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Roald Dahl!?!
Katie, How interesting that your students are reading Roald Dahl books. Does it seem as though they get his dark humor? I just read this blog because we were in Chicago & surrounding areas (if you can call Michigan & Minnesota surrounding areas). We got to see Lianne for a couple of chunks of time so we were happy! Judy

Gorgeous pictures
Katie, your pictures are gorgeous and you are an excellent writer. I really enjoyed reading this and looking at the pictures. Thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to reading about Jeju

Happy New Year
We celebrated of course. Next time you go to Taiwan let me know. I am still in touch with Brian. He was long ago boyfriend of Tina’s. We still stay in touch. His parents own his amazing ancient resort high in themontains of Taiwan. Hugs to you and Tanya

Din tai fung
Terry will probably tell you this too but we discovered Din Tai Fung in Shanghai. Delicious! We've eaten there in Hong Kong, Seattle & I think Terry has eaten at one in southern California. Shanghai was my favorite. It's in an historic group of buildings in the old international district. Enjoy!

Great Fortune
I can’t believe how wonderful it will be for you and Tanya to be together. What a great experience for both of you. We missed you at Thanksgiving. Your folks told us all about their trip. It was hard though not having you and Pauline with us. No one is as passionate about mashed potatoes as you. Christmas won’t feel the same without you this year. Love you

The Parents
Hi Katie! Well, it took your Dad's birthday party and several margaritas at Rio to get the whole story, but yeah, 'The Parents' tell us they had a great time - especially because they got to see you. As I understand it, your new coat is basically an insulated cocoon with legs and arms to make it look like a coat. It should keep you nice and warm! Now you have to find one for Tanya too. Enjoy, Terry

This Will Get You Out and About
Hi Katie, A very introspective blog this week. Since I've known you all your life, I can say you are a very amiable person - so I'm not the least concerned - 'this too shall pass' and other trite sayings come to mind. But here, I DO have a suggestion for you. Invite some foreign visitors to spend a week with you - take them to the grocery store, the laundromat, go shopping and to restaurants, etc. Pick some Americans (they're totally ignorant of 'foreign stuff') - pick Liberals, maybe even from Boulder, to counter balance Trump being there. Judy tells me your parents aren't available to go to Rio tonight - I wonder what they're up to? Anyway, your posts are the greatest - looking forward to the next one, Terry

Your blogs
Katie - I know Terry always comments on your blogs but know that I always read & enjoy them too! Judy

Teaching :-)
Hi Katie - Was thinking about your time in Korea as I was at a workshop on Korea yesterday given by Teaching East Asia. Motivation, culture etc., of course all play a part in classroom. Sounds like you are working to figure out what to do when the dynamics of the class aren't favorable. Keep the blogs coming. It's nice to read about your experiences in the ROK. Someday I hope to make it there.

Katie - YOU are amazing. And BRAVE. You go girl.