About Me
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Was born in the Netherlands, raised in America and am enjoying retirement in Asia. I enjoy sharing ideas with others.
In 2001 I moved to China, I started writing these letters home. I have started posting them to this blog, it is my goal to have them all on the blog and update on a regular basis.
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Recent Entries
Back in the USA
Hello everyone. I have discovered that I am not able to log onto blogster from China, it seems that the government has blocked anything that has the w... read more
I Made it....
Everyday I try to connect to blogster, article ready to cut and paste. Photo ready for uploading, eager to see what my fellow blo... read more
I cannot send replies....
I know I should use Mozilla but when I do I cannot connect. Please do not think me rude for not responding to your emails. I also have not been able t... read more
How do you know..
Every month we get phone bills for both our mobile phone and our landline here in Shanghai. The bill just has one number on the bottom which is... read more
The Happiest Place on Earth
The weeks of being home have been great, spending time with the kids, grandkids and friends has been fantastic. Where did the time go? Up early every ... read more
Odds and Ends
I can't seem to sort out how to send replys. When want to reply to a comment and hit the reply button nothing happens any advice?Being with the g... read more
Back in the USA
We came home last week so that Tom could have his back surgery. After trying acupuncture, being stretched out on a rack, herbal medicine, knee manipul... read more
New Year Resolutions
This photo was taken by a friend on a trip to Harbin a few years ago. It was 27 degrees below 0 You think by now I am old enough to know that New Year... read more
A Bag Full of Money
Christmas Decorations at the mall near our houseMore DecorationsA Bag Full of MoneyWe have all heard about the corruption that occurs all over Asia. I... read more
The Best Part of Christmas
The Best Part of ChristmasIn the spirit of Christmas we thought we would invite our driver, Mr. Yang and his kids over for Christmas. After all what i... read more
