Category: around my neighborhood
Updated on May 31, 2011
Back in the saddle
**For those who may want to send me something in the mail…my mailing address did NOT change with the move down the hall. The old one will still work just fine!** A week ago about this time I… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Coming to a city near you
The collecting bags under my eyes and mounting stress indicate that the semester is almost done! In four weeks I’ll be hopping–no, traveling; hopping seems to indicate a greater amount of ease and perhaps even enjoyment than that… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Sunny days
With the arrival of warm weather, many segments of the population have emerged from their winter hibernation. Children are allowed outside with exposed skin, the elderly sit and chat in parks, and everyone moves at a slightly less… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Changeable weather
Spring in Siping…beware of flying bags My first year in China, I used to snicker a little bit when students would tell me, “Be careful, Miss Katherine; the weather is very changeable.” The phrase “the weather is very… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
What a difference a few months makes
Several months ago, in late autumn, Siping got hit by a big snowstorm. My students could hardly contain their excitement at the snow’s arrival. There was giddy laughter and snowballs were sneaked into the classroom. When I asked… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Welcome to the world!
Ethan Michael Rommel made his entrance into the world Monday evening at 8:30 pm (States time–he’s a St. Patty’s baby!). He was 8 lbs 12 oz and 19.5 inches long. Both baby and mom are doing well! I’m… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Back on the bike
Yesterday was an unseasonably warm 50 degrees. That added to the fact that it was a sunny day with blue skies made taking the Ragin’ MK out for a ride absolutely irresistible. I pulled a very dusty and… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Farewell to flip-flops
Unfortunately, I think we’ve reached that time of year in the Northeast where the flip-flops get packed away, not to be seen again until they make the exodus to Thailand. They are usually (somewhat) acceptable footwear until after… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
I love China in the springtime
A few things that have brought a lot of joy recently: Flowering bushes. They smell soooooo good! Usually the smells that waft towards me as I walk to and from class are not very pleasant. But with the… Read More
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