Earlier this week my mom, sister, and I took a trip up to the gorgeous North Shore of Lake Superior for a couple days R&R. It was typical June weather up there — cold and wet! Yesterday it was pouring cats and dogs when we set out for the drive home. The wind and the […]
A Sick Tree
It’s official. I have now seen everything. Truth-be-told, a person living in China these days can make that statement at least once a week, but this time it’s quite possible that it’s true–that there is nothing interesting or surprising left to see. I’m in Minnesota now, but a few weeks ago, just before I left […]
New Olympics Funny Olympics
I’ve always said that my primary reason for wanting to be in Beijing during the Olympics this summer is that the comedy potential is unlimited. Of things that are funny, there will be no end. This is not in doubt, and a story coming out of China today only confirms this. It’s being reported by […]
