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Poem: Reminiscence

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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 →

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↑A Soviet Fourth of July?

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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 →

Posted in ↑Articles | Tagged holiday, inspiration, July 4, nature, Siberia, train, USSR

Half-the-world trip

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Hong Kong to London without an airplane in 1987 ⇔ Michael Krigline, June 2018. wp.krigline.com ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.) Summer 1987 ~ The longest trip of my life My students often say they … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged China, Lake Baikal, Moscow, photo album, photos, Russia, train, Trans-Siberian Railroad

Hospital Adventures

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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 →

Posted in Articles | Tagged faith, health, Hong Kong, hospital, humor, inspiration

↑Some Thoughts from the Beach

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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 →

Posted in ↑Articles | Tagged beach, creation, inspiration, nature, shells

Xi-an DaQin Tower

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DaQin Tower Photo Album ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.)  Introduction Xi’an is known for its long history as one of China’s ancient capitals. We had the privilege of living here from 2002-2005, and loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Chinese art, DaQin Tower, Forest of Steles Museum, Nestorian, photo album, photos, Xi'an

2017 Blog

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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 →

Posted in Old Blogs | Tagged blog, China, Chinese New Year, Christmas, current update, family, flu, grandchildren, Hong Kong, Qingdao, Taiwan, typhoon, Yunnan

Our Mongkok Home 2017

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pictures of our apartment ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.) Our Apartment in Mongkok, Hong Kong (2017) People “back home” are always curious about where we live, so here are some photos of our Hong … Continue reading →

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Kunming Yunnan

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Kunming Photo Album ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.)    Kunming, Yunnan We lived in Kunming from 2005-2010, and always love returning! Its nickname is “Spring City” because it has mild winters, and long cool … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged Burma Road, China's minorities, Flying Tigers, Kunming, photo album, photos, Yunnan

2016b Blog

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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 →

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