Because I usually post before shots, I will post an after shot this year: While the first year, dinner was a cozy affair, and last year it was a party affair, this year fell somewhere in between. I had been looking forward to hosting Thanksgiving ever since we moved to our current place in February […]
The prestigious China Daily has published another masterpiece, this time a photo essay of sorts that really captures the harmonious party atmosphere of the Party Congress. These are scenes from around the country featuring people from all walks of life (bonus favorite phrase of the Chinese English-language press!), all intently, joyfully and dutifully watching their […]
I watched the election results come in yesterday morning at work (and yes, I was also proudly wearing a sticker). I don’t know if the stuffy office environment, in which I’m the only American, subdued the atmosphere, or if I was just feeling calm from a strange feeling of confidence. I watched as multiple news […]