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Straight From Santa’s Workshop …
… in Mainland China. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. I’m constantly fascinated by both the everydayness, and the [...]
Ready, Aim, Fire!
… A man can dream, can’t he? As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. I’m constantly fascinated by both the [...]
Sticks The Landing!
… and scores a perfect 57! By the way, did you know that ketchup was originally a Chinese word? ‘In the 1690s the Chinese mixed a concoction of pickled fish and spices and called it (in the Amoy dialect) kôe-chiap or kê-chiap (鮭汁, Mandarin guī zhī) meaning the brine of pickled fish (鮭, carp; 汁, [...]
I’ve Just Been Informed That As A Government Employee…
… , in addition to being prohibited from stepping onto the casino floor, I cannot teach English phrases such as “double down”, “roll the dice”, ”all bets or off”, and “baby needs a new pair of shoes.” As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your [...]
Golden Nugget Of My HR Briefing …
… at Macau University is that as a government employee I am not allowed to step foot in a casino. Not once, not ever — a caution that came with the reminder that there are cameras in the casinos. I can enter hotel and restaurant areas of places such as this monstrosity named the Lisboa [...]
The Ferry To Macau…
… and new adventures. ChinaEnglish is happy to report that he has left Beijing and is now living and working in the gambling capital of the world. Shuffle ‘em up and deal! As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate [...]
Like The Peach Blossom…
… springtime in Beijing is fleeting, so we should enjoy it while we can. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed [...]
Here Today…
… drying your hair tomorrow. It’s a tad disturbing to know that this hair salon’s hygiene system involves hanging its freshly washed towels on some power grid’s dusty fence in a parking lot. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection [...]
Nothing Says Chinese Wedding…
…better than a white dress and a Christian church, apparently. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. I live in [...]
Just Add Oil And Garlic…
… maybe a little soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir fry. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. I live [...]
Food Truck
What could be better than steamed buns on a cold day? As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. I live [...]
Where Do The Peking Ducks Go In Winter?
“I mean does somebody come around in a truck or something and take them away, or do they fly away by themselves-go south or something?” – Holden Caulfield As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on [...]
Pimp My Ride
…Beijing style. That’s what I’m talkin’ about. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. I live in Beijing, where change [...]
I Really Like Her…
… just cannot commit to having her hanging around my living room every night. As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed [...]
Urban Camouflage PJs
It’s the sizzling hot look for winter in the hutong. * * * As a former journalist for daily newspapers, I’ve learned that all you can hope for is that your story is an accurate reflection of what happens on a given day. It’s a snapshot, that’s all. By tomorrow, everything may have changed completely. [...]
