Monthly Archives: August 2011

2011 Woodbury photo contest

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Qin Tang

Today I submitted three photos to the 2011 Woodbury photo contest. The 13th annual “Focus on Woodbury” photo contest runs Aug 1-31. Entries are due by tomorrow, Aug. 31. Woodbury Magazine is accepting submissions in the five contest categories: People, Nature, Pets, … Continue reading →

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Visiting Minnesota State Fair

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Qin Tang

I am not a fan of the Minnesota State Fair and the famous fair food, but I go to the Fair almost every year since I came to Minnesota in 1999. In the first couple of years I went because it was new … Continue reading →

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Time to volunteer

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Qin Tang

This week I will be busy with volunteering. Last night I  attended the Woodbury Days’ Volunteer Meeting at Eagle Valley Golf Club House to receive my volunteer T-shirt and instructions. Today I helped at my kids’ Lake Middle School during the Back to School … Continue reading →

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Are all produce at Farmers’ Markets grown locally ?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Qin Tang

I love Farmers’ Market. In summer I often buy vegetables from the Farmers’ Markets in St. Paul or Woodbury to supplement what I have from my own garden. According to the St. Paul Farmers’ Market website, “All produce must be locally grown. Value … Continue reading →

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A wish came true

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Qin Tang

On Aug. 11, I was notified that my application to the 2011-2012 State of Minnesota Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) was approved. I am one of the 30 state employees and emerging leaders from across state government who were selected to participate in this leadership … Continue reading →

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Retreat at Mount Carmel

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Qin Tang

Over this weekend (Aug. 19-21) I attended the Evangelical Fall Retreat sponsored by the Minnesota Faith Chinese Lutheran Church in St. Paul. The retreat took place at Mount Carmel in Alexandria , MN. From Woodbury, it is 2 1/2 to 3 hours of driving. … Continue reading →

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Tracking your flight status – live and free

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Qin Tang

If you are picking up someone from the airport and want to know the status of the flight - whether it has arrived or not – you can simply enter the airline and flight number in the Google search box. For … Continue reading →

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Faith is …

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Qin Tang

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1 Pastor James Baker, senior pastor of Peace Church Ministries in Mesquite, Texas, is the guest speaker at the Family Conference at Spirit of Life Bible Church … Continue reading →

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Become a future ready leader

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Qin Tang

My article Become a future ready leader (see below) was posted on the SLA (Special Libraries Association) future ready 365 blog. Become a future ready leader In the last few years, I have learned a great deal about what makes a … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Water

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Qin Tang

My article The Healing Power of Water was published online in the August edition of The Edge.  A previous article on green living was published in the April 2010 edition. The Edge is a monthly magazine published in Twin Cities that explores … Continue reading →

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Peace come from…

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Qin Tang

Peace is a precious gift. It’s priceless. You cannot buy it. Whether you have it or not does not depend on your social and economic status. Where do peace come from? How do you stay calm and have peace in your heart and … Continue reading →

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