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Man Shop
Like the Hall Of Concubines wasn’t bad enough…
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Tagged adventures with Stick, Chinese life, e3, Forbidden City, Hugo, New York City
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Hall For Choosing Concubines
Don’t forget what we bought at the Man Shop.
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Tagged as seen in Beijing, Chinese life, Diana, e3, Forbidden City, Hugo and Diana's visit, New York City
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Year 11
Emma, Nicole, Alice, Clark Kent, Olina, Meg, Rita, Jack This is my beloved Year 11 class. My school has a lot of administrative problems, but I’m always happy to see these kids. They are sweet, creative and funny, even when … Continue reading
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Tagged AP studies, Chinese life, e3, New York City, Redirection Academy, teaching teenagers
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Skype Conversation
Meg: Aren’t you leaving for work soon? Eric: No, Meg. In this country we have a holiday called Independence Day, and most people have that day off from work. Meg: Oh, right, it’s that day when a couple people light … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese life, cultural blunders by Meg, Eric, New York City, quotable friends
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Hutong Stuffing
We try to see how many people can fit in a hutong.
Year 11
Emma, Nicole, Alice, Clark Kent, Olina, Meg, Rita, Jack This is my beloved Year 11 class. My school has a lot of administrative problems, but I’m always happy to see these kids. They are sweet, creative and funny, even when … Continue reading
Germaine Quote
…last week, I accidentally called your mom at like midnight…thinking I was calling Beth’s CELL PHONE, but I was calling the house, LOL. I apologized to your mom, and she was like, “That’s okay, Germaine. I thought you were Megan … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese life, Germaine, my family is crazy, my sister Bethie, New York City, quotable friends
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New Tiananmen
I’ve got a new post up on CNReviews about our recent trip to Tiananmen Square and the stunning lack of “art students” offering us a trip to their exhibit. Check it out!
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Tagged Beijing welcomes you, changes in Beijing, China, Chinese life, CNReviews, Diana, Hugo, my other writing, New York City, other blogs, travel
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July Showers
We were walking in misty drizzle one evening, when suddenly the skies opened, and drenched us. We ran for emergency shelter in the first place we saw, which happened to be a tiny flower shop. The boys got us each … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese life, e3, New York City, red rose, stargazer lily
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Tagged Chinese life, learning Chinese, Meg Vs. Mandarin, New York City, waiguoren
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