Author Archives: Casey

About Casey

Casey arrived in China almost by accident in the fall of 2009 to teach English. Since then, he has enjoyed a new-found respect and interest for its people, food, and culture. He returned to teach English this fall and will provide a layman's impressions of everyday life in China.

The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round and ‘Round Nanjing

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Casey

The mission was for me to simply ride a bus through Nanjing.  That’s all.  I’d get on at one end of the route and ride it until I felt like coming back, taking notes of what a person thinks of … Continue reading →

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Review of The Journey Through Nanjing

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Casey

The Journey through Nanking, by Travis Lee, is the story of a young girl’s journey through Nanjing immediately after the Japanese invasion of Nanjing.  It begins with a short introduction from the eyes of her family and then breaks to … Continue reading →

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China Has Conquered Nature

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Casey

It’s no secret that I’m a man who loves to get outside.  I love to hear the breeze in the leaves overhead and let the sun beat the sweat out of me as I lose myself on a trail.  I … Continue reading →

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