Monthly Archives: April 2008

Spin

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Meg

It’s impossible now to sort out truth from lies from spin from judicious editing in Tibet. Depending on who’s talking, huge numbers of innocent Tibetans were killed by over-zealous Han police… or innocent Han bystanders were killed by a violent … Continue reading →

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Cadbury Egg!

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Meg

We got a package from Scep and Katie today…. guess what was in it? YEAH!!! (If you’re wondering what’s going on with my hair here, this picture presents firm evidence that when enough people say it’s yellow, my hair decides … Continue reading →

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Tragedy

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Meg

The day that I’ve been dreading since we first arrived in China has finally come. Part of me knew it was going to happen, all the signs were there, but I was hoping I would have at least a few … Continue reading →

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So Much Depends…

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Meg

“So Much Depends” with Chinese characteristics. Tweet this!

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Essentials Of Life

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Meg

The Beijing air grime that settles on everything has caused some issues with our DVD player, CD drives, laptop fans and probably our lungs, too, but they don’t give error messages. Stick’s CD drive has been extra tempermental recently, and … Continue reading →

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My Sister The Pirate (Again)

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Meg

My sister Bethie wrote on her own journal about shipboard customs, one of which warms my classicist heart: On another unrelated note, whenever we had all hand get togethers where we were toasting anything, we would toast, then pour one … Continue reading →

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Torch Protests In Europe

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Meg

Tonight World Have Your Say talked about the recent torch protests. I was pleased to be on the show again… But as the discussion went on, I started to get intimidated. There was a really impressive range of guests, including … Continue reading →

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Morning Commute

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Meg

Saw this on my way to school today. On the way home, I’m on the bus for long enough to feel like I’m really a Beijing-ren (even if I’m a pasty pale kind of Beijinger), and I leave school early … Continue reading →

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Nuren Jie

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Meg

Yesterday, Stick and I went exploring at the famous Lady Street (Nuren Jie). They have some gorgeous flower stalls, manicure and massage places, and lots of clothes shopping. The shopping was kind of like a less pushy, more expensive Silk … Continue reading →

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Grave-Sweeping Day

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Meg

My first year in China, Grave-Sweeping Day wasn’t an official state holiday, but this year it became a government-approved day off from work. Lee In China explains how to celebrate this holiday, (no fireworks are involved): Today is a national … Continue reading →

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