September 16, 2014
The Focus & Flurry of a Rising Star
I wrote a screenplay. It took about two days, a lot of focus, and a…
August 19, 2014
The Loss of A Legend Brings Our World Closer
When Robin Williams passed away, I was in China. I was surprised but glad to…
August 12, 2014
The Bones Beneath The Jokes
When you see a funny show on television or the Internet, all that the creators…
August 17, 2013
First Teenage Team in Avignon
The best place to taste the diversity of culture is International Arts Festival. This July,…
July 8, 2013
At 798, Art Finds Industry
Around the world, there are many former power plants or military bases that have been…
May 17, 2013
At the Propaganda Museum: A Window into History
Art is a window into history. It is a reflection of historical movements, emotions, and…
May 15, 2013
The Power in Softness
Oh, no! Suddenly a big black ink stain appeared up on my nearly finished calligraphy…
May 7, 2013
What’s Not Funny in China?
People keeping track of what’s funny in China will often bring up the name of…
April 27, 2013
A Day at the Suzhou Silk Factory
When I first moved to Suzhou, the school where I teach English presented me with…
March 22, 2013
[Only in Beijing] On A Movie Set
Graham: Hi, I'm Graham Raubvogel—a college freshman studying film and East Asian Studies. Over winter…
March 18, 2013
The Loneliest Sport in China — Baseball
People often marvel at Chinese athletes who are record-holders and Olympic medalists, but I admire…
March 14, 2013
Gangsta Walking Comes to Beijing
I wanted to share a story about an unlikely hip-hop dancer from Memphis who found…