Toward the end of our stay in Beijing, we had a memorable visit to the Temple of Heaven. All of the buildings I visited were originally built in 1420. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Chinese emperors would worship Heaven at this site. They would offer sacrifices to pray … [Read more...]
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10 Tips For Subacromial Decompression Post-Op Recovery
My eyelids fluttered. Slowly, the room came into focus. As a male nurse called out my name, I remembered. Earlier that day, I was lying flat on a cart on my way to the operating room. Along the way, I drifted off to sleep. Before I regained consciousness, my surgeon and his … [Read more...]
A Must See- The Great Wall- Juyongguan Pass
Can you name 1 notable Chinese landmark? My response would be The Great Wall. How would you respond? … [Read more...]
Should I Have Surgery?
When a doctor recommends surgery most people become fearful and begin to question the necessity. Much like the peaceful skies that erupt with unpredictable bursts of light from fireworks, people contemplating surgery are jolted by the unanticipated news. Many will simply ask, … [Read more...]
Historic Beijing
Sometimes small historic treasures are located in obscure places. On our second day in China, we visited a small segment of historic Beijing. Our first stop was a medium sized open area that had a Bell Tower on the north end and a Drum Tower on the south end. In between these two … [Read more...]
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