Chinese Sister and Me

Reflections on a Prior Life and a Step Forward

February 26th 2012
Her face crumpled and her eyes filled with tears. Her lower lip quivered and she buried her head in her arms on the kitchen table as her shoulders shook with sobs. My Chinese host sister had just found out that I was moving back to the United States and she was devastated. I felt terrible. I think it is always easier on the person leaving than on those left behind. It had been a difficult week, ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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I hope that this blog of my experiences living and traveling abroad is able to facilitate multicultural understanding for those who don't have the time or opportunity to travel. If I may make one small difference in the world, I hope it can be one that helps us to understand that the multitude of small things we have in common bind the world so much more tightly than the seemingly bigger things that currently divide us. Our individual cultures and history should be celebrated--yes--but difference of opinion should never be the source of conflict. Rather, it's an opportunity to learn and grow. ... full info

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