Not writing, researching
For the past week, I’ve spend a lot of time researching the blogosphere to learn how to market my blog. Unfortunately, all that technical research has kept me from writing. I was also editing a short story that I sent out to several online and print publications.
I learned that Google’s Feedburner promises [...]

About a year ago, I thought that I would write an ode to my expiring passport. I feel a bit strange writing a dedication to a little dark blue book. Mao distributed his little red books of Communist theory like crazy in China, but I am fond of the blue with the golden eagle.
With [...]

I think China will be embarrassed while hosting the Olympic games in Beijing. Tourists will be afraid to cross the streets when they see the unruly drivers cause havoc on Beijing’s crowded multi-lane boulevards and small streets.
With few people speaking English well, foreign tourists will have trouble maneuvering through the country. Now, all [...]

Before my recent trip to China, I heard many political commentators and other TV personalities speak of China taking over as the world’s next superpower. With what are they going to lead? With fake Prada purses and cheap electronics?
After spending two and a half weeks in the country of 1.3 billion people, I don’t see [...]

In front of me I see the incredible Forbidden City, the imperial complex of 9999 rooms and the expanse of the seemingly never-ending Beijing skyline. I have both gorgeous music and dark thoughts in my head.
“E’ la principessa…”
Giacomo Puccini’s famous aria “Nessun Dorma” (No one sleeps) from Turandot rings in my head. I recall seeing [...]

In front of me I see the incredible Forbidden City, the imperial complex of 9999 rooms and the expanse of the seemingly never-ending Beijing skyline. I have both gorgeous music and dark thoughts in my head.
“E’ la principessa…”
Giacomo Puccini’s famous aria “Nessun Dorma” (No one sleeps) from Turandot rings in my head. I recall seeing [...]

Photos: In the 47 countries I’ve been to, I’ve never seen condoms for sale in a hotel room. The Chinese government is trying to control the population growth but they don’t give out free condoms in hotels!
China holds 1/6 of the world’s population. That’s incredible. Maybe the country needs such a strong government that [...]

Photos: In the 47 countries I’ve been to, I’ve never seen condoms for sale in a hotel room. The Chinese government is trying to control the population growth but they don’t give out free condoms in hotels!
China holds 1/6 of the world’s population. That’s incredible. Maybe the country needs such a strong government that [...]

Though the government has cracked down on public spitting, it’s common to hear men loudly clear their throats and then eject their spit in a dramatic jest on the sidewalk. They also blow their noses onto the floor without a tissue. I saw a man spitting on Tianammen Square with Chairman Mao’s portrait in the [...]

Though the government has cracked down on public spitting, it’s common to hear men loudly clear their throats and then eject their spit in a dramatic jest on the sidewalk. They also blow their noses onto the floor without a tissue. I saw a man spitting on Tianammen Square with Chairman Mao’s portrait in the [...]