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And That’s All I’ve Got to Say About That

January 12, 2012

in Updates

Remember that part in Forrest Gump where Forrest took off on a run and just ran and ran and ran? And then after inspiring thousands and growing a very bad beard, one day he just… stopped? Of course you do. Okay, so let’s just imagine way back in 2005 I sat down at my desk [...]

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Oh dear. March 9th was the last update? Seriously? Sorry world, I've fallen off the blogging wagon. I'm working on a few surprises, a new blog design and, yes, new posts. Now that it is practically summer here in Beijing, it is time to come out of hibernation. Stay tuned. (0)

Cheese in Beijing: Le Fromager to the Rescue

March 8, 2011

in Beijing, Food

March 9th – Update below! Before coming to China, I never thought about cheese being an issue. It’s just always been part of my life, bouts of lactose intolerance not withstanding. As a kid in Colorado I lived close to a dairy, where my mom would buy something called “squeaky” cheese. I don’t know what [...]

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I’m Already Tired: Beijing Bookworm Lit Festival Day Two

March 6, 2011

in Daily Life, Reading

Oh, I am tired. This is what happens when you turn 35. (As I did a few days ago.) And you have a cold. Today I attended four! events at the Bookworm Festival. There were originally only two on my schedule, but what can I say, everything piqued my interest. But I am tired this [...]

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Maybe I should consider taking down the Christmas themed photo at right? Is it true what they say that if your Christmas tree is up after a certain date you have to leave it up all year-long? (1)

Literary Thrills: Beijing Bookworm Literary Festival Day One

March 5, 2011

in Reading

My head is spinning and it is not because it has been a month and a half since I updated this blog. It’s also not the head cold I am in the process of developing, although I suspect all the NyQuil I am about to take will definitely produce that effect. No, my head is [...]

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The Year So Far

January 19, 2011

in Blogging, Work

A blog update is certainly long overdue, what’s the deal? Hmm… well, I got a job. No more lazy days around the house for me. I’m working 9:30 am to 7:30 pm everyday (monday to friday) writing, writing, writing all day long and that leaves me with very little time for doing much more than [...]

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Don’t Forget – One More Holiday!

January 6, 2011

in Holidays

King’s Cake Happy King’s Day! Or Epiphany! Or start of Mardi Gras season! Or my parents’ anniversary! Whatever you want to call it! The three kings, Melchior, Gaspar and Baltasar arrived to Spain today to unload a bunch of gifts for all the Spanish kids. They didn’t make it to Beijing, however, not even with [...]

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Itchy and Scratchy

January 4, 2011

in Daily Life

Well, that was weird. What happened to me last night. For the first time in as long as I can remember I broke out in hives and had a full on allergic reaction to something I ate. The culprit may or may not have been a slice of cheese melted on bread. Cheese? Bread? All [...]

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2011 – Thank God You’re Here!

January 3, 2011

in Holidays

Happy New Year! Feliz Año Nuevo! I can breathe a sigh of relief. 2010 – the year of confusion, waiting and constant changing of plans – is finally over. Onward to the best year yet, I say. I guess 2011 will be the year I finally stop hating on US Immigration, too, since the DH [...]

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