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I am a former school teacher from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who now lives in Hangzhou, China. I have taught third grade in a Choice school for five years and I currently teach oral and written English to university students. While living in China, I have been a

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Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Confessions of a beer drinker: 1 of 7
I have lived in Wisconsin most of my life and Milwaukee for five years. For those of you who have little knowledge of Milwaukee, it is known as Brew City because of the variety of breweries that were located and still are located there. My beer drinking tastes have changed as I have gotten older. I've gone from a person wh... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Reasons why Crocs are popular: 2 of 9
Whenever I wear my Crocs in China, I get even more stares than usual. I hadn't actually packed any Crocs when I moved to the other side of the International Date Line because I was determined to use up as little space as possible in the two bags that I was allowed to bring for a one year stay. However, after sandal weather pa... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Should US citizens be allowed to travel to Cuba?: 6 of 23
Citizens of the United States of America often look down their noses at countries where the occupants have fewer rights. Americans brag about their freedoms, claiming that they are the most free individuals in the world. If this is really true and Americans are free, than why does the government prohibit travel to Cuba? If... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Cooking: Pasta as a main dish: 6 of 19
I consider myself to be an adventurous eater, yet when I cook dinner I do not serve duck tongue, chicken feet, or fish balls. No, the meal that I cook more than any other is pasta. After I graduated from college, I lived on my own for three years. During those three years I taught, travelled to Italy, and experimented in t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Do celebrities have a positive or negative effect on society?: 11 of 34
Celebrities have given people an excuse not to think for themselves. People look to celebrities for advice on what to wear, who to vote for, and where to eat. For some reason, we value the opinions of celebrities more than those of average people in our lives. If the actress on the cover of Vogue tells us that we need to focu... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature On rereading the books of your childhood: 10 of 22
As an elementary school teacher, I often say that it is my job to read children's literature. This is a great excuse to load up on children's books whenever I go to the library, and also an excuse to read my own childhood favorites again. Sometimes I can use these books in my own classroom, but often I read them to see if t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Ten things everyone should try: 3 of 6
It is becoming more common for people to create bucket lists for themselves, filled with difficult and ambitious tasks. This list of ten things that everyone should try includes goals that should be more attainable for the average person. See if you feel any differently as you check these items off the list, one by one. Talk... More..
Local Guides > Milwaukee Things to do in Milwaukee, WI during the summer: 1 of 1
Milwaukee is a city that is undervalued for what it has. Summer in Milwaukee is one of the best times to visit the city because of all of the activities and events that happen during that time. Milwaukee's location is ideal for summer sports like swimming, biking, and beach volleyball. Pack your sunscreen, your love for be... More..
Local Guides > Milwaukee The best romantic restaurants in Milwaukee, WI: 1 of 1
In a city where the beer flows like water and brats are a staple, romance can be difficult to find. Milwaukee has many hidden gems scattered throughout its charming neighborhoods and villages. Many of these restaurants are intimate, unique, and offer the perfect setting for a romantic date. You simply have to know where to... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Are printed cookbooks a thing of the past?: 24 of 35
When I moved to China, I knew that I was leaving behind treasured possessions that would be irreplaceable. I found myself missing items that I would never have thought I would miss like my micro-planer, starry nights, and Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I by Julia Child. I used to curl upand read that cookbook lik... More..