The Embassy Community Liaison Office in Beijing planned a special shopping bus trip to some highly recommended furniture shops in Beijing. The trip was scheduled for Sunday when we normally attend Church. Susan was in a dilemma. She was invited by her close friend, and this was a chance to spend the day with her […]

     In China, Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday when families visit the graves of their relatives.  Traditionally they clean the graves, light incense, offer food, money, flowers, and prayers to their ancestors.  The rites are important to most Chinese.  I thought it was just to pray and care for the grave, but it

Most people tend to be open and sociable if they like the attention you are giving them. If you inquire into a subject that is embarrassing or they don’t want to make public, they will tell you to mind your own business. What exactly is “my business?” I understand a desire for privacy. Some things

I first met Jim Hayes 25 years ago when I was his supervisor at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas. He loved new technology and eagerly shared his knowledge with some of us who were less enthusiastic. His generosity and patience are two of the main reasons I work in the computer support field today.

These days the phrase “I love you” is being misused. It is used too many times in the place of “I want what I can get from you” and causes all kinds of problems. The confusion is made worse when advertisements tell us what we must buy someone to show we truly love them; movies