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To Hell and Back: Journey to Ningxia Day 4, Part 2

Wizard of Oz Returning from the desert, I decide to go directly to Hell.  After saying goodbye to Dirk Lee and purchasing a ticket for Hai Yuan County (apparently the birthplace of hua er, the singing style I want to hear) departing Zhongwei the following morning, it’s finally time to explore Zhongwei’s “High Temple” and the secrets it [...]

Drop a lyric, add harmony

After four years of living in foreign lands, I awaken in the morning to the shocking realization that I have momentarily forgotten a portion of the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner, my country’s national anthem.  I am in the shower singing to myself when it hits me… “Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light.  [...]

1966 Preface: The Gem

During Chinese Lunar New Year it’s customary to visit family and friends over the course of the holiday.  I met with many friends during this year’s holiday, but the visit that sticks out most in my mind is the one I had with Lao Zhang.  Lao Zhang is a man who wears many hats and [...]

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