Monthly Archives: March 2006

Here’s a quick update on what’s going on in China before my next class… We had our annual science fair day last Friday, which included a quiz bowl, science olympiad, and pentathlon in addition to the judging and awards ceremony.  … Continue reading →

Dreary day…  I guess the rain comes hand-in-hand with springtime.  A blessing, but not so helpful when we’re trying to wake up early. I went to visit a student in the hospital yesterday.  She dislocated her ankle and broke both … Continue reading →

It’s a drizzly Saturday – time to tell you what’s going on in Chengdu.  Here’s a couple of comments: – it is still amazing to see the prices on some things here.  We just bought 3 jin (over 3 pounds) … Continue reading →

the fireworks.  I’m watching them out the window as I write this. The frequency has dropped to the point that the displays are 1-2 days apart and only last for a few minutes when they happen. But still. I can’t … Continue reading →