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Random thoughts on living well where I don't belong

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A Great Wall Graduation

Posted by Jo in Chinese Society

Yesterday, while hiking  the Great Wall with some visitors from Minnesota, we encountered a large group of climbers, all wearing graduation caps and gown. It...

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The Three Ambiguities

Posted by Jo in Uncategorized

I have been playing host/tour guide to a group of visitors for the past week, and in keeping with the spirit of Chinese socio-political discourse,...

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What’s Wrong With this Picture?

Posted by Jo in Pictures

So, where do you suppose this coffee shop outside the Pearl Market got the idea for their...

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Here Comes the Desert

Posted by Jo in Uncategorized

Given the toxic soup that has parked itself over Beijing the past few days, it's easy to forget that there's giant desert just on the...

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Talenty English

Posted by Jo in Uncategorized

I'm playing host to a group of visitors this week, and as we were wending our way around town this afternoon we spotted a sign...

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I am a consultant, trainer, teacher, researcher, and writer who focuses on helping people live well where they don’t belong. In my case, that’s China. I am the author of "Survival Chinese Lessons" I’m also a life-long learner–hopefully of EVERYTHING!

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