human connections
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The Joy of Fitting In
(A note about terminology: In China, people from other countries are referred to as “外国人,” “foreigners.” In English, people like me are comfortable calling ourselves “foreigners.” However, I would never use the English term to refer to someone else.) When… Continue reading
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Comrades on the Journey of Life
When her children were still young, my friend and I took them to the zoo. The monkeys made the biggest impression. On all of us. In fact, their antics attracted quite a crowd, so big that my attention drifted from… Continue reading
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We are your biggest funs!
While the TikTok ban was looming last week, a half million “TikTok refugees” flooded to a lesser known Chinese app, 小红书, RedNote. According to news reports, the app’s current users offered a humorous welcome, helping “refugees” navigate the mostly Chinese… Continue reading
Water for the Weary 