Tag Archives: China

Miss Sweetie’s Hat

Posted on September 13, 2019 by silaschampion

As some of you know, I’m a big fan of novels by Stacey Lee. She writes great stories set in various points throughout American history. Her latest is called The Downstairs Girl, set in the “Gilded Age” of the late nineteenth … Continue reading →

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Wild Geese

Posted on November 22, 2018 by silaschampion

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a poem, but someone asked my to help translate a Chinese poem so I thought I’d post the results. Translating poems is tricky because usually understanding the literal meaning of the words … Continue reading →

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Country Roads

Posted on September 30, 2016 by silaschampion

I always find it fascinating how music can instantly transport you to another place and time in your life. It’s like a time machine, a TARDIS you can dance to. The other day I was streaming some music when John … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never

Posted on August 4, 2014 by silaschampion

I recently participated in a twitter chat called The Road Less Traveled. Every week it brings together travel enthusiasts under the hashtag #TRLT. This last week I shared a bit about some of my travels in China and I thought I … Continue reading →

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