Birthday cakes, virtual parties, and second birthdays ⇔ Aug 2020. wp.krigline.com ⇔ Underlined terms are defined below. (Shorter versions of this post, for the EFL classroom, can be found on my other website— EFLsuccess.com—which is full of resources for English … Continue reading →
Ideas for honoring Dad on Fathers’ Day ⇔ May 2020. wp.krigline.com ⇔ (This post is copied from my EFL website (EFLsuccess.com), which is full of resources for English teachers and learners.) In the US, “Fathers’ Day” is celebrated on the third … Continue reading →
Few things are as precious and durable as our memories. Our “blog” is a running post of our lives and pictures, and sometimes our thoughts about something important. Via the drop-down menu under the “photos” category, we invite you into … Continue reading →
Vivian’s online scrapbook for Mothers’ Day 2020 ⇔ Vivian Krigline, May 2020. wp.krigline.com ⇔ (Clicking on photos often makes them bigger.) Vivian’s role helping to raise our grandchildren (especially now, with schools closed) normally keeps her from her hobby of creating … Continue reading →
Turkey 2001 Photo Album and Travelog ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.) Turkey: Intersection of cultures and religions I’m no expert on the history and geography of Turkey, but a map will tell you that … Continue reading →
Beijing Photo Album ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.) Beijing, China Michael has loved history-rich Beijing ever since his first visit in 1985 (while studying in Xiamen 1985-86). He also taught here in 1987, at … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Xi’an Photo Album ⇔ (Clicking on photos reveals the entire caption and often makes them bigger.) Introduction Xi’an has been China’s capital several times, starting in about 200 BC. During the Tang dynasty (particularly from AD 618 to the late 700s), this city … Continue reading →
