I’m a drummer. I started taking lessons when I was seven years old more than 30 years ago. When I was around thirteen, I bought my first and only drum set, a 1968 Rogers in white marine pearl, which is in my basement shamefully gathering dust as we speak. I started studying under a professionalContinue reading “My life in China, Part 27- Drumming”
Author Archives: scottatirrell
My life in China, Part 26- Pumping iron
When you start living in a new country, it takes some time for your body to adapt. The changes in the food, water, and environment all take their toll, plus there can be a bit of stress involved. For all of us foreigners living in China, it took several months to a year to fullyContinue reading “My life in China, Part 26- Pumping iron”
My life in China, Part 25- Learning Chinese
Do I speak Chinese? Well, yes, some, but it’s complicated. I’ve been an attentive student for fifteen years, but I am not fluent (as hard as I’ve tried). Well, that is not exactly true. When it comes to cursing, I am as eloquent as a Chinese sailor. But in any real use, I suffer. IContinue reading “My life in China, Part 25- Learning Chinese”
My life in China, Part 24- Ode to a bike
The mind is a strange thing, and mine loves to become most active precisely when trying to go to sleep. So last night, I lay in bed staring into the dark, trying to think of a good topic for this post. Suddenly, I realized that the last time I rode a bicycle was in China.Continue reading “My life in China, Part 24- Ode to a bike”
And, the story continues!
Absolution of the Morning Star is now a true series! Book 2, The Mourning Son, came out about a month ago and is doing well. For the first time, I had pre-orders before a launch, and through Kindle Unlimited page reads, I can see readers move from book one, the Dawn of the Lightbearer, straightContinue reading “And, the story continues!”
My life in China, Part 23- CCP
In my last post, I discussed the question of whether China is safe. I explained its crime rate, the perils of the growing number of automobiles, and the risky environmental factors- all measures usually associated with safety. Ultimately, I concluded that, yes, it is a reasonably safe country and, in many respects, safer than theContinue reading “My life in China, Part 23- CCP”
My life in China, Part 22- Is China safe?
Many asked me this question as I packed my bags and moved across the world (especially my family). At that point, I didn’t really know. I hoped so and would soon find out! Ah, to be young. But the question continued to pop up over the years, especially when I tell someone one of myContinue reading “My life in China, Part 22- Is China safe?”
My life in China, Part 21- Why China?
I can’t believe this is the 21st post of the My Life in China series, and I haven’t overtly addressed this question! Sure, I’ve hinted here and there, and hopefully, the love of my experiences shines through, but this series requires a bit more. It is a complicated question with an answer that is probablyContinue reading “My life in China, Part 21- Why China?”
My Life in China, Part 20- Grocery shopping
It’s time for some grocery shopping. As I scribble a list, I started thinking of the differences in this experience while living in China. It seems like such a mundane thing, and in many ways, we take a lot for granted as we zoom over to our local supermarket. Do they have supermarkets in China?Continue reading “My Life in China, Part 20- Grocery shopping”
My Life in China, Part 19- Once and future travels
Over the years, I’ve had the great opportunity to travel over large swaths of China. More importantly, I often traveled like a local and had experiences I would have missed if I traveled as a tourist. Crazy crowds, tasty and exotic food, quiet and remote villages, less than par hotels, uncomfortable seats, harrowing rides, awesomeContinue reading “My Life in China, Part 19- Once and future travels”
