Hello Xangaland!

I had a thought based on personal experience: celebrities are people too.

Though blatantly obvious, this revelation came when a Chinese movie star visited our school today.  Our Chinese staff was star-struck and wanted his autograph; I couldn't figure out what the big deal was.

Thus ends my thought to share.

Two things have been monopolizing my time recently:

1 - Navy NCIS.  We had the first two seasons, and are looking forward to getting the third.  The third became more of a necessity after seeing the last episode of the second season.  So cruel...

2 - Settlers of Catan.  For those of you who haven't heard of this board game, it's great!  I love it.  Friends here received the game as a gift, and while they were in Beijing, we borrowed it and played it lots.  It may be possible that I like it so much because I won 3 out of the 4 times we played , but it's really a good game.  Check it out.

OK, that's all.  Just a friendly reminder: if you are looking for something of substance about what is going on in my life or Sarah's, you would do well to check out our website.  This is more... rambling.  That's a good word.