For the first time in five and a half years, I have two hours to myself each weekday now that all three kids are in school (at least in the mornings). I've walked with some friends, met others for coffee, and will start a demi-barre Pilates class tomorrow.Yesterday, however, … [Read more...]
An Idiot Spotter’s Guide To Campus Life
Stuart Beaton is back with a follow-up from his last post about the goings-on at his campus in Tianjin, China. You can also catch Stu on his author podcast site at http://rastous.podomatic.com. Here's Stu!With first lecture of the new academic year a mere day away, I took off … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Hong Kong State of Mind
This is quite a momentous weekend in Hong Kong. Mass demonstrations culminated in the Chief Executive backing down on requiring all public schools to introduce a new curriculum that spews the party line. (The problem hasn't gone away entirely, but some schools will be able to get … [Read more...]
Notes On A Morning’s Walk
There's something about a Chinese university campus that makes me swoon. Maybe it's because I stayed in dormitories on my first trip to China 24 years ago. Or perhaps it's because I spent some time on a campus in central China during my first marriage. So it's with great honor … [Read more...]
Lessons from my oldest son
I've met some amazing people through my older son, Jake. And this weekend was no exception.For the last six summers, Jake has gone away to a Jewish overnight camp.And for the last few years, he's talked about a group of Chinese Jews, or as they call themselves, Chews. … [Read more...]
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