Gunagqi Park

There is a lovely park in the middle of downtown Shanghai called Guangqi Park.  Guangqi Xu was a famous scholar, and he was born to a poor farming family in Shanghai in 1562.  His father was somehow able to pay for his son to go to school, and at the age of 19,...

The Black Squirrel of China

A friend of mine in a large city in China was thinking about starting a non-profit like I have done, so he wanted to know if we could meet and talk about the process. Since it was a nice day, we met in a park. That is where I realized how much of a sheltered life I...

Gatherings in the Park

If you are ever in China and you see a group gathered in the park, or an area near a store, you may ask yourself what they are doing.  Well, chances are they are enjoying some company, and playing “Xiangqi.”   Apparently, a nice, quiet, shady area in a park works very...

China Has Many Lovely Parks!

Near where I once lived in China there is an amazing park.  This park offers a wide range of opportunities to spend your time doing various enjoyable activities.  If you just want to go for a walk, the walking paths are wide and offer a wonderful view of a river. If...