Jesus’ “model prayer” has much to teach us; don’t just memorize and recite, but expand on each piece as you pray. ⇔ by Michael Krigline, October 2012. krigline.com ⇔ Originally created as a “group exercise” for people at the Xiamen … Continue reading →
by Michael Krigline. www.krigline.com ⇔ I have not written many poems like this one. (Most of my poetry ends up as songs!) This exception was inspired by a “memory flash” triggered on a bus in Beijing, when I was teaching English there in 1987. … Continue reading →
by Michael Krigline, published July 1990. wp.krigline.com ⇔ We hold these truths to be self-evident ⇔ Preface: the Trans-Siberian railway carried me from Beijing to Moscow in July 1987. You can read about the journey (and see more photos) on my … Continue reading →
My adventures in Hong Kong & China hospitals The 2018 experience was probably more pleasant because I had more realistic expectations than I had in 2014 (scroll down for the older, longer, more humorous story). I’ve also posted a bit … Continue reading →
What do you see in the beauty of a shell? ⇔ by Michael Krigline, March 3, 2018. wp.krigline.com ⇔ Any thinking person, seeing this line of shells on the beach, would immediately assume that it was created by a person. No … Continue reading →
Our 2017 Blog ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes pictures bigger) Jan-Dec (click here for Jul-Dec 2016) Dec 31, 2017 As 2017 comes to a close, here are some photos from our wonderful vacation in Taiwan. … Continue reading →
Our 2016 Blog ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes pictures bigger) July-Dec (click here for Jan-Jun 2016) Dec 21, 2016 Here are a few photos of December fun, as 2016 comes to a close. Nov 18, 2016 Last … Continue reading →
Our 2016 Blog (Jan-Jun) ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes pictures bigger) Click here to see July-Dec 2016 June 21, 2016 Vivian and I had a simply delightful weekend in Xiamen, celebrating with my former students … Continue reading →
A Grandmother’s Dating Advice Take it from someone with lots of experience watching my peers and then my children when dating: being the right person is more than half the battle. by Michael’s friend Judy Betty, December 2013. wp.krigline.com ⇔ 1. Do things … Continue reading →
Jesus’ “model prayer” has much to teach us; don’t just memorize and recite, but expand on each piece as you pray. ⇔ by Michael Krigline, October 2012. krigline.com ⇔ This is a sub-page for “How to Pray” (where you’ll find … Continue reading →