Visa, Don’t Leave Home Without It #3 In this episode Pat shares the trial and tribulations of applying for travel visas, authenticating documents, and making copies. Mundane yet necessary.

China BBQ Picnic in Plano #2 In this episode we listen to a number of interviews from the guests of the Going Away to China BBQ picnic in Plano at our home.    Great guests, terrific family time.  

We’re Going To China – Episode 1 In this first episode you meet Denise and Pat who announce they are going to China. Denise explains how this came about, why they are going and thoughts on the promise of this adventure.   Enjoy.  

The First Step Welcome to this American educator’s adventures in China. Hello everybody!  Thank you for your interest on this new adventure that Pat and I are starting.  All of our family, especially our sons, have been super supportive and excited for us! Why China?  I was reading a blog on the Illinois Principal’s Association and  ...