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Daily Archives: September 22, 2012
Living in China. June 25, 2012
We finally I have a hot and sunny day. Now I can complain about the heat. Plus everyone seems to be well today for the first time in a while. The first picture above is of me yesterday. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Beijing, Business and Economy, china, guangdong, hong kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen
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Living in China. June 23, 2012. A Close Call
Today, for some reason the supervisor/landlord was called to our apartment. I didn’t know why, but he and his assistant were looking out of my office window. I didn’t know what was up, so I grabbed a Global Times and … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple Dumplings, Apples, Cook, Dumpling, Fruit and Vegetable, Global Times, Home, Rice cake
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Living in China. June 23, 2012. Rainbow
This is a picture of Futain district of Shenzhen, where I live, from atop Lotus Mountain, a public park. I didn’t take it, but it’s so good I thought I better show it before I screw something up.
Living in China. June 22, 2012. Dragon Boat Day
Today is Dragon Boat day. I forgot the exact story, but a dragon attacked a boat crossing the Yangtze River. I think the emperor might have been in the boat. To distract the dragon, the sailors threw rice cakes over … Continue reading
Living in China. June 20, 2012. Typhoon Day
A typhoon moved in last night. It hit slightly south of Shenzhen, but we’re supposed to be in for 1.5-2 days of bad weather. I’m glad I was able to get out a couple of days before today. They continue … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby food, Business, Cooking, food, Home, Ice cream, Infant formula, Shenzhen
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Living in China. June 17, 2012
The sun is out and there’s not a rain cloud in the sky. It’s 06:15, but I’ve got cabin fever and am anxious to hit the park before bit gets too hot, as I know it will. Here are a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cook, Fruit and Vegetable, Home, Northern and southern China, Potato, Senkaku Islands, Soup, Soups and Stews
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