Reflection

Reflection

China

Spring 2012

I wish I had stepped back one or two more feet when I took this photo.

 

Victory brewing Company

 Victory Brewery

Downingtown, PA

I was here 7 years ago and at that time, I ordered a full cask flight and couldn't figure out why all of my beers tasted so damn flat.

I knew better this time.  There were 22 beer choices and we tried 15 of them.  We started with a porter flight and moved on to an IPA flight and finished with a wheat ale flight.

The porters were all great.  I particularly liked the JAVA porter. I wasn't thrilled with the IPA flight.  Nothing stood out. The wheats were nice.  But the porter flight was really the best.

Forest & Main Brewery

 Forest & Main Brewery

Amber, PA

It's just an old house that has been covered in to a restaurant and brew pub.  The food was great.  The service was excellent.  The beer selection was limited (6) and rotates.  So you will experience a different selection whenever you visit. Beers are served in 10 oz, a pint or 20 oz.  Prices are reasonable.   I wanted one particular IPA (Ilavachnap) but it had just kicked.  So I tried two others: Predictable Past and Inner Emblem.  Both were good but not great.  My fiends had the Wicked Dagger and loved it.  I found the evening to be pleasant and would recommend this brewery.

Greetings From Gloria

Greetings From Gloria

SIAS University

Henan Province, China

December 2012

Gloria was one of my students in my leadership class in China.  She writes to me every time she hears of an American holiday. She doesn't know what the holiday necessarily entails but she makes sure she acknowledges it. She is generous with her efforts to value what she understands to be important to me.

 

 

 

Dear Bridget! Merry Christmas! How are you? How do you celebrate Christmas? Here the Christmas atmosphere is very strong. We have a Christmas tree in Italian Square and people put many wish cards on it. 

This Christmas Eve, I am very happy--finish an exam, hang out with friends, send wishes and receive wishes. only more finals are coming! I'm busy preparing! 

Best regards to all your families!

Love you!
Gloria

Selia Wants to return to the USA

Selia Wants to Return to The USA

Beijing, China

Fall 2013

Selia wrote to me last night.  She is so hungry to return to the USA that she doesn't care what she studies.  Since I have known her, she has wanted to study to be a translator, a teacher, a diplomat, a social worker, a business woman.  Now she is contemplating environmental education.  She has probably never had a course in environmental issues.

But the cost of our university system is so expensive, that Selia, like many others, can only go to schools that offer scholarships and aid to foreigners.  A semester of textbooks here exceed what she paid in China for a year of tuition.  I don't know how foreign students do it.




Dear Bridget,

Great to hear from you. How are you doing? How is the campaign? 

I am doing ok. I decided to look for another job that would give me the English-speaking working environment. I am not quite comfortable with not speaking English at my current job now.

Still haven't heard from CSU Long Beach yet, I will send them an email if there is still nothing next week. 

Alan mentioned Florida Atlantic University, a master program of environmental education, which may possibly provides assistant ship. Oliver and Elley, Vivian are all in this program. Do you think I should apply?

When will you come to China?

Miss you

Best

Selia

Hearing From Nadia

Hearing From Nadia

Sias University

Henan Province, China

Spring 2013

During the spring of 2012, I taught global leadership skills to college women.  And I loved this assignment.  The women were wonderful.  When I returned home, I heard from many if not lost of them. But I hadn't heard from Nadia in awhile so it was great to hear from her.  It was a year ago today that I left China.  I still miss my students.  They were precious.

Dear Bridget :

How are you recently ? I often think of you . I also often tell myself "Yes ,I can; Yes ,I will." The CET-6 is coming, so I have many pressures and much work to do. of course, I can and I will . Thank you for your recommendation very much. It will give me great help for my future. 
Cheer !!!

Nadia

Carina's Views on the USA Presidential Election

Carina's Views on the USA Presidential Election

Sias University

Henan Province  China

October 2012

I asked my students to give me thier views on our national elections.  Several answered and here is Carina's answer.  Sorry it is so late but my computer was down for two weeks.

 

 

On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 12:59 PM, a18736010308 <a18736010308@163.com> wrote:

HI. Bredget

 I just finished watching the election debate. It's quiet interesting. I enjoy that.And I have talked about this with my foreign teacher. He dislikes  Obama, and he thinks Obama is a liar. But Robert prefers to Obama. We(me and my friends and roomates) don't know much about them, but according the election debates, we also prefer to Obama, he is more logical, many times when he make his statement, he is likely to give us number1,2,3...he reacts fast and more relaxed, humorous, and also some behaviors are very cute,especially when he smiles. 

Romney is not bad,too. But it seems like he takes a more tougher attitude toward China in economy.Anyway, I will rewatch this . How dou you think about it?

 I am going to bed, you have a good day! love you!

Carina

Fresh V19 IPA

 Fresh V19 IPA 

Hubbard's Brewery

I had the V4 in the spring and absolutely loved it.  So when I saw the V19 on the shelf, I jumped to the opportunity to buy a 4-pack.  I spent too much money; more money than I like to pay for beers.  But I did because I thought it would be worth the money.

I don't necessary like this release.  There is a bitter, vinegar taste at the end and I don't find it to be refreshing. I'm not going to buy it again and I don't think I will be so frivolous in the future.

November 2, 2012

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Just Wondering

 Just Wondering

My Tweets About Trump

One Day in July 2020

• Just wondering if he is proud of his KKK endorsement. #TrumpRecession #MAGA #TrumpResign
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• Just wondering if he is going to make any more heartless comments about George Floyd, looking down and smiling because the stock market performed so well. #TrumpRecession #MAGA #TrumpResignNow
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• Just wondering if he is going to brag about how great the economy is as more and more people file for unemployment. #TrumpRecession #MAGA #TrumpResignNow
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• Just wondering if he is going to call any reporters "stupid" today. #TrumpResignNow #MAGA #TrumpRecession
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• Just wondering if Mexico is also going to pay for the wall around the WH. #TrumpResign #MAGA #TrumpBunkerBaby
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• Just wondering if he is going to malign any other citizens today or just the 75 year old guy who got his head cracked by the police. #TrumpMeltdown #MAGA #TrumpResign
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• Just wondering if he is going to ask the military to turn on Americans again. #TrumpRecession #TrumpResign #MAGA
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• I wonder if he grabbed any women by the pussy today.  He likes to do that. #TrumpResign #MAGA #TrumpRecession
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• Just wondering when he is going to show us his taxes. #TrumpRecession #TrumpResign #MAGA
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• Just wondering when we are going to be great again. #TrumpResign #MAGA #TrumpRecession

An Afternoon in Beijing, China

A Leisurely Afternoon

in Beijing, China

February, 2012

It was cold and a little windy today but the elements didn't keep the crowd from gathering. The audience stayed all afternoon and watched with interest and enthusiasm.  They cheered and groaned as moves were made.  They smoked cigarette after cigarette. And as it began to get dark, they walked home

 

Smoked Lager- Sam Adams

 Smoked Lager

Sam Adams

Typically, I dont like a lager.  It just doesnt have a hearty enough taste for me.  It often tastes as if I am drinking flavored water.  But I liked this beer.  I think the smoky taste forced the beer taste to linger in my mouth.

Chatting With Annum

Chatting With Annum

January 18, 2021

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Annum was one of my students in my leadership program which I taught in Bangladesh last year.  I just sent her a vulgar photo of Trump. Both of us abhor him. Here is her take on the current situation in the USA.

Reply by Annum:

ANNUM: Omg what a piece of art!! I can only imagine the frustration people have towards him.

You sent Today at 2:11 PM

My country is going insane. All of my FB posts are filled with photos of people giving him the finger. And then there are lots of photos of the people who are being arrested for trying to overtake the government.

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:21 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

I still can’t figure out how this one man single handedly ruined the entire system of the US

Annum sent Today at 2:22 PM

Like, it’s so natural for people to show him the finger. He deserves so much worse than this

You sent Today at 2:22 PM

It was more than one man. There are millions of white haters in our country.

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:23 PM. Original message:…

Reply by Annum:

Yeah I mean, he has always been backed up by a lot of support

Annum sent Today at 2:23 PM

But I don’t understand how people in their sane minds support a monster like that?

Annum sent Today at 2:23 PM

Don’t they see how he’s been nothing but an evil dictator?

You sent Today at 2:23 PM

He has an ugly army of citizens who are willing to ruin our country just so they dont lose their white privilege.

You sent Today at 2:25 PM

They have also talked themselves in to believing that Jesus Christ sent him to save our country.

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Annum replied to you

Today at 2:27 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

Annum sent Today at 2:27 PM

That takes an insane amount of illiteracy

You sent Today at 2:27 PM

And of course, he is saving us from you crazy Muslims.

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Annum sent Today at 2:27 PM

To make up something like this

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:27 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

Yeah, sorry for being such terrorists

Annum sent Today at 2:29 PM

This is too much for a country which has invested a lot of money into education though

Annum sent Today at 2:29 PM

I mean, I don’t understand how don’t understand the simple concept of white privilege

You sent Today at 2:29 PM

I know. When I was in Bangladesh, I always slept with one eye open because I just wasn't sure about all of you. I heard you all want to destroy the USA.

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Annum replied to you

Today at 2:30 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

Man, I wish I could see a picture of you sleeping with an eye open tho Also, yes. I completely understand. We were all planning to bomb your apartment once

Annum sent Today at 2:30 PM

But then, decided to just go out for coffee instead

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You sent Today at 2:30 PM

Whites are so privileged that they dont see it.

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:31 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

True!

You sent Today at 2:31 PM

Everywhere I travel, I see that I am treated differently.

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:33 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

Yeah, Asian people always have an inferiority complex and they look upto white people very much. So it’s like they’d go to the point of wanting to take a picture with you or even ask you to give them your autograph

You sent Today at 2:35 PM

When I am in China and S Korea, I am followed wherever I go.

You sent Today at 2:36 PM

In China, people take my photo all day long. They stand and laugh at me, in disbelief that they are staring at a white person.

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:36 PM. Original message:

In China, people take my photo all day long. They stand and laugh at me…

Reply by Annum:

Yeah, I can only imagine

Annum sent Today at 2:36 PM

Don’t you hate it tho?

Annum sent Today at 2:36 PM

I mean, isn’t it an invasion of your privacy?

You sent Today at 2:37 PM

No,I dont hate it. Im not comfortable with it. But I always comply as I may be the first American they met and I want them to have a positive thought about my country.

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:38 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum:

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense

You sent Today at 2:38 PM

Today at 2:38 PM. Original message:

Reply by Annum

Annum sent Toda

You sent Today at 2:39 PM

My country does enough to offend the world, I see it as a small way to redeem our reputation.

You sent Today at 2:39 PM

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:39 PM. Original me

Reply by Annum:

If only more Americans thought like that.

You sent Today at 2:39 PM

Watch the Trump famiy move ut of the White House LIVE at home

This Wednesday at 11:30 AM · Online Event

You sent Today at 2:40 PM

Here it is!!!

Annum replied to you

Today at 2:40 PM. Original message:

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