by Alison | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog, Just Life
I have never really enjoyed cooking. I love eating, but cooking takes a lot of time and planning, a brief time of enjoyment, and then it’s time to clean up. During Covid, when most of the restaurants were closed, I cooked most of the time, but now that eating out is...
by Alison | Mar 5, 2025 | Stories (English)
Inspiration Words: Red and Well “I’m just so lonely, Grandma.” Ellie tried to find a comfortable position on the hard, wooden sofa with her feet propped up on the coffee table. She balanced her phone between her knees so her arms wouldn’t get tired holding it and...
by Alison | Dec 10, 2024 | Stories (English)
Inspiration Words: Fortnight and Contemplate I have been made for a high and noble purpose. I am one of the special foods in China, and I have the wonderful task of bringing joy to many people during the Mid-Autumn Festival as they enjoy eating me and admiring the...
by Alison | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, Chinese Language and Culture, Just Life
I didn’t have any plans for this evening, so after I climbed Baiyun mountain and enjoyed some time thinking and praying and looking at green things, I went to the cafeteria for dumplings. I love the dumpling shop here on campus because you don’t have to choose just...
