If you have read many of my blogs, you know that I love the people of China, their culture, and their food. Sometimes when I am with Chinese friends and we are eating, I will let them order, but I won’t ask what something is that I don’t recognize. After I taste it,...
During my last trip to China, I was at a store which is much like a Chinese version of Walmart. I almost always do some shopping for the special needs orphanage supported by Global Partners in Life when I am in town and this day was no different. There is an escalator...
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...
All across China each day there are an untold number of morning markets in each small neighborhood. The vendors come into a common area, set up their booths, and sell their goods. These markets give people an opportunity to get fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat each...
It is interesting to me how few overweight people I see in China. Is it because the Chinese walk more that Americans or because they do Tai Chi? Perhaps it is because of their diets? I am sure that has lot to do with it. China has an amazing number of green houses, so...