will most likely be having a high old time tonight, catching up.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dads-cemetery-memorial-003.jpgDad's cemetery memorial 003My dad, William Y. Wieckhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dads-cemetery-memorial-002.jpgDad's cemetery memorial 002My dad's Marine Corps markerhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dads-cemetery-memorial-001.jpgDad's cemetery memorial 001At the Marshall cemetery, Ed Pearce points out where my father's grave is located.2015-08-13T21:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/08/10/returning-to-luzhou-losing-neighbors-and-friends/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/011.jpg011The Wang's daughter (center) with students came to finish cleaning everything out.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/010.jpg010This was their bedroom, dark and dank.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/009.jpg009The Wangs apartment after moving out. (Notice the mold on the walls.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/006.jpg006Mr. and Mrs. Wang lived here, on the first floor.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/005.jpg005Tomcat Kitty, waiting for his beloved parents to return.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/004.jpg004"Why did you leave me?!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/007.jpg007This is my apartment building, where mostly single teachers or teachers and families live. It's the oldest on campus, with leaking water pipes, broken toilets, mold dripping from ceilings and electrical wires dangling. (I'm on the 3rd floor.) https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/114.jpg114Peace Corp volunteers Geoff and Angela are on their way to a life back in the States.2015-08-13T21:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/06/05/finishing-out-the-year-the-english-language-play-contest/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rscn4335.jpgRSCN4335The sinking ship in The Titanic with Jack and Rose.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rscn4330.jpgRSCN4330The Beast talks to his enchanted subjects in Beauty and the Beast, which became the winners.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rscn4329.jpgRSCN4329https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4343-2.jpgDSCN4343 (2)All skits received a prize certificate for their effortshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4341-2.jpgDSCN4341 (2)The Prince and his escords looking to find someone to fit Cinderella's slipperhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4337-2.jpgDSCN4337 (2)The wicked step mother attacks Cinderellahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4323-2.jpgDSCN4323 (2)The Titanic gambling scene with Jackhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4299-2.jpgDSCN4299 (2)Maria addresses the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4295-2.jpgDSCN4295 (2)The prince prepares to awaken Snow Whitehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4292-2.jpgDSCN4292 (2)The 7 drawves find Snow White asleep in their home.2015-08-08T13:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/08/08/one-week-left-in-illinois-china-awaits/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-017.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 017Probably over 200 came out to enjoy the night. A success, I'd say.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-016.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 016Little kids like little dogs. Lao-lao is always a favoritehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-014.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 014My mom and Lao-lao take a rest beside the popcorn wagonhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-013.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 013https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-012.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 012Sculpture is also included.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-011.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 011The city's local art gallery hosts a new artist, usually from the area, for a 2-week period.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-007.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 007The Marshall courthouse and bandstand, with players ready to start.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-004.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 004Earlier in the day, Marshall city workers prepared for the evening's event.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-018.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 018Quite a few camped out to enjoy the music.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/summer-marshall-2015-events-002.jpgSummer Marshall 2015 events 002At our city's public library, Damian and I finish our interview.2015-08-13T20:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/07/29/chicago-here-we-come-or-rather-there-we-went/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-116.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 116From Buckingham Fountain, the Congress Plaza was just a short walk away.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-141.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 141All Aboard! Our Chicago adventure is complete. Until next visit, Chicago!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-138.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 138Dragging luggage around the station can be tiring.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-137.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 137My mom looks to see what train route we'll be taking upon our return.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-135.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 135Is it time already?! Union Station and Amtrak await us.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-134.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 134The massive Jaume Plensa monumental sculptures graced Millennium Park while we were there.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-131.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 131https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-130.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 130You can rent a bike by day and drop off at bike racks in different city locations.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-129.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 129Bike rentals in Chicago are rather unique. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/chicago-trip-summer-2015-126.jpgChicago trip, summer 2015 126Free exhibits could also be found on every floor.2015-08-01T19:38:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/06/24/along-the-yangtze-we-also-remembered-charleston-sc/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dscn4464.jpgDSCN4464The Luzhou Protestant Church, which I attend. Services begin at 9 a.m. for summer hours, 9:30 for winter hours, every Sunday.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2013-14-year-278.jpg2013-14 year 2782015-08-01T12:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/05/23/english-corner-on-our-campus-food-night/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4358.jpgDSCN4358Students are busy creating their own P&J creations.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4360.jpgDSCN4360Whatever we chose, the result was the same. Delicious! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4357.jpgDSCN4357What to choose for additions? Potato chips? Bananas? Honey? Jelly? 2015-08-01T04:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/07/19/stateside-visit-underway/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/bye-bye-lao-lao-kenneling-003.jpgBye-bye, Lao-lao! Kenneling 003Lao-lao is ready to go, instructions and all. (Overprotective mother? Nah . . . Never! LOL)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/summer-lao-lao-001.jpgSummer Lao-lao 001Lao-lao in the sunshine today, unaware that tomorrow, it's off to Diet Camp (What we call the vet's, since a majority of critters housed there don't eat while away from the comforts of home.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/moms-garden-004.jpgMom's garden 004https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/garden-003.jpggarden 003https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/027.jpg027https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/028.jpg0282015-07-26T17:54:56+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/05/21/an-old-building-innovative-additions/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4259.jpgDSCN4259Our 5-story apartment building's Internet connection box. Good luck finding your line!2015-05-21T01:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/05/16/mothers-day-tales-from-along-the-yangtze/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4253.jpgDSCN4253Mr. Wang being looked after by the arrival of the ambulance medical team. The nurse is dressing Mr. Wang's head; the doctor talking to Mr. Huang about his injury.2015-05-16T14:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/05/07/its-mothers-day-along-the-yangtze/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4240.jpgDSCN4240Happy Mother's Day!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4238.jpgDSCN4238Of course, I get to make a card, too, for my mom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4237.jpgDSCN4237https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4236.jpgDSCN4236Everyone was very proud of their cards.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4235.jpgDSCN4235Happy Mother's Day!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4234.jpgDSCN4234Students took cell phone photos to send to their moms.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4232.jpgDSCN4232https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4231.jpgDSCN4231Choosing just the right colors are important for a card.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4229.jpgDSCN4229https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn4228.jpgDSCN4228Students busy creating their cards, using decorative stickers to add more color2015-05-08T14:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/04/28/news-from-luzhou-finally/2015-05-02T02:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/04/04/trekking-to-the-luzhou-church-on-sunday-not-for-the-weak-of-stomach/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn40091.jpgDSCN4009In my home, it's "Happy Easter! Happy Spring!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/luchow-pictures-003.jpgLuchow pictures 003The China Inland Mission Canadian Methodist missionaries, including Luzhou church founders, Rev. Charles Joliffe (standing third from the left) and his wife, Gertrude (seated second from right, looking down at child)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn4009.jpgDSCN4009https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn3932.jpgDSCN3932Students wash clothes and sheets by hand in small basins. There are no dryers in China so our 90 degree weather, while miserably hot, does have a plus side -- makes for a quick dry!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn3931.jpgDSCN3931On a sunny day, outside college dormitories all across China you'll see students airing out their musty bedding in the bright sunshine. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn3900.jpgDSCN3900https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn3896.jpgDSCN3896The newly-tiled walkway, https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn3895.jpgDSCN3895Ribs, anyone?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn3894.jpgDSCN3894The Luzhou Protestant Church is found nestled below the tall apartment complexes in the distance.2015-04-06T19:14:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/03/08/last-notes-from-illinois-before-taking-off/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3891.jpgDSCN3891Farewell, Illinois! (None of this weather in sight where I'm goin', thank goodness!)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3889.jpgDSCN3889The early birds has a practice in the choir room before church. My mom, Priscilla, is on the right and I'm next to her.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3888.jpgDSCN3888Thank the Lord our organist made it! We're very proud of our 1911 organ, and in awe of anyone who can play it.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3887.jpgDSCN388715 minutes before service, this was our congregation. A total of 42, including the choir, came in time for our 9 a.m. service.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3885.jpgDSCN3885Our church men, out early to plow out car-parking for those who dared drive to worship.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3883.jpgDSCN3883My mom, approaching the Marshall UMC on the left.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3880.jpgDSCN3880https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3879.jpgDSCN3879Walking to church along our town roads was a fairyland experience.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3878.jpgDSCN3878The Wieck House, covered in last week's March 1st snowfall2015-03-08T00:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/03/07/out-of-town-treks-before-the-snow-theater-and-a-goodwill-drop-off/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3875.jpgDSCN3875https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dscn3881.jpgDSCN38812015-03-08T00:14:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/02/22/all-for-the-love-of-birds-a-rural-king-shopping-venture/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3856.jpgDSCN3856Watching the storm blow in on the computer's weather maphttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3852.jpgDSCN3852The way mom and I spend our indoor winters -- jigsaw puzzleshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3851.jpgDSCN3851New ear corn awaits our squirrels' arrival.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3850.jpgDSCN3850Bird feeder full, it's time for feasting!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3837.jpgDSCN3837Finished! Let me back in.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3833.jpgDSCN3833Lao-lao gets his path cleared to his favorite pee tree.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3841.jpgDSCN3841The Marshall City workers spent a busy night and morning clearing the streets.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3843.jpgDSCN3843Snow greets us on Saturday morning.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3848.jpgDSCN3848Our 200 pounds worth of bird nourishment from Rural King sits in the garage and awaits to be doled out in the weeks to come.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3844.jpgDSCN3844Lao-lao hides in his bed in hopes he'll go un-noticed2015-02-22T01:45:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/02/17/honoring-my-dad-a-worthy-send-off/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn37781.jpgDSCN3778Members of my dad's honor guard gather in the outer room before my dad's memorial servicehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3787.jpgDSCN3787https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3825.jpgDSCN3825April Lee, a good friend from Hawaii, sent these tropical flowers from Kailua. The flower farm she ordered from is owned and run by a U.S. Marine and his family. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3790.jpgDSCN3790My brother, Attorney Paul Wieck (left) and Uncle Chuck (right), retired physics teacher at Lakeland College, talk after the service. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3789.jpgDSCN3789https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3783.jpgDSCN3783https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3785.jpgDSCN3785Commander Yeley takes the flag to present to my mom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn37811.jpgDSCN3781One by one, each of the honor guard saluted my dad my dad.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3781.jpgDSCN3781https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3778.jpgDSCN37782015-02-19T23:51:51+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/02/09/mr-wieck-my-dad/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/valentines-day-2013-002.jpgValentine's Day 2013 002Me and my Dad, Valentine's Day, 2013 while I was in Marshall for my Chinese New Year vacation2015-02-14T04:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/02/05/hospital-experiences-usa-and-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3735.jpgDSCN3735Nurses' pictures and names are posted in the hallway as a reminder that you are taken care of!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3729.jpgDSCN3729An inside view of a hospital roomhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3738.jpgDSCN3738The waiting room for guests and visitorshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3737.jpgDSCN3737The ICU unit hallway and my dad's roomhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3731.jpgDSCN3731My mom in my dad's hospital room. Two lounge chairs are for those of us visiting.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3723.jpgDSCN3723In the hospital room, a whiteboard is written on for information.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3719.jpgDSCN3719Computers with Net access are available in the ICU family room for anyone's usehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3718.jpgDSCN3718The ICU family room, when people want a break from sitting with their loved ones.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3716.jpgDSCN3716Introducing the hospital's chapel. Every hospital has a private place for people to pray or sit and meditate.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn3713.jpgDSCN37132015-02-05T23:56:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/01/17/from-along-the-yangtze-50th-birthday-celebrations-finally-end/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/rscn3624.jpgRSCN3624My Happy Birthday Nikes, a gift from Gao Pei (Frank)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3680.jpgDSCN3680Toasting to friendship: Cathy and her elementary school classmates, my new friendshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3677-2.jpgDSCN3677 (2)Hahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3672-2.jpgDSCN3672 (2)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3671-2.jpgDSCN3671 (2)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3668-2.jpgDSCN3668 (2)A formal picture, before digging in.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3664.jpgDSCN3664Ms. Liu (left), who ordered all our dishes, and Cathy, presenting me with a birthday necklace. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3658.jpgDSCN3658My Luzhou Birthday gathering: Me and Li Xiaolian (Cathy) with my birthday cake.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3654.jpgDSCN3654On January 12, I joined my Dog walking companions at Sichuan University campus with my friends: Madame Zhao (curlers), Ms. Yang (center) and Mrs. Zhao (red)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3638.jpgDSCN3638Another birthday dinner with Little Flower's sitters (Mrs. He, center, and husband) with her friend. Very cozy home gathering.2015-01-18T01:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/01/12/shes-50-today-folks-a-note-from-the-birthday-girl/2015-01-13T08:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/01/02/christmas-eve-at-the-luzhou-protestant-church/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3520.jpgDSCN3520Singing "Joy to the World": the medical college foreign students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3494.jpgDSCN3494Here we are: America (me), Pakistan, India and Nepalhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3485.jpgDSCN3485For the first time, Overseas' Guests have their own placard on the pews! Seats of honor, near the front.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3481.jpgDSCN3481Our soloist's pained expressions during her Schindler's List moments created a rather dismal atmosphere. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3480.jpgDSCN3480Our hosts introduce the opening number, soloist accompanied by an orchestrahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3479.jpgDSCN3479Christmas Eve celebrations for the public and congregation members had us at full capacity. (Balconies were crowded as well.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3469.jpgDSCN34692015-01-02T13:16:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2015/01/01/happy-2015-from-along-the-yantze/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_3037.jpgIMG_3037Last week's Yangtze river walk was a great way to begin Christmas morning last week. Views today are much dimmer and colder.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3576.jpgDSCN3576New Year's Eve had my 2014 Christmas lights ushering in 2015.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dscn3574.jpgDSCN3574Farewell, Christmas 2014!2015-01-01T20:25:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/12/30/2014-in-review/2014-12-30T04:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/12/28/china-cashing-in-on-christmas-commercialism/2014-12-28T14:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/12/24/christmas-along-the-yangtze/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/e5bab7e5a6ae2.jpg康妮2Little Beautiful Sister, a borrowed dog for my Christmas picture. Can't have a pet Christmas tree without a pet!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_0048.jpgDSC_0048Another possibility that we nixedhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_0053.jpgDSC_0053A back-up, which was almost selected.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dsc_0046.jpgDSC_0046https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3446.jpgDSCN3446Welcome, kids, to Connie's Christmas house!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn34231.jpgDSCN3423Vice-dean Lisa Zhang, her son (Santa beard) and the foreign teachers https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn34201.jpgDSCN3420We had one grandma visit with grand-daughter.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/christmas-classroom-2014-040.jpgChristmas classroom, 2014 040Angels: "Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth and good will toward men. Follow the star to see the baby!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/christmas-classroom-2014-013.jpgChristmas classroom, 2014 013There's the star! Let's go.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/christmas-classroom-2014-012.jpgChristmas classroom, 2014 012Joseph: "Please,sir, do you have any room?" Innkeeper 1: "No room here. Try down the street."2014-12-27T11:49:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/11/29/a-month-of-silence-catching-up-with-our-college-job-fair/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/t-day-lesson-prep-003.jpgT-day lesson prep 003https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-044.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 044The over 200 employers listed at our fair.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-041.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 041https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-040.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 040Teaching job offers brought out eager students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-039.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 039Resumes in hand, my students excitedly walk the rows in the hopes of getting a position.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-038.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 038Hopeful and excited: My senior English education majors on the look out for teaching positionshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-036.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 036An Impressive sight as students gather around the booths for our job fair.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chengdu-halloween-qi-ping-035.jpgChengdu Halloween, Qi Ping 035Welcome to our college job fair!2014-11-29T18:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/11/05/the-u-s-consulates-halloween-event-for-the-chinese-public-a-smashing-success/2014-11-05T13:17:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/10/30/october-happenings/2014-10-30T12:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/09/28/returning-to-chaos/2014-10-02T20:55:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/08/29/about-the-newsletter-where-are-you-jenny-bloom/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-002.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 002Kelley Ray (seated) and me going over the last touches of my summer newsletter in the church office.2014-08-29T03:47:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/08/15/the-last-hurrah-pitstopping-in-pittsfield-and-my-alma-mater-eiu/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/008.jpg008https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/005.jpg005https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/004.jpg004https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/001.jpg001My very last presentation for 2014: Mattoon 1st UMC for an evening dinner.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/charleston-001.jpgCharleston 001At Charleston Wesley UMC, my brother's church next to the campus of Easter Illinois University (my alma mater), I posed with Joan Gregg, a great supporter of my time in China with the churchhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pittsfield-city-band-concert-013.jpgPittsfield, City band concert 013Others invited to Betty's home were Jerry and Jane, who remembered my VBS visit from 12 years ago when I taught the kids to say, "Nee How (hello)!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pittsfield-city-band-concert-012.jpgPittsfield, City band concert 012Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne's famous movie character) and a little hobo.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pittsfield-city-band-concert-011.jpgPittsfield, City band concert 011Don is quite the folk artist! Betty's mantle displayed many of his creative wood carvings, which I was so enamored of that I took lots of pictures.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pittsfield-city-band-concert-010.jpgPittsfield, City band concert 010These three, with doggies, were my favorites.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/pittsfield-city-band-concert-009.jpgPittsfield, City band concert 009More of Don's talents displayed2014-08-16T16:58:48+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/08/08/springing-around-springfield/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-020.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 020Here I am! The Ivy room, my favorite itineration landing spot.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-019.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 019Me and Virginia (90) my second visit this summer.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-015.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 015A great turn-out at Bushnell UMC.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-012.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 012Luncheon at Woodside UMC, with Pastor Linda in yellow jacket.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-011.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 011All visitors are welcomed to Riverton with a coffee mug. Here I am with my gift. Thank you so much!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-010.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 010Afterward Sunday worship, we enjoyed fellowship with coffee, punch, and dessertshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-007.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 007Riverton UMC with Rev. Dixon and members, before serviceshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-005.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 005At Mission U, Janine and her caregiver pose for pictures with me after my presentation for those in the weekend session. (Springfield Northfield Inn conference center)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/marshall-springfield-riverton-bushnell-004.jpgMarshall, Springfield, Riverton, Bushnell 004Rosemarie came to hear me talk. We're all cleaned up (unlike our schlepping around her house look of a few hours before) so might as well take advantage of our dress-up wardrobe at Mission U.2014-08-09T19:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/08/01/weekend-visits-outside-and-in/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-027.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 027A selfie moment: "Just 2 more weeks to go!" https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-026.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 026My Waynesville overnight hostess, Jan Bryan, and Kittyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-023.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 023An evening at Waynesville UMChttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-019.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 019Long Point's Sunday worship crowdhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-017.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 017Long Point UMC, located in a cozy town of about 400, had me for UMW Sundayhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-016.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 016Braceville's Pastor Bennett Woods (Mr. and Mrs.) and mehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-015.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 015An evening presentation at Coal City UMC with Braceville likewise invited.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-011.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 011https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-010.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 010Kankaee's Asbury church outside Day Apart gave us an opportunity to enjoy nature.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/retreat-coal-city-long-point-waynesville-008.jpgRetreat, Coal City, Long Point, Waynesville 008Sunshine stayed away to allow us to enjoy the shade of surrounding trees.2014-08-01T18:59:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/07/26/tip-toeing-through-the-south-bumming-around-the-north/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hillsdale-fairview-umc-missouri-ladies-058.jpgHillsdale, Fairview UMC, Missouri ladies 058Returning to Illinois, my mom and I were able to participate in a UMW evening at my home church in Marshall. What a great way to end all my travels-- a little special time with my mom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hillsdale-fairview-umc-missouri-ladies-051.jpgHillsdale, Fairview UMC, Missouri ladies 051Yet another young lady in our midst. Grandma brought her along for the gathering.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hillsdale-fairview-umc-missouri-ladies-050.jpgHillsdale, Fairview UMC, Missouri ladies 050Was the luncheon gathering worth the long drive?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hillsdale-fairview-umc-missouri-ladies-049.jpgHillsdale, Fairview UMC, Missouri ladies 049https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hillsdale-fairview-umc-missouri-ladies-048.jpgHillsdale, Fairview UMC, Missouri ladies 048https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hillsdale-fairview-umc-missouri-ladies-047.jpgHillsdale, Fairview UMC, Missouri ladies 047Absolutely! Best spread I've ever had.2018-02-06T02:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/07/17/itineration-visits-to-the-far-north-and-south/2014-07-17T17:08:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/04/15/our-freshmen-military-training-about-to-begin/2014-07-11T20:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/07/06/visuals-of-our-july-fourth-friday-evening-at-marshalls-fireworks-celebration/2014-07-06T15:07:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/07/05/happy-july-4th-and-picture-postings-from-last-week/2014-07-05T18:26:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/06/27/the-maiden-in-distress-wins-the-day/2014-06-28T22:17:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/06/24/itineration-visits-to-the-north-and-central-illinois/2014-06-23T19:18:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/06/22/smalltown-recycling-one-mans-junk-is-another-mans-treasure/2014-06-23T16:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/06/15/may-31-june-12-itineration-photos/2014-06-16T22:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/06/14/a-u-s-dog-contest-entry-wish-us-luck/2014-06-13T23:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/06/05/catching-you-up-nyc-and-south-carolina/2014-06-04T22:14:15+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/05/28/part-2-my-memorial-day-in-pictures/2014-05-30T17:57:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/05/27/my-memorial-day-in-marshall-part-1-the-history-of-memorial-day/2014-05-27T22:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/05/27/a-great-memorial-day-poem/2014-05-26T22:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/05/03/labor-day-holidays-a-farewell-to-chengdu-weekend/2014-05-03T12:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/04/27/finishing-up-promised-news-us-consulate-talk/2014-04-27T15:30:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/04/17/an-ending-to-our-wesley-story/2014-04-17T22:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/04/11/wesley-looking-for-a-home-%e4%bd%a0%e5%a5%bd%ef%bc%81%e6%88%91%e5%8f%ab%e5%8d%ab%e6%96%af%e5%88%a9/2014-04-11T02:10:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/04/09/u-s-consulate-talk-today-welcome-first-time-visitors-to-connieinchina-org/2014-04-09T14:12:49+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/04/08/a-3-day-weekend%e3%80%80tomb-sweeping-festival-%e6%b8%85%e6%98%8e%e8%8a%82-qing-ming-jie/2014-04-08T13:33:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/03/30/kitty-in-need-my-first-2014-act-of-mercy/2014-03-30T11:25:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/03/25/mrs-obama-here-today-gone-tomorrow/2014-03-26T00:41:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/03/24/the-candy-queens-new-years-give-away-part-2/2014-03-24T12:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/03/23/the-candy-queen-gallops-into-the-year-of-the-horse-part-1/2014-03-23T11:42:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/03/17/finally-news-from-chengdu-mrs-obama-is-coming/2014-03-19T17:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/01/16/part-2-a-foreigners-glimpse-at-troubled-southern-china/2014-01-16T07:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/01/15/part-1-a-foreigners-glimpse-at-troubled-southern-china/2014-01-15T13:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/01/14/a-drug-bust-in-southern-china-recently-reported-across-the-country/2014-01-14T10:08:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/01/07/its-here-its-here-its-here-a-christmas-tradition-continues-along-the-yangtze/2014-01-07T07:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2014/01/01/2013-blog-summary-report-is-in-thank-you-for-following-me-throughout-2013/2014-01-01T03:45:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/12/31/luzhou-makes-national-and-international-news-not-in-a-good-way/2013-12-31T14:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/11/24/a-beloved-teacher-leaves-and-returns/2013-12-21T06:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/11/10/surprise-checking-in-from-luzhou/2013-12-21T06:23:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/12/21/at-the-park-christians-practice-for-church-performance-celebrations/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-031.jpgpictures 031Yet another group prepares for their Christmas Eve fan dance.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-030.jpgpictures 030Practicing "Joy to the World"2013-12-21T19:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/12/21/memories-of-the-enjoying-the-chinese-gingko-among-the-chinese/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-014.jpgpictures 014For one week, our sidestreets were closed to vehicle traffic for safer gingko viewing by the public.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-0011.jpgpictures 001Our neighborhood ginkgo, awaiting the crowds to alight by the hundreds.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-0021.jpgpictures 002Couples out for their wedding photos during weekends are always seen in Chengdu. The autumn leaves made posing all the more special.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-015.jpgpictures 015We all love to play in fall leaves. These kids are creating a golden heart.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-016.jpgpictures 016Family members can't get enough of photographing the little ones.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-024.jpgpictures 024When a model appears, here positioned on a ladder, anyone with a camera takes advantage.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-025.jpgpictures 025These office mates came out during their lunch hour to immortalize Autumn in a photo shoot.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-026.jpgpictures 026No one is excluded from enjoying the sights of our neighborhood autumn.2013-12-21T19:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/12/15/dressing-the-city-in-gold-the-autumn-gingko-%e9%93%b6%e6%9d%8f-in-fully-glory/2013-12-15T13:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/12/07/photos-for-previous-blog/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-003.jpgpictures 003Entering Sabrina's well-kept store.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-005.jpgpictures 005An extensive stock of American goods can be found at Sabrina's.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-004.jpgpictures 004Sabrina's has a wide range of American foods, for a price. Chips here run from $5 - 10 . . . a bag!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dscn1350.jpgDSCN1350My Thanktsfiving Day dinner, Lusty's Turkey soup, courtesy of my friend at Sabrina's.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-001.jpgpictures 001At Peter's, the T-day menu is impressively . . . inviting and expensive.2013-12-07T10:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/12/01/yes-virginia-there-is-turkey-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pictures-002.jpgpictures 002Sabrina's: The best place for US citizens to get their American food fix.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dscn1325.jpgDSCN1325Peter's storefront invites diners to a Thanksgiving Day feast.2013-12-01T15:51:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/09/08/visiting-luzhou-for-the-weekend/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pc-pictures-006.jpgPC pictures 006Welcome, new Peace Corp Volunteers! In my home, from left to right: Jeff, Greg and Angela.2013-09-08T03:58:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/09/08/the-luzhou-airport-a-highlight-from-and-to-luzhou/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-037.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 037Arriving at our Luzhou Airport. The airplane taxies right up to the building and off we go!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-038.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 038The first runway in China, with distant Luzhou in the background.2013-09-08T03:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/31/my-neighbors-rivercat-yangtze/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cat-present-002.jpgcat present 002graced with one of Yangtze's many late-night gifties.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cat-present-001.jpgcat present 001Coming down the stairwell every morning, I spy the Rivers' front door . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sister-and-kitty-002.jpgSister and kitty 002The River's Tomcat, Yangtze.2013-08-31T08:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/27/2141/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/students-arrive-015.jpgStudents arrive 015It's still a struggle to haul all that to the rooms, especially if you're on the 5th floor.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/students-arrive-010.jpgStudents arrive 010Some students arriving by bus had their luggage from home picked up by campus trucks at the station and delivered to their dorms. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/students-arrive-012.jpgStudents arrive 012It's hard work, lugging your things across campus.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/students-arrive-008.jpgStudents arrive 008Upper classmen drag their stored belongings back to the dormitories, with a little help from friends.2013-08-27T10:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/23/mischievous-acts-on-campus/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-006.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 006https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-049.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 049Enjoy your new life, everyone.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-048.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 048it's a secret! Don't tell.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-047.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 047Time for our little friends to have a new home but . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-046.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 046The water awaits!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-041.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 041On my way for the grand goldfish release.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-040.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 040My purchase: 12 goldfish about to have a new home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-045.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 045The new classrooms, overlooking the courtyard.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-043.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 043The rocky sculpture, surrounded by water, is a nice centerpiece to the courtyard.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/aug-last-home-pics-luzhou-return-fish-042.jpgAug. last home pics, Luzhou return, fish 042The back of the library now hosts a lovely , renovated courtyard2013-08-23T18:29:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/16/back-to-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chuck-and-sherrys-home-008.jpgChuck and Sherry's home 008The Wiecks, minus my aunt. Left to right: Chuck, me, Donna (my sister-in-law), Paul (brother, behind her), my mother (in green) and my dad.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chuck-and-sherrys-home-005.jpgChuck and Sherry's home 005The men of the family, enjoying bonding time. My brother, Paul, to the right, Chuck (center) and my dad (right)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chuck-and-sherrys-home-002.jpgChuck and Sherry's home 002Charles (Chuck) Wieck, my dad's younger brother, at the grill.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/taize-service-017.jpgTaize service 017Mother Theodore Guerin, sainted a few years ago, is the founder of the college (1841).https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/taize-service-018.jpgTaize service 018After the service, it's my turn for a photo.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/taize-service-016.jpgTaize service 016We enter in silence before the service begins.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/taize-service-014.jpgTaize service 014We enter the church in silence before the service begins.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/taize-service-013.jpgTaize service 013My mother on the campus, in front of St. Mary's 1876 church.2013-08-16T02:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/10/wonderful-news-from-luzhou-canine-rescue-has-a-home/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-295.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 295A very, very sick dog. Here Dr. Mao examines DP on his arrival to the clinic. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-329.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 329DP's home in the clinic until someone adopts him. My last photo on him before leaving for America.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-382.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 382A playful DP, ready for adoption.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-389.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 389DP has a home!2013-08-09T22:10:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/09/tang-niao-bing-sugar-urine-sickness-diabetes-on-the-rise-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/china-snacks-002.jpgChina Snacks 002Butter cookies, Dove chocolates and crunchy noodle chips: Just a few modern goodies that have overtaken young people's traditional diets.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-0011.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 001My former student, Ji Ke, still enjoys his breakfast mantou, bought from local sellers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-303.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 303In downtown Luzhou, our McDonalds always has a long line for ice-cream cones, served from this street-side walk-up window.2013-08-09T21:48:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/05/from-smalltown-marshall-the-fairs-in-town/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-fair-pictures-008.jpg2013 fair pictures 008https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-fair-pictures-011.jpg2013 fair pictures 011My mom and Lao-lao, dazzled by the night life of fair week.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-fair-pictures-010.jpg2013 fair pictures 010https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/democrat-party-at-fair-042.jpgDemocrat Party at Fair 042At the fair together, my dad and I.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/democrat-party-at-fair-040.jpgDemocrat Party at Fair 040My dad, Bill, making sure his donkeys are in proper displaying order.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-fair-pictures-007.jpg2013 fair pictures 007Just a few of my dad's many Democrat items put on display at the fair.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/democrat-party-at-fair-043.jpgDemocrat Party at Fair 043https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/democrat-party-at-fair-039.jpgDemocrat Party at Fair 039Ice-cream waffle cones, cheesy fries, pizza slices, cotton candy, home-dipped corndogs, pork burgers --- Walking this carnival roadway will lead to several unwanted pounds.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2013-fair-pictures-002.jpg2013 fair pictures 002$5.00 a person allowed anyone to enjoy as many rides as wanted, including parents with their kids.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/democrat-party-at-fair-048.jpgDemocrat Party at Fair 0482013-08-05T18:11:51+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/08/01/a-recycling-chinese-wonder-mr-and-mrs-old-man-river/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-332.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 332In this bag, my plastic Diet Coke bottles add to this 22 pound sack. I'm more than happy to donate to the Rivers' recycling fund.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-223.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 223Loading up the recycle truck takes some time and energy on everyone's part.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-224.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 224Mrs. River (Ms. Wu) helps her husband load up the recycle truck after everything is in proper order.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-331.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 331Mr. River's carefully compiled and itemized list, seen here, was correct.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-334.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 334Our recycling guy and his driver both sort out the amounts, reweighing and recalculating, while Mr. River looks on.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-217.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 217Cardboard: 18 pounds!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-219.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 219Mr. River carefully writes the weight with his calligraphy brush on every packed up item.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-218.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 218After packaging up everything, Mr. River weighs his items using a traditional Chinese scale.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-330.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 330Two weeks of collecting result in quite a hefty amount of separated recyclables.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-camera-and-sister-photos-116.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 116In competition with the Rivers, here is one of our campus elderly hauling their recyclables for pick-up at the front gate. 2013-08-01T20:04:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/07/22/a-chinese-city-in-mourning-summer-pool-fun-turns-tragic/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/new-camera-and-sister-photos-379.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 379The pool deck staff, while not professional lifeguards, have been a bit more attentive than usual.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/new-camera-and-sister-photos-378.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 378The Number 6 Middle School pool gets a much-deserved "A" rating.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/new-camera-and-sister-photos-399.jpgNew Camera and Sister photos 399An example of China's sanitation inspection sign. This was my overnight hotel in Shanghai, which received a "B" (so-so) rating.2013-07-23T02:32:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/07/17/four-legged-discards-what-chinese-college-kids-leave-behind/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sister-and-friend-012.jpgSister and friend 012DP (center front) on the sports' field playing with her Chi friend.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sick-well-puppy-and-luzhou-downtown-055.jpgSick, well puppy and Luzhou downtown 055Me, DP and our reporter, Ms. Chen, after our interview.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chengdu-bored-on-bus-dp-032.jpgChengdu, bored on bus, DP 032DP with her favorite toy. Let's hope someone wonderful adopts you. (Who could resist that face?)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chengdu-bored-on-bus-dp-036.jpgChengdu, bored on bus, DP 036DP and I on our daily walk near the animal hospitalhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chengdu-bored-on-bus-dp-033.jpgChengdu, bored on bus, DP 033DP on his walk. One happy dog!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sick-well-puppy-and-luzhou-downtown-005.jpgSick, well puppy and Luzhou downtown 005DP his first day at the clinic, getting his IV drip. One very sick puppy. (The cone is because of vomiting)2013-07-18T03:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/07/06/chengdu-apartment-hunting/2013-07-06T02:21:44+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/07/04/my-chinese-sister-li-xiaolian-cathy/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jack-with-connie-004.jpgJack With Connie 004The last time I saw Jack (Cathy's son) was in this photo, taken 4 years ago as he was about to embark on his freshman year in Beijing. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-056.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 056Cathy has decided to teach me to play mahjong. Here she gathered her friends together and invited me along.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-054.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 054My Chinese sister, Cathy, and mehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dog-sitter-and-cathy-pool-008.jpgDog sitter and Cathy pool 008Cathy and I finally make it for our first swimming lesson. 2013-07-04T21:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/06/23/official-news-reports-from-luzhou-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tibetans-and-sister-002.jpgTibetans and Sister 002Our rugged, hardy Qing Hai guys, hanging out on the campus lawn which certainly sets them apart from others. No Sichuanese would be caught dead sitting on the ground. A majority of Chinese consider that dirty.2013-06-29T05:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/06/18/chinas-new-holiday-a-much-needed-fling/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-028.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 028A photographer's heaven.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-0311.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 031https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-031.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 031Graduates weren't the only ones interested in the campus' beauty spots.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-020.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 020The lotus pond, at the entrance to the main gate, was another popular photo op for gradutes.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-019.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 019Graduates posed on the steps of the main administrative building for an impressive photo of their alma mater.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-008.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 008Oh, happy day!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-012.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 012My favorite pool sign: "No slapstick, please!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer-holiday-1-week-013.jpgSummer Holiday 1 week 013This was my hang-out with my male swimming buddies, every morning fo a week.2013-06-18T18:48:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/06/04/chinas-newest-holiday-brings-unwanted-troubles/2013-06-04T05:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/05/25/building-3-gets-a-much-needed-gift/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-040.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 040Glistening away, all 60 present and accounted for.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-041.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 041Aren't these pretty?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-014.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 014https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-015.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 015A job well done. "Thank you, thank you, ladies!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-016.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 016Nice improvement, eh?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-013.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 013Our women workers, assembling the chairs.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-019.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 019Sadly misused.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-020.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 020My students have to scramble to other classrooms to find decent chairs to sit in.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-018.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 018Our classroom chairs , after years of abusehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chairs-dog-pics-majjong-039.jpgChairs, dog pics, majjong 039Building 3, with my classes on the 2nd floor.2013-05-26T14:21:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/05/12/a-weekend-of-earthquake-remembrances/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-045.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 045Under the hot sun, everyone was pretty much ready to call it quits by Speech Number 4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-036.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 036An emergency relief video played constantly for those interested.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-038.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 038Our leaders get ready to deliver their speeches.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-042.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 042Our English Language majors, all my students, waiting neatly in their rows for the lectures to begin.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-043.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 043Having some fun: That's me, holding Foreign Language Departmental sign for our English majors.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-037.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 037On the sports field, students begin grouping according to majors.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-033.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 033Students flock out of the dormitories during the 3 p.m. siren and head to the sports field.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-2-002.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 2 002The Luzhou brochure gave places to go in case of emergencies. To the left is our city park. New signs around the city also offer direction where to go.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-048.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 048Free brochures produced by the city were handed out. First come, first serve.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earthquake-anniversary-weekend-047.jpgEarthquake anniversary weekend 047Students manned the tables to hand out free water after the meeting.2013-05-13T02:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/05/03/two-endings-in-one-thursday/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-029.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 029Our participants: Success!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-028.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 028A finished evaluation: Well done!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-022.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 022Our nervous faculty, getting ready for their testing.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-016.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 016In the language lab, everyone was given some self-study time to prepare for our evaluationhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-027.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 027Our last photo together, in the English language lab classroom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-003.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 003Definitely a pat on the back for me in getting my ticket the day before! Long, long lines.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/may-holiday-and-teacher-class-002.jpgMay Holiday and teacher class 002Our Luzhou bus station, filled with travelers.2013-05-03T12:08:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/27/labor-day-is-nearly-upon-us/2013-04-27T15:07:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/26/monday-night-english-lessons-with-the-faculty/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/night-class-and-dog-016.jpgNight class and Dog 016一路平安！ Safe travels, everyone!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/night-class-and-dog-011.jpgNight class and Dog 011I think we'll all miss one another when the course ends.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/night-class-and-dog-008.jpgNight class and Dog 008We are no longer strangers after our class time together.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/night-class-and-dog-009.jpgNight class and Dog 009In this picture, nicely behaving themselves are my younger students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/night-class-and-dog-010.jpgNight class and Dog 010My "boys," always eager to please.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/night-class-and-dog-013.jpgNight class and Dog 013Here I am, getting ready to begin our evening class with the school's faculty.2013-04-27T02:30:00+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/21/the-day-after-yaans-quake/2013-04-22T02:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/20/5-years-later-its-happening-again/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earthquake-in-april-003.jpgearthquake in April 003Cell phones were in constant use, checking on friends or family.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earthquake-in-april-0041.jpgearthquake in April 004https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earthquake-in-april-004.jpgearthquake in April 004Huddling in groups, students comfort one another.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earthquake-in-april-002.jpgearthquake in April 002Students from the dormitories await the "all clear" sign after fleeing outside.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earthquake-in-april-001.jpgearthquake in April 001My neighors, waiting outside until they feel safe enough to return.2013-04-20T10:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/19/healthy-and-happy-with-deeper-digs-into-the-pocket/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dog-and-health-exam-014.jpgDog and health exam 014I've passed! My certificate, along with my milk and fancy envelope for the results.2013-04-20T07:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/08/back-to-back-days-off-the-schools-annual-sports-meet-begins/2013-04-08T06:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/04/01/a-gorgeous-day-for-easter-sunday-along-the-yangtze/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/easter-sunday-church-and-walk-016.jpgEaster Sunday church and walk 016Pastor Liao speaking from the pulpit while the choir looks on.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/easter-sunday-church-and-walk-005.jpgEaster Sunday church and walk 005Our strong altoshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/easter-sunday-church-and-walk-003.jpgEaster Sunday church and walk 003In the choir room, John leads us on last-minute rehearsals.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/easter-sunday-church-and-walk-011.jpgEaster Sunday church and walk 011Hallelujah! Christ is Risen!2013-04-01T02:12:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/03/30/a-week-of-jelly-bean-happiness-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/easter-decs-and-sister-campus-002.jpgEaster decs and Sister campus 002Mary's donkey, used for our Christmas story re-enactment, says "Happy Easter!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-019.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 019"Our generous winner continues long after the bell as students shout, "Give us more! Give us more!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-017.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 017"Who wants jelly beans?"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-013.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 013Another very happy winner and her friend in yet another class.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-012.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 012I get in on the fun as well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-010.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 010During the break, students pose with our visual aids for Easter: bonnets, colored eggs, bunnies and the Easter basket.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-020.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 020Everyone hopes their guess will be the winning one.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-004.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 004During the Easter tradition lesson, students pass the bottle and write down their guesses.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1st-jelly-bean-contest-in-luzhou-008.jpg1st Jelly Bean Contest in Luzhou 008Monitor Elroy (tallest) hands out the prize to his classmate, who guessed 243 while the true number was 251.2013-03-30T11:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/03/18/1895/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-041.jpgDr. Khan and Church 041Our eager youth, seen here during practice, really need to be heard.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-031.jpgDr. Khan and Church 031One of the new market stalls along the sidewalk leading to church..https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-045.jpgDr. Khan and Church 045Even the church-run clinic received a much-needed facelift along with the alleyway street.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-050.jpgDr. Khan and Church 050Completing one of many for the day, our local artisan continues with her work.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-049.jpgDr. Khan and Church 049Umbrealla skeletons, waiting to be attended to by their maker.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-047.jpgDr. Khan and Church 047Recently glued and papered umbrellas, drying in the sunhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-048.jpgDr. Khan and Church 048Next door to that, the umbrella shop.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-052.jpgDr. Khan and Church 052A traditional Chinese furniture maker at work.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-053.jpgDr. Khan and Church 053A woodcarving shop has found a place nearby the church.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dr-khan-and-church-032.jpgDr. Khan and Church 032While approaching the church, the street has been widened with tiled walkways on each side.2013-03-19T10:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/03/08/from-china-happy-international-womens-day/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iwd-2-and-dog-009.jpgIWD 2 and dog 009My grand haul for International Women's Day, 2013!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iwd-2-and-dog-008.jpgIWD 2 and dog 008And for me? Flowers!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iwd-2-and-dog-005.jpgIWD 2 and dog 005In yet another 1st year class, Tom (our only male, out of 44 girls) presents a gift to his classmate.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ll-and-1st-iwd-014.jpgLL and 1st IWD 014My 2nd year guys present me with a suprise as well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ll-and-1st-iwd-012.jpgLL and 1st IWD 012Yet another lucky winner.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ll-and-1st-iwd-011.jpgLL and 1st IWD 011"Yang Qiumei, Christina! Come forward for your prize!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ll-and-1st-iwd-009.jpgLL and 1st IWD 009The ladies were very attentive.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ll-and-1st-iwd-008.jpgLL and 1st IWD 008My 2nd year boys (L-R Larry, Bo-bo and John) https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iwd-2-and-dog-032.jpgIWD 2 and dog 032Carefully following the script.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/iwd-2-and-dog-003.jpgIWD 2 and dog 003A surprise gift for me, a stuffed monkey and a banana!2013-03-08T01:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/03/03/gearing-up-for-international-womens-day-iwd/2013-03-04T14:17:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/02/27/back-to-school-with-an-unwanted-blemish/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chinese-ny-home-jan-2013-066.jpgChinese NY home Jan 2013 066Yeah, pretty awful (both the eye and the photo) but the lemonade is worth it!2013-02-27T19:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/02/18/off-to-the-airport/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-005.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 005Lao-lao says, "I'll miss you!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/valentines-day-2013-010.jpgValentine's Day 2013 010Happy Valentine's Day! My older brother, Paul, brought me flowers for Feb. 14th. Very thoughtful!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/valentines-day-2013-002.jpgValentine's Day 2013 002My father, Bill, and I getting ready to go out for lunch.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-0121.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 012My mother, Priscilla, and me (before my new haircut!)2013-02-20T23:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/02/16/watching-the-2013-westminster-dog-show/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chengdu-033.jpgChengdu 033Little Flower keeping warm in my winter coat last year.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/004.jpgLao-laoLao-lao's happily-ever-after pose.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/westminster-lao-lao-002.jpgWestminster Lao-lao 002https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/westminster-lao-lao-007.jpgWestminster Lao-lao 007https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/westminster-lao-lao-005.jpgWestminster Lao-lao 005https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/westminster-lao-lao-006.jpgWestminster Lao-lao 0062013-02-20T22:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/02/10/chinese-new-year-embrace-the-fu-happiness-beware-the-weixian-danger/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lao-lao-walk-winter-001.jpgLao-lao walk winter 001Our spoiled little Chinese immigrant says, "Gongxi-gongxi! Happy Year of the Snake!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lao-lao-walk-winter-010.jpgLao-lao walk winter 010Mamma 1 (me) and Lao-lao on our New Year's Eve walk about town. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lao-lao-walk-winter-009.jpgLao-lao walk winter 009Mamma 2 (my mother) starts us off.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lao-lao-walk-winter-004.jpgLao-lao walk winter 004Little Lao-lao is ready for his New Year's Eve walk about town.2013-02-10T03:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/02/06/chinese-new-year-tidbits/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-013.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 013This being the Year of the Snake, stuffed animal toys, such as this snake, sold for $3.00 each in China's Walmart chains.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-004.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 004This "fu" (happiness) dangly is now hanging in my home in Marshall.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-015-2.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 015 (2)I display the "fu" (happiness) character, upside down, which I will soon put on our front door.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-021-2.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 021 (2)The hong bao (red envelope) is filled with spending money and given to young people. Here is a typical amount, 500 yuan ($85), given by relatives.2013-02-06T00:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/02/02/teacher-and-student-reunited-after-21-years/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-043.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 043The largest hotel convention hall (able to seat 2,000) is located at The Kerry.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-025.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 025The Kerry Hotel lobbyhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-040.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 040Nancy with the staff working under her.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-038.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 038Together in Nancy's office.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-039.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 039Nancy looking busy in her "dungeon" office.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-034.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 034My exercise station pick: The 25 meter pool!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-032.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 032The Kerry Hotel has the largest Sports Center in the city of Shanghai.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-030.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 030The bar has its own distillery, able to make its own beer.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-029.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 029Our first course from the Japanese food station.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/winter-2012-home-shanghai-028.jpgWinter 2012 home & Shanghai 028Time to eat! We're ready for the buffet.2013-02-01T22:41:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/12/27/reports-of-christmas-put-on-hold-for-a-wedding/2013-01-11T15:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/01/11/a-christmas-potluck-dinner-of-jubilation/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-020.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 020Closing off the evening in prayerhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-019.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 019A Chinese countryside work song, with boy-girl bantering, was one of our favorites.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-018.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 018One of our members shares a Mao minority ballad with us.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-015.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 015Invitations to sing and dance followed.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-012.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 012After pews were pushed aside, many worked off all the food they'd eatten by ballroom dancing to Christmas music.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-009.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 009Photo sessions followed our dinner. I'm showing off my new earrings, sent from my mom, which were greatly admired.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-007.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 007Christmas cookies by chopsticks? If they get in your mouth, who cares how!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/choir-christmas-potluck-005.jpgChoir Christmas Potluck 005Digging in at our Christmas potluck2013-01-11T15:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/01/11/leaving-for-the-states/2013-01-11T08:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/01/09/back-for-2013-reports-of-2012-holiday-celebrations/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-0661.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 066All were welcome to the service, including our doggie visitors.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-066.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 066https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-068.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 068Merry Christmas, 2012! L-R: Pastor Liao, Robin, myself, and John Luhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-072.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 072Our praise team leads the last hour of our Christmas celebrations.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-062.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 062Some merry Merry Christmas shots before beginning the countdown to midnight.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-059.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 059A grand ending to our performance service -- Mob the Santa!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-058.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 058Things got a little out of control once Santa began throwing candy. . . https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-055.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 055Santa Claus!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-054.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 054yes, the audience is ready for . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/christmas-eve-2012-luzhou-church-051.jpgChristmas Eve 2012 Luzhou church 051And here comes . . . .2013-01-09T14:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2013/01/08/2012-in-review-report-via-wordpress/2013-01-08T22:49:22+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/12/24/coming-up-to-christmas-day/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-008.jpgTeacher party and choir 008Gifts for the teachers: holiday photo, Christmas pencil and my namecard.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-007.jpgTeacher party and choir 007My infamous cut-out Christmas cookies. (They didn't last long!)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-006.jpgTeacher party and choir 006The calm before the storm.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gift-picture-003.jpggift picture 003What did I get? Here are just a few things in all the boxes and wrapped presents I received from my colleagues.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-011.jpgTeacher party and choir 011Dean Horace and Lisa made sure Ashley and I had presents as well, courtesy of our English Department.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-021.jpgTeacher party and choir 021Merry Christmas!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-018.jpgTeacher party and choir 018One of many squeeze-in group shots.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-020.jpgTeacher party and choir 020Our party was the perfect place for happy mothers show off their babies.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-017.jpgTeacher party and choir 017Standing room only in the sitting room.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teacher-party-and-choir-014.jpgTeacher party and choir 014Grab a Santa hat and go for it.2012-12-25T05:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/12/19/our-chinese-church-choir-but-they-dont-sound-western/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-010.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 010Students anxiously await the next symbol. Who will be the next "Merry Christmas!" winner?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-011.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 011Our Christmas Bingo: Student winners take turns to call out the symbols for another game start.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-007.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 007Su Li, a young teacher here at my school, is also a Christian and in the choir. What a surprise to meet one another as choir members in church!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-006.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 006Helping one another. That's what it's all about!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-005.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 005John stressing unity and watching your director.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-003.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 003John's lament: "They don't sound Western!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/choir-practice-classroom-bingo-002.jpgChoir practice, classroom bingo 002Getting down to business, our choir of 40 gets ready to sing.2012-12-21T05:20:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/12/16/our-foreign-teachers-christmas-photo-session/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3308.jpgDSCN3308Merry Christmas from Connie!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3300.jpgDSCN3300The "What do you Want For Christmas, Little Boy?" posehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3294.jpgDSCN3294The Elves Support your Local Santa posehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3293.jpgDSCN3293The Support your Local Reindeer posehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3287.jpgDSCN3287Jesus-in-the-Manger posehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3279.jpgDSCN3279The "Ta-da!" Christmas Stocking posehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3274.jpgDSCN3274Getting creative -- The Surprisehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn3268.jpgDSCN3268Our basic standard2012-12-16T16:08:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/12/13/christmas-in-the-foreign-teachers-home/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-1st-years-connies-home-003.jpgChristmas 1st years connie's home 003Closing off the evening, another group of guys until another day with more student guests.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-1st-years-connies-home-007.jpgChristmas 1st years connie's home 007Poses are a must!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-1st-years-connies-home-001.jpgChristmas 1st years connie's home 001Never enough pictures.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-1st-years-connies-home-012.jpgChristmas 1st years connie's home 012Connie and the boys, 1st year students. (I only have 18 males out of 340 Eng. majors, all the rest are females.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-in-connies-home-005.jpgChristmas in Connie's Home 005Chit-chatting and goofing around.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-in-connies-home-001.jpgChristmas in Connie's Home 001Time to enjoy the Christmas decorations! My 3rd year students, my first Chinese guests.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bingo-video-recycling-014.jpgBingo video, recycling 014My Christmas tree with Christmas clock (bought in Inner Mongolia) and handmade wooden angel in circular ring (gift from Norway)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-in-connies-home-019.jpgChristmas in Connie's Home 019Creche scenes from around the world: USA, South America and China.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-in-connies-home-016.jpgChristmas in Connie's Home 016My Christian religious centerpiece for the room.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas-in-connies-home-017.jpgChristmas in Connie's Home 017Little friends of Santa.2012-12-14T13:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/12/09/christmas-in-the-chinese-classroom/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-041.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 041And again . . . until next year.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-024.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 024And yet again.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-0171.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 017https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-017.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 017And told yet again.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-008.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 008"And this is the story of Jesus, as first told many years ago."https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-039.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 039"My final gift -- myrrh."https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-022.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 022Mary: "Thank you, great king! Such a wonderful gift for God's son."https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-037.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 037"From my country, I bring frankincense."https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-014.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 014"From my country, I bring frankincense."https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/classroom-christmas-2012-028.jpgClassroom Christmas 2012 028Mary and Joseph await the wisemen.2012-12-09T10:52:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/30/the-times-they-are-a-changing/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/christmas-eve-and-day-021.jpgChristmas Eve and Day 021I'll be joining the choir soon for December 24. Wish us luck!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/christmas-eve-and-day-024.jpgChristmas Eve and Day 024Our Christmas Eve opening prayer from 3 years ago in the Luzhou church.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/christmas-eve-and-day-006.jpgChristmas Eve and Day 006The Canadian missionaries made sure the sanctuary's ornamental designs were those of the Chinese.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chuch-visit-5.jpgChuch visit 5From the back, you can still see the 1910's sanctuary with the original Chinese tiled roof. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/farewell-pictures-056.jpgFarewell Pictures 056In this photo from 3 years ago, the church steeple could be easily seen several blocks away.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1st-guangxi-pictures-055.jpg1st Guangxi Pictures 055Our tree-lined walkways gave the campus a nice feel.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1st-guangxi-pictures-052.jpg1st Guangxi Pictures 052New faculty apartment buildings would be a great draw for any educational institution.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/091-party-pictures-047.jpg091 Party pictures 047Little Flower and I with my students, who gave me the traditional dress I am wearing. Happy memories!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/playdate-006.jpgPlaydate 006Our beautiful campus in Longzhou.2012-11-30T10:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/24/auntie-connie-to-the-rescue-again/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kitty-comes-for-a-visit-015.jpgKitty Comes for a Visit 015Kitty takes her Saturday afternoon nap after a full morning of exploring.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kitty-comes-for-a-visit-013.jpgKitty Comes for a Visit 013LF's toy basket certainly comes in handy for visitors. Kitty certainly enjoyed it!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kitty-comes-for-a-visit-007.jpgKitty Comes for a Visit 007"What's this?"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/kitty-comes-for-a-visit-003.jpgKitty Comes for a Visit 003Kitty exploring a new environment: This looks like fun!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sweet-potato-puppy-013.jpgSweet Potato Puppy 013Fast asleep, Sweet Potato Puppy on Little Flower's blanket with one of her squeaky toys. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sweet-potato-puppy-009.jpgSweet Potato Puppy 009Somebody was hungry!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sweet-potato-puppy-010.jpgSweet Potato Puppy 010Sweet Potato Puppy finds a warm place by the heater.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sat-luzhou-park-and-pool-064.jpgSat. Luzhou park and pool 064Our Luzhou sidewalk pet market, with sellers in from the countryside to get what they can for puppies and kittens.2012-11-24T08:51:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/20/our-thanksgiving-day-classroom-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-0102.jpgT-day 2012 010Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-0101.jpgT-day 2012 010Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-010.jpgT-day 2012 010Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-004.jpgT-day 2012 004Big Tom Turkey or Little Tom Turkey? No either/or here. Why not both?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-0031.jpgT-day 2012 003Centerpieces chosen? Vase and flowers are a must.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-0021.jpgT-day 2012 002The tablecloth is chosen and readied for centerpieces.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-0091.jpgT-day 2012 009https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-001.jpgT-day 2012 001A gorgeous display awaits one thing . . . the food!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-011.jpgT-day 2012 011https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/t-day-2012-009.jpgT-day 2012 0092012-11-20T10:56:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/14/tales-from-dr-maos-veterinarian-clinic/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clock-tower-005.jpgClock Tower 005Colleagues and partners, Dr. Huang (left) and Dr. Zhang (right). https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clock-tower-004.jpgClock Tower 004Dr. Mao was pleased to take a photo with me in the clinic.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clock-tower-008.jpgClock Tower 008Ancient Clock Tower is quite content to make "The Bad Place" his permanent home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clock-tower-003.jpgClock Tower 003Ancient Clock Tower: A reminder of the Japanese occupation of Luzhou in the 1930s.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/clock-tower-006.jpgClock Tower 006The clinic mascot, Ancient Clock Tower https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/little-black-dog-005.jpgLittle Black Dog 005Last month, a homeless Xiao Guai-guai (Little Cute-cute) was stuck in Dr. Mao's clinic. Not for long!2012-11-14T11:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/04/1522/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lo-pics-and-li-family-0241.jpgLO pics and Li Family 024The Li Family, 4 years agohttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/little-black-dog-0042.jpgLittle Black Dog 004Little Cute-cute on our amphitheater walks. A lot of hair!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/little-black-dog-0041.jpgLittle Black Dog 004Little Cute-cute at the amphitheater on our walk. A lot of hair!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cute-cutes-transformation-006.jpgCute-cute's transformation 006Here she is! A make-over for the movie stars. Let's hope her story has a happy ending.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cute-cutes-transformation-002.jpgCute-cute's transformation 002Marty and a groomed Cute-cute, with her pretty pink hair piece. "She smells so good!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cute-cutes-transformation-001.jpgCute-cute's transformation 001Cute-cute was hidden in the back, being fussed over for almost an hour.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lo-pics-and-li-family-017.jpgLO pics and Li Family 017The disastrous scissors-to-the-ears moment is about to take place.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lo-pics-and-li-family-022.jpgLO pics and Li Family 022Little Lucy attempts to be gentle with Lao-lao while mother Andy helps.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lo-pics-and-li-family-024.jpgLO pics and Li Family 024The Li family 4 years ago.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/little-black-dog-004.jpgLittle Black Dog 004Xiao Guai-guai (Little Cute-cute) at the amphitheater square on our walks. A lot of hair!2012-11-13T10:04:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/12/welcoming-the-freshmen-our-performance-party/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-038.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 038Great job, everyone! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-008.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 008Final photos of success to close off the afternoon.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-028.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 028Gracious ladies of China.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-026.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 026A dance for the prettiest girl in the room.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-025.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 025Stand proud, no matter what age you are.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-027.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 027But it was the retired teachers who brought down the house with their synchronized fashion show.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-023.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 023not to mention the Wicked Witch of the West.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-021.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 021"The Wizard of Oz" brought Dorothy and the scarecrow to our stage.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-031.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 031Our choir was followed by Maria herself with the Van Trapp children in an English skit.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freshmen-welcome-performances-luzhou-020.jpgFreshmen welcome performances, Luzhou 020A student choir performing "Do, Re, Mi" from the Sound of Music.2012-11-12T05:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/11/10/our-gala-performance-party-for-freshmen-english-language-majors/2012-11-11T00:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/30/its-halloween-week/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-011.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 011Happy Halloween from China!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-014.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 014It's bobbing for apples! It took several minutes, but student Bunny (shown here) did finally commit to getting her face wet. She sunk her teeth into the prize and received a standing ovation from her classates, not to mention a congratulatory hug from her teacher. Bravo, Bunny!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-010.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 010"Here you are, children. Come again next year!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-008.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 008Our volunteer trick-or-treaters show how trick-or-treating is done.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-007.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 007Our last model presents The Headless Personhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-006.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 006"Hee, hee, hee, hee!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-005.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 005Next, the Japanese Witchhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-003.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 003Our costume fashion show: First up, the ghosthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-2012-classroom-001.jpgHalloween 2012 classroom 001Even before class started, students were grabbing Halloween things off my desk and getting into the spirit of Halloween fun.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween-house-decs-001.jpgHalloween house decs 001From my Chinese home: Happy Halloween!2012-10-31T04:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/28/a-rewarding-sunday-morning-at-the-luzhou-protestant-church/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-0011.jpgSun. Church 001The Luzhou Protestant Church choir under John's direction: the a cappella anthem today was just beautiful! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-013.jpgSun. Church 013Choir leader John Lu and I talk about how I can help out the choir for the upcoming Christmas pageant.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-001.jpgSun. Church 001https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-006.jpgSun. Church 006This was new from 3 years ago! I know the English isn't correct but you get the message.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-0081.jpgSun. Church 008I counted 6 of these air-con/heater units around the church, greatly appreciated for sweltering summer days and our frigid, damp winters.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-008.jpgSun. Church 008https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-003.jpgSun. Church 003The new pews are always packed every Sunday. About 500 are present during services.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-004.jpgSun. Church 004Balconies surround the sanctuary with the sound system room below (left side of the picture)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-002.jpgSun. Church 002Two powerpoint screens are used during worship. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sun-church-014.jpgSun. Church 014The Luzhou Protestant Church -- The palatial additions to the outside of the original 1910's building seen here2012-10-28T13:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/back-to-work-the-semester-begins/2019-04-13T02:30:01+00:00weekly0.6https://connieinchina.org/2012/10/26/getting-into-the-groove-of-our-colleges-english-corner/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-008.jpgEnglish corner 008The more energetic group was Jessica's. Her teacher skills came in handy for pulling out long and detailed responses from my students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-007.jpgEnglish corner 007Yet another group ready to discuss their opinions.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-006.jpgEnglish corner 006Out of the 300 English major students I teach, only 15 are boys. Here are two of my freshmen, getting in that extra English practice for our EC night.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-001.jpgEnglish corner 001We even had a xiao pengyou (little friend) in our midst. Junior high teacher, "Jessica", brought her little boy along for our EC together.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-002.jpgEnglish corner 002Standing room only was not a problem this evening.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-003.jpgEnglish corner 003Our warm-up game helped get everyone ready for speaking.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english-corner-009.jpgEnglish corner 009Not a very complimentary photo of me but the students loved it.2012-10-26T11:11:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/22/follow-up-on-mrs-lus-recent-dinner/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-011.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 011Mrs. Lu and Huan-huanhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mrs-lus-dinner-and-outside-apt-001.jpgMrs. Lu's dinner and outside apt. 001Another great dinner,along with great conversation.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mrs-lus-dinner-and-outside-apt-008.jpgMrs. Lu's dinner and outside apt. 008A parting gift from Mrs. Lu2012-10-22T05:32:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/22/article-published-in-christian-science-monitors-magazine-edition/2012-10-22T01:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/16/a-little-dog-brings-two-single-ladies-together-as-friends/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-0151.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 015Huan-huan, get ready for plenty of lovin' from your first foreign friend!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-015.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 015https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-014.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 014Together with Huan-huanhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-009.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 009Our home-cooked meal: Yum!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-0041.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 004Mrs. Lu woking up our feasthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-004.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 004Mrs. Lu in the kitchen, woking up our feasthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-010.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 010Huan-huan being entertained by the fishhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-005.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 005Little Huan-huanhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-006.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 006A room with a view.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ms-lus-dinner-with-dog-007.jpgMs Lu's dinner with dog 007Mrs. Lu's well-appointed apartment2012-10-18T05:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/11/english-corner-and-voting/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/voting-photos-0012.jpgVoting Photos 001My absentee ballot in hand, I'm ready to cast my vote for US President. You all be sure to do the same!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/voting-photos-0011.jpgVoting Photos 001My absentee ballot in hand, I'm ready to cast my vote for US President.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/winter-swimming-democrat-dog-005.jpgWinter Swimming, Democrat Dog 005https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/voting-photos-001.jpgVoting Photos 001Don't forget to vote, everyone!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/voting-photos-002.jpgVoting Photos 002Ashley and John will be joining me for our English Corner evening tonight.2012-10-14T09:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/08/more-golden-week-national-day-holiday-tales/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-018.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 018Yum!!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-017.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 017Yum!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-016.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 016The ladies (L-R): Jalin's mom, me in the middle and Linghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-015.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 015Jalin's dad, mom and I ready to partake of our mooncakeshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-012.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 012The Huang's share their mooncakes with me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-009.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 009Best room in the house . . . minus the rat.2012-10-09T01:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/10/07/the-start-to-the-holidays-a-new-friend/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/national-holidays-2012-chengu-008.jpgNational Holidays, 2012 Chengu 008My new friend, Sky, and me on the bus to Chengdu2012-10-07T05:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/26/learning-from-former-chinese-students/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/may-june-pictures-039.jpgMay-June pictures 039From 2007, Smile is the first row, to the far right in the red T-shirt.2012-09-27T11:25:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/26/holidays-upon-us-already/2012-09-26T15:14:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/19/1393/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-015.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 015Yes, that's me with our guy from the hallway. I certainly made his day!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-014.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 014Our interloper (middle) with the two company workers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-012.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 012There she is, up and running!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-016.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 016There it sits, with styrofoam packaging stuffed underneath to keep it evenly balanced. (One does wonder how long the styrofoam will last before it disintegrates.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-011.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 011Worker 2, balancing on the window's iron security bars, positions the outside unit and connects to the inside air-conditioner.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-010.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 010Discussions were made on which windows I didn't want opened.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-009.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 009Stage 2 was to hang the machine.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-0071.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 007The supervisor was in charge of measuring and nailing the frame on the wall to hang the air-conditioner on.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-007.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 007The supervisor was in charge of measuring and nailing the frame on the wall to hang the unit onto.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/appliances-aircon-and-washing-machine-008.jpgAppliances aircon and washing machine 008One of the installers wraps the air-con unit's electrical cables together with masking tape before it's mounted on the wall.2012-09-19T11:00:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/16/our-2012-orientation-group-photo/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/group-pic-in-yangzhou-2012.jpgGroup pic in Yangzhou 2012Here we all are! 2012-09-17T04:10:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/15/shopping-with-a-guy-proves-to-be-a-worthwhile-universal/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/furniture-006.jpgfurniture 006Thanks so much to GBGM for my furniture allowance. This bookshelf and cabinets below are fantastic!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/furniture-007.jpgfurniture 007My work station in the sitting room, where I do all my emailing, printing and lesson planning on computer.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/furniture-001.jpgfurniture 001The $80 couch/fold-down bed: Now comfy place to watch TV in my tiny sitting room.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/furniture-005.jpgfurniture 005The dresser: A problem with drawer space but what a great mirror!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/furniture-004.jpgfurniture 004Plenty of space inside, which is just what I wanted.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/furniture-002.jpgfurniture 002Mr. Chen's find -- The very male-oriented wardrobe2012-09-16T04:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/13/whats-a-paraprosdokian/2012-09-13T12:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/09/10/back-to-blogging-news-from-connie/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-044.jpgSummer 2012 044The most important place for anyone? Of course, our one and only campus ATM machine.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-043.jpgSummer 2012 043Only during these opening days are businesses allowed to sell their wares on campus. Cell phones, MPs, i-pads, room Net connections . . . you name it, it was offered at bargain prices.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-041.jpgSummer 2012 041All new students were required to have a health check and vaccinations. The lines were definitely not short!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-042.jpgSummer 2012 042Banners along the main walkway greeted everyonehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-046.jpgSummer 2012 046Each department's greeting table welcomed new students to the campushttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-033.jpgSummer 2012 033A swimmer's paradisehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-032.jpgSummer 2012 032Welcome!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-031.jpgSummer 2012 031The brand new Yangzhou Natatorium, like an Olympic venuehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-038.jpgSummer 2012 038I always encouraged our new teachers to interact with students during the break. "Any questions?"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/summer-2012-037.jpgSummer 2012 037Duties of the teachers included checking student workbooks. Stickers (courtesy of so many of you!) graced every page filled with notes.2012-09-10T10:13:35+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/08/04/last-days-in-marshall/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/last-day-in-longzhou-040.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 040My mom's younger brother, Rolf, arrived from North Carolina for a few days of visiting.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summer-2012-017.jpgSummer 2012 017Myself, Rhonda and my mother, Priscillahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summer-2012-010.jpgSummer 2012 010https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summer-2012-005.jpgSummer 2012 005A good turnout for UMWhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summer-2012-018.jpgSummer 2012 018I enjoyed a nice visit with my dad's younger brother, Chuck, and wife. Sherryhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/summer-yard-2012-011.jpgSummer yard 2012 0112012-08-04T17:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/07/25/walking-the-dog-in-marshall-illinois/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/summer-yard-2012-0011.jpgSummer yard 2012 001The last stop: Our 1917 Queen Anne homehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/summer-yard-2012-001.jpgSummer yard 2012 001The last before I head off to the pool: Our 1917 Queen Anne house.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-013.jpgAround Town 013Back in bedhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-002.jpgAround Town 002Early morning, our friend is waiting in his chair to greet our parade of two going by. (He keeps his empty chairs ready and waiting all day.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-012.jpgAround Town 012Yes, they are well-watered, thanks to the secretaries.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-011.jpgAround Town 011My brother's law office with window flowershttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-0091.jpgAround Town 009Past black Kitty in the shop window (Kitty is missing here but is usually positioned against the glass.) https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-009.jpgAround Town 009https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-007.jpgAround Town 007Around the courthousehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/around-town-0081.jpgAround Town 008Buzzing the gut of town2012-08-04T17:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/07/14/updates-from-longzhou-to-nanning-to-chengdu-to-luzhou-to-america/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-029.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 029Just a few of my boxes, deposited into an entirely empty apartment.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-022.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 022My view along the Yangzte from the best hotel in town. What a vacation!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-019.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 019My outdoor pool at the park is still in business.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-039.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 039Our new bus station, bright and airy.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-003.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 003The moving truck, being filled.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-005.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 005My second year students -- a final group farewell.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-011.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 011Margaret, Little Flower's sitter, likewise came to see me off.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-010.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 010Dean Liang Ling and mehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/last-day-in-longzhou-006.jpgLast Day in Longzhou 006Mr. Luo (left) and Mr. Pan (colleague) gave me a small school gift2012-07-24T22:54:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/28/my-last-day-in-longzhou/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/joes-farewell-dinner-with-family-014.jpgJoe's Farewell dinner with family 014Joe's family and I together again during his junior high graduation celebration dinner.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-016.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 016Ick!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-012.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 012Farewell, Guangxi mountain ranges.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-013.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 013Farewell, walkway!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-010.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 010They'll return tomorrow, but not me. I'll be on the bus to Nanning by then. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-011.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 011The staff, taking a break after all that hard work.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-009.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 009"没有水！" No water! What a wasted trip.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-008.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 008https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-006.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 006Not the most attractive photo of me, sweating away and roasting, but it makes for a good story.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-day-in-longzhou-pool-004.jpgLast Day in Longzhou pool 004The staff, after 4 hours, is finishing off the last of the pool bottom.2012-06-28T09:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/26/the-first-farewell-dinner-from-longzhou/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-dep-farewell-dinner-longzhou-007.jpgEnglish Dep. farewell dinner Longzhou 007A kiss good-bye. Have a happy life, little plant! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-dep-farewell-dinner-longzhou-006.jpgEnglish Dep. farewell dinner Longzhou 006Margaret, the new caretaker of my plants https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-dep-farewell-dinner-longzhou-005.jpgEnglish Dep. farewell dinner Longzhou 005Our group togetherhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-dep-farewell-dinner-longzhou-002.jpgEnglish Dep. farewell dinner Longzhou 002The ladies together, with Liang Ling to my left and Margaret to my right.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-dep-farewell-dinner-longzhou-001.jpgEnglish Dep. farewell dinner Longzhou 001Cheers!2012-06-26T09:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/24/my-last-sunday-in-the-longzhou-church/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-sunday-in-church-006.jpgLast Sunday in Church 006My students, Zhou Ning, Rev. Zhu and some parishioners along with me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-sunday-in-church-002.jpgLast Sunday in Church 002A nice farewell photo of our congregation for my memory books.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-sunday-in-church-001.jpgLast Sunday in Church 001Packed house in church this Sunday, due to Rev. Zhu's visit.2012-06-24T08:42:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/22/reminder-of-past-photo-albums-and-pictures/2012-06-22T14:57:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/21/buddha-granny-bringing-out-the-best-in-us/2012-06-21T15:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/20/the-box-assembly-team-arrives/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creating-boxes-009.jpgCreating Boxes 009Cheers! Here's to a very productive evening, helping the foreign teacher, Connie. Thank you,all!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creating-boxes-008.jpgCreating Boxes 008Yes, they did it! Well-done, everyone.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creating-boxes-006.jpgCreating Boxes 006Radium admires the boxes which he's just stacked. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creating-boxes-004.jpgCreating Boxes 004Everyone paired off in two's for more efficiency.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/creating-boxes-003.jpgCreating Boxes 003My student team arrives and gets busy with the boxes.2012-06-20T11:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/19/unreported-stress/2012-06-19T09:39:44+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/18/sunday-night-closure-classes-a-grand-affair/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-040.jpgSun. night closure classes 040And in between, heartfelt words of thanks.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-0501.jpgSun. night closure classes 050Individual shots follow.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-050.jpgSun. night closure classes 050https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-0341.jpgSun. night closure classes 034Group pictures begin.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-034.jpgSun. night closure classes 034Group pictures begin.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-033.jpgSun. night closure classes 033Time for group pictures to start.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-020.jpgSun. night closure classes 020The photo album.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-017.jpgSun. night closure classes 017More gifts: My new earrings, phoenix purse and skirthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-013.jpgSun. night closure classes 013The gifts: My heart box of candies and MP-5https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sun-night-closure-classes-011.jpgSun. night closure classes 011Looking over conversation grades for a final check. (A curious student peeks at her classmate's score.)2012-06-18T11:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/14/last-class-day-finally-arrives/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-class-day-001.jpgLast Class day 001God's Water is an amazing thing, as our elderly's garden can attest.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/last-class-day-002.jpgLast Class day 002My last group of 2nd year English Education majors get ready to teach the class. Everyone is relieved to be done!2012-06-17T20:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/11/good-bye-my-little-friends-%e5%86%8d%e8%a7%81%ef%bc%8c%e6%88%91%e7%9a%84%e5%b0%8f%e6%9c%8b%e5%8f%8b%ef%bc%81/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/oct-guangxi-009.jpgOct. Guangxi 009https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-center-last-days-joe-ms-nong-004.jpgEnglish Center last days Joe Ms Nong 004Good luck to all of us!(From left to right: Myself, Tom, Joe and Ms. Nong)2012-06-13T19:07:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/06/05/our-haven-for-misfits-is-closing-up-shop/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-center-last-days-joe-ms-nong-005.jpgEnglish Center last days Joe Ms Nong 005Brightening up the room, former teachers helped add a little flavor to the Center with wall decorations.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-center-last-days-joe-ms-nong-010.jpgEnglish Center last days Joe Ms Nong 010As predicted, this week has our English Center pretty vacant of visitors.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-center-last-days-joe-ms-nong-008.jpgEnglish Center last days Joe Ms Nong 008Two Center volunteers, getting ready for the movehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/english-center-last-days-joe-ms-nong-009.jpgEnglish Center last days Joe Ms Nong 009Used boxes in our English Center, awaiting to be filled2012-06-06T11:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/30/the-yearly-southern-china-plague-is-upon-us/2012-05-30T14:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/27/our-schools-first-and-last-english-language-talent-contest/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/talent-show-in-longzhou-008.jpgTalent Show in Longzhou 008Godfrey's winning puppet showhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/talent-show-in-longzhou-006.jpgTalent Show in Longzhou 006Our hosts open the show with English-Chinese greetings and announcements.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/talent-show-in-longzhou-004.jpgTalent Show in Longzhou 004The contestant box: 17 of these are my students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/talent-show-in-longzhou-002.jpgTalent Show in Longzhou 002Great efforts by the English Association members created a wonderful setting for our contest.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/talent-show-in-longzhou-005.jpgTalent Show in Longzhou 005Our judging panel: (L-R) Mr. Lu, myself and Jeffy2012-05-27T13:55:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/24/final-longzhou-school-days-announced-again/2012-05-24T04:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/22/rumors-finally-put-to-rest-the-longzhou-schools-final-days-announced/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/campus-arrival-029.jpgCampus Arrival 029Little Flower on the campus in Luzhou, 2007. She'll be with us all in spirit.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nanning-orchestra-011.jpgNanning orchestra 011Others, such as our retired crowd, share their instrumental talents with park residents with traditional Chinese music.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-008.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 008Meanwhile, fellow bird owners sit around and chat among themselves.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-005.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 005Getting a little sunshine for the day, our row of bamboo-caged pets lines the park walkways.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-003.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 003Our male pet owners, showing off their birds in the parkhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nanning-reunion-011.jpgNanning Reunion 011From left to right: Danial and Diane; Lena2012-05-22T10:35:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/16/the-pool-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-a-visual-journey/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-3-003.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 3 003A squeaky toy gift from me for our pool-in-the-middle-of-nowhere mascothttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-0041.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 004Our sweet disposition puppy.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-0081.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 008The crossroad's residents are getting used to my presence.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-3-006.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 3 006In need of a water change.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-3-002.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 3 002The staff, hanging out under their tent.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-3-005.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 3 005Inner tubes available for renthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-022.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 022The pool is all to myself.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-021.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 021My ticket in hand, first swimmer of the season. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-020.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 020Purchasing my tickethttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/longzhou-pool-visit-018.jpgLongzhou Pool Visit 018It's open!2012-05-16T11:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/10/the-search-for-a-pool-in-rural-china/2012-05-11T02:04:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/17/when-little-dogs-leave-us-barking-in-the-great-beyond/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/candy-lady-004.jpgCandy Lady 004Ms. Tan, in her candy paradise, always gave away a butterscotch to LF on her visits.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lf-last-days-iwd-007.jpgLF last days, IWD 007Margaret's husband helping us outhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lf-last-days-iwd-004.jpgLF last days, IWD 004Saying goodbyehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lf-last-days-iwd-003.jpgLF last days, IWD 003Margaret and I took turns during LF's burial.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/lf-last-days-iwd-001.jpgLF last days, IWD 001Little Flower's last photo with Joe (left) and Tom (right).2012-05-07T12:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/07/a-students-first-hotel-experience/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-015.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 015Happy 21st, Godfrey! Hope it was a happy one spent in the luxury of your first hotel experience.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-016.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 016Godfrey and I, enjoying the comforts of our 2-star hotel.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-019.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 019"Can I use the towels?"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/may-holiday-nanning-017.jpgMay Holiday Nanning 017https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-013.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 013Nanning's Jiang Nan Hotel, a 2-star rating for a great 100 yuan ($16) a night stay.2012-05-07T06:07:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/05/03/its-boiling-and-buzzing-hot-inside/2012-05-04T02:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/26/ive-passed-the-yearly-health-examination-finished/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/health-exam-in-nanning.jpgHealth Exam in NanningI passed! 2011 on the left and approved 2012 on the right. I'm ready for another year of teaching in China.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/health-exam-in-nanning-003.jpgHealth Exam in Nanning 003The lung examining section, with our doctor seated in the forground reading the results immediately.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/health-exam-in-nanning-0051.jpgHealth Exam in Nanning 005Guangxi Province's Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine clinic in Nanning.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/health-exam-in-nanning-005.jpgHealth Exam in Nanning 005https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/health-exam-in-nanning-002.jpgHealth Exam in Nanning 002Dr. Li. Wouldn't you like to look this young at 70?2012-04-26T13:21:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/22/its-time-for-the-yearly-foreign-experts-health-exam/2012-04-23T04:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/19/bullying-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/iwd-prep-work-015.jpgIWD prep work 015The first year, before the harrassing truly began, everyone is getting along. Here all my male classmates from all classes are making IWD favors for the girls, Jeffry and his roomies included.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/thanksgiving-classroom-2012-002.jpgThanksgiving classroom 2012 002Jeffry, seen here in the front row.2013-05-02T14:23:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2008/04/12/an-introduction-to-pet-ownership-in-china/2012-04-17T15:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/13/off-to-nanning-for-the-weekend/2012-04-16T02:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/11/im-back-unblocked-in-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/feb-march-april-pics-0611.jpgFeb. March, April pics 061Posing for fun with Easter decorations.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/feb-march-april-pics-0601.jpgFeb. March, April pics 060Cherry and I enjoy our Easter lilies.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/feb-march-april-pics-061.jpgFeb. March, April pics 061https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/feb-march-april-pics-060.jpgFeb. March, April pics 060https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/feb-march-april-pics-059.jpgFeb. March, April pics 0592012-04-11T12:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/03/29/blog-title-happy-belated-international-womens-day/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iwd-classroom-2012-010.jpgIWD classroom 2012 010Even I'm not forgotten. I receive a bouquet of chocolates and a handmade card. Happy Women's Day!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iwd-classroom-2012-0081.jpgIWD classroom 2012 008And for everyone, an IWD favor, handmade by our male classmates in honor of women everywhere.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iwd-classroom-2012-0122.jpgIWD classroom 2012 012So what did they win? Nail polish for one lucky gal; sunglasses for another.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iwd-classroom-2012-0041.jpgIWD classroom 2012 004Another lucky winner!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iwd-classroom-2012-0011.jpgIWD classroom 2012 001My Practical English Class gents.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iwd-classroom-2012-0121.jpgIWD classroom 2012 012https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lf-last-days-iwd-020.jpgLF last days, IWD 020A lucky winner! What's inside?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lf-last-days-iwd-016.jpgLF last days, IWD 016In my English Education Class 111, Radium and Louis greet their women classmates.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lf-last-days-iwd-0151.jpgLF last days, IWD 015And I get in the picture, too.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lf-last-days-iwd-014.jpgLF last days, IWD 014A group shot after finishing.2012-04-11T05:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/04/09/once-again-tomb-sweeping-festival-is-upon-us/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-044.jpgQing Ming Jie 044Even I, in all my Christian upbringing, couldn't help but buy some Tomb Sweeping items. See Grandma Marie's pretty flowery purple dress? https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-020.jpgQing Ming Jie 020A happy Qing Ming Jie seller proudly displays one of her newly cut tissue outfits she did herself.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-037.jpgQing Ming Jie 037Assembly is required for most paper objects. This seller taped together these palatial palaces and is bringing them to his stall to be sold.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-018.jpgQing Ming Jie 018How about this cellphone gift package for Grandpa?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-019.jpgQing Ming Jie 019His and Hers wardrobe with accessories? 65 cents each. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-014.jpgQing Ming Jie 014A fully furnished, decroated house? 40 cents. A red Ferari? 25 cents.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-010.jpgQing Ming Jie 010Consumers decide which items to buy to honor their deceased loved ones.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/qing-ming-jie-004.jpgQing Ming Jie 004Tents with Tomb Sweeping wares fill our Longzhou marketplace.2012-04-11T05:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/03/04/winter-homework-assignments-bring-about-cultural-awareness/2012-03-04T14:59:17+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/02/04/saying-goodbye/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-open-house-week-1-2011-041.jpgChristmas Open House Week 1, 2011 041Little Flower and Connie, exiting 2011 and entering 2012https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/chengdu-032.jpgChengdu 032And across the ocean, Little Flower waits for her mother to return. One spoiled little dog in China!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-marshall-winter-2012-visit-005.jpgUSA Marshall winter 2012 visit 005One spoiled little doghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-marshall-winter-2012-visit-003.jpgUSA Marshall winter 2012 visit 003Lao-lao, settling onto the bed for a comfy snooze.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-marshall-winter-2012-visit-002.jpgUSA Marshall winter 2012 visit 002Lao-lao, one very lucky Chinese immigranthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/chengdu-002.jpgChengdu 002My parents, soon to celebrate their 56th wedding anniversaryhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/chengdu-003.jpgChengdu 003My dad displays his gift from Jalin's dadhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/chengdu-005.jpgChengdu 005My mom and I, in the sitting room.2012-02-04T04:46:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/02/04/a-great-visit-home/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-007.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 007A successful circle meeting -- Happy Year of the Dragon!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-006.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 006My mother, leading the program's discussionhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-005.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 005My mom's church circle: small in number but strong in spirithttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-003.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 003I proudly cut into our blueberry bundt cake. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-002.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 002My mom, Priscilla, getting things ready.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-001.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 001Our Chinese New Year display was quite impressivehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/usa-chinese-ny-jan-2012-004.jpgUSA Chinese NY Jan 2012 004Our circle meeting was held in the church chapel.2012-02-04T04:22:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/02/04/the-protestant-church-in-longzhou-connies-newest-newsletter/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-007.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 007Left to rt: Cherry, myself, Lani and Layleader Zhou Ninghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-009.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 009We were a small worship group but a very blessed one on Christmas Eve.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-030.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 030Myself praising our cook for the evening.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-028.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 028The kids enjoyed their porridge as well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-029.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 029Pretty yummy!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-025.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 025Cherry had 3 helpings, as did her classmates.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-026.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 026It's time for soup!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-017.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 017A great liturgical dance number!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-015.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 015Other performances by the choir followedhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/christmas-day-church-2011-0181.jpgChristmas Day, church 2011 018Our "Away in a Manger" with baby Jesus2012-02-04T04:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/01/21/the-year-of-the-dragon-approaches/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/chengdu-0445.jpgChengdu 044The Shanghai Internatioal Airport's luggage claim area greets incoming travelers with Year of the Dragon displays.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/chengdu-0413.jpgChengdu 041Bins of candy appear for the upcoming holiday. Candy of all kind is always a favorite for Chinese New Year.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/chengdu-0393.jpgChengdu 039https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/chengdu-0373.jpgChengdu 037Store aisles begin filling with holiday decorations starting January 1st.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/english-center-new-years-2012-0213.jpgEnglish Center, New Year's 2012 021Buying new is important. These 2 mattresses are being hustled off to their new owners who took advantage of holiday sales.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/english-center-new-years-2012-0233.jpgEnglish Center, New Year's 2012 023In Longzhou, Roadside snack sellers take advantage of the holiday crowds.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/english-center-new-years-2012-0203.jpgEnglish Center, New Year's 2012 020https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/english-center-new-years-2012-0193.jpgEnglish Center, New Year's 2012 019The streets of Longzhou on January 1st are crowded with shoppers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/chengdu-0444.jpgChengdu 044At the Shanghai Airport, visitors to the city are welcomed with the Year of the Dragon displayshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/english-center-new-years-2012-0202.jpgEnglish Center, New Year's 2012 0202012-01-20T23:06:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2012/01/17/connie-is-back-in-town/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/chengdu-007.jpgChengdu 007A Dairy Queen ice-cream birthday cake awaited me upon my US home arrival.2012-01-17T18:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/12/20/connies-christmas-in-full-swing/2011-12-19T18:27:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/11/22/our-campus-elderly-create-a-gardeners-paradise/2011-11-21T23:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/10/29/halloween-in-joes-classroom/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-03251.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 0325https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0322.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 032https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0312.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 031https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0272.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 027https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0262.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 026https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0212.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 021https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0192.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 019https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0152.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 015https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/halloween-house-0012.jpgHalloween house 001https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/nanning-joes-classroom-halloween-0325.jpgNanning & Joe's classroom Halloween 03252011-10-29T04:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/10/28/our-annual-halloween-party-approaches/2011-10-27T19:25:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/10/08/a-drenching-7-day-holiday/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/national-day-nanning-2011-004.jpgNational Day Nanning 2011 004or have playtime with her hoard of travel toys.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/national-day-nanning-2011-003.jpgNational Day Nanning 2011 003LF finds not much to do other than hunker down on the bed to sleep . . . https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/national-day-nanning-2011-002.jpgNational Day Nanning 2011 002Dreary day after day in Nanning, from my hotel room.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/national-day-nanning-2011-006.jpgNational Day Nanning 2011 006For myself, it was pool swims every day, despite the wet and cold.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-045.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 045Usually, I go by bus. Here we are at the Fusui Rest Area, several weeks ago.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-043.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 043are left for those who are interested in the snackies offered.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-042.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 042Nice sitting tables outside the convenience store . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-041.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 041https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-040.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 040The best scenery and landscape can be found at the Fusui rest stop.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-039.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 0392011-10-08T09:17:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/09/29/841/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-094.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 094https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-093.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 093My last visitors of the night.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-092.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 092The second group arrives as well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-091.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 091Pose for a picture!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-090.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 090https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-089.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 089My first student reps arrive to pick up their classmates' books.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-088.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 088Awaiting my 2nd year students to pick them up.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-087.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 087up the stairwell to my 3rd floor apartment.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-086.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 086I arrived to notice Ms. Chen had already carried the packages . . . https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-083.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 083Here she goes. Careful!2011-09-29T12:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/09/28/easing-into-the-school-year/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-084.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 084The dress uniforms really added to their professional appearance.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-066.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 066Little Flower raided her toy basket upon our return to Longzhou.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-036.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 036Little Flower also visits our freshmen during their night drills.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-035.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 035https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-032.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 032"Hey, Baby!" this student called out to me. "Hey, Baby" yourself!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-031.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 031Evening sessions had students sitting out under the stars, waiting for more marching practicehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-029.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 029Our Freshmen take a break from marching https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-028.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 028These outfits really were a great improvement from last year's uniformshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-027.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 027https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sept-2011-chengdu-1st-week-back-school-026.jpgSept. 2011 Chengdu, 1st week back school 026Wave for the foreign language teacher, Connie!2011-09-28T06:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/08/31/reminder-about-past-picture-postings/2011-08-30T22:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/08/30/an-explanation-of-itineration-in-america/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/itineration-summer-2011-aug-18-herscher-004.jpgItineration Summer 2011 Aug. 18 Herscher 004https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/itineration-summer-2011-aug-18-herscher-003.jpgItineration Summer 2011 Aug. 18 Herscher 003https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/itineration-summer-2011-aug-18-herscher-001.jpgItineration Summer 2011 Aug. 18 Herscher 001https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/itineration-summer-2011-aug-18-herscher.jpgItineration Summer 2011 Aug. 18 Herscherhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/itineration-summer-2011-aug-18-herscher-005.jpgItineration Summer 2011 Aug. 18 Herscher 005https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summer-itineration-church-2011-0101.jpgSummer Itineration Church 2011 010https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summer-itineration-church-2011-0091.jpgSummer Itineration Church 2011 009https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summer-itineration-church-2011-0071.jpgSummer Itineration Church 2011 007https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summer-itineration-church-2011-0061.jpgSummer Itineration Church 2011 006https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/summer-itineration-church-2011-0041.jpgSummer Itineration Church 2011 0042011-08-29T22:15:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/08/18/2011-bark-in-the-park-here-we-come/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-041.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 041Lao-lao has no jaw (an tragic injury) or upper teeth (periodontal disease)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-040.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 040Our Doggie Treat Bags. Not a bad haul of usable items, including the great shirt!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-039.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 039Lao-lao, about ready to go to sleep on the 15-minute car ride back to Marshall.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-038.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 038Time to head back home after our park walk https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-036.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 036The end is near! Me (Momma 1) and Lao-lao, taking a breakhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-035.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 035At another pit stop, others join in splashing around in the water pools as well.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-032.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 032During a short siesta, my mother explains Lao-lao's injury to another walkerhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-029.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 029My mother and Lao-lao at the tail end of the packhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-025.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 025From one physically challenged individual to another . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bark-in-park-2011-fairbanks-park-024.jpgBark in Park 2011 Fairbanks Park 024this young woman makes sure all doggies are treated equally.2011-08-17T22:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/08/13/the-roller-coaster-ride-from-america-part-2/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-014.jpgLF's spider bite 014By Day 2, LF can stand on her leg after the first treatmenthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-013.jpgLF's spider bite 013While this looks nasty, it is getting better.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-011.jpgLF's spider bite 011Dr. Zhang conducts all sorts of tests to find out what's wronghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-007.jpgLF's spider bite 00724 hours later, LF isn't feeling too well at this time for our vet visithttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-006.jpgLF's spider bite 006Noticable swelling on the right leghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-005.jpgLF's spider bite 005I help steady and calm Little Flower for her examhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-004.jpgLF's spider bite 004https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-003.jpgLF's spider bite 003https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-002.jpgLF's spider bite 002Little Flower in Mr. Ling's van, before the tarantula bitehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lfs-spider-bite-015.jpgLF's spider bite 015"I don't feel so great!" LF settled in my open suitcase for some comfort among mother's clothes2011-08-17T21:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/07/27/the-roller-coaster-arrival-in-america-part-1/2011-07-26T18:38:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/07/20/im-back-and-so-are-all-my-past-photo-albums/2011-07-19T20:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/06/25/end-of-the-year-party-2-class-092/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-058.jpg092 party and watermelons 058Lucy presenting my gifthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-057.jpg092 party and watermelons 057Our parting picture, as taken by Isaachttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-049.jpg092 party and watermelons 049My 092 class gift: A display of 66 Beijing Opera masks.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-047.jpg092 party and watermelons 047https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-044.jpg092 party and watermelons 044James' talent is that of the Zhuang minority flute instrument.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-043.jpg092 party and watermelons 043Rio sings his winning 1st place song from the English Singing Contesthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-041.jpg092 party and watermelons 041A ballroom dance numberhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-040.jpg092 party and watermelons 040Everyone is gathered, awaiting our party https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-039.jpg092 party and watermelons 039Monitor Lucy opens the showhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/092-party-and-watermelons-038.jpg092 party and watermelons 038A very happy Isaac goofs off while sitting next to me2011-06-25T00:35:07+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/06/24/visit-from-a-wayward-student/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-003.jpg091 Party pictures 003In my home, Isaac (stool), Joe and Ms. Nong came for a visit.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-002.jpg091 Party pictures 002Ms. Nong enjoys feeding Little Flower goodieshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-001.jpg091 Party pictures 001Isaac, sporting his new haircut, gives a "Cheers!" to the group.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-004.jpg091 Party pictures 004A picture of us all together before everyone departed. L - R: Joe, Isaac, Ms. Nong, and me2011-06-24T09:07:43+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/06/21/end-of-the-year-parties/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-043.jpg091 Party pictures 043The next day, Nadia gets a special photo session with me and Little Flowerhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-041.jpg091 Party pictures 041Our class photo, before departinghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-038.jpg091 Party pictures 038https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-037.jpg091 Party pictures 037The mad dash to have pictures taken with me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-036.jpg091 Party pictures 036Quite the model (aside from the sports shoes)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-034.jpg091 Party pictures 034Time for the fashion show.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-033.jpg091 Party pictures 033There's a lot of excitement leading up to our opening.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-032.jpg091 Party pictures 032https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-031.jpg091 Party pictures 031https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/091-party-pictures-029.jpg091 Party pictures 029I do believe it will fit.2011-06-21T08:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/06/13/a-visit-to-joes-classroom/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-012.jpgJoe's School 012On the way,I take a quick picture of an empty classroom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-011.jpgJoe's School 011After class, everyone scrambled to be in the picture with me and my flowers.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-010.jpgJoe's School 010https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-009.jpgJoe's School 009My favorite photo of the day: Ms Nong and myself.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-008.jpgJoe's School 008and then the students on the left for another photo.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-007.jpgJoe's School 007I joined the students on the right for a photo . . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-006.jpgJoe's School 006Joe's class, anxiously waiting for me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-005.jpgJoe's School 005Joe waits in the stairwell while taking me to the 3rd floor, where his classmates await my arrival.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-004.jpgJoe's School 004This is Joe's school campus, which educates about 2,000 junior high students.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/joes-school-003.jpgJoe's School 003One of the classroom buildings2011-06-13T09:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/06/07/an-always-changing-china/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-038.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 038Time to go home. Balancing cages on bikes or motorcycles can often been seen in this little park.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-036.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 036According to the guys, a bird such as this one can sell for up to $60https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-035.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 035This cluster of bird owners that I joined enjoyed talking to me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-032.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 032In the hot Guangxi sun, it's best to give the bird some shade.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-031.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 031It's a bit crowded but the birds don't seem to mind.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-029.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 029This includes our men with their pets.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-027.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 027Now, visitors have places to sit.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-026.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 026https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-023.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 023These tiny varieties are popular.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/nanning-visit-dragon-boat-022.jpgNanning visit Dragon Boat 022The string ties the bamboo leaves tightly around the rice before cooking.2011-06-08T05:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/05/29/photos-from-joes-party/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-038.jpgJoe's B-day party 038Connie, Grandma and Joe's mom.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-036.jpgJoe's B-day party 036The men loosened up after sharing from the liquor bowl. https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-0331.jpgJoe's B-day party 033Joe's family: Dad, mom and Joe with me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-041.jpgJoe's B-day party 041Mike wasn't too keen on having this picture taken but was coaxed by the others.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-040.jpgJoe's B-day party 040Younger aunties and unclehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-032.jpgJoe's B-day party 032The adults, visiting while Joe shows us his home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-030.jpgJoe's B-day party 030You can never have enough pictures with the foreigner. Tom, myself and Joehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-027.jpgJoe's B-day party 027The apartment tour: Joe's 2nd floor bedroom, which his best friends.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-026.jpgJoe's B-day party 026Joe digs in while delighted Grandma watcheshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/joes-b-day-party-025.jpgJoe's B-day party 025Connie and Grandma2011-05-29T10:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/05/27/a-guangxi-birthday-party-with-joes-family-and-friends/2011-05-29T09:24:05+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/05/12/the-perfect-may-day-holiday-photo/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/becky-johns-visit-161.jpgBecky John's Visit 161Last year's May Day photo complaint: "But where's Little Flower?!"https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/becky-johns-visit-168.jpgBecky John's Visit 168Detian Waterfalls, with Vietnam on the left and China on the righthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-014.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 014The Chosen May Day Holiday photo. A real winner!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-024.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 024Photo Shoot 5: Down by the shorelinehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-023.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 023https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-022.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 022https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-020.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 020The biggest prize: Pictures with the foreign teacherhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-018.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 018Photo Shoot 4https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-017.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 017Notice Jasmine's lovely full skirt, worn just for the occasion.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/may-day-bridge-pictures-016.jpgMay Day bridge pictures 0162011-05-13T02:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/05/06/silence-is-golden-especially-for-pets-on-the-bus/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2010-new-years-vaction-usa-chengdu-044.jpg2010 New Year's Vaction USA Chengdu 044LF had plenty of energy for playtime after such a long busride.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2010-new-years-vaction-usa-chengdu-043.jpg2010 New Year's Vaction USA Chengdu 043Our tiny Nanning hostel is located along narrow walkways of buildingshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2010-new-years-vaction-usa-chengdu-051.jpg2010 New Year's Vaction USA Chengdu 051is our 4-floor hostel.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2010-new-years-vaction-usa-chengdu-050.jpg2010 New Year's Vaction USA Chengdu 050To the left of the beauty salon (black storefront) . . . . https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/national-day-road-trip-2010-026.jpgNational Day Road Trip 2010 026and Little Flower took full advantage of every one, basking in the sun outside the hotel.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/national-day-road-trip-2010-029.jpgNational Day Road Trip 2010 029The gal who attends to rooms awaited us upon our arrival.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/national-day-road-trip-2010-027.jpgNational Day Road Trip 2010 027We had several sunny days in Nanning, . . .2011-05-06T05:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/04/20/an-afternoon-of-teacher-games-and-races/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-065.jpgTeacher's fun races 065And a victorious finish! https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-066.jpgTeacher's fun races 066She's off!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-064.jpgTeacher's fun races 064I'm ready to join the ping-pong farmers who've gone before me.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-063.jpgTeacher's fun races 063It's my turn. Looking down my row. . .https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-057.jpgTeacher's fun races 057Harvesting the cropshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-056.jpgTeacher's fun races 056Sowing the seedshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-055.jpgTeacher's fun races 055And they're off!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-053.jpgTeacher's fun races 053Game 3: Place the ping-pong balls in the bowls. (Sow the seeds; harvest the crop)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-050.jpgTeacher's fun races 050It's a competitive race to the finish.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/teachers-fun-races-047.jpgTeacher's fun races 047My English departmental colleagues are ready to go.2011-04-20T13:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/04/18/more-big-dogs-on-campus-than-little-flower/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/neighbors-dog-011.jpgNeighbor's dog 011Little Flower is not one for sharing, especially her pink cube (di) which Yuan-yuan stole.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/neighbors-dog-008.jpgNeighbor's dog 008Entering my door, it's pretty easy to find LF's basket of toys.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/neighbors-dog-006.jpgNeighbor's dog 006Little Flower makes her brave stance with her squeaky ice-cream cone.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/neighbors-dog-005.jpgNeighbor's dog 005Yuan-yuan, 3 months old: The next big dog on campus?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/neighbors-dog-003.jpgNeighbor's dog 003My neighbor tries to get Yuan-yuan to look at the camera.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/neighbors-dog-001.jpgNeighbor's dog 001An open doorway from my neighbor invited in Yuan-yuan.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/connie-and-xiao-hua-003.jpgConnie and Xiao Hua 003"What IS that thing?" https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/connie-and-xiao-hua-002.jpgConnie and Xiao Hua 002Amy's dog used to visit my apartment.2011-04-18T12:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/04/10/a-saturday-of-visitors/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-012.jpgSaturday visitors 012Bill is a quick study in US table manners. Notice a very hungry LF looking on.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-011.jpgSaturday visitors 011Our dinner photo together (Congratulations, Bill! A job well done.)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-010.jpgSaturday visitors 010Our egg-coloring grouphttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-008.jpgSaturday visitors 008Joe chooses eggs for his Easter bag to take home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-007.jpgSaturday visitors 007Happy Easter!https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-006.jpgSaturday visitors 006Amy, a proud owner of her Easter egghttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-005.jpgSaturday visitors 005Annie contemplates what she wants to write on her egg.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-004.jpgSaturday visitors 004Annie (left), Joe and Amy begin to decorate their eggs.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-003.jpgSaturday visitors 003Amy slips in an egg into her favorite color, yellow.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/saturday-visitors-002.jpgSaturday visitors 002Amy carefully spoons up an egg for coloring.2011-04-10T04:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/04/03/%e2%80%9c%e6%b8%85%e6%98%8e%e8%8a%82%e6%9d%a5%e4%ba%86%ef%bc%81qing-ming-jie-laile%e2%80%9d-tomb-sweeping-festival-is-coming/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-046.jpgQing Ming Jie 046For Tomb Sweeping Festival, a peak at interior house details is all the ravehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-045.jpgQing Ming Jie 045Notice the great furnishings inside.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-048.jpgQing Ming Jie 048Who wouldn't want this lovely dwelling?https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-043.jpgQing Ming Jie 043My Tomb Sweeping purchases, including Grandma Marie's flowered, purple Easter dress.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-040.jpgQing Ming Jie 040this soon-to-be-offered-up passenger is safely enclosed in his bamboo carrier.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-039.jpgQing Ming Jie 039Traveling back to the village by motorcycle is more convenient. Stacked with goodies, https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-038.jpgQing Ming Jie 038Heading home, a countryside farmer awaits the bus to take his chicken offering home.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-041.jpgQing Ming Jie 041Chicken is a traditional offering during Qing Ming Jie. This seller readies for the market.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-036.jpgQing Ming Jie 036Headed toward the market, a joss seller hauls palatial houses to his tent.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/qing-ming-jie-021.jpgQing Ming Jie 021"When I get to heaven, gonna put on my shoes. I'm gonna walk all over God's heaven!"2011-04-03T11:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/04/01/guangxi-amity-teachers-a-farewell-gathering-in-nanning/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/iwd-prep-work-014.jpgIWD prep work 014Little Flower, missing her mother while I was gone. (Not even her favorite toy could make up for her missing parent)https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-019.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 019We were all gobsmacked to find an authentic London taxi on a Nanning street! Our Brit, Bob, does the photographic honorshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-018.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 018Ueli and Johanna: Over-indulging in Pizza Hut's brownie dessert and coffeehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-016.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 016Before leaving the teahouse, we enjoyed the music and dance of our performershttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-015.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 015Our final group shot: Left to right -- myself, Johanna, Ueli, Claire and Lenahttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-014.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 014Martin and Claire, the faithful married couplehttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-013.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 013The "newlyweds), Johanna and Uelihttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-011.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 011Myself, Lena (standing) and Bobhttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-010.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 010The nostalgic traditional teahouse awaits visitorshttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/regional-photos-square-and-be-class-007.jpgRegional photos, Square and BE class 007Young Zhuang nationality dancers appeared for their upcoming stage performance for tourists.2011-04-01T13:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/03/28/did-our-little-longzhou-join-in-on-earth-hour/2011-03-28T05:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connieinchina.org/2011/03/20/prices-in-china-rising-and-quickly/https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/summer-2010-177.jpgSummer, 2010 177Jason, with his father, explains to my Chinese friend about the rice harvesthttps://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/summer-2010-176.jpgSummer, 2010 176Jason's family's rice harvest (shown here in bags) is enough to last them 7 months.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/new-years-day-2011-007.jpgNew Year's Day 2011 007Longzhou's 3-wheeled cabs are now 4 yuan (60 cents) a trip rather than 3 yuan (45 cents).https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/candy-pics-002.jpgCandy pics 002But in my home, I load the cheap kind into baskets. Now prices are 6 yuan (90 cents) a pound.https://connieinchina.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/visit-to-jasons-home-070.jpgVisit to Jason's Home 070A strong family unit! 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