Two members of my family have done business in Shanghai, therefore, they've made trips to China. One of my brothers regaled me with stories about his week long trip to China several years ago. I know of only one businessman who combined his trip to China with tourism. That was 30 years ago, when US high-tech companies permitted their representatives to explore beyond the confines of business. Within a matter of weeks, a 15 year-old nephew will embark on a journey of a lifetime as an exchange student in Taipei (Taiwan). He has found his passion in the Mandarin language. With a USA passport in hand, he is going where we can only dream about going. Applause for his parents! Applause! Applause!
His host family has never made the trip to mainland China but that's OK with me because I've never been to Cuba either. It's the same principle as far as I'm concerned. I'm not savvy enough to get into the theoretical debates about systems. Ours is in collapse. We know that. China emerges. Yin and yang. The Chinese continue as the most ancient civilization on the planet to contribute immeasurably to the American culture.
One of the loves of my life was Chinese-American man. He was one of those rare instant knowings. However, my conservative and orthodox father refused to give me permission to date him. It broke my heart and shattered any illusions I held about him as a man. It took me decades to forgive him but this I have done. Peace, or what disguises itself as peace in the Irish-American culture, reigns between us.
As for my love, well, he just reappeared in my life! Successful, married happily with three grown children and about to further the journey of his lifetime. As we talked on the phone, time just evaporated. You can not imagine the joy this conversation was for me. It was a major Christmas present! Like all women of a certain age, I wonder what became of certain friends and special ones I've met along the way.
I always knew he would be hugely successful and would chose a woman for love regardless of status. I knew about his industriousness, his ethics and a plenitude of exceptional qualities. I understood he would put his family first. He was my introduction to the Chinese-American culture in a local seafaring city once known for its trade with China and East Asia. Huge fortunes were made here and we have the Chinese to thank for that. Its influence on and contribution to American culture is forever under-estimated.
Our clan welcomed a beautiful, healthy Chinese girl as our newest family member four years ago. Not unlike the Chinese philosophy, she is an only child who will have the best life can afford. Undoubtedly, she will amaze and astound us with her gifts and talents. This is the wonder of all Asian women I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. They simply amaze and astound me. The same goes for the men. I have much to be grateful for to be called their friend.
A special thank you, to Bei Bei and Vikki, who single-handedly have delivered the requisite number of followers to get the attention of Google. Of course, not everyone is Chinese. However, despite whatever their originating or multi-cultural heritage, my readers are the most intelligent, accomplished and creative expression of divine love in action. They've proven their conviction, strength, courage and power. They're also a lot of fun, too! We'll keep spreading the word. That's what farmers do.
2010 is the Year of the Tiger
which is also known by its formal name of Geng Yin.
It's the year 4707 in the Chinese calendar. www.chinapage.com/newyear.html
However, it is later than you think!!
Love Always Wins!
- D
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