Questions were raised. Curiosity was piqued. Concern abounded. What had happened to her? Well, fear not, dear readers. I am alive and well. I apologize for the many fortnights that have passed since I last put pen to paper (or, rather, fingertip to keyboard). My life has been a whirlwind of activity, though not the sort I had previously anticipated. Let me explain. I returned to the United States after two years spent living, working, studying and traveling throughout China in August of 2008. I imagined a joyful celebration of my return, with parades held in my honor, children lining up on tiptoe to catch a glimpse of the worldly traveler, and ticker tape flying through the air over New York City. Alas, as the country fell victim to the global recession, celebratory activities of every
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