And I am back

My own computer is still in limbo, pending the delivery of new Windows disks from the US. But I have been able to get Randy's computer situated so I can blog when he isn't using it. Like now, at ten minutes to one in the morning.

The August issue of beijingkids has long since disappeared from the stands at the usual places, but an online link to my column went live just this week. The subject I discussed in this space previously.

One of our concerns with raising our children in China has been the lack of extracurricular activities that we believe are beneficial - for it’s those activities that teach our children teamwork, commitment and discipline. While I had discovered that there were indeed activities available in Beijing, there were none near our home. Ironically, my husband and I had to ask ourselves how much we valued these important lessons about discipline and hard work when they weren’t terribly convenient.

The rest of "Any Given Saturday" can be found here.