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Wow! Summer!

Wow! Summer!

Okay, so as with all seasons, this one is tempered with hope, struggles, a feeling of newness, its connection to history, possibilities, and limitations. Completing a term of study with two A’s and a B is a pleasant achievement. The B was in a course that was incredibly difficult for me and required so much time that if I were to do it all over again… I might choose differently. Hah! The English courses were great. Thankfully, the next course…

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We live in a mixed-up world.

We live in a mixed-up world.

A lot is written below that I’ve provided links to for formal context, because I don’t want to be just saying stuff without citations, but (other than the first one about a 7-year old girl who studies under her parents’ food stall) feel free to skip them if you know the back story. Also, there is a poem at the end for you. I’m in a place that uses stories like this one to stay strong: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8jBlRVXXMXtWnyeMVXD9fwI’m chilled by it….

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When life in China was normal…

When life in China was normal…

~This post was originally written in November of 2019. It was unpublished for lack of review, but now, as March of 2020 rolls on, and the Novel Corona Virus has shifted how all things are, I thought it would be nice to share for a snapshot of what life was like before. It’s good to remember. Be well~ First of all, I’m on a life-high from a simply wonderful yesterday and today, so I’ll cut and paste the blog I…

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