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Qin Tang
Librarian, writer, columnist.
I grew up in China, studied German at universities in China and Germany, ended up living in the United States since 1991. Life is a journey and a mystery. I am still on the journey, learning and growing every day.Subscribe and Connect
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Monthly Archives: November 2010
On respect
My Internet connection at home is out of service today. I feel like out of touch with the world. So after my daughter’s swimming lesson, I stopped by at the local public library in order to get online to check email and blog. … Continue reading
Crucial Conversations – book interview
I recently interviewed Khani Sahebjam, Mn/DOT Deputy Commissioner. We talked about the 9th book in the Commissioner’s Reading Corner Book of the Month series, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High, by Kerry Patterson. Tang: Why did you pick this book? Sahebjam: Our … Continue reading
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Why do I blog?
Today while reading a blog post by Abubakar Jamil on why he wanted to blog, I asked myself the same question - why do I want to blog? Before I answer that question, let me share why I get started blogging in the first place. On … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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Is it “Black Friday†or “Buy Nothing Day�
Today on Black Friday, I made the same choice as I did three years ago. I chose it to be the “Buy Nothing Day.” Read my article here. I didn’t go shopping, instead I stayed home, relaxed, looked through some photos taken … Continue reading
Thankful for friends
On Thanksgiving, my family invited a few friends to our house for dinner. In addition to the Chinese food, we also had a whole turkey. This was the first Thanksgiving we had in our house that we had a turkey. So it’s quite remarkable. The amazing thing was I … Continue reading
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Everyday Thanksgiving
Four years ago, I wrote this article titled Everyday Thanksgiving for my column in Woodbury Bulletin. It is still good to read four years later and be reminded that every day is a day of thanksgiving. I also want to share this … Continue reading
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Live more organically
I try to live a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy and doing exercises. A part of any healthy lifestyle should include eating and living organically. Here is what I do: I buy produces at the local farmer’s market whenever possible. That … Continue reading
Posted in Book, Health & Wellness, Living
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Preventing and curing colds
Dr. Mercola’s article A Simple, Inexpensive Trick to Cure a Cold has some sound advice for preventing and curing colds. I agree with Dr. Mercola. For something like a common cold, let it run its natural course. Avoid taking over-the-counter … Continue reading
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Photos from Mount Putuo
Today I added some photos I took while visiting Putuoshan (Mount Putuo) in Zhejiang Province during my trip in China this summer. You can view my photos if you have a Facebook account. Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism, the others … Continue reading
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Live a Better Life in 30 Days – Ebook available
In September I participated in Celes’ Live A Better Life in 30 Days Challenge. It was a great experience. Today I ordered a copy of Celes’ ebook Live a Better Life in 30 Days. The materials in the ebook are based … Continue reading
Posted in Personal development
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Confused about i.e. and e.g.?
I often get confused about these two abbreviations, i.e. and e.g., and how to use them correctly. Yes, I have looked them up in the dictionary and figured out the difference, more than once, but I still manage to get confused after a while. I … Continue reading
The lighter side of librarianship
If you love library/librarian and humor (who doesn’t?), then you will also love Will Manley and his blog Will Unwound. Will is a retired librarian and public administrator, and also a columnist. I have been reading his monthly column Will’s World in the American Library … Continue reading
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Corrupt medical system
My Dad, 77 years old living in China, does not like to go to hospitals. He would rather suffer pain and discomfort than visit a doctor. He does not trust the corrupt medical system in China. Usually my mother goes to pharmacies … Continue reading
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Picky eaters
I found it interesting and weird that people who grow up in the same family have totally different taste and preference for food. My son Andy eats most of the food we prepare at home, vegetables and meat, except seafood. He loves and … Continue reading
The Things we believe in
Guest column by Gary Foreman Aren’t you fascinated by the human mind. That we can think is truly amazing. The ability to evaluate the world around us and make decisions based on that input is a very important part of … Continue reading
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Relaxed at the James J. Hill House
I had a rare opportunity to visit the James J. Hill House on Summit Avenue in St. Paul Sunday afternoon (Nov. 14). I attended a relaxation class with Beth Freschi, a life coach who teaches classes at Lauderdale Wellness Center. Throughout the year, Beth offers … Continue reading
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Snow is here, so is the challenge
Today we got the first snow of the season. I woke to several inches of snow on the ground. It’s midnight now, still snowing. My kids love snow. They were excited to go out to shovel the snow and play … Continue reading
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Ask and you shall receive
I wrote a post titled “Ask and you shall receive” back in February. Something that happened to me today reminded me of this verse again. I am pretty good at keeping my family’s finance balanced and organized. When I receive new … Continue reading
Live a life of significance
The Calling: Live a Life of Significance is a new book by Dr. Kurt Senske. It is also the title of a presentation by the author at the Woodbury Lutheran Church tonight. I have been in search of my calling and wondering how I can live … Continue reading
Posted in Book
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What does it take to be happy?
I have a Twitter account that I opened a few years ago. I was curious to see what it was and how it worked. Then I signed up to follow a few people and got followed by a few. But the truth … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
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Living between two cultures
As a first generation immigrant, I live in between two cultures (or sometimes no cultures). If it doesn’t make sense to you, let me share an example. How about holidays? In China, the biggest traditional holiday is the Chinese New Year, also called … Continue reading
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Chicken McNuggets – what’s the scoop?
For people who eat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, or chicken nuggets in general, I highly recommend that you read this article The chicken which should be banned by Dr. Mercola. And better yet, let your kids read it. A few highlight from … Continue reading
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Teaching my kids Chinese
My two kids were born in the U.S. English is their native language. As an immigrant from China, I want my kids to know their heritage. So I try to teach my kids Chinese. It’s hard. Once my son started daycare at age … Continue reading
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Discovering my true identity
Today I went to the “Girlfriends Morning Together” retreat at Woodbury Lutheran Church. One of the presentations I attended and really liked was on discovering our true identity. It got me think about what my true identity is. “Who am … Continue reading
Posted in Personal development
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The Power of a Praying Husband
As a librarian and avid reader, I love books. I also like to give books as gifts. One of the books I am going to give as a wedding gift to a marrying couple is titled “The Power of a … Continue reading
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Read local newspaper – to be informed and connected
When it comes to local news and events in Woodbury, I think I am pretty well informed. Sometimes when I tell my friends about special events in the local community, they seem to be surprised by what I know and wonder how … Continue reading
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Blogs recommended
Internet is like a gold mine. When you look around and dig around, you will find treasures. The more you dig, the more you will find. That’s how I feel when I come upon websites and blogs that interest me. Today … Continue reading
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Why is it so hard to apologize?
Just a few days ago, I wrote a post about the two magic words “Thank You” that can work wonders. Today I kept thinking about the other magic words “I am sorry” that are as powerful as “Thank You” and can work wonders … Continue reading
Pumpkin seeds
Just a couple of days ago, I mentioned that winter squash is my favorite food, especially the buttercup, butternut and acorn kinds. They are not only sweet, creamy and tasty, but also very nutritious and healthy food. When I prepare winter … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness
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How many trick-or-treaters did you get?
Do you count how many kids come to your house on Halloween night to trick-or-treat? I got about 60 trick-or-treaters tonight. They came around 6:30 pm, and by 7:30 pm it became very quiet again. I had less than expected. It … Continue reading
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