Monthly Archives: November 2008

Rosy Fingered Dawn

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Kathy

This morning it was 6:20 when the voices shouting from below wheeled the creaking generator (I now recognize yesterday’s heavy piece of machinery to be a generator) into the lane. Drilling commenced at 6:45. The bed is shaking. Even my … Continue reading →

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Kathy

Monday morning, a quiet morning. My husband is away in Beijing. I am going to stir slowly and spend the day writing. 6:45 am:  Loud shouting outside. I pull the covers over my head. The shouts persist, so I give … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Can!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Kathy

The phone started ringing early at our house — friends were calling to find out who has CNN. Courtesy of our (technically illegal) satellite dish that picks up Asia CNN from the Philippines, and our Slingbox, an amazing device that … Continue reading →

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Election Day

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Kathy

It’s getting dark on Tuesday here and in just a few hours the polls will open in the States. I can hardly think of anything else, and everybody around here knows that. I can’t contain myself. Some of my Chinese … Continue reading →

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