RSS
What I’m reading
I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China
.
It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Author Archives: Casey
Smoke and Mirrors
…continued The center stage of my life in China so far had been the 60th Anniversary Talent Show and students who made efforts to be taught and those who gave me no reason to, but the sights, sounds, and tastes … Continue reading
Posted in Weekend Section
Tagged Chengdu, China, Education, immigration, lies, problems, teaching, visa
26 Comments
Celebration with a Dash of Breaking and Entering
Casey’s story is continued here. Honoring the glorious 60th National Day with song and dance was winding down and the obligatory speeches were beginning. My co-teacher and I had grown weary of sitting in front of what we thought was the entire … Continue reading
Posted in Weekend Section
Tagged China, Education, Educators, Elementary school, K through 12, School, Teacher, United States
3 Comments
In Praise of the PRC - My talent show debut
The following chapter follows Casey’s story in the fall of 2009, continued from here. The whole week, maintenance men had been erecting banners throughout campus. Each banner reflected on the upcoming day of celebration with phrases such as Honor the Fatherland … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Weekend Section
Tagged Arts, China, Hip hop, National Day, Owl City, Performing Arts, Student, Teacher, United States
4 Comments
