Appreciative of the military service of my Dad and both of my Grandfathers on Veterans Day.
We just finished a short week at school, and today is the first of two makeup days after the unexpected school closure due to the China International Imports Expo and President Xi Jinping's visit to my neighborhood. The closest I got to the expo was seeing some of the attendees heading to dinner at Paradise Walk Mall, and walking through a display on international businesses in China that was set up on the mall's ground floor. Today is a work-from-home makeup day for students and teachers, and it has gone smoothly so far. We do a Saturday school day in early December to make up the other missed day.
It was also progress reports time at the day job, so things were busy during the three-day week. And next week is another busy week, with science fair happening.
I was generally happy with the election results in the US, especially Question #3 passing in Boston to reaffirm transgender civil rights. Frustrated that this was even put to a vote, but relieved at the results.
We went back to Minhang Sports Park yesterday for a nice walk, and then had a quick stroll through Qibao Old Street. I also headed in to Pudong for a bit of exploring and picture-taking, although the park really supplied the best photo opportunities of the day.
I've seen the first few store Christmas decorations of the season. China does decorate for Christmas a bit, but they mostly wait until December. Which I really like better anyway.
One thing I forgot to mention last week: The book Jedi Academy, which I finished and reviewed the week before last, was the 70th book I read in 2018, which was my reading goal for the year. You can see the full list here. I'm going to push for more. Still have about 150 pages to go on 900+ pages of Don Quixote!
I've got some words written on Nanowrimo, but I'm nowhere near quota, which is okay. I'm not pushing it this year.
And I've also managed to do some comic reviews.
Comic Reviews on Comic A Day
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story #6 from Marvel Comics.
Tall Tails: Thieves' Quest #1 by Jose Calderon and Daphne Lage of Vision Comics.
Amulet Book 4: The Last Council by Kazu Kibuishi.
Happy Valentines Day #1, edited by Jim Main of Main Enterprises.
Swamp Thing #43 from DC Comics.
Laird MacGuffin's Treasury by E.J. Barnes.
Supporting
I'm supporting comic book writer Mark Waid's legal defense against Comicsgate trolls.
Upcoming
Science fair next week at the day job.
It's looking like I'll be heading to Shanghai Disneyland with the Kiddo on our Thanksgiving Friday holiday in two weeks. There's also a possible Magic tourney happening that weekend that I might be playing in.
Looking forward to WWE Survivor Series coming up in a couple weeks, and then TLC in December before things quiet down somewhat until Royal Rumble.
We're looking at a day trip to Suzhou at the beginning of December and maybe some other touristy stuff in the Shanghai area between now and the holidays.
Then we're heading to the USA (staying in New Hampshire and Massachusetts) from December 19 to January 2. Looking forward to coming home for the holidays!
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We just finished a short week at school, and today is the first of two makeup days after the unexpected school closure due to the China International Imports Expo and President Xi Jinping's visit to my neighborhood. The closest I got to the expo was seeing some of the attendees heading to dinner at Paradise Walk Mall, and walking through a display on international businesses in China that was set up on the mall's ground floor. Today is a work-from-home makeup day for students and teachers, and it has gone smoothly so far. We do a Saturday school day in early December to make up the other missed day.
It was also progress reports time at the day job, so things were busy during the three-day week. And next week is another busy week, with science fair happening.
I was generally happy with the election results in the US, especially Question #3 passing in Boston to reaffirm transgender civil rights. Frustrated that this was even put to a vote, but relieved at the results.
We went back to Minhang Sports Park yesterday for a nice walk, and then had a quick stroll through Qibao Old Street. I also headed in to Pudong for a bit of exploring and picture-taking, although the park really supplied the best photo opportunities of the day.
I've seen the first few store Christmas decorations of the season. China does decorate for Christmas a bit, but they mostly wait until December. Which I really like better anyway.
One thing I forgot to mention last week: The book Jedi Academy, which I finished and reviewed the week before last, was the 70th book I read in 2018, which was my reading goal for the year. You can see the full list here. I'm going to push for more. Still have about 150 pages to go on 900+ pages of Don Quixote!
I've got some words written on Nanowrimo, but I'm nowhere near quota, which is okay. I'm not pushing it this year.
And I've also managed to do some comic reviews.
Comic Reviews on Comic A Day
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story #6 from Marvel Comics.
Tall Tails: Thieves' Quest #1 by Jose Calderon and Daphne Lage of Vision Comics.
Amulet Book 4: The Last Council by Kazu Kibuishi.
Happy Valentines Day #1, edited by Jim Main of Main Enterprises.
Swamp Thing #43 from DC Comics.
Laird MacGuffin's Treasury by E.J. Barnes.
Supporting
I'm supporting comic book writer Mark Waid's legal defense against Comicsgate trolls.
Upcoming
Science fair next week at the day job.
It's looking like I'll be heading to Shanghai Disneyland with the Kiddo on our Thanksgiving Friday holiday in two weeks. There's also a possible Magic tourney happening that weekend that I might be playing in.
Looking forward to WWE Survivor Series coming up in a couple weeks, and then TLC in December before things quiet down somewhat until Royal Rumble.
We're looking at a day trip to Suzhou at the beginning of December and maybe some other touristy stuff in the Shanghai area between now and the holidays.
Then we're heading to the USA (staying in New Hampshire and Massachusetts) from December 19 to January 2. Looking forward to coming home for the holidays!
Connect/Follow
ricksilvawriting on Google+
@dandelionstudio on Twitter
@dandelionstudios on Instagram
Rsilva444 on Flickr
rsilva on Boardgamegeek
rsilva on Facebook
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