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The Impact of Assumptions around Independence

The funny thing about assumptions is that more often than not we aren’t aware of the fact that we are

The 1st of October once again sees the Chinese flag hoisted up on every storefront and the more patriotic homes,

I’ve lived in many different places in China, but in my heart, Qinghai is my China home. Even though more

Since moving to Beijing around 15 years ago, trips “home” to Australia have always prompted me to compare my Beijing

When one thinks of traveling, pushing a stroller through crowded markets, or chasing a screaming child for miles, is often

The summer had come and gone quicker than I ever expected. This summer by far was the best summer I

When summertime arrives, my husband and I can’t help musing about the fact that it’s “berry season” to us. We

My life as an autistic adult in China has been interesting, to say the least; and yes, I did say

I took the circuitous route to becoming an educator. That said, it is work that I enjoy doing, surrounded by

When I married in China back in 1995, many members of my family had grand plans to attend my wedding