_ Disaster Readiness By Sondra Forsyth blogEverywhere I have lived there was some kind of natural disaster to prepare for. Growing up, my town flooded out […]
_ Casseroles By Sondra Forsyth blogWhen I was a child in a household with five kids, casseroles were the main dinner item. The only break […]
_ Address Label Season By Sondra Forsyth blogIt seems that spring is “Address Label” season. You know, the free sheets of personalized address peel and stick labels. […]
_ Beijing Walkabout By Sondra Forsyth blogMy favorite time to stroll around Beijing is in the late afternoon. This is why I suggest you stay in […]
_ The Forbidden City By Sondra Forsyth blogThe Forbidden City is the very center of Beijing circled by no less than eight concentric ring roads. The City […]
_ The Summer Palace By Sondra Forsyth blogMonday morning was pouring rain. But with my Lonely Planet Guidebook in hand we struck out for whatever adventures lay […]
_ The Great Wall Tour By Sondra Forsyth blogFirst thing you have to say about The Great Wall is that you have to see it to believe it. […]
_ Beijing, The Temple of Heaven Park By Sondra Forsyth blogLocated south of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven Park is easily reached by subway. Use line 5 to […]
_ Subways, Taxis, Fast Trains and Scooters By Sondra Forsyth blogThe subway system in Shanghai and Beijing is a work of precision. It is spotless, the floors shine and there […]
_ Shanghai Zoo and Natural History Museum By Sondra Forsyth blogThe day we choose to go to the Shanghai Zoo was overcast. You learn to wear a waterproof windbreakers or […]
_ Shanghai: The Bund By Sondra Forsyth blogI arrived in Shanghai during Golden Week to visit one of my daughters who lives there. Turns out Golden Week […]
_ Shanghai Natural History Museum and French Concession Hutongs By Sondra Forsyth blogThe Natural History Museum of Shanghai is found amidst a sculpture garden on 510 Beijing W. Road, Jingan Qu. So […]
_ Just for a Lark By Sondra Forsyth blogHave you ever wondered how the names for groups of animals came into existence? Wonder no more. Take pride in […]
_ Hold Your Horses By Sondra Forsyth blogI just received a letter from the National Zoo Keepers Association. Wow, I never knew there was such a thing. […]
_ Wild Flowers By Sondra Forsyth blogI am on a kick of looking at how we humans agree to certain classifications. No matter what your background, […]
_ Blood Lines By Sondra Forsyth blogYou know that kid in Biology who loved to prick everyone’s finger to get that drop of blood for the […]
_ A Quantum Leap By Sondra Forsyth blogI have been on a riff about how people organize themselves into professional and interest groups. Just to remind myself […]
_ Adults as Children By Sondra Forsyth blogI decided to take art lessons recently. Now being a right brained person I have done this throughout my life. […]