Comments on: Breaking Eggs in the Bird’s Nest

By: Here I Am In A Restaurant

Here I Am In A Restaurant — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:48:52 +0000

[...] posts: Breaking Eggs in the Bird’s Nest – March 21, 2008 Unfurling Cliché – August 15, [...]

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:48:43 +0000

have you ever read a self published book (heard it was just picked up by St. Martins press) called “China High” by ZZ? (I have a copy). His description of some jail time was remarkably similar to what you wrote here. Would love to meet you someday Jim as we have Philly and long term China in common and are about the same age, and I just love your writing and sharp eye for contradictions and absurdities!! We are in for a wild ride this summer. Thanks.

By: An English Teacher in China » Weekly Roundup: Blogs about China

An English Teacher in China » Weekly Roundup: Blogs about China — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:15:38 +0000

[...] Absurdity, Allegory and China – Breaking Eggs and the Birdsnest – A great reminded for people coming to China for the Olympics of what they can expect. Also, what will happen if you step out of line here. Remember you aren’t in Kansas anymore. [...]

By: chriswaugh_bj

chriswaugh_bj — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:15:46 +0000

Well said. I’ve been feeling very frustrated with certain self-righteous bloviators in my own country, and I’m so certain they’re all going to come over here to make their childish, superficial points that I’m determined to spend August in my in-laws’ village (which I hope is a safe distance). I hope they read and heed your advice. Something tells me there’s no talking sense into them, though. Hopefully Jingcha Shushu will be more successful.

By: bezdomny ex patria » Blog Archive » wisdom

bezdomny ex patria » Blog Archive » wisdom — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:09:24 +0000

[...] Some good advice. Posted by wangbo Filed in tilting at windmills [...]

By: Mark Jungels

Mark Jungels — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:44:10 +0000

Jim,
You sound like you’re speaking from experience here! A little scary. I’ve found most of your entries very interesting and would love to have a chance to discuss how your views of China have changed over the years.
I’ve enjoyed reading your entries and watching your photos. Hello to Beth.

Mark