Tagged with China

Weekly Roundup 10/12/2012


This week’s articles are an eclectic bunch.  I have written some blog entries this week about common core strategies as well as writing rants, and during that time I managed to find a few articles about writing that might interest both teachers and writers. Here they are: 1. Math Needs a Facelift – This article … Continue reading »

The Dark Place: Writing Scary Scenes


I have sent my current WIP (Book 2: The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan) to my proof readers for their usual expertise.  I should get it back by the end of the week (at least from some of them) and I will see if this latest installment is too dark for them.  You see, the last few … Continue reading »

Food of China – Top 10 Favorite Dishes


As some of you may know, I spent five weeks in the lovely country of China as an English teacher helping my fellow teachers with methodology, pedagogy and lesson plans.  One of the highlights of my trip was the food.  In this A to Z post, I have decided to list my top ten favorite … Continue reading »

Signs In China: Keep Off the Grass


I spent 5 weeks in China last summer and I miss it.  I decided that this week I would post pictures of signs that I saw in that wonderful country. These signs are attempts at English that turn out to be utter failures, or like the one below, have a certain elegance.  It seems to … Continue reading »