Some of your questions are more interesting than my letters:
Malka and Mom: Surprisingly, modern China has little wedding ceremony. The couple get their certificate, then there's a party at a restaurant.
John, see to it that Mark does save me a least a few Girl Scout Cookies, ok?
Andy, thanks for the Chinese insults. I'll let you know if I need any more, ok?
Sandy, the cat food here is the same as in the states. It's even the same packaging, in English. So it's a safe bet that what's in their cat food is the same as what's in our cat food.
Sandy, yes, please ask your friend how to say good morning and good night in Korean. "Please don't lose the room key again" might be good, too, if you don't mind.
Valerie, no, I would say that Beijing Language and Culture University bears little resemblance to Brandeis University.
Annette, tai ji is what's called tai chi in the US.
Dad, the camera works great. Thanks. Tell mom I'm glad the party went well and I've fixed her email address. sorry about that.
Gwen, we would love to travel with you and Jim by train to Alaska. Call Mark and make plans on my behalf.
Mark, I'll send my messages to you in private--tomorrow.
And, Debi, all of us here mourn with you the death of your grandma. My best to your family.
And to all of you, my apologies that the infamous yam message got sent three times. I have no idea what happened there.
And, welcome Jim to the ever-growing list.
Gotta go.
All my love.
Debra.
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