Category Archives: New York City
Honesty Is Never The Best Policy
My sister and I were talking about the shades of gray in Chinese honesty. In just the last few weeks, she’s already been witness to quite a lot of what we in America might describe with the local idiom “lying … Continue reading
Meg and Beth on the Great Wall
This is my sister Bethie and me on the Great Wall of China. At the Great Wall, Stick and I did a impromptu skit. I talked a vendor halfway down and then said “I really want it, but my husband … Continue reading
BaDaLing BaDaBing
Meg considering other career options.
While Walking In China…
Meg: Stick, if we lived in China and you had a motorscooter instead of a car would you let my hang onto the back? Stick: Sure, baby. I’d even buy you a helmet!
Adventure in China.
When I was younger, I really liked playing text-based computer games. I played a lot of Adventure, a game without any graphics in which you controlled the story by typing commands, like Open Door or Take Gold. Often, you needed … Continue reading
Stick Eating Chinese Food
Stick: What’s in this dish?Meg: I’d rather not tell you. The boy’s here, and we had disaster at the airport followed by a great time in Qingdao. More later.
Shandong Stomach
Shandong stomach — 1) n. Unexplained intestinal disturbance requiring immediate and frequent trips to the bathroom. Usage: He won’t be in today, he’s got Shandong stomach. Return to the dictionary.
Populusque
In Qingdao, there’s a stretch of coastline for the tourists. There are vendors with polished seashells, strings of Qingdao pearls, postcards and the inevitable cheap plastic crap. There’s a toilet for which you’re expected to pay admission. (Stick: I’m not … Continue reading
Extreme Teaching!
English summer camp started last week. I like my girls, and I’m glad that I have a job, but I still feel a little bit bad for these kids. They don’t really get a proper vacation, sincea break from regular … Continue reading
Maturity Level
Last night, Dave, Zorro and I went to play pool. Actually, they played pool and I cheered. I tried to take pictures, but as soon as I took this one, an employee told me not to. (I was thrilled when … Continue reading
