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June 10th 2010
Published: June 11th 2010
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Добрый день товарищ, I've been doing nothing since we last talked. Life has felt genuinely dull as of late. I've been stuck in the country without a passport and fantasizing of going anywhere outside of Zhongshan. The last month I've practiced the art of cooking (burning) Chinese delicacies. I succeeded in being banned from cooking for Carmen, so mission accomplished I'd say. I ... Read Full Entry



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if you didn't know, this is what I look like without the goat, I lost a bet and have sense regrown it
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place for small gifts
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they served a western breakfast, does that mean Russians eat an "American" style breakfast?
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12th June 2010

MAIL FROM CHINA!!!
Hi Nate! Yesterday (Friday), we received your postcard and Good Luck Charm from China. BEST MAIL EVER! I seriously found 6 cents yesterday (a nickel and a penny laying together on the ground) and immediately attributed it to your gift! I am considering retiring and turning my life over to the Good Luck Charm (which now hangs in our kitchen). Mrs. Farinella, of course, is not so sure... We are looking forward to your return home. We would love to have you and your folks to the house for dinner (we will do the cooking tho if it's okay with you) to hear first hand of your travels. First tho, it sounds like you've got a fun visit planned with your sister. Enjoy! On a lighter note, I had my first colonoscopy this past Wednesday expertly done by Dr. Koffel. I have never felt closer to your Dad! I have promised him a free and thorough Human Resources exam at a time of his choosing... (and the only thing HE'LL have to drink is a cup of coffee) :-) Okay Nathan... as always your blog entry is fascinating. Keep em' coming! Take care...travel safely...and we'll see you back on Carrington Blvd. soon.
12th June 2010

keep on traveling!
Hey there Nate! I've enjoyed following your travels this past year- especially all your food post and food photos. So glad you got to go on this adventure. Wishing you many more! Kathryn
13th June 2010

Thanks
I loved getting you're card. The postage was impressive. Thank you for the good luck charm. That was thoughtful of you to think of me. I have already worn it. It is a great conversation piece. I don't think the native Kentuckian's speak English as well as you speak Chinese. I love your blogs and especially the photos of food. What an education!! Can't wait to go to Chicago for the Fourth and to see all my progeny, especially those two little great-grand babies. Thanks again. I love you lots. Grandma K.
14th June 2010

wish we could visit too!
Hey Nate - Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for the Chinese Good Luck Charms! Your letter made it - althought a little torn and tattered and resecured in a post office plastic envelope because "they care".... Thanks for thinking of us! Hope you and Michelle have a great time at the Expo - I remember when Liz took me to Spain for the World Expo in 1992....it was a great time. Love you.
16th June 2010

Good Luck Charm
Nate, Wanted you to know I did get the post card...but someone stole the good luck charm! Pretty funny.....but my luck has been quite good of late, so hopefully just the act of send me luck has had a great positive force. We will celebrate on the 4th with you in spirit........best luck on the passport front! regards, Rita

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