tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607441034503290367.post8772592466984324829..comments2023-08-13T19:25:45.898-07:00Comments on East Meets West: A Real Live HeroTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12831169405732892599noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607441034503290367.post-18896459065185390752009-07-30T22:08:46.618-07:002009-07-30T22:08:46.618-07:00Murat: I believe that you and Cloudia both belong ...Murat: I believe that you and Cloudia both belong to the order of zodiac snakes, but that is a very different matter from being a snake in the grass kind of low life. Some snakes are beneficial because they eat vermin; others...<br /><br />Yes, the Chinese do like to make signs and banners to memorialize great accomplishments. Unfortunately, I don't think that little banner has survived the years. We used to have it hanging in our bedroom in Taiwan. <br /><br />Cloudia: Thanks for stopping by. And thanks for your kind words about my black ox prince.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831169405732892599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607441034503290367.post-28518659463942279192009-07-30T19:43:24.442-07:002009-07-30T19:43:24.442-07:00Your husband is a hero! I salute your family, Frie...Your husband is a hero! I salute your family, Friend.<br /><br />aloha-<br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607441034503290367.post-40129455869148392282009-07-30T16:38:19.387-07:002009-07-30T16:38:19.387-07:00A little bit of cognitive dissonance is called for...A little bit of cognitive dissonance is called for here: I am, after all, a snake in Chinese astrology. <br /><br />I love how banners and calligraphy and everyday art are so revered in Chinese culture. <br /><br />Peace be with you.murat11https://www.blogger.com/profile/00663364407992075130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607441034503290367.post-85400163864154907422009-07-30T15:43:20.678-07:002009-07-30T15:43:20.678-07:00You are so very right, Murat. I like it that you c...You are so very right, Murat. I like it that you called those thugs kraits; the title certainly befits them.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831169405732892599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3607441034503290367.post-16110795051911305262009-07-30T15:34:17.711-07:002009-07-30T15:34:17.711-07:00Teresa: Obviously, kraits come in all shapes and s...Teresa: Obviously, kraits come in all shapes and sizes: some even drive. The courage and honor of your man are wondrous to behold. That stuff is deep and he's got it in spades.murat11https://www.blogger.com/profile/00663364407992075130noreply@blogger.com