Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Here on the Other Side














Chinese bicyclists do not wear helmets (see above). I have never understood why more of them don't get hurt . Maybe China is under some sort of enchantment. But does the protective magic apply for Chinese graduate students in the US? We do not want to find out.
Li Songshu, a beautiful young graduate student, will be attending seminar with the guest professors. She has been staying at our house until the dorm is ready. Songshu bought a bicycle at the Johnson City Walmart and has been humoring us by wearing a helmet.


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