In China it is OK if you bring a beverage into the restaurant with you, or in this case, if you leave to get one. On this day I was at a restaurant, and their Cokes weren’t cold, so a friend placed our order, and I went to find our group some cold Cokes. Diet Coke is...
On one of my recent trips to China, I was surprised to see that one of my favorite places to eat had been remodeled. I have been going to this restaurant for several years, and nothing had ever been done to enhance the appearance, so it was a surprise for me to see a...
As the old saying goes, you have to break some eggs to make an omelet, and this was the case for the kitchen remodel project at the special needs orphanage Global Partners in Life supports in China. Since I have seen as many as 33 children living there at one time, I...
If you have been reading my blog for very long, you know that Global Partners in Life has purchased a van and a refrigerator for the special needs orphanage we support, and we have remodeled their bathroom. After feeling good about those accomplishments, I spoke with...
We probably have some tendencies to stereotype people and certain industries. As a rule I can tell you that the people of China are very nice, friendly, warm, helpful, and accepting. There have been VERY few times I have been told no when I asked if I could take a...