Category: culture
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
Updated on May 31, 2011
Having a rest
Right now it’s May holiday, one of the three busiest travel times in China. China has two nationwide week long holidays–one in October (National day) and one in May (in honor of the workers). During these times the… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
This is China…
A few of the things that have recently caused me to smile, shake my head, and think “only in China…” We were informed this week that we needed to give our FAO our May holiday plans by this… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
And we’re safe!…but not from pig bears…
China has apparently decided that Blogger is not a threat…once again I’m free to roam through blogs without using secret sneaky tactics. However, currently a greater threat looms over me and Asia. While being preoccupied with making sure… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Journal Wisdom
Right now I’m working on grading journals…a lengthy process with 90 writing students. At least the task is brightened with the priceless tidbits of wisdom I can gather from the covers of my students’ journals. Here are some… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Spring is coming!
Evidence that spring may eventually arrive in the Dongbei region of China… Melting snow: the five feet snow drifts are slowly receding and creating nice little streams all over campus. Swinging cranes: construction is back in full swing,… Read More
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