Slate IrrawaddyAn Interview in Mengsheng (August 4, 2014)Since early morning, we have been sitting on the sofas in the lobby, waiting for Mrs Wei. She promised us yesterday that she would come to…Aug 27Aug 27
Slate IrrawaddyBlack-headed GullsStanding abruptly in front of me on the left, was the Yunnan Provincial Library, which I had never set foot inside, except once at an…Jun 7Jun 7
Slate IrrawaddyXiao BaiXiao Bai had a photo album of her family, and she carried it with her wherever she went. In the album, there were a few photos of her…Apr 4Apr 4
Slate IrrawaddyMy Oldest CousinMy first impression of my oldest cousin was that he was extremely taciturn. When my family members — my grandfather, my second uncle, and…Mar 29Mar 29
Slate IrrawaddyReflection on Educating RitaEducating Rita is a delightful movie to watch, and I like it for various reasons. First of all, it raises a question about what a good…Nov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023
Slate IrrawaddyThe Greek Dream — a short storyMy first trip to Greece was not unexpected or unplanned; by contrast, the idea of visiting that beautiful country had been brewing since…Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023
Slate IrrawaddyA Narrow EscapeI was sitting on a window seat — half awake, half asleep — when the coach driver rushed back to his seat. At that moment, I was among a…Oct 6, 2023Oct 6, 2023