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Who Are Beijing’s Great Wall Heroes?
Home is where the heart is and for many of us reading this blog, Beijing…
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Private Talk. Period.
It’s almost 2020. Periods shouldn’t make men (of any age) squeamish anymore and women shouldn’t…
When Did You Stop Believing in Santa?
You can either say that I’m a slow learner or that I’m hopelessly naive. I…
Social Media and Its Pitfalls
Beyond its success at connecting people and disseminating much needed information, one of social media’s…
What Teachers Wish You Knew About Your Kid
I grew up at a time in my country where corporal punishment in schools was…
Classic Films All Kids Should Watch
I will admit it. I am a proud member of a group of individuals that…
Save Yourself from the Nightmare Ayi
About seven years ago a neighbor introduced her to me; in hindsight, maybe they did…
Parentville – Land of the Sleep Deprived
Welcome to Parentville. Population: you. Current status? So tired you could cry. In your mind…
Foreign-Born Players Bring Controversy to China Soccer Successes
Chinese newspapers have been celebrating the national soccer team’s 7-0 thumping of Guam in a…
Take the Annual Ayi Survey
Whether you once called them housekeepers or nannies, a few months in Beijing and we’ve…